Samford University

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 earned a 98% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA.

University News

Awards Recognize Lasting Contributions of Thielman, Belski, Poleshek

Faculty and staff excellence were honored with the annual Woolley, Buchanan and Nunnelly awards.

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President Taylor touts 'courage' at Samford's 184th opening convocation

Samford University's fifth-year president encouraged students and faculty to face the year with courage, trust in God’s support and filter external voices that peddle fear.

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Samford Welcomes New Students at Move-In Day

Samford University welcomed new students in the class of 2029 during move-in days at the five first-year residence halls on central campus.

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