en/healthprofessions/news/defaultAdd this address to your favorite feed reader to receive the latest news from 91¹û¶³'s School of Health Professions.Copyright, 91¹û¶³. All rights reserved.mwinkle2@samford.eduAs a professor and director of clinical education at 91¹û¶³â€™s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Dana Blake, DPT, has spent more than 30 years caring for patients and mentoring students facing illness, loss and uncertainty. Those experiences, along with a commitment to pray with and support others through difficult seasons, led Blake to co-author The Crucible of Illness with Birmingham-based physician Robert D. Marks. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Physical-Therapy-Professors-New-Book-Explores-the-Intersection-of-Faith-and-Healing.aspx/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Physical-Therapy-Professors-New-Book-Explores-the-Intersection-of-Faith-and-Healing.aspxFor Nathan East, DPT ‘25, the path to physical therapy did not begin in a classroom or clinic, but on the field. From his own athletic experience to stepping onto an NFL field and back to the classroom, his journey shaped a personal calling toward athletic healing.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Graduate-Nathan-East-Brings-NFL-Experience-and-Faith-Centered-Perspective-to-Physical-Therapy.aspx/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Graduate-Nathan-East-Brings-NFL-Experience-and-Faith-Centered-Perspective-to-Physical-Therapy.aspx91¹û¶³â€™s College of Health Sciences held its spring pinning, hooding and commencement ceremonies April 30–May 2. The college’s four schools — McWhorter School of Pharmacy, School of Health Professions, Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing and School of Public Health — awarded 371 bachelor’s degrees and 269 master’s or doctoral degrees. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/healthsciences/news/2026/Prepared-to-Lead-Called-to-Serve-College-of-Health-Sciences-Graduates-Celebrate-Commencement.aspx/healthsciences/news/2026/Prepared-to-Lead-Called-to-Serve-College-of-Health-Sciences-Graduates-Celebrate-Commencement.aspxThe Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDS) in 91¹û¶³â€™s School of Health Professions hosted its annual Above and Beyond Award Ceremony, recognizing students who have demonstrated academic and clinical excellence, leadership and a commitment to service. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500/healthprofessions/news/2026/Above-and-Beyond-Awards.aspx/healthprofessions/news/2026/Above-and-Beyond-Awards.aspx91¹û¶³â€™s School of Health Professions Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative (LSL-FSI) is one of three universities in the world to have been approved by the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language to participate in an innovative pilot initiative program. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Among-Three-Universities-Selected-for-National-LSLS-LaunchPad-Pilot.aspx/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Among-Three-Universities-Selected-for-National-LSLS-LaunchPad-Pilot.aspxSamford’s School of Health Professions honored two clinical leaders with Preceptor of the Year awards. PA students selected Jody St. Clair, PA‑C, and Matthew Lenhard, MD, as 2026 recipients.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500/healthprofessions/news/2026/School-of-Health-Professions-Honors-2026-Preceptors-of-the-Year.aspx/healthprofessions/news/2026/School-of-Health-Professions-Honors-2026-Preceptors-of-the-Year.aspx91¹û¶³â€™s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center brings interprofessional education under one roof. Its March Acute Care Simulation featured a large‑scale, realistic training event using high‑fidelity manikins and standardized patients. Students from Theatre and Dance, World Languages and Cultures, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies participated, along with volunteers from Thompson High School.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500/healthsciences/news/2026/Under-One-Roof-Interprofessional-Acute-Care-Simulation-Brings-Students-Together.aspx/healthsciences/news/2026/Under-One-Roof-Interprofessional-Acute-Care-Simulation-Brings-Students-Together.aspxEach year, second‑year students in Samford’s Physical Therapy program pursue capstone research projects driven by their own interests, often leading to national conference presentations or publication opportunities. This year, two student groups were selected to present at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, the profession’s largest national conference with more than 15,000 attendees.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Physical-Therapy-Students-Present-Capstone-Projects-at-Major-Conference-Post.aspx/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Physical-Therapy-Students-Present-Capstone-Projects-at-Major-Conference-Post.aspxThe Birmingham Center of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America recognized outstanding student scholarship at its annual American Independence Awards luncheon in March. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Colonial-Dames-Honor-Samford-Students-for-Exceptional-Research-on-Early-American-History.aspx/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Colonial-Dames-Honor-Samford-Students-for-Exceptional-Research-on-Early-American-History.aspxStudents from 91¹û¶³â€™s School of Health Professions earned top recognition at the Dr. Samantha Roberts Case Study Competitions during the 2026 Applied Sport Management Association Conference. Held Feb. 11-13 at Temple University in Philadelphia, the conference brought together faculty, students and industry leaders from across the country to share research and applied sport management practices. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Sport-Administration-Students-Earn-Top-Honors-at-National-Conference.aspx/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Sport-Administration-Students-Earn-Top-Honors-at-National-Conference.aspx