Samford University

Academics

Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

Alumni

Samford alumni include more than 60 members of the U.S. Congress, eight state governors, two U.S. Supreme Court justices, a Secretary of State, four Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, two national championship football coaches, and recipients of the Pulitzer and Nobel Peace prizes.

Athletics

The university fields 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports—eight men’s and nine women’s—that compete in the historic Southern Conference. Ranked first in Alabama, Samford’s athletic teams earned a 98% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA.

University News

Samford Medallion Awards Herald Birmingham's Difference-Makers

A nonprofit founder who harnessed the healing power of horses. An award-winning landscape architect. The leader of an ecumenical ministry. Meet Samford's 2025 Medallion Award recipients.

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Over 1,000 Students Make an Impact through Samford Gives Back

More than 1,000 students gathered on April 28 to serve organizations all around the city of Birmingham in the annual Samford Gives Back event.

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Samford Debate Finishes Regular Season Strong, Prepares for National Debate Tournament

Samford’s debate team capped its regular season with a strong performances at the American Debate Association National Championship, setting the stage for an appearance at the National Debate Tournament.

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