Publications
Samford Undergraduate Research Journal
Sponsored and staffed by the University Fellows Program, the Samford Undergraduate Research Journal (SURJ) is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal open to submissions from all Samford undergraduates. SURJ is looking for the best research in any discipline offered at Samford University. Read SURJ
Sojourn
Department of Communication and Media
Sojourn is the literary arts magazine of Samford University. This biannual magazine features photography, poetry, art and short stories by both Samford students and faculty.
Wide Angle: A Journal of Literature and Film
Department of English
A joint publication between English majors and faculty, Wide Angle journal embodies the interdisciplinary nature of the Department of English at Samford University. It provides a venue for all Samford students, faculty and staff to publish their best critical and creative work. Read Wide Angle
Summer Research Programs
Arts and Sciences Program for Independent Research
The Arts and Sciences Program for Independent Research (ASPIRE) is a one-on-one, faculty guided summer research experience for undergraduates. Since 2004, ASPIRE students have been rolling up their sleeves to do original research. They’ve waded Alabama rivers to collect water samples and spent long nights decoding DNA strands. They’ve scoured old prison records for information about historic civil rights cases and conducted interviews with survivors of the civil war in Bosnia. They’ve climbed mountains in Ecuador for information about changing climate patterns and uncovered 2000-year-old civilizations in Israel. Many of them describe their research as the best educational experience they’ve had in college.
Alabama Power Foundation Research Fellowships
In 2007, the Alabama Power Foundation made a $250,000 investment in the University Fellows program. This gift established the APF Research Fellowships, competitive grants available exclusively to University Fellows. Previous recipients have conducted summer research in fields such as chemistry, classics, computer science and political science. These projects have resulted in conference presentations and scholarly publications, and have proven to be valuable preparation for graduate study.
Samford Pharmacy Students Earn Top Honors at 2025 Student Research Colloquia
McWhorter School of Pharmacy students earned top recognition at Samford University’s fourth annual Student Research Colloquia. Held in the Davis Library, the event featured more than 160 students presenting research across disciplines.
School of Public Health Well Represented at Samford’s 2025 Student Research Colloquia
Held April 25 in Davis Library, the fourth annual Student Research Colloquia featured more than 160 poster presentations across disciplines. Students from the School of Public Health shared original research, connected with peers and engaged with the campus community. Hosted by the Research Advisory Collaborative and the Office of Research, the event offered valuable experience in presenting scholarly work and communicating findings to a broader audience.
School of Health Professions Students Present Research at 2025 Samford Colloquia
School of Health Professions student groups presented at Samford’s Student Research Colloquia on topics ranging from menthol and exercise to swallowing anxiety. Three earned top honors.
Brock Scholar Raegan Jenkins Wins Undergraduate Award at Samford Student Research Colloquia
Samford University’s Brock School of Business was well represented at the fourth annual Student Research Colloquia on Friday, April 25. Senior Brock Scholar Raegan Jenkins, a senior accounting, nonprofit management and social entrepreneurship student, was one of the winners in the undergraduate research category.
Student Research Shines at Annual Samford Colloquia
Samford University’s Student Research Colloquia is a public forum for students across all areas of campus to present scholarship and research. This year, more than 160 students showcased their work on a wide range of subjects.
Interprofessional Practice in Action at Samford University’s Case Competition
Students from the College of Health Sciences and Divinity School competed in the Interprofessional Practice Case Competition to create a care plan for a simulated patient.
Samford Chemistry Department Receives Substantial Grant for Student Research
Samford University's Department of Chemistry has secured a significant grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), paving a pathway for their research in chemical dynamics and mechanisms.
Samford Pharmacy Students Earn Top Honors at Student Research Colloquia
On Friday, April 19, Samford University hosted its 3rd annual Student Research Colloquia in the Davis Library. McWhorter School of Pharmacy was well represented with two students, Justin Williams and Zachary Hagedorn, receiving top honors in the graduate and undergraduate categories.
Samford Public Health Student Garners Top Graduate Honors at Student Research Colloquia
Samford University hosted its 3rd annual Student Research Colloquia on April 19. Caroline Bennett, Master of Social Work candidate in the School of Public Health, presented her project, "Overcoming Vicarious Trauma: Resources Utilized by Law Enforcement Officers," receiving top honors for her research inspired by her own life experience.
Brock School of Business Student Research Facilitates Cross-disciplinary Conversations
Samford University’s Brock School of Business was well represented at the third annual Student Research Colloquia on April 19. The Research Advisory Collaborative, in partnership with the Office of Research, is a public forum where both undergraduate and graduate Samford students present their scholarship and research.
Samford Colloquia Celebrates Student Research
On Friday, April 19, Samford University hosted its 3rd annual Student Research Colloquia, held in the Davis Library. More than 90 students and student groups prepared poster presentations spanning 21 categories ranging from analytics to exercise science to social work.
