Through the Lens: Meg Robinson Captures Stories, Community and Opportunity at Samford
When Meg Robinson ’26 arrived at Â鶹ÊÓƵ as a freshman, she never imagined the places her camera would take her.
Howard College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Establish Endowed Fund to Support Â鶹ÊÓƵ Fellows
Two alumni of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Danielle ’11 and Stephen Bailey ’11, have established the James C. Brown Excellence Fund for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Fellows.
Outgoing SGA President Caleb John: A Voice for Justice Beyond Samford
During his time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Caleb John ’26 became known as a thoughtful advocate, campus leader and student deeply committed to justice, faith and civic engagement.
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Samford Student Uses AI to Combat Growing Online Crypto Scams
When Daniel Abbott first heard about the nonprofit Intelligence for Good during a guest lecture in one of his cybersecurity classes at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, he saw an opportunity to use his technical skills to help protect people from online crime.
Birmingham-Southern Transfers: ‘Samford Was There When We Needed It the Most’
Two years ago, Â鶹ÊÓƵ moved academic mountains to accommodate displaced students from Birmingham-Southern College. Another group of those transfers recently graduated.
Biochemistry Graduate Commissioned into U.S. Air Force, Prepares for Dental School
When Shaniya Jacobs-Lanier crossed the stage at Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s commencement ceremony this spring, she was already preparing for her next major milestone.
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Samford Students, Faculty Serve Hispanic Community Through Holistic Health Expo
Â鶹ÊÓƵ students and faculty partnered with local organizations to serve the Hispanic community at a recent health expo held at Primera Iglesia Bautista de Center Point, offering a holistic approach to care that combined medical education, screenings and spiritual support.
Samford History Students Discover Faith, Community Through Sacred Harp Tradition
This semester, Samford history students taking Oral History: Family, Faith, Folklore and Food, taught by professor of history Jonathan Bass, stepped into a living tradition that has shaped Southern culture for generations: Sacred Harp singing.
Samford’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences and School of the Arts Celebrate Spring 2026 Graduates
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences and School of the Arts celebrated their spring graduates with a joint commencement ceremony May 2 in the Pete Hanna Center.
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Department of Communication and Media Honors Top Students at 2025-26 Awards Ceremony
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Department of Communication and Media honored outstanding students during its annual spring awards ceremony, recognizing academic achievement, leadership and professional excellence across communication studies and journalism and mass communication tracks.
Award-Winning Senior Mason Zuelzke Prepares for Next Step in Biochemistry
When senior biochemistry major Mason Zuelzke first arrived at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, he planned to pursue medical school. But, through hands-on experiences and meaningful mentorship, his calling took a new direction.
Samford Communication and Media Students, Faculty Explore Communication in an AI World at Regional Conference
Students and faculty from Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Department of Communication and Media participated in the 96th annual Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) Convention, April 8–12.
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Howard College Honors Faculty and Staff with 2026 Dean’s Awards
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences recognized four faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, scholarship, advising and service during its April faculty meeting, celebrating their meaningful contributions to student success and the life of the college.
Samford’s Christenberry Planetarium Brings Community Together to Experience Artemis II Mission
As NASA’s Artemis II mission safely returned to Earth on April 10, marking the successful completion of humanity’s first crewed journey around the moon in more than 50 years, the Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is reflecting on its role in helping the Birmingham community experience the historic moment.
Samford's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Honors 2026 Graduates and Award Recipients
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Department of Mathematics and Computer ScienceÌýrecently recognized the achievements of its students during an annual awards ceremony held on April 9 honoring graduating seniors, departmental award recipients, honor society inductees and students receiving academic distinctions.
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Beeson Divinity School Names Jacob and Suzanne Simmons Alumni of the Year
Jacob and Suzanne Simmons have been named Alumni of the Year by Samford's Beeson Divinity School. Jacob '06, MDiv, MBA '09, serves as pastor of Hope Community Church in Birmingham, while Suzanne '08, MDiv '11 is a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) educator at UAB Hospital.
Samford Communication and Media Honor Societies Induct Students
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Department of Communication and Media inducted 17 students into the Lambda Pi Eta and Kappa Tau Alpha honor societies during a ceremony held March 31.
Under One Roof, Interprofessional Acute Care Simulation Brings Students Together
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’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.
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