Samford Announces Recipients Of 2024 Alumni Awards
Samford University has named three outstanding alumni who will be honored as the 2024 alumni award recipients. The honorees will be celebrated during Homecoming weekend. The awards are presented in three categories: Alumnus of the Year, Outstanding Young Alumnus of the Year, and Humanitarian of the Year.
Samford Alumni Mentorship Program Wraps Up First Year
The Samford Alumni Mentorship Program was created to provide professional development opportunities by cultivating intentional mentee/mentor relationships among alumni. The 2023-24 year served as the launch for the program in three of Samford’s larger alumni markets, Birmingham, Nashville and Atlanta.
Samford University Alumni Create Sacred Space for All Abilities
Katherine ’04 and Jay ’04 Wolf both graduated from Howard College of Arts and Sciences with degrees in communication studies. While they knew they would eventually land in this field, they had no idea just how much their experience at Samford University would impact their professional journeys.
Dr. Cecelia Ann Walker named 2024 Beeson Alumna of the Year
Cecelia Ann Walker, executive director of chaplaincy and clinical pastoral education for Brookwood Baptist Health, has been named the 2024 alumna of the year for Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School.
A Decade of Impact: the Samford Black Alumni Association
The Samford Black Alumni Association (SBAA) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. On April 10, the group held its annual African American Alumni and Friends luncheon to commemorate this milestone.
Samford School of the Arts Music Alumna Marjorie Trimm Shares Samford Experience
Marjorie Trimm, a celebrated Samford University music alumna, takes us on a journey through her life, which has been a story of resilience, passion and transformation. From her initial career in marketing and nonprofit management, to becoming a Certified Vocologist and acquiring a masters in voice pedagogy, to running her own studio, Trimm's story is a testament to the power of pursuing one's calling and the transformative role of education.
Staying Rooted: Physical Therapy and the Cincinnati Reds
As a physical therapy alumnus, Eric Gonzalez's journey from Samford to his current role as the director of rehabilitation for the Cincinnati Reds epitomizes the transformative power of mentorship and aspiration.
