Faith, Service and Excellence: ϳԹHealth Sciences Graduates Honored at Spring Commencement
ϳԹ’s College of Health Sciences celebrated commencement May 1-3, awarding 527 degrees across its four schools. Megan Mileski, PhD, spoke at both ceremonies, reminding graduates their careers are callings rooted in faith and compassion. Honors included the Pittman Spirit Award and President’s Cup.
School of Health Professions Students Present Research at 2025 ϳԹColloquia
School of Health Professions student groups presented at Samford’s Student Research Colloquia on topics ranging from menthol and exercise to swallowing anxiety. Three earned top honors.
Nurse Anesthesia Student Sparks Collegewide Giving
Service learning is central to the nurse anesthesia program, beginning with Day of Service at orientation. For first-year student Rachel Chenault, it sparked a call to do more.
ϳԹStudents 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.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Continues Legacy of Support at Samford
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation supports scholarships for ϳԹnursing and health care students. Inspired by this, Joy Watson, a 2023 Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing alumna, funds an annual scholarship for future nurses.
Interprofessional Practice in Action at ϳԹ’s Case Competition
Students from the College of Health Sciences and Divinity School competed in the Interprofessional Practice Case Competition to create a care plan for a simulated patient.
ϳԹStreamlines Path for Community College Transfers Through Expanded Partnerships
Current agreements include Jefferson State, Gadsden State, Wallace State and Lawson State community colleges.
ϳԹ's Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing Recognized Among Princeton Review’s Best Online Nursing Master’s Programs for 2025
Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing provides personalized attention to each student through its online learning platform. As a result, Samford's online nursing program has been recognized as one of Princeton Review’s 2025 Best Online Nursing Master’s Programs.
ϳԹAdds Wallace State to Transfer Partnership
ϳԹ adds Wallace State as the third local community college opening pathways for transfer students.
ϳԹHonors 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 ϳԹ 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.
ϳԹSocial Work Students Achieve High First-Time Pass Rates on Licensure Exams
ϳԹ'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.
Lauren Bell’s Inspiring Message at Samford’s Convocation
At ϳԹ’s fall 2024 opening convocation, Lauren Bell shared her journey of living with caudal regression, a rare form of spina bifida. Bell encouraged students to recognize their unique value and find freedom in God’s plan amid their struggles.
ϳԹUnveils $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.
ϳԹ 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 “ϳԹon Mission” discussion
ϳԹ’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.
2024 HEAL Conference Examines Gun Violence from a Public Health Perspective
Gun violence is a leading cause of premature death in the United States. This year's Healthcare Ethics and Law (HEAL) Institute conference, Gun Violence and Health Care: A Public Health Issue? explored the challenges around preventing firearm injury and death.
ϳԹPA Student Initiates Inclusive Health Care Technology in the Classroom
A physician assistant studies student has spearheaded a groundbreaking advancement in health care education at ϳԹ by adopting a stethoscope that connects to her cochlear implant via Bluetooth.