Dynasty in Motion: Samford Track and Field Has Owned the Lanes and Raised the Bar Under Head Coach Rod Tiffin
Samford University's track and field program has collectively won 31 conference championships in the Southern Conference since 2008, a tradition of excellence that has seen the women's team win six consecutive outdoor and 10 indoor championships, and the men’s team claim the last five outdoor and six indoor titles.
For God. For Learning. Forward Ever: As Birmingham-Southern Students Faced Uncertainty, Samford Took Action
As Birmingham-Southern students faced uncertainty, Samford took action to love its neighbor. The students and the university will be forever changed.
Alabama Governor Appoints Samford Professor, Carol Ratcliffe, to Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Carol Ratcliffe, professor and chair of Samford’s Department of Healthcare Administration and Analytics, has been reappointed by Governor Kay Ivey to a second term on Alabama’s Statewide Health Coordinating Council. A respected nurse and health care executive, Ratcliffe will continue to advocate for health care consumers statewide through 2028.
Cumberland School of Law Launches Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center
Samford University Cumberland School of Law has launched the Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center, giving students new opportunities to explore careers at the intersection of law, environmental policy, and economic development.
Samford Pharmacy Professor Elizabeth Sheaffer Recognized with National Research Award
Elizabeth Sheaffer, associate dean in Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, was part of the author team honored with AACP’s Rufus A. Lyman Award for a paper on improving pharmacy faculty workload equity.
Commemorating Nicaea at 1,700
Read this year's Beeson magazine cover story on the legacy of the Council of Nicaea, which turns 1,700 years old in 2025.
Samford Students Dive into Hands-On Research at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
This summer, students from Howard College of Arts and Sciences immersed themselves in marine science courses and research at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL), a coastal research and education facility where Samford offers coursework as part of its Marine Science program.
Where You Sleep Is Just the Beginning: Thoughts for the Samford Class of 2029 and Their Families
It’s official—housing assignments have dropped, and your student’s journey to Samford just got very real. Suddenly there’s a building name, a room number, maybe even a new roommate’s name… and with that comes a wave of feelings: excitement, nervous energy, curiosity, and maybe a few butterflies. Totally normal!
Deric Thomas Named New Director of Lay Academy at Samford’s Beeson Divinity School
Deric Thomas has been named the next director of Beeson's Lay Academy, following Jim Pounds' retirement.
Alumni's Love for Basketball Program Inspires Impactful Gifts
Frank Buck, JD '75, and his family have given generously to Samford University, supporting the basketball program, multiple schools across campus and new investments into the university that will impact students for years to come.
A Remarkable Gift Reflects a Legacy of Faithfulness
This past spring, Samford University received a $13 million gift from the estate of Julius W. “David” Davidson ’58, the second-largest single estate gift in the university’s history.
Prolific Author Payne Honored as Thomas Welby Bozeman Endowed Chair
Impact of the Bozemans' gift on Payne and Samford's Department of Christian Ministry will be "immeasurable in our lifetime."
Cumberland School of Law Rises to #5 Nationally in Princeton Review Best Quality of Life Ranking
The Princeton Review released its Best Law Schools 2025 list, which includes Samford University Cumberland School of Law. Cumberland is ranked among the best in the nation in two specialized categories: No. 5 for Best Quality of Life, up one spot from the previous year, and No. 9 for Greatest Resources for Women.
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 Business Faculty Carden and Buchanan Contribute to Human-Centered Economics Discussion
Two Samford University Brock School of Business faculty members are helping shape a growing economics conversation that puts people—not just models—at the center of analysis.
Pounds Retires After 25 Years of Service
After 25 years of service to Samford’s Beeson Divinity School, Jim Pounds, longtime director of operations and leader of Beeson's Lay Academy, retired in mid-July.
Beeson Divinity School Graduate Finds Unique Way to Serve Veterans
Beeson alumnus Matt Burford began Real Taps for Real Heroes in an effort to ensure every veteran has live taps played at their funeral.
Samford Sports Industry Program Expands Reach with Scottish Soccer Partnership
Sterling Nabours, a junior sports marketing and data analytics student in Samford University’s Sports Industry Program is gaining international experience with St Johnstone FC, a professional football club in Scotland’s Championship division.
Men's Basketball Matches Up With Alabama A&M In Ballin in Boutwell Exhibition Game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After a sell-out crowd in 2024, basketball is back for a second year in Boutwell Auditorium. Formerly Bama in Boutwell, Ballin in Boutwell, presented by Nike and Hibbett, will tip off the week of October 13 and will feature four games throughout the week.
Samford’s Perkins Named To Watch List For Buck Buchanan Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Samford defensive back Nahil Perkins was named to the preseason watch list for the Buck Buchanan Award, which goes to the top defensive player in all of FCS football, by Sports Perform Wednesday morning.
Samford Leads SoCon With 88 On Spring Academic All-Conference Team
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Samford led the Southern Conference with 88 representatives on the Spring Academic All-SoCon team, released by the league Wednesday.
Bulldogs Place 273 On SoCon’s Academic Honor Roll
SPARTANBURG, S.C.— Samford Athletics placed 273 student-athletes on the Southern Conference's Academic Honor Roll, released by the league Wednesday.
Crittendon Named To Watch List For Walter Payton Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Samford senior quarterback Quincy Crittendon was named to the preseason watch list for the Walter Payton Award, which goes to the top offensive player in the FCS, when Stats Perform released the list on Tuesday.
Samford Football Opens Practice For 2025 Season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –The Samford football team opened practice for the 2025 season with an hour and 45-minute workout in shorts and helmets Monday morning at Pete Hanna Stadium.
