Samford Nursing Clinic Builds on Faith, Service and the Courage to Care
Associate professors Sherri Chatman and Kristen Johnston have been living that calling through a volunteer and faith-based clinic they help lead at Hunter Street Baptist Church.
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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.
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Commercial Music Student Earns Golden Ticket on American Idol
Samford student earns American Idol golden ticket, reflecting the strength of the School of the Arts.
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Mathews Named Dean of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s School of Public Health
Â鶹ÊÓƵ has named Suresh Mathews, PhD, dean of the School of Public Health, effective March 2, 2026. In this role, he will guide the school’s continued growth and advance its mission to prepare graduates to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities worldwide.
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Leading with Courage: Samford Education Faculty Prepare to Provide Professional Development in Ecuador
This spring break, a team of School of Education faculty will travel to Ecuador to build relationships with three schools, provide professional development and assess opportunities for future student involvement. This initiative reflects the School of Education’s commitment to leading with purpose and preparing educators to serve globally.
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Samford’s 2026 Robbins Lecture Explores Courage, Spiritual Health and the Call to Thrive
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted the 2026 Robbins Lecture on Feb. 26.
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Building Bridges Across Generations: Samford’s 2026 Trinity Forum Encourages Dialogue and Understanding
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Orlean Beeson School of Education, in partnership with the Office of Community Enrichment, hosted the 2026 Trinity Forum on Feb. 17, bringing together educators, students and community partners for an evening of dialogue centered on generational differences in teaching and learning.
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Alumna Lisa Olson Honored for Distinguished Service in Music Education
Inspired by classroom experiences, she transformed her concern for music programs into purposeful advocacy.
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Samford History Department Hosts Lectures on the Declaration of Independence in Recognition of America’s 250th Anniversary
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted two events in Reid Chapel commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Samford Startup Student Business Owner Advances to North American Finals of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
Madison Hamilton, a junior marketing and entrepreneurship student at Samford’s Brock School of Business and founder of Stitched By Madison, won the national round of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards and will compete at the North America Regionals in Chicago this March.
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Samford Pharmacy Student Selected for Boston Medical Center Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Scholarship
Jon Coley, a third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student at Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, has been selected for the competitive Boston Medical Center All-In Committee Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Scholarship, earning the opportunity to complete two consecutive APPE rotations during his fourth year. The achievement highlights both Coley’s dedication to compassionate, inclusive patient care and the strength of McWhorter’s experiential education program, which prepares students for high-impact clinical opportunities nationwide.
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Cumberland School of Law Student Harper Cook Attends National Environmental Law Conference
Harper Cook, a second-year student at Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Cumberland School of Law, recently represented the school at the American Law Institute’s Environmental Law Conference, one of the nation’s leading gatherings for environmental law scholars, practitioners and policymakers.
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Three Questions to Ask Your Student About Academic Success
As midterms approach, the Academic Success Center at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is encouraging families to check in with their students about academic progress. In this Q&A, Bridget Rose, assistant dean of the Academic Success Center, shares three simple but important questions parents can ask this month: Have you checked your midterm grades? How has your attendance been? Have you met with your academic adviser? These conversations can help students identify challenges early, understand course expectations and stay on track for registration and future semesters. Rose also explains what midterm grades mean, why attendance policies matter and how advising appointments support long-term success.
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Helping Students Find Their Path: Inside the Career Development Center
As students begin thinking about majors, internships and life after graduation, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Career Development Center is ready to help at every stage. In this Q&A, Dora Ditchfield, director of the Career Development Center, and Julie Boyd, director of Parent and Family Engagement, discuss when students should first visit the center, how advisors guide those who are unsure about their major, and the many resources available—from resume reviews and mock interviews to internship support and alumni networking. They also share practical ways parents can encourage students to take ownership of their career planning and make the most of Samford’s personalized advising.
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Cumberland School of Law Sweeps Region 8 of the National Trial Competition for the 14th Time in 18 Years, Advances to Nationals
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Cumberland School of Law continued its long-standing tradition of excellence in trial advocacy by winning Region 8 of the National Trial Competition (NTC) for the 14th time in 18 years.
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Samford Social Work Graduate Student Jake Hughes Advances Fieldwork by Securing Grants
Jake Hughes, a joint Master of Social Work and Master in Theological Studies student at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, recently completed a field placement at Fairfield Preparatory High School as a Mental Health Coordinator intern. During his placement, Hughes worked directly with students, supported drug prevention efforts and helped secure two grants that expanded a robotics program and provided grief kits for students experiencing loss.
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Cumberland School of Law ADR Team Shines at National Counseling Creators Conference and Negotiation Competition
Students represented the school’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program at the 2026 competition in Miami.
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From the Sphere to Samford: Lessons from a Landmark Residency
Adjunct professor and Zac Brown Band drummer Chris Fryar brings Sphere‑stage experience into the classroom.
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Samford Baseball Drops Hard-Fought Game At No. 7 Auburn, 6-2
AUBURN, Ala.Ìý– The Â鶹ÊÓƵ baseball team fell in a hard-fought game at No. 7 Auburn, 6-2, Tuesday evening at Plainsman Park.
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Bulldogs Host West Georgia Wednesday Night
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Samford Women’s Golf Ties For Third At Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. –ÌýThe Samford women's golf finished in a tie for third at the 2026 huntsville.org Intercollegiate, hosted by Samford on Monday and Tuesday at the RTJ at Hampton Cove-Highlands Course (Par 72, 6,039 yards).
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Two Freshmen Bulldogs Earn Postseason SoCon Honors
SPARTANBURG, S.C. –ÌýTwo FreshmenÌýmembers of the Samford women's basketball team received postseason honors from the Southern Conference when the league released its All-Conference teams for women's basketball Tuesday afternoon.
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Lennie Acuff Finalist for Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award
BOSTON, MA -- CollegeInsider.com has announced the finalists for the 2025-26 Skip Prosser Man of the Year award. The award is presented annually to the Division I coach who wins with integrity on and off the court.
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Women’s Golf In Fifth After Day 1 Of Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. –ÌýThe Samford women's golf team sits in fifth place after the first day of the Huntsville.org Intercollegiate, hosted by Samford on Monday at the RTJ at Hampton Cove-Highlands Course (Par 72, 6,039 yards).
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