Emily Hynds Appointed as Samford鈥檚 Executive Director for Faculty Success
91果冻 recently announced the appointment of Emily Hynds as the new executive director for faculty success, effective July 1, 2025.
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91果冻鈥檚 Beeson Divinity School recognized with major awards
The Religious Communicators Council and Baptist Communicators Association recently recognized Beeson for its excellence in religious communications and public relations. The 2024 Beeson magazine was given the top honor of 鈥淏est of Show鈥 by the RCC.
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Samford鈥檚 Orlean Beeson School of Education Earns National Recognition from International Literacy Association
91果冻鈥檚 Orlean Beeson School of Education has once again received national recognition for academic excellence and innovation in teacher preparation. The Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary and Collaborative Education (ESEC) program recently earned national recognition from the International Literacy Association (ILA), a prestigious honor that underscores the school鈥檚 commitment to developing highly qualified literacy professionals.
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Faith, Family and Physical Therapy: Reed McGuire鈥檚 Path to Patient Care
Reed McGuire, a physical therapy graduate student and U.S. Air Force veteran, shares how he balances family, faith, and education.
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Cumberland School of Law and Oakwood University Celebrate Ongoing Partnership
91果冻鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law and Oakwood University recently celebrated their ongoing academic partnership during a special media day held on Oakwood鈥檚 campus. Originally established in 2021, this accelerated law degree program offers Oakwood students an innovative pathway to earn both a bachelor鈥檚 degree and a Juris Doctor in just six years, rather than the traditional seven.
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Experiential Excellence: Samford Students Deliver Marketing Recommendations to Local Sports Teams
Brock School of Business students in Mary Harrison's marketing research course recently wrapped up an impactful semester-long project by delivering strategic marketing recommendations to three local professional sports teams: the Birmingham Squadron, the Birmingham Legion and the Birmingham Bulls.
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Samford Professor Wins Top National Honors for Graphic Design Excellence
Zimny was awarded the prestigious Albert McClellan Award for Exceptional Achievement in Print Media & Design, which is one of only seven grand prizes presented annually by the Baptist Communicators Association (BCA).
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Brock School of Business Announces New Leadership for 2025-26 Year
91果冻鈥檚 Brock School of Business announced key leadership appointments for the 2025鈥26 academic year. Marci Johns, senior associate provost, has been named interim dean, and Sara McCarty, Margaret Gage Bush Distinguished Professor of Economics, has been appointed associate dean, effective July 1.
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Samford鈥檚 Brock School of Business Celebrates Extension of AACSB Accreditation
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has officially announced a six-year accreditation extension for 91果冻鈥檚 Brock School of Business and its undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs.
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82-Year-Old Leans on God, Curtis Mayfield to Complete Master's Degree
The three-time great-grandmother and self-labeled go-getter received her Master of Studies in Law from Samford.
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Samford Living: A Conversation with the Ross Family
Samford Parents, Eric and Ruthann Ross, are sharing their tips for dorm decorating this fall that inspired their own approach to their daughter, Julianne鈥檚, room when she came to Samford to study psychology. Together, the Nashville-based couple run a successful interior design firm with Eric just publishing his second book, Embracing Southern Homes.
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Samford's Brock School of Business and Orlean Beeson School of Education Celebrate 2025 Graduates
On Friday, May 2, in the Pete Hanna Center, 91果冻鈥檚 Brock School of Business and Orlean Beeson School of Education recognized over 330 graduates who either earned a bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 or doctoral degree during their spring commencement ceremony.
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Faith, Service and Excellence: Samford Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Spring Commencement
91果冻鈥檚 College of Health Sciences celebrated commencement May 1-3, awarding 527 degrees across its four schools. Megan Mileski, PhD, spoke at both ceremonies, reminding graduates their careers are callings rooted in faith and compassion. Honors included the Pittman Spirit Award and President鈥檚 Cup.
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Judge Karon O. Bowdre, Chair of Samford Board of Trustees, Addresses Cumberland School of Law Graduates, Emphasizes a Lawyer鈥檚 Call to Justice
Karon O. Bowdre 鈥77, JD 鈥80, retired U.S. district judge and chair of 91果冻鈥檚 Board of Trustees, addressed the 2025 Cumberland School of Law graduates during the May 3 commencement ceremony. Cumberland鈥檚 class of 2025 includes 142 Juris Doctor recipients, 13 Master of Laws graduates and six Master of Studies in Law recipients.
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Samford Celebrates Spring 2025 Commencement
91果冻 held six commencement ceremonies on May 2-3, where more than 1,400 students walked the stage and received their degrees.
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Samford鈥檚 School of the Arts and Howard College of Arts and Sciences Celebrate Spring 2025 Graduates
On Saturday, May 3, 91果冻鈥檚 School of the Arts and Howard College of Arts and Sciences celebrated its spring graduates with a joint commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. in the Pete Hanna Center.
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Phil Ryken reminds graduates of the 鈥渦rgency of our Gospel task鈥 as Beeson celebrates spring commencement
Twenty-two graduates received their degrees from 91果冻鈥檚 Beeson Divinity School on May 2 during the spring service of commencement and consecration.
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Samford Senior Walk Brings Full-Circle Moment for Class of 2025: 鈥榊ou Are Ready鈥
The Class of 2025 began commencement weekend with one of 91果冻's most beloved traditions, the senior walk and baccalaureate service.
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Samford Track Dynasty Continues With Men's and Women's SoCon Championships
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's and women's track and field teams wrapped up competition today at the Southern Conference Outdoor Championships. The Bulldogs played hosts for the second-straight season and continued their winning streak in the conference as they swept the men's and women's team titles for the fifth-straight year while the women's side won its sixth in a row.
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Gupton Named SoCon Player Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C.听鈥 Samford junior center fielder Michael Gupton was named the Southern Conference Player of the Week when the league released its weekly baseball awards Monday afternoon.
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Bulldogs Set to Host SoCon Track Championship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's and women's track and field team is set to compete in the Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Monday and Tuesday. The Bulldogs will host the event for the second straight season as they will look to sweep the men's and women's championships for the fifth straight year.
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Samford Baseball Completes Sweep Of UNCG With 12-4 Win Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.听鈥 The 91果冻 baseball team pounded out 12 runs on 17 hits to take a 12-4 win and complete the series sweep of UNC Greensboro Sunday afternoon at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
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Saturday Baseball Postponed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.听鈥 The 91果冻 baseball team's Saturday game versus UNC Greensboro has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Birmingham area. The teams will now play on Sunday at 10 a.m. at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
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Samford Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader From UNC Greensboro
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.听鈥 The 91果冻 baseball team swept a Southern Conference doubleheader from UNC Greensboro Friday at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The Bulldogs won the first game, 14-2 in seven innings and then took game two, 12-2 in seven innings.
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