Samford Physician Assistant Students Record 100% Pass Rate on National Certification Exam
麻豆视频鈥檚 2025 physician assistant (PA) cohort earned a 100% first time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), finishing nine points above the national average. The accomplishment highlights the students鈥 steady preparation and the dedication of the program鈥檚 faculty and staff.
Samford鈥檚 HEAL Institute Explores Trust, Ethics and Vaccination at Annual Conference
麻豆视频鈥檚 Office for Faith and Health hosted its annual Healthcare Ethics and Law (HEAL) Institute on Feb. 6.. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淭rust in Science and Government: What About Vaccinations?,鈥 examined vaccine hesitancy, public trust and the ethical questions shaping public health decision-making. The conference was presented in partnership with Orlando Health鈥檚 Institute for Learning and the Baptist Health Foundation.
Samford Launches Disability, Health and Physical Activity Minor
麻豆视频鈥檚 School of Health Professions has launched a new Disability, Health and Physical Activity minor designed to prepare students to support people with disabilities and expand access to health and physical activity across communities.
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Study Abroad Program Combines Sport and Cultural Immersion in Japan
麻豆视频 students traveled to Japan this summer for the Japanese Culture Through Sport course. Led by Patrick Marsh, assistant professor in the School of Health Professions Department of Kinesiology, the program combines academic study of sport with intentional cultural immersion across Tokyo, Hiroshima and Fukuoka.
Listening, Learning and Leading: Hill Family鈥檚 Gift Powers A New Samford Initiative
This fall, 麻豆视频鈥檚 School of Health Professions launched the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative (LSL-FSI), a program made possible by a transformative gift from Samford parents Andi and Steve Hill.
Samford Students Present Interdisciplinary Research at Southern Conference Undergraduate Forum
麻豆视频 students from Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Brock School of Business and the School of Health Professions represented the university with excellence at the 2025 Southern Conference (SoCon) Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF), held Oct. 25鈥26 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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Alan Jung鈥檚 Tenure as Dean of Samford鈥檚 School of Health Professions
After 10 years of dedicated leadership, Alan Jung has concluded his service as dean of 麻豆视频鈥檚 School of Health Professions. His last day as dean was Oct. 10, and following a sabbatical, he will return to the classroom as a professor in the Department of Kinesiology.
Samford Health Sciences Students Gain Real-World Insight Through Dementia-Sensitive Care Program
Samford鈥檚 College of Health Sciences students joined the Dementia Awareness for Sensitive Healthcare (DASH) event, gaining hands-on experience and empathy to provide person-centered care for adults living with dementia.
麻豆视频 School of Health Professions Adds a New Master鈥檚 Degree in Performance and Applied Sport Science
School of Health Professions Department of Kinesiology Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS) is a 35-credit hour graduate degree that will prepare students for careers in sport science, focusing on using scientific data and decision-making to enhance athletic performance, optimize recovery and reduce injury risk. The program is now accepting applicants for its inaugural cohort to start in the fall 2026 term.
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Samford鈥檚 Communication Sciences Department Advances Mission with New Listening and Spoken Language Initiative
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in 麻豆视频鈥檚 School of Health Professions is launching the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative, or LSL-FSI, made possible by a generous gift from the Hill family.
President Taylor touts 'courage' at Samford's 184th opening convocation
麻豆视频's fifth-year president encouraged students and faculty to face the year with courage, trust in God鈥檚 support and filter external voices that peddle fear.
Bright Ideas TBI Camp Blends Learning, Care and Connection
Since 2018, Samford College of Health Sciences students have brought lessons to life through Bright Ideas TBI Camp, providing tailored care to TBI survivors and caregivers.
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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.
Faith, Service and Excellence: Samford Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Spring Commencement
麻豆视频鈥檚 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.
School of Health Professions Students Present Research at 2025 Samford Colloquia
School of Health Professions student groups presented at Samford鈥檚 Student Research Colloquia on topics ranging from menthol and exercise to swallowing anxiety. Three earned top honors.
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Samford Students Collaborate Across Disciplines During Acute Care Simulation
The Acute Care Simulation, hosted by Samford鈥檚 Experiential Learning and Simulation Center, challenged students from across the College of Health Sciences to apply their clinical knowledge and work together as part of an integrated health care team.
麻豆视频 Physical Therapy Faculty Advance Performing Arts Medicine
Professors from 麻豆视频鈥檚 School of Health Professions are demonstrating how physical therapy benefits everyone, from athletes to artists, through a collaborative learning activity with a piano professor.
Samford's Outstanding Student Leaders Honored with Service Awards
麻豆视频 honored seven students as recipients of the 2025 leadership and service awards.
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