Samford Elects 3 New Members to Board of Trustees
Samford alumni Tracey Morant Adams, Timothy C. Davis and Brian E. George joined the board in September.
Samford Partners with Cedarworks Inc. for 11th Annual Lions Den Business-as-Mission Event
Samford University will partner with Cedarworks Inc. to present the 11th annual Lions Den pitch competition aimed toward advancing the Kingdom through Business-as-Mission (BAM). The 2024 event will be held Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4:30 p.m. at Highlands College.
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.
Samford Business Students Partner with Bridge2Rwanda as Part of Immersive International Experience
This summer, Brock School of Business students and faculty travelled to Rwanda, where they partnered with Bridge2Rwanda to teach leadership and problem-solving courses to promising leaders in the East African nation.
Carden Comments on Price Controls, Tariffs in Wall Street Journal Letter to the Editor
In a Wall Street Journal letter to the editor published on Aug. 26, Professor of Economics Art Carden commented on price controls and tariffs proposed by the two presidential candidates.
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.
Finch Featured in USA TODAY 2024 Affordable Housing Statistics Report
USA TODAY Homefront has published its 2024 report on affordable housing statistics which features real estate and financial experts from across the country, including Howard Finch, the Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management and former dean at Samford’s Brock School of Business.
Samford Senior Receives Global Scholarship for Women Pursuing Commercial Real Estate Careers
Rising senior Katie Carlton has been selected as a scholarship recipient from the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network Foundation, a global organization that promotes business networking, industry research, leadership development and career outreach initiatives among women in commercial real estate.
Faith in Action in the Sports Industry: Samford Students Serve at the Daniel Summit
This summer, several Samford University Brock School of Business students and leaders served at the Daniel Summit in Carlsbad, California. The Daniel Summit is a leadership conference that attracts hundreds of men and women within the sports and entertainment industries who share a common goal of using their platform for God.
London Lions Internship a Roaring Success for Samford Business Student
In a state where athletics is king and the Southeastern Conference reigns supreme, Adam Tankersley, a student pursuing a degree in Finance with a concentration in Sports Marketing Analytics in Samford University’s Brock School of Business, could have pursued his passion for sports through any number of internship opportunities.
From Tracks to Snacks
Titus Moore boasts an impressive résumé. He’s a 2023 Samford graduate, current Master of Business Administration student, track and field student-athlete, and the owner of Moore’s Granola, a snack brand he developed as a resident of the Samford Startup program. And he has gleaned wisdom and experience through his competitive corporate internships with Coca-Cola and Danone.
Buchanan Research on Artificial Intelligence Published in International Journal and Featured by The Gospel Coalition
Associate professor Joy Buchanan continues her research on artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models such as ChatGPT. A new paper has been published by the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, and she has written an article for The Gospel Coalition.
Stone Payday Alternative Loans Research Published by Finance Research Letters
Associate professor Anna-Leigh Stone has had new research published by Finance Research Letters. Her paper “Payday Alternative Loans: PAL or Foe?” discusses payday alternative loans offered by federal credit unions.
Samford Financial Management Association Student Chapter Receives Superior Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year
Samford’s student chapter of the global Financial Management Association has been recognized as a Superior Chapter for the 2023-24 academic year. This is the fourth consecutive year the chapter has received this prestigious recognition.
Play ball! Samford Computer Science Students Collaborate with the Center for Sports Analytics to Develop a Virtual Reality Pitching App
Samford University computer science students in Howard College of Arts and Science partner with the Center for Sports Analytics in Brock School of Business to develop a virtual reality pitching app for baseball.
Barbara Cartledge Reflects on Two Decades of Service
When Barbara Cartledge started at Samford University in 2004, Brock School of Business had two majors, two graduate programs and two concentrations. Today, Brock School of Business has grown to seven majors, seven minors, seven concentrations, along with the growth of the two graduate programs. With Cartledge’s steadfast guidance and leadership, undergraduate enrollment in Brock School of Business has surged by more than 150% within two decades and academic opportunities only continue to blossom.
Samford’s Center for Sports Analytics expands its European presence with a multi-layered project for Cambridge United soccer
Cambridge United F.C. commissioned Samford's Center for Sports Analytics to provide data-driven insights to assist in its efforts to get promoted. After working nearly a year on the project, Samford business students traveled to Cambridge, England, to presents their research and proposal to a group of club executives.
