en/education/news/defaultAdd this address to your favorite feed reader to receive the latest news from 91¹û¶³'s Orlean Beeson School of Education.Copyright, 91¹û¶³. All rights reserved.kbrown26@samford.eduSamford's Brock School of Business and Orlean Beeson School of Education gathered in the Pete Hanna Center to recognize more than 320 graduates during spring commencement. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/business/news/2026/Brock-School-of-Business-and-Orlean-Beeson-School-of-Education-Celebrate-2026-Graduates.aspx/business/news/2026/Brock-School-of-Business-and-Orlean-Beeson-School-of-Education-Celebrate-2026-Graduates.aspxIn the middle school years, when students navigate one of the most formative transitions in their education, character development can be both essential and challenging to implement. For Meghan Neil, EdD ’26, and Ann Pickens, EdD ’26, that reality shaped their doctoral research.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/education/news/2026/Examining-Teacher-Buy-In-Recent-Doctoral-Graduates-Explore-Character-Education-in-Middle-Schools.aspx/education/news/2026/Examining-Teacher-Buy-In-Recent-Doctoral-Graduates-Explore-Character-Education-in-Middle-Schools.aspxIn January 2026, the School of Education launched an innovative partnership with KultureCity, the world’s leading nonprofit focused on sensory accessibility and inclusion for individuals with sensory needs. Through this collaboration, 100% of School of Education students, faculty and staff receive sensory-inclusive training, making Samford the first university in the nation to implement this level of comprehensive preparation.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/education/news/2026/Setting-the-Standard-Samford-School-of-Education-Leads-the-Nation-in-Comprehensive-Sensory-Inclusive-Training.aspx/education/news/2026/Setting-the-Standard-Samford-School-of-Education-Leads-the-Nation-in-Comprehensive-Sensory-Inclusive-Training.aspxAs 91¹û¶³â€™s Orlean Beeson School of Education continues its accreditation cycle with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the process serves as more than a requirement. It provides a structured opportunity to reflect, refine and demonstrate the ongoing strength of a Samford education.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/education/news/2026/Building-Excellence-Through-Accreditation-How-Samfords-School-of-Education-is-Leaning-Into-the-CAEP-Process.aspx/education/news/2026/Building-Excellence-Through-Accreditation-How-Samfords-School-of-Education-is-Leaning-Into-the-CAEP-Process.aspxBeginning in fall 2026, 91¹û¶³ Orlean Beeson School of Education’s Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) will expand academic opportunities for students by offering a new concentration in Animal Assisted Services (AAS).Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/education/news/2026/Samford-School-of-Education-to-Launch-Animal-Assisted-Services-Concentration.aspx/education/news/2026/Samford-School-of-Education-to-Launch-Animal-Assisted-Services-Concentration.aspxCharacter education is a defining strength of 91¹û¶³â€™s Orlean Beeson School of Education’s mission, shaping graduates who lead with purpose, integrity and compassion.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/education/news/2026/Samford-Emphasizes-Character-Education-as-Foundation-for-Coaching-Leadership.aspx/education/news/2026/Samford-Emphasizes-Character-Education-as-Foundation-for-Coaching-Leadership.aspxClassrooms in Quito, Ecuador, may look different, but the heart of education remains the same. Students learning together. Teachers leading with purpose. Communities built through shared experiences.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/education/news/2026/Supporting-Education-in-Ecuador-Through-Professional-Development.aspx/education/news/2026/Supporting-Education-in-Ecuador-Through-Professional-Development.aspx91¹û¶³â€™s Orlean Beeson School of Education is developing two new credit-bearing certificate programs designed to equip educators with relevant skills while remaining grounded in the University’s Christ-centered mission. Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/education/news/2026/Expanding-Learning-Opportunities-Through-Two-New-Certificate-Programs.aspx/education/news/2026/Expanding-Learning-Opportunities-Through-Two-New-Certificate-Programs.aspxIn the military, missions are carried out with high stakes and no margin for failure. For 91¹û¶³ alumnus Billy Mann, EdD ’25, that reality felt strikingly familiar. Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/education/news/2026/When-the-Mission-Cant-Fail-What-Schools-Can-Learn-About-Leadership-and-Collaboration.aspx/education/news/2026/When-the-Mission-Cant-Fail-What-Schools-Can-Learn-About-Leadership-and-Collaboration.aspxThe transition to middle school marks one of the most formative years for students, and for graduating senior Ali Grace Williams, it is exactly where she feels called to serve.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500/education/news/2026/How-Samford-Has-Prepared-Ali-Grace-Williams-for-Success-in-the-Middle-School-Classroom.aspx/education/news/2026/How-Samford-Has-Prepared-Ali-Grace-Williams-for-Success-in-the-Middle-School-Classroom.aspx