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Samford University is Alabama’s top-ranked private university with nationally ranked academic programs rooted in the university’s Christian mission. Located in suburban Birmingham, Samford was founded in 1841. The university enrolls 5,758 students from 48 states and 22 countries. Samford offers 95 undergraduate and 75 graduate degree programs through 10 academic units: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

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Samford University is Alabama’s top-ranked private university with nationally ranked academic programs rooted in the university’s Christian mission. Located in suburban Birmingham, Samford was founded in 1841. The university enrolls 5,758 students from 48 states and 22 countries. Samford offers 95 undergraduate and 75 graduate degree programs through 10 academic units: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

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Samford University's Cumberland School of Law Announces Dean's List for Fall 2024 Semester

Samford University's Cumberland School of Law named 150 students to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. Cumberland School of Law recognizes excellence in academic achievement each semester by publishing a Dean's List. Included on the list are students whose end-of-semester GPA is 3.3 or higher.
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Dean's List - Jan 14

Samford Students Named to Fall Dean's List

Samford University recognizes 2,230 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - Jan 9

Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2024 Fellowships

Phi Kappa Phi recently announced the recipients of a 2024 Fellowship. The prestigious $8,500 fellowships were awarded to 54 students nationwide.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jul 11

Samford University's Cumberland School of Law Announces Dean's List for Fall 2023 Semester

Samford University's Cumberland School of Law recognizes 156 students named to the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. Cumberland School of Law recognizes excellence in academic achievement each semester by publishing a Dean's List. Included on the list are students whose end-of-semester GPA is 3.3 or higher.
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Dean's List - 2024 May 16

Samford University Announces Dean's List for Spring 2024 Semester

Samford University recognizes 1,931 students named to the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 May 8

Samford University Announces Dean's List for Fall 2023 Semester

Samford University recognizes 2,122 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jan 26

Samford University Announces Dean's List for Fall 2022 Semester

Samford University recognizes 2,022 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2023 Feb 8

Samford University's Cumberland School of Law Announces Dean's List for Fall 2023 Semester

Samford University's Cumberland School of Law recognizes 149 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester. Cumberland School of Law recognizes excellence in academic achievement each semester by publishing a Dean's List. Included on the list are students whose end-of-semester GPA is 3.3 or higher.
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Dean's List - 2024 Feb 5

McWhorter School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony

More than 90 students were honored during Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy's White Coat Ceremony.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Oct 25

Fall 2022 Enrollment

Samford University welcomes 972 students to the undergraduate class of 2026. This is the largest freshman class in the university's history.
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Enrollment - 2022 Oct 5

Samford University Announces Dean's List for Spring 2022 Semester

Samford University recognizes 1,720 students named to the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester. . To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2022 Jun 9

Samford University Cumberland School of Law announces Dean's List students

Samford University releases dean's lists for fall 2021 semester. To qualify for the Cumberland School of Law dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 10 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2022 Feb 3

Samford University Dean's List Announced for Fall 2021 Semester

Samford University recognizes 1,826 students named to the 2021 fall semester Dean's List. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2022 Jan 24

Samford University Dean's List Announced for Spring 2021

Samford University recognizes 1,703 students named to the 2021 spring semester Dean's List. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2021 Jun 10

Samford University Dean's List Announced for Spring 2020

Samford University recognizes 1,759 students named to the 2020 spring semester Dean's List. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2020 Jun 25

Samford University Dean's List Announced for Fall 2019

Samford University recognizes 1,759 students named to the 2019 fall semester Dean's List. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2020 Feb 4

Samford University Dean's List Announced for Spring 2019

Samford University recognizes 1,519 students named to the 2019 spring semester Dean's List. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2019 Jul 18

Samford University Fall 2018 Dean's List

Samford University releases dean's lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Dean's List - 2019 Feb 4

Samford University Hosts Minority Youth Science Academy

Samford University recently hosted the Minority Youth Science Academy, offering college preparation and mentoring for high school students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. This year, 29 students attended.
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Honors Program - 2018 Jul 11

Alabama Governor's School Awards

Samford University welcomed 89 of Alabama's best and brightest high school seniors as they attended the 31st annual Alabama Governor's School (AGS) program June 17-29. AGS participants are nominated by their schools on the basis of academic ability, leadership qualities, creativity and community service. Selection is also based on teacher and guidance counselor recommendations and written essays. At the end of the program, awards for outstanding male and female student were given.
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Honors Program - 2018 Jul 3

Samford University Hosts 2018 Alabama Governor's School

Samford University welcomed 89 of Alabama's best and brightest high school seniors as they attended the 31st annual Alabama Governor's School (AGS) program June 17-29. AGS participants are nominated by their schools on the basis of academic ability, leadership qualities, creativity and community service. Selection is also based on teacher and guidance counselor recommendations and written essays.
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Honors Program - 2018 Jun 27

Samford University Commencement Spring 2018

A record 1,240 degrees were awarded. That tops the 2017 record of 1,165. An estimated 250 students graduated with honors. In the seven commencement ceremonies, 33 different degree programs were recognized, including the first graduates in the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Athletic Training, Master of Science in Respiratory Care, Master of Science in Health Informatics and Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration programs in the College of Health Sciences. Graduating students represented 28 states and seven other countries: United Kingdom, Malaysia, China, France, South Korea, Canada and Germany.
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Graduation - 2018 Jun 14

Samford University Spring 2018 Commencement

A record 1,240 degrees were awarded. That tops the 2017 record of 1,165. An estimated 250 students graduated with honors. In the seven commencement ceremonies, 33 different degree programs were recognized, including the first graduates in the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Athletic Training, Master of Science in Respiratory Care, Master of Science in Health Informatics and Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration programs in the College of Health Sciences. Graduating students represented 28 states and seven other countries: United Kingdom, Malaysia, China, France, South Korea, Canada and Germany.
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Graduation - 2018 Jun 14

Samford University Music Students Win Academic Awards

The Division of Music in Samford University's School of the Arts celebrated the talents of students, and presented multiple awards and scholarships provided by generous patrons at the recent annual honors recital.
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Academic Award - 2018 Jun 4

Spring 2018 Dean's List Samford University

Samford University releases dean's lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Honors List - 2018 May 30

Samford University Spring 2018 Dean's List

Samford University releases dean's lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Honors List - 2018 May 30

Samford University Orlean Beeson School of Education Spring 2018 Awards

Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education recently held its 37th annual teacher education award ceremony to recognize the many accomplishments of the school's undergraduate teacher education students. Sixteen scholarships totaling more than $37,000 were awarded to students pursuing a career in teacher education.
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Academic Award - 2018 May 23

Samford University Cumberland School of Law Dean's List Spring 2018

Samford University releases dean's lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the Cumberland School of Law dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 10 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
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Honors List - 2018 May 22

Samford University Spring 2018 Commencement Awards

Five Samford University graduates received some of the university's highest student honors during spring commencement ceremonies.
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Academic Award - 2018 May 22

Samford University Names 2018-20 Alumni Association Board

Samford University recently named the 2018-20 board members for the alumni association. They will lead the 56,000-member organization.
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Alumni - 2018 May 10
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