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.
(see more)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.
Colonial Dames' American Independence Award
Awarded to a Samford University students who write outstanding essays on subjects involving our Colonial history.
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2015 Apr 13
Colonial Dames' American Independence Award
Awarded to a Samford University students who write outstanding essays on subjects involving our Colonial history.
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2015 Apr 13
Colonial Dames' American Independence Award
Awarded to a Samford University students who write outstanding essays on subjects involving our Colonial history.
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2015 Apr 13
Samford Ambassador
Students selected to serve as Samford Ambassadors for the 2015-2016 Academic year.
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2015 Mar 19
Fall 2014 Commencement
Students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from Samford University.
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2015 Mar 6
Fall 2014 Commencement
Students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from Samford University.
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2015 Mar 6
Fall 2014 Samford University's Cumberland Dean's List
Dean's List for Cumberland School of Law
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2015 Mar 4
Fall 2014 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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2015 Mar 4
Fall 2014 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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2015 Mar 3
Senior Honoree
Senior honorees are nominated by faculty and staff, and then a selection committee chooses the honorees based on leadership, scholarship, spiritual commitment and community service. The honor is one of the most coveted among senior class members.
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2014 Dec 22
2014 Samford Homecoming Court
Samford University's 2014 Homecoming Court consists of 12 representatives elected to the court by vote of the Samford student body.
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2014 Dec 19
2014 Samford Homecoming Court
Samford University's 2014 Homecoming Court consists of 12 representatives elected to the court by vote of the Samford student body.
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2014 Dec 19
2014 Samford Homecoming Court
Samford University's 2014 Homecoming Court consists of 12 representatives elected to the court by vote of the Samford student body.
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2014 Dec 19
2014 Samford Homecoming Court
Samford University's 2014 Homecoming Court consists of 12 representatives elected to the court by vote of the Samford student body.
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2014 Dec 19
2014 Samford Homecoming Court
Samford University's 2014 Homecoming Court consists of 12 representatives elected to the court by vote of the Samford student body.
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2014 Dec 19
2014 Samford Homecoming Court
Samford University's 2014 Homecoming Court consists of 12 representatives elected to the court by vote of the Samford student body.
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2014 Dec 18
2014 Homecoming Court
The Homecoming Court is made up of 12 students elected by vote of the Samford student body.
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2014 Dec 18
White Coat Ceremony by Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy
119 members of the Class of 2018 received the symbolic white coat during the traditional ceremony that marks the beginning of their pharmacy studies.
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2014 Oct 30
White Coat Ceremony by Samford's Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing
The ceremony included the presentation of a white coat and commemorative pin to each student. The pin serves as a visual reminder of the student's commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
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2014 Oct 29
Spring 2014 Samford University's Cumberland Dean's List
Dean's List for Cumberland School of Law
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2014 Aug 13
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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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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2014 Jul 15
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association represents and promotes student interest in the decision-making process of Samford University by cultivating and maintaining leadership among students. The SGA also develops, coordinates, and executes activities and services for the benefit of the students.
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2014 Jul 7
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association represents and promotes student interest in the decision-making process of Samford University by cultivating and maintaining leadership among students. The SGA also develops, coordinates, and executes activities and services for the benefit of the students.
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2014 Jul 7
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association represents and promotes student interest in the decision-making process of Samford University by cultivating and maintaining leadership among students. The SGA also develops, coordinates, and executes activities and services for the benefit of the students.
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2014 Jul 7
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association represents and promotes student interest in the decision-making process of Samford University by cultivating and maintaining leadership among students. The SGA also develops, coordinates, and executes activities and services for the benefit of the students.
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2014 Jul 7
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association represents and promotes student interest in the decision-making process of Samford University by cultivating and maintaining leadership among students. The SGA also develops, coordinates, and executes activities and services for the benefit of the students.
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2014 Jul 7
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association represents and promotes student interest in the decision-making process of Samford University by cultivating and maintaining leadership among students. The SGA also develops, coordinates, and executes activities and services for the benefit of the students.
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2014 Jul 7
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association represents and promotes student interest in the decision-making process of Samford University by cultivating and maintaining leadership among students. The SGA also develops, coordinates, and executes activities and services for the benefit of the students.
Leadership -
2014 Jul 7
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association represents and promotes student interest in the decision-making process of Samford University by cultivating and maintaining leadership among students. The SGA also develops, coordinates, and executes activities and services for the benefit of the students.
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2014 Jul 3