Brock School of Business Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
ϳԹ's Brock School of Business will welcome three new full-time faculty members this fall whose expertise and passion for teaching will strengthen business programs and enhance the student experience.
Beeson Alumna Equipping Ministers to Serve Those Struggling with Mental Health, Trauma
Beeson alumna Ashley Chesnut is working to equip ministers to serve those who struggle with sexual sin, trauma and mental illness.
Cumberland School of Law Announces New Leadership for Nationally Recognized Advocacy Program
ϳԹ’s Cumberland School of Law is marking a new chapter in the story of its nationally recognized advocacy program. This academic year, leadership of the program will transition from Visiting Director of Advocacy Sara Williams, JD ’06, to newly appointed interim co-directors Judge Jim Roberts, JD ’94, and Associate Professor Matt Woodham, JD ’15.
Leadership Samford's Newest Cohort Announced
ϳԹ has announced the new Leadership ϳԹcohort for the 2025-26 academic year.
University Grows Global Footprint with Costa Rica Study Center: Finca de Samford
Expanding Samford’s global footprint while creating an immersive work-and-serve opportunity, the university purchased a new international academic center in Costa Rica.
Cumberland School of Law Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in Over a Decade
ϳԹ’s Cumberland School of Law proudly welcomed 171 first-year students this week, the largest incoming class in more than 10 years. Members of the class of 2028 represent 16 states, 57 undergraduate institutions and more than 53 academic majors.
Featheringill Commons Opens in Law Library, Honoring Beloved Professor’s Enduring Legacy
On Aug. 13, ϳԹ Cumberland School of Law held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Featheringill Commons, a renovated space within the Lucille Stewart Beeson Law Library that honors longtime professor Carolyn Burgess Featheringill.
ϳԹPharmacy Professor Kim Benner Elected Next President of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Kim Benner, PharmD ’96, professor at Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, has been elected 2026 president of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, continuing the school’s tradition of national leadership.
Mann Institute: Building a Globally Renowned Center for Faith and Learning
“The integration of Christian faith with rigorous academic and professional education is the most important educational distinctive at Samford,” said university President Beck A. Taylor.
Nurse Anesthesia Graduate Publishes Book to Help Children Prepare for Surgery
Alana Smith, MSN'13, a graduate from Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, combined her nurse anesthesia training and experience as a mother to publish the children's book, "Magic Air."
ϳԹAlumnus Bill Stevens Named to Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Bill Stevens ’70, Birmingham businessman and former chairman of the ϳԹ Board of Trustees, has been selected for the Alabama Business Hall of Fame.
ϳԹPRSSA Chapter Earns 12th Consecutive Star Chapter Award
ϳԹ’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has been named a 2025 Star Chapter by PRSSA National, marking the 12th consecutive year the chapter has received this prestigious recognition.
Creeds and Confessions
In March, Dean Douglas A. Sweeney invited founding dean Timothy George and professors Gerald Bray and Mark Gignilliat to his office for a discussion on the history, importance and role of creeds and confessions in the church. This story from this year's Beeson magazine summarizes that conversation.
Cumberland School of Law Alumnus Major General Bobby Christine Appointed Top Legal Officer for U.S. Army
Major General Bobby Christine, JD ’95, an alumnus of ϳԹ’s Cumberland School of Law, has been confirmed as the 43rd Judge Advocate General—the top legal officer—for the United States Army. This role places him at the forefront of legal counsel for the Army, guiding leaders and supporting its mission to defend the nation.
The Beeson Difference: Local Pastors Talk About the Benefits of a Beeson Education
Birmingham-area churches have benefited from the large number of Beeson alumni and students serving on staff.
ϳԹBusiness Students Explore Global Insurance Markets in London and Paris
Students in the Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program in ϳԹ’s Brock School of Business recently returned from an unforgettable study abroad course, International Insurance Markets, in London and Paris.
ϳԹHosts Inaugural Sports Business MVP Boot Camp
In July, ϳԹ’s Brock School of Business hosted its inaugural Sports Business MVP Boot Camp. The week-long experience, which hosted more than 50 students from across the United States, was developed through Samford’s nationally recognized Sports Industry Program.
Dynasty in Motion: ϳԹTrack and Field Has Owned the Lanes and Raised the Bar Under Head Coach Rod Tiffin
ϳԹ's track and field program has collectively won 31 conference championships in the Southern Conference since 2008, a tradition of excellence that has seen the women's team win six consecutive outdoor and 10 indoor championships, and the men’s team claim the last five outdoor and six indoor titles.
Soccer Versus South Alabama Canceled
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The ϳԹsoccer team's home opener against South Alabama has been canceled due to inclement weather in the Birmingham area.
Meritt Named Preseason All-SoCon, Bulldogs Picked Second In Preseason Poll
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – ϳԹjunior outside hitter Kaleigh Meritt was named preseason All-SoCon and the Bulldogs were picked to finish second in the coaches' preseason poll released by the league Thursday afternoon.
Bulldogs Picked Second and Third in Preseason Cross Country Poll
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The ϳԹcross country team was picked to finish in second place on the women's side and third on the men's side in the Southern Conference as the league office released its preseason poll today. The voting was done by coaches in the conference.
Bulldogs To Host South Alabama In Home Opener Thursday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The ϳԹsoccer team will play its home opener for the 2025 season when the Bulldogs play host to South Alabama Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field.
ϳԹTo Host Fan Breakfast Prior To Game At Baylor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The ϳԹ Alumni Association and ϳԹAthletics will host a ϳԹAlumni and Fan Breakfast prior to the Bulldogs' football game at Baylor on Sept. 13 in Waco, Texas.
Samford's Ally Cordes Named NCAA SAAC Representative For Southern Conference
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has officially selected Ally Cordes of ϳԹ as the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Representative for the Southern Conference.