Samford Startup: Styled with Leah
Leah Henderlong, a junior marketing major at Samford University, is the owner of Styled with Leah. What started as a fun project for a friend quickly turned into a growing jewelry business fueled by her love for design and entrepreneurship.
Samford Startup: Stitched by Madison
Madison Hamilton, a junior marketing and entrepreneurship double major, is the owner of Stitched by Madison. What started as a small high school side hustle has grown into a thriving sorority apparel brand that reflects Madison’s creativity, entrepreneurial drive and commitment to community, offering customizable sweatshirts, hats, pins and more.
Samford Startup: Cleanr Windows
Grayson Birch, a senior management major, and Luke Ferris, a senior finance major, are the co-owners of Cleanr Windows. Birch and Ferris turned their desire for meaningful work into a growing window-cleaning business that continues to expand while providing opportunities for fellow Samford students.
Samford Startup: DormVault
Alex Dickey, a senior accounting major, is the owner of DormVault, a local business that helps college students move and store their things throughout the year.
Samford Startup: Brooks Paper Company
Natalie Brooks, a sophomore entrepreneurship and Spanish double major, is the owner of Brooks Paper Company. Brooks combines her love for storytelling and design to create mixed media picture books that inspire creativity and connection for readers of all ages.
Brock School of Business Faculty Shape Global Conversation on Digital Transformation through New Reference Book
As businesses navigate the opportunities and challenges of a digital-first world, faculty in Samford University’s Brock School of Business are helping lead the conversation. Eight faculty members recently contributed to the Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship and Digitalization.
New Impact Investing Initiative Launches in Samford’s Brock School of Business
A new initiative centered around impact investing expands upon the foundation of the Social Entrepreneurship program, exposing students to the principles of aligning financial investments with social or mission-driven goals.
Samford Partners with Cedarworks Inc. for 12th Annual Lions Den Business-as-Mission Event
Samford University will partner with Cedarworks Inc. to present the 12th annual Lions Den pitch competition. The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 a.m. on the campus of Highlands College.
Samford Elects 2 New Trustees, Appoints Lifetime Member
Jay Love and Curt Stokes were elected to Samford University’s Board of Trustees, while Robert Holmes Jr. was appointed to a lifetime term.
Awards Recognize Lasting Contributions of Thielman, Belski, Poleshek
Faculty and staff excellence were honored with the annual Woolley, Buchanan and Nunnelly awards.
President Taylor touts 'courage' at Samford's 184th opening convocation
Samford University's fifth-year president encouraged students and faculty to face the year with courage, trust in God’s support and filter external voices that peddle fear.
Brock School of Business Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
Samford University's Brock School of Business will welcome three new full-time faculty members this fall whose expertise and passion for teaching will strengthen business programs and enhance the student experience.
Mann Institute: Building a Globally Renowned Center for Faith and Learning
“The integration of Christian faith with rigorous academic and professional education is the most important educational distinctive at Samford,” said university President Beck A. Taylor.
Samford Alumnus Bill Stevens Named to Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Bill Stevens ’70, Birmingham businessman and former chairman of the Samford University Board of Trustees, has been selected for the Alabama Business Hall of Fame.
Samford Business Students Explore Global Insurance Markets in London and Paris
Students in the Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program in Samford University’s Brock School of Business recently returned from an unforgettable study abroad course, International Insurance Markets, in London and Paris.
Samford Hosts Inaugural Sports Business MVP Boot Camp
In July, Samford University’s Brock School of Business hosted its inaugural Sports Business MVP Boot Camp. The week-long experience, which hosted more than 50 students from across the United States, was developed through Samford’s nationally recognized Sports Industry Program.
Samford Business Faculty Carden and Buchanan Contribute to Human-Centered Economics Discussion
Two Samford University Brock School of Business faculty members are helping shape a growing economics conversation that puts people—not just models—at the center of analysis.
Samford Sports Industry Program Expands Reach with Scottish Soccer Partnership
Sterling Nabours, a junior sports marketing and data analytics student in Samford University’s Sports Industry Program is gaining international experience with St Johnstone FC, a professional football club in Scotland’s Championship division.
