Samford Hosts History Conference, Students and Faculty Demonstrate Academic Leadership
Samford hosted the national meeting of the Conference on Faith and History (CFH) from Oct. 9-12, welcoming over 250 participants, including 200 faculty and 50 undergraduate students, to campus.
Geography Students and Faculty Attend SEDAAG Conference, Jennifer Rahn Honored with Award for Student Mentorship
Samford University geography students and faculty showcased their academic engagement and leadership at the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers (SEDAAG) Conference held Nov. 23-25 in Greenville, South Carolina.
Brock Scholars Alumnae Collaborate with Business Faculty to Publish Research on Experience Design for Nonprofits
Samford University alumnae Camilla Lemons ’22 and Kayleigh Hudson ’19, graduates of the Brock Scholars program in Brock School of Business, recently collaborated on a new academic publication with Matt Mazzei, chair of the Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing department.
Making a Global Impact for Children's Rights
David Smolin, Harwell G. Davis Professor of Constitutional Law, is an internationally sought-after expert on
children’s and human rights. As the director of Cumberland’s Center for Children, Law and Ethics, his work has
impact across the state, country and globe.
Denning Discusses To Trust the People with Arms in New Video Interview
Brannon Denning, the Starnes Professor of Law, is featured in a new video interview discussing his latest book To Trust the People with Arms: The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment alongside his co-author Robert Cottrol.
Beeson professor Chip Hardy releases new Old Testament survey
Beeson professor Chip Hardy has released a new book, "The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research."
Laing reflects on sabbatical, upcoming projects
Stefana Dan Laing, associate professor of divinity at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, recently completed a sabbatical, where she was able to finish a manuscript and oversee the publishing of a new study Bible for women.
Christian Sanchez Co-Leads Research Discovering Pathogen’s Resistance to Common Cleaning Agents
Christian Sanchez, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, recently co-authored a groundbreaking study that uncovers resistance of the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa to widely used cleaning agents.
Ross Opinion on the U.S. Supreme Court's Influence on the 2024 Election Published by Jurist
Jurist News has published a new article by William G. Ross, Cumberland School of Law's Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics, in which he offers an opinion on the influence of the U.S. Supreme Court on the 2024 election.
Samford Economist, Art Carden, Continues To Gain International and National Recognition
Art Carden, professor of economics in Samford University's Brock School of Business, is an internationally recognized economist and accomplished media expert. His areas of expertise include mass-market retailers, economic history, public policy and regulation, causes and consequences of economic growth, and more.
Medieval Manuscript Donation Sparks Student Research at Samford
A collaborative research project led by Anthony Minnema, associate professor of history, and Emma Mikell, a senior English and classics double major from Covington, Louisiana, unveiled the mysteries of a medieval manuscript donated to the Samford Library by the family of Carl Smallwood, a 1964 Howard College alumnus.
Robert Elsner Drives Breakthroughs in Athlete Mental Health Advocacy and Research
As head of the research committee for the Athlete Mental Health Alliance (AMHA), Robert Elsner, professor and chair of the psychology department at Samford University, plays a pivotal role in advancing the understanding of mental health challenges faced by athletes.
Samford Professor Jonathan Bass Reconstructs Transformative History of Howard College for Cambridge Lecture
Jonathan Bass, professor of history at Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke at the University of Cambridge regarding his book From Every Stormy Wind That Blows: The Idea of Howard College and the Origins of Samford University.
Stevenson Publishes Articles on Immigration Reform
Assistant professor of law Maryam T. Stevenson has had two new articles on immigration reform published by the Catholic University Law Review.
Holley Wins Best Paper Award for Piece on First Black Female CPA to Earn PhD
Brandi Holley, assistant professor of accounting, won a Best Paper Award from the American Accounting Association’s Academy of Accounting Historians for her paper which memorializes Larzette Golden Hale, the first Black female certified public accountant to also earn a PhD in accounting.
A Conversation with Osvaldo Padilla
This week's episode of the Beeson podcast features Beeson professor Osvaldo Padilla, who discusses his latest book, "The New Testament in Color."
DiRusso's "Life and Death Matters in Conflict of Laws" Receives Rave Reviews
In September 2024, Alyssa DiRusso's 2023 article "Life and Death Matters in Conflict of Laws" was recognized as one of the best works of recent scholarship relating to trusts and estates as reviewed by Gerry Beyer on Jotwell.
An Interview with the Author: Lisa Baker Discusses Her New Book "What's Next: Navigating Your Child's Extended Hospital Journey"
Lisa Baker, professor and chair of the Department of Social Work in Samford University’s School of Public Health, recently published a comprehensive resource that offers practical advice for parents navigating the complexities of having a hospitalized child.
