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Samford Faculty Launch Initiative to Deepen Faith and Vocational Exploration in Study Abroad
Samford professors Anthony Minnema and Drew Hataway recently received a $60,000 program development grant from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) to launch a new initiative aimed at helping students explore calling and spiritual formation during study abroad experiences.
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Julianne Sandberg Named Director of the Davis Lecture Series
Julianne Sandberg, associate professor of English in Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences, has been named director of the J. Roderick Davis Lecture Series.
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Howard College Junior Grace Estes Named Recipient of McDade Scholarship
Samford junior Grace Estes, a political science major and Howard Scholar, has been named a 2025 recipient of the Joe W. McDade Scholarship.
 
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Communication and Media Honor Societies Induct 24 Students
Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media inducted 25 students into the Lambda Pi Eta and Kappa Tau Alpha honor societies during a ceremony held on April 8 in Harry’s Coffeehouse.
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Samford Students Collaborate Across Disciplines During Acute Care Simulation
The Acute Care Simulation, hosted by Samford’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center, challenged students from across the College of Health Sciences to apply their clinical knowledge and work together as part of an integrated health care team.
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Samford Alumnus and Bestselling Author Bradley Collins to Speak on Campus April 17
Samford will welcome alumnus Bradley Collins ’01 back to campus on Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. for a special presentation on his new children’s book, “When I Talk to God, I Talk About Feelings.”
 
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From Classroom to Cuisine: Pursue Your Passions with a Semester in London
For Samford University students looking to step out of the classroom into the real world, studying abroad offers an experience like no other.
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Samford's Outstanding Student Leaders Honored with Service Awards
Samford University honored seven students as recipients of the 2025 leadership and service awards.
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Samford Alumnus Commits $1 Million Estate Gift to Support Students
Gary Hutto, a seasoned finance professional and current member of the Howard College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board, has made a lasting commitment to future generations of students through a $1 million estate gift to Samford University.
 
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Rooted in Values, Leading with Vision: Molly Determan’s Path from Samford to the Energy Sector’s Forefront
For Molly Determan ’03, leadership isn't about having all the answers—it’s about staying true to one’s values even when the path forward looks unclear.
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Samford Students Present Research at National Political Science Conference
Two Samford University students recently showcased their research at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference in Washington, D.C. Anna Cella and Connor Watson, both political science majors, presented their work among top students from across the country.
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Samford Debate Finishes Regular Season Strong, Prepares for National Debate Tournament
Samford’s debate team capped its regular season with a strong performances at the American Debate Association National Championship, setting the stage for an appearance at the National Debate Tournament.
 
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Samford Announces Core Texts Abroad Endowed Scholarship, Selects 20 Students for Core Texts London 2025
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences recently announced the establishment of the Core Texts Abroad Endowed Scholarship, an initiative designed to support student participation in the Core Texts Abroad program.
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Grace Fennimore: Serving Her Country and Campus with Dedication
When Grace Fennimore walks across the stage to receive her diploma in May, she will exemplify the merger of academia and service.
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Samford Alumni Doug and Janet Turnure Establish Endowed Scholarship Honoring Ardell Turnure
Howard College of Arts and Sciences is now home to an endowed scholarship funded by Samford alumni Doug and Janet Turnure.
 
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Samford Student Media Earns National Recognition at ProCon 25
Samford University student media received national recognition at the College Media Association’s ProCon 25, held Feb. 26-29 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City’s Times Square.
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Samford Debate Team Competes in Key National and Regional Tournaments
The Samford Debate Team has had a strong start to the spring semester, securing key victories and preparing for national championship events.
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Samford Core Texts London Program Transforms Student’s Perspective
For Samford University senior computer science major Jose Ocampo, the opportunity to study abroad through the Core Texts London (CTL) program was nothing short of life changing.