Annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium Recognizes 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
Samford University Cumberland School of Law hosted the 31st annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium which recognized the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Victor Jones, senior counsel at the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund Defense, served as the keynote speaker.
Preserving Black History: Samford’s Stories of Courage and Legacy
Black Alabamians have shaped the state's history since its founding in 1819. Samford University, established as Howard College in 1841, witnessed this history unfold, from enslaved labor on campus to the integration of Black students in the 1960s and the dedication of the Racial Reconciliation Memorial in 2022.
Samford Streamlines Path for Community College Transfers Through Expanded Partnerships
Current agreements include Jefferson State, Gadsden State, Wallace State and Lawson State community colleges.
Samford Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month and Samford University plans to mark the occasion with several events for students, faculty and community members to enjoy. The Office of Student Success and Diversity (OSSD) is partnering with several departments across campus to provide important and exciting experiences that celebrate and acknowledge Black history.
Singleton Wins Award for Groundbreaking Research on Black Journalism
William Singleton, assistant professor of communication and media at Samford, received the Newspaper Research Journal's Best Article Award for his work, “Must I follow the script? Professional objectivity, journalistic roles and the Black community journalist.”
Samford Alumna and Communication Studies Faculty Member Collaborate on Body Liberation Publication
Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media recently celebrated a unique scholarly collaboration between Niya Pickett Miller, assistant professor of communication studies, and Samford alumna Erin Basinger, associate professor of communication studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Samford Honors Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’”
In response to this call to action, Samford University’s Office of Community Engagement invited students, faculty and staff to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day by serving others and preserving history.
Samford University Honors First-Generation College Students
On Nov. 8, Samford University observed National First-Generation College Student Day, joining colleges across the country in honoring the experiences and achievements of first-generation students. The Office of Student Success and Diversity, along with the First-Gen Club, hosted an event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Ben Brown Plaza. Students, faculty and staff were invited to stop by for free snacks, fun activities and valuable resources dedicated to supporting first-generation students on their educational journeys.
Samford University Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November marks Native American Heritage Month, established as a month-long observance in 1990, Native American Heritage Month serves as an opportunity to promote greater awareness of Native peoples' experiences, honoring their resilience, achievements and cultural heritage.
Samford University’s Office of Student Success and Diversity will commemorate this month with events that engage the campus community in meaningful discussions about Native American history, culture and contemporary issues
Samford University Welcomes the 2024-25 Ragland Scholars Cohort
The Ragland Scholars are a select group of students committed to honoring Elizabeth Sloan Ragland, the first African American woman to integrate campus housing at Samford University in 1969. In her memory, the Ragland Scholars program creates intentional community that connects multicultural student leaders with an enriched campus experience.
Samford University Observes Disability Awareness Month
Samford University will observe Disability Awareness Month during the month of October. Although the Disability Awareness Month is typically observed in March, Samford’s Office of Student Success and Diversity (OSSD) is partnering with the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations to combine this acknowledge with Disability Employment Awareness Month customarily acknowledged in October.
Cumberland School of Law Announces the Inaugural Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program
Samford University Cumberland School of Law will host its inaugural law school pipeline program, May 19-23, 2025. The Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program will motivate and inspire first-generation law students, and/or those who have overcome significant obstacles, to pursue a legal education and, ultimately, a career in law.
