Brock School of Business Announces 2024 Faculty Awards
On Friday, April 12, Samford University’s Brock School of Business announced its faculty award recipients which recognizes faculty members for excellence in the areas of teaching, research and scholarship, and service to the school. The awardees are selected by their faculty colleagues.
Brock School of Business Distributes 2024 Scholarships and Awards
In April, Samford University Brock School of Business hosted several awards ceremonies recognizing the hard work of its students. Nearly $300,000 in scholarships were awarded to deserving business students to apply to tuition for the 2024-25 academic year.
Samford Students Finish #2 in the Nation in Insurance Case Study Competition
Samford University Brock School of Business students recently participated in the Intercollegiate Insurance Sales (Case Study) Competition hosted by Florida State University where they finished 2nd in the nation. This is the third consecutive year that a Samford team has advanced to the finals of this prestigious competition
"The Dream Deferred" Art Exhibition Unveiled on Campus
Geoff Sciacca, associate professor in Samford University’s School of the Arts, has recently coordinated the installment of a unique and original art exhibit that is currently on display on the third floor of Dwight Beeson Hall. Creativity and a call-to-action come alive in this colorful collection of works from more than 40 diverse artists across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Beeson's Global Center Hosts Timothy Tennent for World Christianity Focus Week
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School recently hosted World Christianity Focus Week, which emphasizes Christian missions and ministry efforts around the world.
Samford Student Spends Semester in British Parliament
Sophia Revis, a Samford University sophomore and sociology and communication studies double major, has spent the spring semester studying abroad in London. While residing at Samford’s Daniel House, she completed a unique internship in the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Commemorates Samford Horizons, Historic Samford University Capital Project
On Tuesday, April 16, Samford University held a ceremonial groundbreaking to commemorate phase one of Samford Horizons: A Blueprint for Tomorrow, the university’s campus master plan. The capital project is the largest in Samford's history.
Helping Heroes: C-VETS Clinic Serves More Than 600 U.S. Veterans Since Inception
Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (C-VETS), which was founded in the fall of 2020, provides free legal assistance to veterans and their families across the state of Alabama. Since its inception, 62 volunteer law students have served more than 600 veterans, including 239 in the 2023-24 year alone.
Communication and Media Students Continue Winning Streak at Alabama Media Professionals Communication Contest
The Department of Communication and Media has had an outstanding spring award season, winning over 50 awards across student achievements and publications. Their winning streak continued on Thursday, April 11, as they garnered more accolades at the Alabama Media Professionals Communication Contest award ceremony.
Samford Center for Sports Analytics to Sponsor Inaugural Sullivan to Beasley 5k Fun Walk to End CTE
The Center for Sports Analytics in Samford University’s Brock School of Business will host the inaugural Sullivan to Beasley 5K Fun Walk to end CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) on Samford’s campus this Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m.
A Decade of Impact: the Samford Black Alumni Association
The Samford Black Alumni Association (SBAA) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. On April 10, the group held its annual African American Alumni and Friends luncheon to commemorate this milestone.
Introducing the 1841 Society
Founded in 1841, Samford University has long benefited from the generosity of others. Formerly known as the DeVotie Society, the 1841 Society will pay tribute to our rich history while recognizing alumni and friends who have completed a planned gift to Samford.
SamfordGlobal Brings the World to Campus
As the spring semester comes to a close, SamfordGlobal is gearing up to serve another cohort of students planning to continue their studies abroad. What better way to encourage students to study abroad than by bringing a taste of the world closer to home?
TJ Riggs Becomes Fifth Samford Student to Be Named Truman Scholar
Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences junior TJ Riggs, a law politics and society major, has been named a 2024 Truman Scholar by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Riggs is the first Samford student to receive this prestigious national scholarship since 2002 and only the fifth recipient in Samford’s history.
Another Banner Year for Samford Pharmacy ASHP Residency Match
Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy has once again demonstrated its excellence in the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) pharmacy residency match. This year's results, continuing the positive trend of recent years, showcased strong numbers for both students and graduates.
Preparing Christian Business Leaders: Kirkpatrick Class Builds Firm Foundation for Integrating Faith in the Workplace
Samford University Brock School of Business’s guiding principles are formed around one goal: preparing Christian businessmen and women to lead in today’s global business environment. Paired with robust academic rigor, this mission provides a firm foundation upon which students can lean on when they enter the workforce.
Three Decades of Dedication
Since August 1990, Jan Paine has been an integral part of the Samford University’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing community.
School of the Arts Division of Music Hosts Annual Honors Recital and Awards Ceremony
Samford University School of the Arts’ annual Division of Music Honors Recital and Awards Ceremony took place Tuesday, March 26, in Brock Recital Hall. Hosted by Joel Davis, interim chair of the Division of Music, the event was attended by faculty, staff, students, donors and parents. Dean Lance Beaumont gave a brief welcome greeting to kick off the evening.
Mohandoss And Giddens Earn All-SoCon Honors
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford's Sandeep Mohandoss and Maxwell Giddens were both named first team All-SoCon in singles, and the duo picked up first team All-SoCon honors in doubles as well when the league released its postseason men's tennis awards Wednesday afternoon.
Samford’s Lopez Named Second Team All-SoCon
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford senior Alexis Lopez was named second team All-SoCon when the league released its postseason women's tennis awards Wednesday afternoon.
Moore Named SoCon Men’s Field Athlete Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford's Jaggerd Moore was tabbed as the Southern Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week when the league released its weekly track and field honors on Wednesday afternoon.
Bulldogs Fall In Slugfest With Troy, 10-8
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team dropped a 10-8 decision in a back-and-forth slugfest with in-state rival Troy Tuesday night at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
Bulldogs Place Second At SoCon Championship
HILTON HEAD, S.C. – The Samford women's golf team finished second at the Southern Conference Championship, held Sunday though Tuesday at Moss Creek Golf Club (Par 72, 6,036 yards).
Men’s Golf Places Fifth At Wofford Invitational
NEWTON, N.C. – The Samford men's golf team placed fifth at the Wofford Invitational, held Monday and Tuesday at Catawba Country Club (Par 70, 6,683 yards).