Samford University Reveals Alumni Award Honorees for 2025
A two-time Emmy winner, the founder of a nursing nonprofit, a leader in counseling ministry and a key philanthropist are Samford University's distinguished honorees for 2025.
Samford Nursing Faculty Member Receives National Award for Excellence in Health Care Reporting
Lisa Herbinger, associate chair and professor in nurse anesthesia at Samford’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, received the 2025 Mary Hanna Memorial Journalism Award for her article “Children and the Opioid Crisis: We Can Make a Difference,” published in the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing.
Nursing Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant, Explores Health Care in the British Isles
Samford nursing student Molly Mitchell received a $1,000 Phi Kappa Phi grant to study abroad through the Nursing in the British Isles course, where she explored global health systems and the legacy of Florence Nightingale. The experience enhanced her clinical perspective, cultural competence and commitment to serving through international nursing.
Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing Achieves Maximum 10-Year CCNE Accreditation
Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing earns 10-year Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation for all nursing programs. This maximum term accreditation reflects the school’s commitment to excellence in nursing education.
Faith, Service and Excellence: Samford Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Spring Commencement
Samford University’s College of Health Sciences celebrated commencement May 1-3, awarding 527 degrees across its four schools. Megan Mileski, PhD, spoke at both ceremonies, reminding graduates their careers are callings rooted in faith and compassion. Honors included the Pittman Spirit Award and President’s Cup.
Interview With a Senior: Emma Kelley on Nursing, Dance and Faith
Emma Kelley, soon to graduate from the Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, shares her journey of balancing a minor in dance with her passion for making a difference in the nursing profession.
Nurse Anesthesia Student Sparks Collegewide Giving
Service learning is central to the nurse anesthesia program, beginning with Day of Service at orientation. For first-year student Rachel Chenault, it sparked a call to do more.
