Melissa Lumpkin Retires After Distinguished Public Health Career
Melissa Lumpkin, dean of Samford University’s School of Public Health, has retired after a distinguished career dedicated to public health and academia. Since joining Samford in 2014, Lumpkin has led the school through significant growth, including program expansions and accreditations, while fostering a supportive, faith-centered environment.
Social Work Study between Samford and Haigazian University Receives Funding from U.S. Embassy
Rachel Hagues and David Cecil, faculty members in Samford University’s Department of Social Work, have received funding from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to launch a collaborative project with Haigazian University aimed at supporting social workers in Lebanon.
White Coat Ceremony Honors the 2025 Cohort of Dietetic Interns
Samford University's School of Public Health honored the 2025 dietetic interns at its annual White Coat Ceremony on Jan. 18. The seven interns, now four months into the 16-month program, received white coats to mark the start of their clinical rotations, a step toward eligibility for the registered dietitian exam.
Samford Adds Wallace State to Transfer Partnership
Samford University adds Wallace State as the third local community college opening pathways for transfer students.
Samford University School of Public Health Introduces New Dietitian Pathway
Starting in fall 2025, Samford University’s School of Public Health will launch a new concentration within its Master of Science in Nutrition program for graduate students pursuing a career as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).
Samford Honors 2024 Fall Graduates: 'It is Your Turn to Now Lead Us'
President Beck A. Taylor expresses gratitude to nearly 300 new alumni: “Please know that Samford University is a better university because you were here.”
Prayer Over Perfection: Meet Dave Cimbora, Samford's New Provost
Dave Cimbora, Samford’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs, possesses a PhD in clinical psychology, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, and an engaging transparency that makes him the most wide-open of books.
Samford Welcomes Higher Education Leaders from Across Africa
On Sept. 24, Samford University welcomed vice presidents and leaders from universities and colleges across the African continent.
In partnership with the U.S. Department of State and its International Visitor Leadership Program, Samford was one stop on a three-week tour of Alabama’s colleges, universities, and civil rights history.
Samford Social Work Students Achieve High First-Time Pass Rates on Licensure Exams
Samford University's social work program continues to excel, as demonstrated by the recently released 2023 report from the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), highlighting the exceptional licensure exam performance of its graduates.
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.
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.
'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.
Patient Experience in Focus: Samford Professor Courtney Haun's Study Published in Patient Experience Journal
A recent study by Courtney Haun, assistant professor and director of Samford University's undergraduate health care administration program, was recently published in the latest issue of Patient Experience Journal (PXJ), an international, open-access, peer-reviewed publication focused on research and proven practices related to understanding and improving patient experience.
Samford Hosts Two Summer Cooking Camps for Teens
Samford University's Wellness Kitchen was cooking up some fun in June at the 2024 Summer Teen Cooking Camp. Over two weeklong sessions, more than 65 kids, ages 11-16, enjoyed cooking alongside registered dietitian-nutritionists to learn how to build delicious and nutritious plates for meals and snacks.
The Power of Carrots: Samford Student Presents Research at NUTRITION 2024 Conference
Mary Harper Simmons, a Master of Science in Nutrition student at Samford University, recently presented her research on the consumption of baby carrots and their impact on skin carotenoid levels at NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition held June 29-July 2 in Chicago.
Samford Health Informatics and Analytics Student Explores the Effects of Game Start Time on Basketball Performance
Does the timing of a game significantly impact athletic performance? Grace Colyar, who recently graduated Samford University’s School of Public Health with a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics and a concentration in sports injury prevention analytics, researched "Effects of Game Start Time on Basketball Metrics" to find out.
CHS Recognizes 587 Graduates During Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Samford University's College of Health Sciences (CHS) held its spring pinning, hooding and commencement ceremonies from April 25-27.
