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ϳԹNursing Student Reveals Inspiration Behind President's 2024 ‘Magnificent’ Christmas Card
Ashley Wolfe, a third-year student at ϳԹ’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing and a self-taught artist, was thrilled to learn she had been selected to create the Christmas card for university President Beck A. Taylor. The artwork, featuring a choir member, an organ, a bow and a tree with Christian elements, aims to convey warmth and encourage closer observation.
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Alan Jung, Dean of Samford’s School of Health Professions, Named to 2024 Who's Who in Health Care by BBJ
Alan Jung, dean of ϳԹ’s School of Health Professions, has been named to the 2024 list of Who's Who in Health Care list by the Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ). The annual list recognizes top health care executives in Alabama who continue to help make the community a global leader in health care.
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Leadership, Research & Innovation in Education 2024 Out Now
ϳԹ’s Orlean Beeson School of Education announces the release of its annual publication, Leadership, Research & Innovation in Education. The digital compilation highlights the creativity, impact and faith embodied by the school’s faculty, students and alumni.
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ϳԹHosts History Conference, Students and Faculty Demonstrate Academic Leadership
ϳԹhosted 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.
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Three ϳԹGraduates Reflect on Their Experiences in Brock School of Business
ϳԹ celebrated 296 graduates at its fall commencement ceremony, Dec. 14. Among these graduates are three Brock School of Business alumnae—Noelle Arnold, Whitney Bean and Shealy George. These accomplished students have excelled academically while making meaningful contributions to the ϳԹcommunity.
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Cumberland School of Law Wraps Up Successful Summer and Fall Advocacy Competition Seasons
Cumberland School of Law consistently excels in regional and national legal skills competitions, maintaining a remarkable performance record in all areas of advocacy. The summer and fall 2024 competition seasons were no exception and culminated in these results.
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Fight Food Insecurity at ϳԹthis Step Sing
Have you ever had an embarrassing thought, but no one knew about it? No sweat, right? Oh, but God knows, and He doesn’t ignore it. As it turns out, God used this particular moment of inner humiliation to convict me and bring me to my knees, and I need to share it with you.
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Social Media Marketing Students Empower Local Nonprofits
Throughout the fall semester, ϳԹ Brock School of Business students taking social media marketing put their classroom knowledge to work for a greater cause. By partnering with eight Birmingham nonprofits and three ϳԹStartup companies, student groups developed innovative social media strategies, concepts and engaging posts tailored to each organization’s unique needs.
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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.”
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From Parents, For Parents: A Message from Jon Acuff
Explaining Step Sing to a parent who has never experienced it is like describing the ocean to someone from Kansas. “It’s huge. It’s loud. It will be crawling with people in colorful outfits from all over the world.”
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Leaving Your Legacy Through the 1841 Society
Formerly known as the DeVotie Society, the 1841 Society pays tribute to ϳԹ's rich history while recognizing alumni and friends who have completed a planned gift to Samford.
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From Puerto Rico to Homewood Pharmacy: Students Share Their Path to Samford
McWhorter School of Pharmacy is more than 1,600 miles from Puerto Rico, but despite the distance, 31 students from the island are currently working toward their Doctor of Pharmacy.
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Faith in Action: 1 Peter 4:10 Grant Embraces Service and Compassion
Since its founding, the School of Health Professions has been committed to service, rooted in 1 Peter 4:10. Earlier this year, the school took this commitment a step further and intends to create and sustain meaningful service opportunities for its faculty and students.
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Bulldog Investment Fund Reaches $4 Million, Emphasizes Experiential Learning in Business
The Bulldog Investment Fund in Brock School of Business teaches students the intricate art of investment management by collaborating to tackle real market issues. The fund—managed solely by students—reached a new milestone this year.
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Alumna Haley Sue Evans Gains Olympic Experience with NBC Sports
Haley Sue Evans '22, a journalism and mass communication alumna, took her career to new heights while working with NBC Sports at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Harmonious Legacy: A Transformative Steinway Gift Honors a Lifetime of Friendship between Two ϳԹGraduates
Samford’s School of the Arts received a transformative gift from Gary Cooney, a 1974 alumnus and longtime supporter of the university.
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Serving the People of Ecuador, Where a Professor’s Passion Meets Purpose
Raised as a missionary kid, Kara Chism, an Orlean Beeson School of Education professor and alumna, continues to live out her calling to serve.
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Geography Students and Faculty Attend SEDAAG Conference, Jennifer Rahn Honored with Award for Student Mentorship
ϳԹ 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.
Bulldogs Hit the Road in SoCon Play Against Catamounts
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - The ϳԹmen's basketball team hits the road in Southern Conference play for the first time this season as they face the Catamounts on Saturday at 2 p.m. ϳԹenters the contest with an 11-3 record and a 1-0 mark in league play while Western Carolina sits at 4-8 and 0-1 in SoCon play.
ϳԹFootball Announces Game At Baylor In 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –The ϳԹfootball team is set to play a game at Big 12 foe Baylor during the 2025 season, both schools announced Thursday.
ϳԹRolls Against The Citadel in Conference Opener
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The ϳԹmen's basketball team opened up Southern Conference play tonight as they hosted The Citadel at the Pete Hanna Center. ϳԹled wire-to-wire in root to an 86-56 victory to take their record to 11-3 overall and 1-0 in SoCon play on the season while the visiting Bulldogs drop to 5-7.
Bulldogs Begin Southern Conference Play By Hosting The Citadel
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The ϳԹmen's basketball team kicks off its Southern Conference campaign tomorrow as they host The Citadel on Dec. 1 at the Pete Hanna Center at 6:30 p.m. The Bulldogs are looking to repeat as SoCon champions and make a return trip to the NCAA Tournament. ϳԹended non-conference play with a 10-3 record while The Citadel has a 5-6 record.
Cold Fourth Quarter Dooms Women’s Basketball In Loss To Eastern Kentucky
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The ϳԹwomen's basketball team led for the majority of the first three quarters, but a cold fourth period proved costly in an 81-66 loss to Eastern Kentucky Sunday afternoon in the Pete Hanna Center.
Bulldogs To Host Eastern Kentucky Sunday Afternoon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The ϳԹwomen's basketball team will play host to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Pete Hanna Center. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.