Denning Discusses To Trust the People with Arms in New Video Interview
Brannon Denning, the Starnes Professor of Law, is featured in a new video interview discussing his latest book "To Trust the People with Arms: The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment" alongside his co-author Robert Cottrol.
Conduct Detrimental Publishes Two Sports Law Articles by Cumberland School of Law Third-Year Student Keeton Cross
Keeton Cross, a third-year student at Samford University Cumberland School of Law, has had two new articles published by Conduct Detrimental: The Sports Law Intersection, a podcast and blog dedicated to sharing the work of lawyers and law students analyzing a wide variety of sports law issues.
Samford Alumnus Steven Hall Leads Citrus Research to Revitalize Florida Agriculture
Steven Hall, a Samford University joint degree alumnus, is aiming to lead the revival of Florida’s citrus industry. As the new executive director of the Citrus Research and Field Trials (CRAFT) Foundation, Hall leads the development of sustainable solutions to combat threats that have crippled citrus farming—primarily, disease and severe storm damage.
Veterans Day Ceremony Honors Inspirational Sacrifice
Samford University honored armed forces veterans beneath the flag poles on Sherman Circle, where patriotism rang with gratitude.
Cumberland School of Law Finishes Second in Premiere Trial Competition
Cumberland School of Law’s National Trial Team finished in second place at the Premiere Trial Competition, Nov. 1-3, which is held exclusively for students advocating in their first intramural law school trial competition. The team also won the competition’s Professionalism Award and Tristan Gardner received an Honorable Mention for Best Advocate.
Ross Opinion on the U.S. Supreme Court's Influence on the 2024 Election Published by Jurist
Jurist News has published a new article by William G. Ross, Cumberland School of Law's Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics, in which he offers an opinion on the influence of the U.S. Supreme Court on the 2024 election.
Cumberland School of Law Jumps in Trial Competition Performance Rankings, Ranks 4th Nationally
Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team has been ranked 4th in the nation in the 2023-24 Trial Competition Performance Rankings (TCPR), up one from the No. 5 spot the team held for 2022-23. This places Cumberland 3rd overall since the rankings were first released in 2016, also up one spot from the previous year.
Cumberland School of Law Announces its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Each year, Cumberland School of Law recognizes accomplished alumni through the Distinguished Alumni Awards. The honorees will be recognized at the law school's alumni reception on October 25.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2024
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 July 1-Sept. 30, 2024.
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.
Stevenson Publishes Articles on Immigration Reform
Assistant professor of law Maryam T. Stevenson has had two new articles on immigration reform published by the Catholic University Law Review.
Cumberland School of Law National Trial Team Finishes as Battle of the Experts’ Runner-up
Cumberland School of Law’s National Trial Team launched the fall competition season with a bang, Sept. 20-22, securing a 2nd-place finish in Battle of the Experts, one of the nation’s most prestigious law school mock trial competitions. Additionally, two Cumberland students received Outstanding Advocate awards.
Samford Unveils $85 Million Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex That 'Stands Among the Best' Facilities in the Nation
The massive four-story complex marks a milestone in Samford's ambitious plan to enrich campus life and elevate its national profile as a top residential university.
Samford Elects 3 New Members to Board of Trustees
Samford alumni Tracey Morant Adams, Timothy C. Davis and Brian E. George joined the board in September.
DiRusso's "Life and Death Matters in Conflict of Laws" Receives Rave Reviews
In September 2024, Alyssa DiRusso's 2023 article "Life and Death Matters in Conflict of Laws" was recognized as one of the best works of recent scholarship relating to trusts and estates as reviewed by Gerry Beyer on Jotwell.
Samford Alumna Kendall Jarrard Selected for U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program
Samford University alumna Kendall Jarrard has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program for the summer of 2024. Jarrard, one of approximately 500 American students chosen from over 5,000 applicants, studied Chinese through the program.
Samford University Garners 3 Top 10 National Rankings in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 List of Best Colleges
Samford’s academic reputation continues to flourish, with a No. 2 national ranking in character development and a No. 8 ranking for career preparation in the new rankings.
Scholars of Merit Announced for Summer 2024 Term
The following Cumberland School of Law students qualified as Scholars of Merit for the summer 2024 term.
