Photo Kara Chism serving in Ecuador
Serving the People of Ecuador, Where a Professor’s Passion Meets Purpose
Raised as a missionary kid, Kara Chism, an Orlean Beeson School of Education professor and alumna, continues to live out her calling to serve. 
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Samford University Mourns the Death of Tea Sam Roe, Esteemed Alumnus and Long Serving Pharmacy Faculty Member
Tea Sam Roe, PhD, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. As one of Samford’s longest serving faculty members, he devoted an incredible 42 years to teaching and inspiring students at McWhorter School of Pharmacy, leaving an indelible mark on the institution.  
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Veterans Day Ceremony Honors Inspirational Sacrifice
Samford University honored armed forces veterans beneath the flag poles on Sherman Circle, where patriotism rang with gratitude.  
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Serendipity at Samford: Academic U-Turn Launched Andrew Brasher to Acclaimed Legal Career
Samford Alumnus of the Year: U.S. Circuit Judge Andrew Brasher says his love of reading led him to a profession "where I just do homework for a Job." 
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McWhorter School of Pharmacy Holds 2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy hosted its annual Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Friday, Oct. 18, in Reid Chapel. The event featured Michael Hogue, PharmD ’96, CEO and executive vice president of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Hogue, a former professor and chair of McWhorter’s Department of Pharmacy Practice, spoke to pharmacy students about contemporary issues in pharmacy and health care. 
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Classes of 1974, 1999 and 2014 prepare for milestone reunions during Homecoming
The Samford University Alumni Association looks forward to welcoming alumni and friends back to campus Nov. 1-2. 
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Historic Nods to Gaston, Mann: Samford Unveils Names for New Residence Halls
Buildings will serve as tributes to Audrey Gaston Howard, Samford’s first full-time African-American student, and Marvin L. Mann, the successful business executive and university benefactor.