“Preach the Word!” Massey Award winner charges peers to have courage in ministry
Jesse Carr, this semester's recipient of the James Earl Massey Student Preaching Award, preached during Beeson Divinity School's April 16 chapel service, where he and other award winners were honored by Beeson faculty.
Samford Music Students Win First Place and Honorable Mention at AMTA Collegiate State Piano Competition
On Sunday, April 7, two Samford University music students, Shannon Boutwell and James Powers, competed in the Alabama Music Teachers Association (AMTA) Piano Competition. Powers received honorable mention in the upper division and Boutwell secured first place in the lower division.
Samford Professor Receives Organic Syntheses Grant to Fund Chemistry Research Project
Dale Wilger, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and his student research group have developed a compelling hypothesis that received grant funding for one undergraduate summer researcher to prove this hypothesis.
Brock School of Business Announces 2024 Faculty Awards
On Friday, April 12, Samford University’s Brock School of Business announced its faculty award recipients which recognizes faculty members for excellence in the areas of teaching, research and scholarship, and service to the school. The awardees are selected by their faculty colleagues.
Brock School of Business Distributes 2024 Scholarships and Awards
In April, Samford University Brock School of Business hosted several awards ceremonies recognizing the hard work of its students. Nearly $300,000 in scholarships were awarded to deserving business students to apply to tuition for the 2024-25 academic year.
Samford Students Finish #2 in the Nation in Insurance Case Study Competition
Samford University Brock School of Business students recently participated in the Intercollegiate Insurance Sales (Case Study) Competition hosted by Florida State University where they finished 2nd in the nation. This is the third consecutive year that a Samford team has advanced to the finals of this prestigious competition
"The Dream Deferred" Art Exhibition Unveiled on Campus
Geoff Sciacca, associate professor in Samford University’s School of the Arts, has recently coordinated the installment of a unique and original art exhibit that is currently on display on the third floor of Dwight Beeson Hall. Creativity and a call-to-action come alive in this colorful collection of works from more than 40 diverse artists across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Beeson's Global Center Hosts Timothy Tennent for World Christianity Focus Week
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School recently hosted World Christianity Focus Week, which emphasizes Christian missions and ministry efforts around the world.
Samford Student Spends Semester in British Parliament
Sophia Revis, a Samford University sophomore and sociology and communication studies double major, has spent the spring semester studying abroad in London. While residing at Samford’s Daniel House, she completed a unique internship in the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Commemorates Samford Horizons, Historic Samford University Capital Project
On Tuesday, April 16, Samford University held a ceremonial groundbreaking to commemorate phase one of Samford Horizons: A Blueprint for Tomorrow, the university’s campus master plan. The capital project is the largest in Samford's history.
Helping Heroes: C-VETS Clinic Serves More Than 600 U.S. Veterans Since Inception
Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (C-VETS), which was founded in the fall of 2020, provides free legal assistance to veterans and their families across the state of Alabama. Since its inception, 62 volunteer law students have served more than 600 veterans, including 239 in the 2023-24 year alone.
Communication and Media Students Continue Winning Streak at Alabama Media Professionals Communication Contest
The Department of Communication and Media has had an outstanding spring award season, winning over 50 awards across student achievements and publications. Their winning streak continued on Thursday, April 11, as they garnered more accolades at the Alabama Media Professionals Communication Contest award ceremony.
Samford Center for Sports Analytics to Sponsor Inaugural Sullivan to Beasley 5k Fun Walk to End CTE
The Center for Sports Analytics in Samford University’s Brock School of Business will host the inaugural Sullivan to Beasley 5K Fun Walk to end CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) on Samford’s campus this Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m.
A Decade of Impact: the Samford Black Alumni Association
The Samford Black Alumni Association (SBAA) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. On April 10, the group held its annual African American Alumni and Friends luncheon to commemorate this milestone.
Introducing the 1841 Society
Founded in 1841, Samford University has long benefited from the generosity of others. Formerly known as the DeVotie Society, the 1841 Society will pay tribute to our rich history while recognizing alumni and friends who have completed a planned gift to Samford.
SamfordGlobal Brings the World to Campus
As the spring semester comes to a close, SamfordGlobal is gearing up to serve another cohort of students planning to continue their studies abroad. What better way to encourage students to study abroad than by bringing a taste of the world closer to home?
TJ Riggs Becomes Fifth Samford Student to Be Named Truman Scholar
Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences junior TJ Riggs, a law politics and society major, has been named a 2024 Truman Scholar by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Riggs is the first Samford student to receive this prestigious national scholarship since 2002 and only the fifth recipient in Samford’s history.
Another Banner Year for Samford Pharmacy ASHP Residency Match
Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy has once again demonstrated its excellence in the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) pharmacy residency match. This year's results, continuing the positive trend of recent years, showcased strong numbers for both students and graduates.
Bulldogs Take Series Opener At Western Carolina, 6-4
CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The Samford University baseball team used another strong pitching performance from Michael Ross and three home runs to take the first game of a three-game series, 6-4 at Western Carolina Friday night at Hennon Stadium.
Bulldogs Advance To SoCon Championship Match With 4-2 Win Over Furman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The second-seeded Samford men's tennis team secured a spot in the Southern Conference Tournament championship match with a 4-2 win over Furman in the semifinal round Friday at The Champions Club.
Women’s Tennis Falls To Furman In SoCon Semifinals, 4-3
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The third-seeded Samford women's tennis team dropped a hard-fought, 4-3, match to second-seeded Furman in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament Friday afternoon at The Champions Club.
Bulldog Softball Concludes Road Trip With Weekend Series At ETSU
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Led by reigning Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week McKenzie Newcomb, the Samford softball team will return to play on Saturday to start a weekend series against the ETSU Buccaneers.
Men’s Tennis Advances To SoCon Tournament Semifinals With 4-1 Win Over The Citadel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The second-seeded Samford men's tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament with a 4-1 win over seventh-seeded The Citadel Thursday evening at The Champions Club.
Women’s Tennis Takes Down Chattanooga, 4-1, In SoCon Tournament First Round
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The third-seeded Samford women's tennis team earned a 4-1 win over the host and sixth-seeded Chattanooga in the first round of the Southern Conference Tournament Thursday afternoon at The Champions Club.