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Prodige Tshibangu’s Path to Politics: From Vote Verification to Freshman Leadership
Prodige Tshibangu, a freshman international relations and ethics major from Clarkston, Georgia, is already making a name for himself at Samford University.
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Samford Alumnus Steven Hall Leads Citrus Research to Revitalize Florida Agriculture
Steven Hall, a Samford University joint degree alumnus, is aiming to lead the revival of Florida’s citrus industry. As the new executive director of the Citrus Research and Field Trials (CRAFT) Foundation, Hall leads the development of sustainable solutions to combat threats that have crippled citrus farming—primarily, disease and severe storm damage.
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Veterans Day Ceremony Honors Inspirational Sacrifice
Samford University honored armed forces veterans beneath the flag poles on Sherman Circle, where patriotism rang with gratitude.
 
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Serendipity at Samford: Academic U-Turn Launched Andrew Brasher to Acclaimed Legal Career
Samford Alumnus of the Year: U.S. Circuit Judge Andrew Brasher says his love of reading led him to a profession "where I just do homework for a Job."
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Student Publications Earn Top Honors at CMA/ACP Convention
Samford University student journalists were recently recognized with four awards at the College Media Association/Associated Collegiate Press (CMA/ACP) convention in New Orleans.
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Samford PRSSA Celebrates a Year of National Recognition and Achievements
Samford University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter has had a successful year, earning multiple national accolades that highlight the dedication and impact of its members.
 
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Howard College Students Present Research at Mid-South Sociological Association Meeting, Faculty Honored for Leadership
Three Howard College students recently presented original research at the Mid-South Sociological Association (MSSA) Meeting in Nashville, gaining valuable professional experience and contributing to meaningful discussions on social issues.
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Samford Chemistry Students and Faculty Present Research at SERMACS 2024
Several Samford University chemistry students and faculty attended the Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) in Atlanta, Georgia, from Oct. 23-26.
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Samford Student Journalists Receive 27 Awards in 2024 BCA Student Media Awards
Samford University student journalists earned high honors at the 2024 Baptist Communicators Association (BCA) Student Media Awards, taking home 27 awards that highlight exceptional work in public relations, photography, social media, design and writing completed during the 2023-2024 academic year.
 
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Kionna Ramsey: Merging Ministry, Justice and Entrepreneurship at Samford University
When Samford junior Kionna Ramsey first arrived on campus, she intended to follow a pre-medical path with aspirations of becoming a pediatrician. In a transformative moment during her freshman year, she felt called to a different vocation.
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Christian Sanchez Co-Leads Research Discovering Pathogen’s Resistance to Common Cleaning Agents
Christian Sanchez, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, recently co-authored a groundbreaking study that uncovers resistance of the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa to widely used cleaning agents.
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Samford Alumna Mary Parker ’24 Selected as Fulbright Scholar
Mary Parker, a 2024 international relations graduate from Dothan, Alabama, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar for the 2025 school year. Beginning in February, Parker will serve as a full-time English professor in Timor-Leste, a cultural and professional opportunity that aligns with her passion for international education and human rights.
 
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Samford Debate Wins George Ziegelmueller Tournament in Novice, Varsity Wins 3rd Speaker
This past weekend, Samford Debate competed at the George Ziegelmueller tournament hosted by Wayne State University. The novice team of Kate Alexander and Lexi Bush won the tournament and earned first and second speaker.
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Medieval Manuscript Donation Sparks Student Research at Samford
A collaborative research project led by Anthony Minnema, associate professor of history, and Emma Mikell, a senior English and classics double major from Covington, Louisiana, unveiled the mysteries of a medieval manuscript donated to the Samford Library by the family of Carl Smallwood, a 1964 Howard College alumnus.
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Robert Elsner Drives Breakthroughs in Athlete Mental Health Advocacy and Research
As head of the research committee for the Athlete Mental Health Alliance (AMHA), Robert Elsner, professor and chair of the psychology department at Samford University, plays a pivotal role in advancing the understanding of mental health challenges faced by athletes.
 
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Samford Professor Jonathan Bass Reconstructs Transformative History of Howard College for Cambridge Lecture
Jonathan Bass, professor of history at Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke at the University of Cambridge regarding his book From Every Stormy Wind That Blows: The Idea of Howard College and the Origins of Samford University.
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Samford Debate Team Wins First-Place at Kentucky Tournament
The Samford debate team won first place at the JW Patterson Tournament hosted by the University of Kentucky this past weekend. In the novice division, the partnership of Lexi Bush and Kelly Reyes claimed first place, with Bush named Top Speaker and Reyes finishing as the 5th overall speaker.
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Kelsey Martin: Leading on the Track and Beyond
Kelsey Martin, a senior journalism and mass communication major at Samford University, embodies leadership both on and off the track. Hailing from Trussville, Alabama, Martin’s journey at Samford has been marked by perseverance, community-building and personal growth as she balances her academic pursuits with her leadership roles and athletic commitments.