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Samford Appoints David Holcomb as Chair of Political Science Department
Following a national search, Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences has selected David Holcomb, PhD as the new chair of the Department of Political Science, effective August 2025.
Samford Alumna Laura Aughtman Bridges Cultures Through Language and Passion
When Laura Aughtman graduated early from Samford University in December 2023, she didn't waste any time launching into her next chapter.
Linden Cundiff Reflects on Her Transfer Journey and Community at Samford
In May, Linden Cundiff walked across the stage at Samford University’s spring commencement ceremony, a moment that marked the end of a college journey she chose to reshape through transferring.
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Investigate human behavior, culture and society through the Behavioral and Social Sciences, which include the departments of Communication and Media, Geography and Sociology, Psychology and Political Science. You will explore various aspects of human social phenomena, including how people interact and how social and economic systems, beliefs and values shape our lives.