As Samford Makes Splash in esports, Meet the Coach at the Controls
Michael French began by organizing Super Smash Bros. tournaments. Now he's launching the esports program at Samford from a state-of-the-art gaming studio.
Samford CWA Worship Exchange: Artistry and Spiritual Wellness in Ministry with Rory Noland
On November 6–7, the Samford Center for Worship and the Arts hosted its final Worship Exchange of 2024. The event featured special guest Rory Noland, a respected author, songwriter and director of Heart of the Artist Ministries.
Peanuts Pals Meet Pupils: Samford University's Theatre for Youth Program Brings Charlie Brown to Life for Local Schools
Samford University School of the Arts’ Theatre for Youth program hosted Birmingham area elementary schools and Unless U, a nonprofit serving adults with disabilities, for exclusive matinee performances of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised)."
Samford Architecture and Interior Design Department Collaborates with Center for Worship and the Arts on Prayer Garden Project
Samford University’s School of the Arts Department of Architecture and Interior Design recently collaborated with the Center for Worship and the Arts (CWA) on a special project. The Architecture Design Studio III class project, A Place for Prayer, prompted students to design a new space on campus to be used intentionally for prayer.
Samford Center for Worship and the Arts Receives $1.25 Million Grant to Strengthen Children’s Worship Experiences
Poised to revitalize the landscape of children’s liturgical formation, Samford University’s Center for Worship and the Arts has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. This funding will breathe life into a new program, Animating Young Worshipers: Strengthening Worship-Shaped Ministry with Children.
Samford University Opera, Dragon’s Breath, Wins National Recognition
Samford University School of the Arts is proud to announce that its world premiere of the original opera, Dragon's Breath, has been nationally recognized as the 2024 American Prize in Composition in the opera/theater/film/dance professional division. The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in Performing Arts, the nation's most comprehensive series of contests in the performing arts, formally announced Evan Mack, the commissioned composer for the opera, as the winning composer of the year.
Samford Unveils $85 Million Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex That 'Stands Among the Best' Facilities in the Nation
The massive four-story complex marks a milestone in Samford's ambitious plan to enrich campus life and elevate its national profile as a top residential university.
Samford University Garners 3 Top 10 National Rankings in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 List of Best Colleges
Samford’s academic reputation continues to flourish, with a No. 2 national ranking in character development and a No. 8 ranking for career preparation in the new rankings.
Beeson hosts “Samford on Mission” discussion
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School celebrated the university’s impact in global missions during a Global Voices lecture event on Sept. 5 in Beeson’s Global Center.
'Gratitude' Permeates During Samford's 183rd Opening Convocation
Fourth-year president Beck A. Taylor delivered a personal opening address to launch the 2024-25 academic year.
Samford’s Center for Worship and the Arts Awards $10,000 to Support Six Faculty and Staff Projects
Samford University’s Center for Worship and the Arts has announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Engaging Worship Program. The program provides grant funding to support innovative ideas submitted by Samford faculty and staff on the topic of worship from a variety of disciplines, methods and theories. Now in its second year, the program enriches worship experiences, engages communities and inspires deeper connections between faith and artistic expression.
Sciacca Receives Alabama Council of the Arts Fellowship Grant
Geoff Sciacca, associate professor of Graphic Design at Samford University’s School of the Arts, has recently been awarded the Alabama Council of the Arts Fellowship Grant. This prestigious fellowship is designed to support and recognize the artistic achievements and professional commitment of individuals working across various disciplines, including arts education, craft, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theatre and visual arts.
