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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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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

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 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

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 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

Samford University Names SBAA Board

Samford University recently named the 2018-20 board members for the Samford Black Alumni Association. SBAA is a part of the larger Samford University Alumni Association.
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Alumni - 2018 May 9

Samford's Beeson Divinity School Awards 2018

Samford University's Beeson Divinity School honored six students during its Awards Day program.
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Academic Award - 2018 May 2

Samford Student Government Association Officers 2018

Samford University recently held elections for the 2018-19 Student Government Association officers.
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Student Government - 2018 Apr 25

Music Students Win Academic Honor Award

Students were awarded an academic honor award based on their class standing and GPA. Medals require a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher and at least 12 GPA hours, and were awarded for the academic year 2017-18.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 23

Art and Design Students Win Academic Honor Award

Students were awarded an academic honor award based on their class standing and GPA. Medals require a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher and at least 12 GPA hours, and were awarded for the academic year 2017-18.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 23

Samford University selects students to serve as Samford Ambassadors

Samford University selects students to serve as Samford Ambassadors.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Mar 26

Samford Nursing White Coat Ceremony Spring 2018

Samford University's Ida Moffett School of Nursing hosted its annual White Coat Ceremony this spring. Thirty-three Bachelor of Science in Nursing students who began clinical courses this year were honored during the event.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Mar 26

2017 Mann Award for Leadership and Character

Students were nominated from each of Samford's 10 academic schools by the deans, and one student-athlete was nominated by the athletics director. These 11 Samford students were chosen as tops in their respective schools in combined academics, positive character, ethical leadership and service to others.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Jan 31

2017 Alabama Governor's School

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 - 2017 Jun 26

Samford Student Government Association Officers 2017

Samford University recently held elections for the 2017-18 Student Government Association officers. A record number of students voted in the campus-wide elections.
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Student Government - 2017 Jun 13

Samford World Languages Awards 2017

Samford University's Department of World Languages and Cultures presented a host of departmental student honors at its annual awards ceremony at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year.
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Academic Award - 2017 Jun 7

Samford Education School Awards 2017

Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education held its annual award ceremony May 4 to recognize the many accomplishments of the school's undergraduate teacher education students. Twelve scholarships totaling more than $35,000 were awarded to students pursuing a career in teacher education.
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Academic Award - 2017 May 26

Samford University Visual Arts Awards 2017

Samford University's School of the Arts celebrated the talents of visual arts students, and presented multiple awards and scholarships this spring.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 May 26

Samford University Theatre and Dance Awards 2017

The Department of Theatre and Dance in Samford University's School of the Arts presented multiple awards and scholarships this spring.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 May 26

Samford University Division of Music Awards 2017

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 annual honors recital.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 May 26

Samford's Ida Moffett School of Nursing Awards

Samford University's Ida Moffett School of Nursing held its annual spring award ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of the school's undergraduate students in both the traditional and accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 23

Samford University Business Students Win Regions New Venture Challenge Awards

Samford University's Brock School of Business hosted its ninth annual Regions New Venture Challenge this spring.
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Academic competition - 2017 May 23

Samford Mock Trial Team 2017

Samford University's mock trial team earned regional honors at the American Mock Trial Association Regionals competition at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky and qualified for the national Opening Round Championship Series.
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Academic competition - 2017 May 23

Samford Southeast Journalism Conference Awards 2017

Samford University journalism and mass communication (JMC) students won multiple honors for their work in student media at the Southeast Journalism Conference.
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Academic competition - 2017 May 23

Samford University 2016-17 Greek Life Awards

Samford University's Office of Greek Life recently presented the 2016-17 Greek Life Awards.
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Greek Organizations - 2017 May 23

Samford's Beeson Divinity School Awards 2017

Samford University's Beeson Divinity School honored six students during its Awards Day program.
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Academic Award - 2017 May 23

Samford Interior Architecture IDIE Awards 2017

Three Samford University interior architecture students were recognized for their accomplishments at the IDIE awards.
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Academic competition - 2017 May 8
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