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.
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.
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.
Samford Geography and Sociology department building on continued success
In April, Samford University’s Geography and Sociology department earned an honorable mention in the 2024 American Association of Geographers (AAG) Award for Bachelor’s Program Excellence.
Samford to compete against Howard University in Southern Scholars Debate Classic
Samford is set to face Howard University in an exhibition debate at the historic Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.
Samford Unveils $85 Million Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex That 'Stands Among the Best' Facilities in the Nation
The massive four-story complex marks a milestone in Samford's ambitious plan to enrich campus life and elevate its national profile as a top residential university.
Samford University establishes the Carolyn and Don Drennen Endowment for American History, Civics and the Constitution
Samford University recently announced the establishment of the Carolyn and Don Drennen Endowment for American History, Civics and the Constitution.
Samford Debate advances to Elite Eight at season opener in Washington, D.C.
Samford University’s debate team kicked off its 2024-25 season in Washington, D.C. at the George Mason Debate Tournament. The team of senior Aaron Gill and sophomore Laurel Pack advanced to the Elite Eight, with Gill earning fifth place speaker in the tournament and Pack placing 12th.
Samford University welcomes Sheena Virji to HCAS Advisory Board
Samford University has announced the appointment of Sheena Virji to the Howard College of Arts and Sciences advisory board. Virji, a 1998 graduate of Samford with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, brings extensive experience in human resources and a strong commitment to lifelong learning and service
Samford Alumna Kendall Jarrard Selected for U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program
Samford University alumna Kendall Jarrard has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program for the summer of 2024. Jarrard, one of approximately 500 American students chosen from over 5,000 applicants, studied Chinese through the program.
Samford University Garners 3 Top 10 National Rankings in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 List of Best Colleges
Samford’s academic reputation continues to flourish, with a No. 2 national ranking in character development and a No. 8 ranking for career preparation in the new rankings.
Dr. Tanya Hollins shares insights on leadership in tech at Classroom to Career event
On Sept. 4, Samford University welcomed Tanya Hollins, MBA ’00, who headlined “Classroom to Career: My Journey to Becoming a Leader in Tech”. Hollins, a program manager with Amazon Web Services (AWS), shared her career journey with students and faculty.
Beeson hosts “Samford on Mission” discussion
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School celebrated the university’s impact in global missions during a Global Voices lecture event on Sept. 5 in Beeson’s Global Center.
'Gratitude' Permeates During Samford's 183rd Opening Convocation
Fourth-year president Beck A. Taylor delivered a personal opening address to launch the 2024-25 academic year.
Judge Janice Rogers Brown to Speak at Samford University Concerning “Thoughts on Culture”
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Science will host the Colloquium on American Citizenship, Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. The featured speaker, Judge Janice Rogers Brown, will present “Thoughts on Culture: Looking to the Past to Look to the Future”.
Samford Chemistry Department Receives Substantial Grant for Student Research
Samford University's Department of Chemistry has secured a significant grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), paving a pathway for their research in chemical dynamics and mechanisms.
Useful and Enlightened Christian Citizens
In 1841, the founding of Howard College in Marion, Alabama, was not a random occurrence. In the rough-and-tumble frontier town filled with whiskey taverns and rowdy boys, a fledgling Christian liberal arts college seemed out of place. But the Holy Spirit was at work.
Cultivating a Passion, Exploring the Heavens
Ariana Allgood, a junior, math and psychology double major, has always had a love for all things related to time and space. And with the robust opportunities Samford provides, she has pursued these passions with purpose.
