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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 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 Fall 2017 Commencement

Students received bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees from Samford University.
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Graduation - 2018 Jan 29

Spring 2017 Commencement

Students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from Samford University.
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Graduation - 2017 Jun 5

Samford University Fall 2016 Commencement

Students received bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees from Samford University.
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Graduation - 2017 Jan 11

Spring 2016 Commencement

Students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from Samford University.
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Graduation - 2016 Jul 20

Spring 2015 Commencement

Students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from Samford University.
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Graduation - 2015 Jul 9

Spring 2015 Commencement

Students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from Samford University.
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Graduation - 2015 Jul 9

Fall 2014 Commencement

Students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from Samford University.
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Graduation - 2015 Mar 6

Fall 2014 Commencement

Students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from Samford University.
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Graduation - 2015 Mar 6

Spring 2014 Commencement

900 students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in one of seven ceremonies at Samford University.
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Graduation - 2014 Jul 21

Spring 2014 Commencement

900 students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in one of seven ceremonies at Samford University.
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Graduation - 2014 Jul 15

Fall 2013 Commencement

Students who graduated from Samford in December, 2013.
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Graduation - 2014 Jan 9

Area Residents Graduate from Samford University

Several area residents graduated from Samford University during spring commencement. They are:
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Graduation - 2013 Jun 20

Area Residents Graduate from Samford University

Several area residents graduated from Samford University during fall commencement. They are:
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Graduation - 2013 Jan 16

Area Residents Graduate from Samford University

Several area residents graduated from Samford University during spring commencement. They are:
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Graduation - 2012 Jun 18

Area Residents Graduate from Samford University

The following area residents graduated from Samford University during fall commencement on December 17, 2011:
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Graduation - 2012 Jan 18

Area Residents Graduate from Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama

Some area residents graduated from Samford University during fall commencement December 18, 2010. They are:
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Graduation - 2011 Jan 19
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