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Samford University Announces Record Enrollment for Fall 2025
Blending another record-breaking freshman class with extraordinary student retention success, Samford opened the 2025 fall semester with its largest-ever enrollment of 6,324 students.
 
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Children’s of Alabama Internship and Legal Immersion Summer Program Confirm Career Path for Samford Student Ella Ingram
For Ella Ingram, a senior public health major at Samford University, this summer brought two transformative experiences that worked together to shape her future: an internship at Children’s of Alabama and participation in a legal immersion program on campus. Both opportunities gave her a clearer vision for a career that blends health care, law and advocacy.
 
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Teaching Beyond Borders: Samford Seniors Impact Classrooms in Indonesia
This summer, two seniors in Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education spent a month teaching in Indonesia, gaining invaluable cultural insight and professional experience. Adeline Sylvester and Mckenna Connelly participated in a program at Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH), a Christian network of schools in Jakarta, where they helped elementary students strengthen their English skills while building relationships across cultures.
 
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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.
 
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Cumberland School of Law Students Expand Global Perspectives Through Summer Programs in Scotland, Iceland and England
Students at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of international legal systems through immersive study abroad programs this summer in Scotland, Iceland and England.
 
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Samford History Department Receives Two National Grants
Howard College of Arts and Sciences history professor and chair Jonathan Den Hartog has received two competitive grants in support of the department’s teaching and research.
 
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Howard College Faculty Navigate the Rise of AI in the Classroom: Part One
As artificial intelligence continues to transform education and the broader world, faculty in Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences are leading the way in helping students think critically and ethically about its implications.
 
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Beeson Alumni Help Historic Baptist Church Mark 100th Anniversary: ‘It’s About the Gospel’
The centennial service for Berney Points Baptist Church on Aug. 11, held at Christ the King (CTK) Anglican Church, was a living testament to the faithfulness of God and the impact of the interdenominational commitment of Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School.
 
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From Parents for Parents: Why We Love Family Weekend
When our youngest daughter made the decision to attend Samford, we were more than thrilled. But we did not expect the blessings our family would receive and the connections we would build through this university.
 
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From Parents for Parents: Family Weekend Concert
My husband and I prayed that our daughter’s college search would lead her to a place that felt like home and offered strong opportunities in the School of the Arts. After several exceptional tours, we visited Samford on a cloudless, summer day and immediately felt the community. The warmth of the campus and the people – from staff, to faculty, to students –created an indescribable bond. Our prayers for a university family were answered, and the three of us gained more than expected.
 
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Samford’s Communication Sciences Department Advances Mission with New Listening and Spoken Language Initiative
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in Samford University’s School of Health Professions is launching the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative, or LSL-FSI, made possible by a generous gift from the Hill family.
 
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Moffett & Sanders professor Jennifer Coleman to be inducted into American Academy of Nursing
Professor Jennifer Coleman has made significant contributions to nursing education, mentorship and the broader nursing community. In recognition of her impact, she will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing.
 
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Samford Alumnus Bradyn Debysingh Makes West End Debut in The Phantom of the Opera
Samford University alumnus Bradyn Debysingh ’21 has taken the stage at one of the world’s most iconic theatres: His Majesty’s Theatre in London.
 
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Samford Stockham Scholars Host Carol Swain for Dinner and Conversation
Samford University’s Stockham Scholars program welcomed political scientist and legal scholar Carol Swain for dinner and conversation on the first day of the fall semester, giving students the opportunity to hear her personal journey and perspective on American politics, race relations and the state of higher education.
 
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Awards Recognize Lasting Contributions of Thielman, Belski, Poleshek
Faculty and staff excellence were honored with the annual Woolley, Buchanan and Nunnelly awards.
 
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A Faithful Servant
Beeson alumnus Kevin Mills shares a special word about his longtime friend and fellow Beeson alumnus, Tim Evans, in honor of his decades of service to the Lord and His church.
 
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Vaulting Into Opportunity: Jed Sisco Embraces Samford’s Online Environmental Master’s Program
For Jed Sisco, a native of Morrow, Ohio, choosing Samford University’s Master of Science in Environmental Health, Policy and Management (MSEM) program was an unexpected but timely decision.
 
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Samford School of Education Celebrates Honorees at 10th Anniversary Learning for Life Dinner
On August 20, Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education hosted its annual Learning for Life awards dinner, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the event.
 
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Samford Soccer Battles Belmont To Scoreless Tie
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –  The Samford soccer team battled the Belmont Bruins to a 0-0 draw Thursday evening at E.S. Rose Park.
 
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Samford Football Set To Travel To Baylor This Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford football team will go on the road for the first time this season when the Bulldogs play at Baylor Saturday at 11 a.m. at McLane Stadium.
 
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Volleyball Set To Compete In Tennessee Tech Tournament
The Samford University volleyball team will travel to Cookeville,Tenn. to compete in the Tennessee Tech Tournament, Friday and Saturday.
 
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Samford Soccer To Play At Belmont Thursday Evening
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –  The Samford soccer team will travel to Nashville, Tenn., to take on the Belmont Bruins Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.
 
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Volleyball Falls At North Alabama
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team dropped a 3-0 (19-25, 22-25, 24-26) decision at North Alabama Tuesday evening.
 
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Hull Named SoCon Defensive Player Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. –  Samford sophomore goalkeeper Peyton Hull was named the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week when the league released its weekly women's soccer awards Tuesday afternoon.