From Audience Members to Advocates: The Freemans’ Impact on Samford’s School of the Arts
The story behind the Freeman Hospitality Suite, inspired by students, generosity and a rediscovery of the arts.
Nine Graphic Design Students Earn Birmingham ADDY Honors
From packaging to editorial design, nine Samford graphic design students were recognized at the Birmingham ADDYs for standout work.
Commercial Music Student Earns Golden Ticket on American Idol
Samford student earns American Idol golden ticket, reflecting the strength of the School of the Arts.
Alumna Lisa Olson Honored for Distinguished Service in Music Education
Inspired by classroom experiences, she transformed her concern for music programs into purposeful advocacy.
From the Sphere to Samford: Lessons from a Landmark Residency
Adjunct professor and Zac Brown Band drummer Chris Fryar brings Sphere‑stage experience into the classroom.
Alumna, Broadway Professional, Author Teale Dvornik Returns to Samford University
Teale Dvornik ’12 returned to campus and spoke about her new book, History Hiding Around Broadway: Backstage Lore, Secrets & Surprises from New York’s Famed Theater District.
Backstage Pass: Commercial Music Student Gains Rare GRAMMY Access
As music’s biggest night unfolded in Los Angeles, California, Samford University junior Via Vicary found herself not just watching the 2026 GRAMMY Awards—but walking among the artists, songwriters and producers she has long admired.
Samford’s Center for Worship and the Arts Receives $250,000 Grant to Launch Congregational Songwriting Initiative
Samford University’s Center for Worship and the Arts has received a $250,000 grant from Belmont University’s Creative Arts Collective to support a new initiative inviting congregations into songwriting as a form of worship, discipleship and communal witness.
Samford Music Students Earn National Recognition at 2026 National Opera Association Competition
Samford University music students earned national recognition at the 2026 National Opera Association Robert Hansen Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition in Boston.
Planned Gift Honors Former Samford Professor, Expands Global Opportunities for Music Students
Samford University’s School of the Arts has received a generous planned gift from former faculty member and longtime friend of the university, Don Sanders, establishing the Donald C. Sanders Endowed Music Abroad Fund.
Samford Commercial Music Students Turn Creative Sparks into Stream-Ready Songs
Commercial music students at Samford University are turning everyday inspiration into fully produced songs streaming on major platforms. Through hands-on songwriting, recording, production and promotion, students gain real-world experience behind the scenes—learning not just how to create music, but how to launch it as independent artists.
Samford’s Wink Winkler Brings Global Film Festival Experience Back to the Classroom
Wink Winkler's passion for storytelling recently took him to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for his second year of involvement with the Red Sea International Film Festival, one of the world’s fastest-growing celebrations of cinema and cultural exchange.
