Nobel Prize Winner Vernon Smith to Return to Samford
Samford will host Nobel Prize-winning economist Vernon L. Smith as a guest speaker on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m. in Brock Forum at Dwight M. Beeson Hall. Smith will deliver a lecture featuring “The Theory of Moral Sentiments,” exploring the timeless insights of economist Adam Smith and their relevance to human behavior and modern-day society.
Brock School of Business Dean Chad Carson Joins Southern Business Administration Association Board of Directors
Chad Carson, dean of Samford University’s Brock School of Business, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Southern Business Administration Association (SBAA), a regional organization representing collegiate business programs offered by colleges and universities in the southern United States.
Samford Adds Wallace State to Transfer Partnership
Samford University adds Wallace State as the third local community college opening pathways for transfer students.
Brock Scholars: Raegan Jenkins
Raegan Jenkins is a senior accounting, nonprofit management and social entrepreneurship student from Decatur, Alabama, and is a member of the Brock Scholars program. She is also involved with Samford University's Office of Spiritual Life and Phi Mu sorority.
Brock Scholars: Sloane Womac
Sloane Womac is a senior marketing and risk management and insurance student from Cumming, Georgia, and is a member of the Brock Scholars program. She is also involved in student government association and serves as a Samford Ambassador.
Brock Scholars: Sarah Childress
Sarah Childress is a junior accounting student from Austin, Texas, and is a member of the Brock Scholars program. She is also a University Fellow and serves as junior class treasurer and president of Kappa Delta sorority.
Brock Scholars: Bennett Wagley
Bennett Wagley is a sophomore finance and economics student from Franklin, Tennessee, and is a member of the Brock Scholars program. He is also involved in the University Fellows program and serves as a Samford Ambassador.
Brock Scholars: Anna Lynn Harms
Anna Lynn Harms is a sophomore economics, sociology and Christian ministry student from Knoxville, Tennessee and is a member of the Brock Scholars program. She is also involved in the Micah Fellows program and Excel Leadership Certificate Program at Samford.
Brock Scholars: Aidan Reyes
Aidan Reyes is a junior finance and computer science student from Richmond, Texas and is a member of the Brock Scholars program. He is also a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and serves as treasurer for the Samford Outdoor Adventure club.
Brock Scholars: Leah Watson
Leah Watson is a sophomore economics and data analytics student in Brock School of Business and a member of the Brock Scholars program.
Brock Scholars: Will Miller
Will Miller, a senior finance major from Greensboro, North Carolina, is a member of the Brock Scholars program. He also serves president for the sports business and analytics group in Brock School of Business and has been involved in sports analytics for various Samford athletic teams.
Brock Scholars Program Announces New Cohort
Designed for those whose career aspirations require a more customized curriculum than a traditional business major, Samford University's Brock Scholars program aims to develop confident, Christian industry leaders equipped with strong communication skills, quantitative proficiency, teamwork and integrity.
Three Samford Graduates Reflect on Their Experiences in Brock School of Business
Samford University celebrated 296 graduates at its fall commencement ceremony, Dec. 14. Among these graduates are three Brock School of Business alumnae—Noelle Arnold, Whitney Bean and Shealy George. These accomplished students have excelled academically while making meaningful contributions to the Samford community.
Social Media Marketing Students Empower Local Nonprofits
Brock School of Business students put their classroom knowledge to work, partnering with eight Birmingham nonprofits and three Samford Startup companies to develop innovative social media strategies.
Samford Honors 2024 Fall Graduates: 'It is Your Turn to Now Lead Us'
President Beck A. Taylor expresses gratitude to nearly 300 new alumni: “Please know that Samford University is a better university because you were here.”
Bulldog Investment Fund Reaches $4 Million, Emphasizes Experiential Learning in Business
The Bulldog Investment Fund in Brock School of Business teaches students the intricate art of investment management by collaborating to tackle real market issues. The fund—managed solely by students—reached a new milestone this year.
Chick-fil-A Career Shows Alumnus 'You Can Love Business and Love Jesus at the Same Time'
Brent Fielder, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of global impact, credits his Samford experience for "a lot of my deeper spiritual growth—being around believers who could disciple me through Bible studies and show me about living a life of consistency.”
Brock Scholars Alumnae Collaborate with Business Faculty to Publish Research on Experience Design for Nonprofits
Samford University alumnae Camilla Lemons ’22 and Kayleigh Hudson ’19, graduates of the Brock Scholars program in Brock School of Business, recently collaborated on a new academic publication with Matt Mazzei, chair of the Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing department.
