Â鶹ÊÓƵ Announces New Vice President for Student Affairs
Following an extensive nationwide search, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has announced Dr. Nathan Shelburne as its next vice president for student affairs. Shelburne is currently the senior director of new student programs at Baylor Â鶹ÊÓƵ. His service at Samford will begin on July 1.
Portrait Unveiling Honors Samford's Founding President Samuel Sherman
The portrait, based upon a photograph taken during Sherman’s term as president from 1842-1852, will be displayed in the Davis Library collection.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Korean Evangelist, Children's Choir
Dr. Billy Kim, known as the "Billy Graham of Asia," received an honorary doctorate from Samford.
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From Step Sing to Sketch: Tony Hale’s Path from Samford to Stardom
Tony Hale's path from Samford to stardom featured leaps of faith and the rewarding role of fatherhood.
Tony Hale Receives Honorary Doctorate at Samford’s Fall Commencement
Emmy-winning actor encourages 290 new graduates to value friendships as much as their careers.
John Grass Embraces Chance to Lead Samford Football: 'God Opened This Door'
Introduced as Samford's new football coach, John Grass heralded the university's ability to attract talent and its Christ-centered mission.
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Fisk Receives Combat Action Badge as Samford Honors Veterans
Fisk, who now chairs the Department of Art and Design, was deployed to Iraq as a photojournalist in the Army Reserve.
Frank and Marti Buck Plaza: Samford Dedicates Green Space Connecting Central Campus
The Bucks, who met at a Samford basketball game in 1974, have supported athletics programs and established a nursing scholarship.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Announces New Chief of Staff and VP of Strategy
After an extensive national search, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has announced Lauren Leach as its chief of staff to the president and vice president for strategy. Leach is currently the associate vice president for strategic planning with the UAB Health System. She will begin her position at Samford effective Nov. 1.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Earns 3 Top 10 National Rankings from The Wall Street Journal
Highlighted by a #3 national ranking for quality of career preparation, Samford received elite marks in the updated WSJ rankings.
Samford Dedicates Residence Halls in Tribute to Trailblazer Audrey Lattimore Gaston Howard, Philanthropist Marvin L. Mann
Â鶹ÊÓƵ dedicated two first-year residence halls in honor of civil rights pioneer Audrey Lattimore Gaston Howard and philanthropist Marvin L. Mann, weaving their legacies into the daily rhythm of campus life.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Announces Record Enrollment for Fall 2025
Blending another record-breaking freshman class with extraordinary student retention success, Samford opened the 2025 fall semester with its largest-ever enrollment of 6,324 students.
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Samford Elects 2 New Trustees, Appoints Lifetime Member
Jay Love and Curt Stokes were elected to Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Board of Trustees, while Robert Holmes Jr. was appointed to a lifetime term.
Awards Recognize Lasting Contributions of Thielman, Belski, Poleshek
Faculty and staff excellence were honored with the annual Woolley, Buchanan and Nunnelly awards.
President Taylor touts 'courage' at Samford's 184th opening convocation
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's fifth-year president encouraged students and faculty to face the year with courage, trust in God’s support and filter external voices that peddle fear.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Grows Global Footprint with Costa Rica Study Center: Finca de Samford
Expanding Samford’s global footprint while creating an immersive work-and-serve opportunity, the university purchased a new international academic center in Costa Rica.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Reveals Alumni Award Honorees for 2025
A two-time Emmy winner, the founder of a nursing nonprofit, a leader in counseling ministry and a key philanthropist are Â鶹ÊÓƵ's distinguished honorees for 2025.
New Greek Residence Halls Enrich On-Campus Experience as Samford Horizons Accommodates Sustained Growth
Adding 140 beds on the west side of campus, these are the latest achievement in the $300 million opening phase of Samford Horizons.
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