Samford University

Family Weekend 2026

A Magic City Celebration

September 25-27, 2026

Samford will come alive as we celebrate and highlight our campus and hometown. Events begin at 2 p.m. on Friday.

Academics

Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

Alumni

Samford alumni include more than 60 members of the U.S. Congress, eight state governors, two U.S. Supreme Court justices, a Secretary of State, four Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, two national championship football coaches, and recipients of the Pulitzer and Nobel Peace prizes.

Athletics

The university fields 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports—eight men’s and nine women’s—that compete in the historic Southern Conference. Ranked first in Alabama, Samford’s athletic teams consistently rank among the highest NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) scores in the nation.

University News

Samford Ranked Best Value in Alabama, Among Nation’s Leading Private Universities

U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2027 Best Colleges highlights Samford's national reputation for academic quality and exceptional student outcomes.

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Samford University Elects 2 New Members to Board of Trustees

Chuck Redden and Ruthann Ross were elected during the university’s Board of Trustees meeting in September.

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Samford, UAB Combine for Monthlong Competition to Drive Food Donations

Two Schools. One City. Fighting Food Insecurity Together. Samford and UAB team up during September.

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Family Weekend 2026

A Magic City Celebration

September 25-27, 2026

Academics

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