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.
American Constitutional Law, Eighth Edition, Authored by Cumberland School of Law’s Brannon P. Denning, Released
The newest edition of Denning's American Constitutional Law: Powers and Liberties builds on the strong foundation established in prior versions while offering timely updates that reflect the evolving landscape of constitutional law.
Cumberland School of Law Hosts State and Global Judicial Leaders for 2026 Cordell Hull Speakers Forum
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law welcomed an impressive delegation of judicial leaders for a discussion titled “Perspectives on the Rule of Law: A View from State and International Supreme Courts.”
Cumberland School of Law Professor Lane Woodke Coauthors New Edition of Experiencing Employment Discrimination Law
Lane Hines Woodke, assistant professor of law at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, is a coauthor of the newly released second edition of Experiencing Employment Discrimination Law.
Step Sing’s 76th Edition Ramps Up at Samford with Audience Expected to Eclipse 70,000
The beloved student musical showcase runs Jan. 29-31, featuring 18 groups performing in front of sold-out Wright Center crowds and a massive livestream audience,
Scholars of Merit Announced for Fall 2025 Term
The following Cumberland School of Law students qualified as Scholars of Merit for the Fall 2025 term.
Dean's List Announced for Fall 2025
Cumberland School of Law announces the Fall 2025 Dean's List.
Samford Launches Disability, Health and Physical Activity Minor
Samford University’s School of Health Professions has launched a new Disability, Health and Physical Activity minor designed to prepare students to support people with disabilities and expand access to health and physical activity across communities.
McWhorter School of Pharmacy Honors Students at Annual Pinning Ceremony
Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy recognized its third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students during the annual professional pinning ceremony on Jan. 16, marking an important transition as students prepare to begin the final phase of the PharmD curriculum.
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.
New Student Consulting Agency in Samford’s Brock School of Business Strengthens Experiential Learning and Career Preparation
Samford University's Brock School of Business has launched the Brock Consultancy, a faculty-led, student consulting agency that provides marketing research and consulting services to local businesses and organizations.
Samford’s School of Education New Trinity Forum to Focus on Addressing Generational Differences in Teaching and Learning
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education and the Office of Community Enrichment will host a new event, The Trinity Forum, on Feb. 17, 2026, 5:30-8 p.m., in the Regions Community Resource Room, Cooney Hall 400.
A Lifesaving Lesson in Service: Samford Students Join Medical Mission in Guatemala
During a trip to Montellano, Guatemala, last year, several nurse anesthesia students from Samford University, accompanied by adjunct faculty member Mary Beth Greenway, DNP, CRNA, responded to a patient’s life-threatening complication and saved a life. What began as a routine surgical mission became a defining experience that illustrated how service, learning and faith intersect in real time.
Samford Launches First School-Based Alumni Groups in Pharmacy and Nursing
Samford University is introducing its first school-based alumni chapters through a new pilot program designed to strengthen connections at the academic level. The McWhorter School of Pharmacy and Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing will lead the initiative, offering alumni new opportunities for engagement, networking and involvement beginning this spring.
Biblical Foundations: Samford’s Core Curriculum Grounded in Truth of Scripture
A pillar of the university’s core curriculum, Biblical Foundations is a course all undergraduate students take to lay the groundwork for the rest of their studies—examining the entire narrative of Scripture, exploring the theological and ethical themes, and learning how the Bible is indispensable to the Christian faith.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Korean Evangelist, Children's Choir
Dr. Billy Kim, known as the "Billy Graham of Asia," received an honorary doctorate from Samford.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2025
The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2025, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Love of Tennis, Samford Brings International Sisters Together as Teammates
Sara and Lea Erenda are sisters and doubles teammates on Samford University's women's tennis team. The pair moved from a town in western Austria to pursue athletics and academics in a place that has helped them grow in confidence and in their faith.
D1Baseball Picks Bulldogs To Win SoCon, Honors Blasche And Fredette
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team was picked as the favorite to win the Southern Conference by D1Baseball in its 2026 season preview released Tuesday.
Women’s Golf Places Sixth At Sea Best Intercollegiate
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Samford women's golf team opened its spring season at the Sea Best Intercollegiate, finishing sixth, Monday and Tuesday at San Jose Country Club (par 72, 5,954 yards).
Samford Men’s Tennis Falls to Ole Miss at Home
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's tennis team was defeated by Ole Miss, 7-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Samford Tennis Center.
Bulldogs Earn First Home Win of Spring with 5–2 Victory Over Alabama State
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford women's tennis picked up its first win of the spring season Friday afternoon, defeating Alabama State, 5-2, at the Samford Tennis Center. The Bulldogs improved to 1-1 on the season with the home victory, while the Hornets fell to 0-1.
Samford Falls to Furman in Fourth-Quarter Comeback
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Samford women's basketball led for the majority of the afternoon but could not hold off a late rally, falling to Furman 70-62 in a Southern Conference matchup Saturday at the Pete Hanna Center. The Bulldogs dropped to 8-14 overall and 1-4 in league play.
Bulldogs End Skid With Home Win Over Chattanooga
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team returned to the Pete Hanna Center this afternoon as they faced Chattanooga for the second time this season. The Dogs controlled the second half against the Mocs to come away with the 75-64 victory. Samford takes their record to 10-11 overall and is now 3-5 in Southern Conference play.
