A N AT I O N A L P I L L A R FO R E D UCAT I N G WITH STRENGTH AND PURPOSE SINCE 1841
@CHOOSESAMFORD Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution that complies with applicable law prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or national or ethnic origin.
Thrive at the intersection of
FAITH & LEARNING Welcome to a place that celebrates what is great in you and helps you take it even further. Welcome to a community that believes in every bit of your potential. Welcome to Samford University.
At Samford, you’ll learn how to strengthen your talents and delight in God’s world. You’ll learn how to use your gifts so that others may thrive. You’ll do it all at a university rooted in faith and learning since 1841.
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T SAMFORD, our 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio is more than a number. It’s a promise that, when you step into a classroom, you matter. Whether you’re in the front row or the back, in a lab or art studio, doing original research or performing music, gazing heavenward in the planetarium or competing in the gym, your professors challenge and support you. At Samford, you’ll meet professors like Anthony Overton (biological and environmental sciences), who works with Bulldogs for Biodiversity to support the health of the Cahaba River. Or Dana Daniel Blake (physical therapy), who accompanies students on mission trips and faith-based camp experiences. Or Randy Todd (classics and philosophy), who tailgates with students during Homecoming year after year. Our faculty know you. They listen to your hopes, pray with you and guide you at the intersection of faith and learning.
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STRENGTHENS Your education at Samford gives you the depth and breadth of knowledge to navigate a changing world. Our comprehensive Core Curriculum grounds you and puts your learning into action. You can delight in great literature, discuss ethics in business and public health and connect to a legacy of Christian faith.
P R E PA R E D T O L E A D During his second year, Samford alumnus Bill Mouchette ’23 asked his professor, Jeremy Thornton (Associate Dean, Brock School of Business), about career paths in economics. Dr. Thornton crafted a tailormade independent study that helped Bill understand how economics can support real communities. Their wide-ranging conversations gave Bill the confidence to ask big questions about what faith calls him to do with knowledge.
These questions led Bill to groundbreaking research that earned him a grant from the American Enterprise Institute’s Young Scholar Awards Programs—one of only six awarded nationwide in 2022.
s t e p p i n g f o r wa r d Since graduating, Bill has begun his career as a business development analyst. He is now continuing the work he started at Samford—to promote the success of others with confidence and faith.
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Samford is what college is supposed to be. I was challenged not just to learn new ideas but to understand them. Here, we’re invited to an education that calls us, in the words of Micah 6:8, ‘to
SEEK justice, LOVE mercy and WALK humbly.’
180+ majors, minors and concentrations
BILL MOUCHETTE Class of 2023 Economics and Finance
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TRANSFORMS Senior Caitlyn Daniels and Anthony Overton (Chair, Biological and Environmental Sciences) collaborate in Samford’s greenhouse.
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Dr. Basinger’s dedication inspired me to work harder to show how much I valued her help. Whatever challenges I faced, we could work together to create something great.
LUCIE LOTT Class of 2023 Journalism and Mass Communications
DANA BASINGER Assistant Dean Howard College of Arts and Sciences
At Samford, students like you find mentors in their professors, coaches, teammates and others across a campus where compassion and generosity are shared commitments.
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Lucie Lott ’23 chose Samford because of its reputation for caring support. Diagnosed with dyslexia, Lucie can see things in ways others can’t. But to make the most of that superpower, Lucie knew she would need a close-knit community and an advocate to support her. She found that advocate in Dana Basinger. Since their first meeting in a freshman focus group, the two have been a team, working together on everything
from Lucie’s schedule to her professional development. Now, Lucie—who was told she would never get through high school— graduated with a Samford degree and is pursuing a future where she can use mentorship and leadership to guide others. Mentorship at Samford means opportunities for undergraduate research, meaningful internships, and forged relationships with leaders in your field. Most importantly, it exemplifies the deep connection between faith and learning.
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EMPOWERS At Samford, you receive the support of a whole community as you grow and reach your full potential. Our commitment to you means we’re always building the resources and increasing access to the services you need to thrive. That’s why we’ve invested $65 million to build our Campus Recreation,
Wellness and Athletic Complex. Opening in fall 2024, the four-building complex offers state-of-the-art spaces for exercise, training, recreation and education. Find compassionate support from friends and dedicated counselors for your mental and emotional health. We want to provide everything you need to meet your academic, personal and spiritual potential.
Take a video tour and find out more about how we support your well-being.
h ow w e c a r e No matter who you are, Samford provides ways for you to find loving support from faculty, staff and peers.
Student organizations like the Black Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and International Club offer the care of compassionate communities.
Resident Assistants offer ongoing support and help you navigate dorm life and the opportunities available on campus.
The IMPACT program promotes the academic, career and social success of first-year students of color through community engagement and peer mentoring.
Samford CARES connects students that are experiencing unusual stress or challenges with a variety of institutional resources including our University Counseling Services, Accessibility & Accommodations and the Academic Success Center.
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Samford is truly invested in the safety of everyone who calls campus home. When you come to campus, you feel that here.
T O M M Y TAY L O R Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management
yo u r s a f et y At Samford, we know that real learning begins when you are secure in your person and your purpose. Our Chief of Police, Tommy Taylor, knows it, too. Each morning, he walks campus, often stopping on his rounds to pray with students. Guided by faith, he works tirelessly to ensure that Samford remains safe. Just like Chief Taylor, we are committed to making sure Samford is a place where you can live, worship and thrive with confidence.
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HE WALL STREET JOURNAL ranks Samford #1 in the nation in student engagement, a measure of “how engaged students feel they are with their professors, their peers and their education” and a valuable predictor of success after graduation. At Samford, student engagement means even more. It means profound connection. It’s your voice strengthened with ours in the hush of prayer in Reid Chapel and the roar as we cheer the Bulldogs to victory. It’s the 154,000 square-foot wellness center being built on campus, our profound investment in your physical, mental and spiritual health. It’s in the devotion of those who keep our campus safe. It’s the traditions you’ll return to long after you graduate. It’s in every moment that reminds you your passion can lead to greatness.
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FAITH that
ACTS At Samford, we live out our faith in everything we do. Faith shapes prayerful moments in chapel and shared song that uplifts others. Faith connects the classrooms where we discuss ethics to leadership positions where our alumni make real change. Faith invites us to the wisdom of the Gospels and to service projects as far away as Malaysia and as close as Birmingham. Action strengthens our faith and spreads God’s love. It builds community by showing us what we can achieve when we come together in common purpose. It gives each of us the chance to grow as people, and to become the leaders we are called to be. We learn to be leaders who work for the joy, safety and wellbeing of others. And we learn to be leaders who act everywhere they go as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ.
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For we are his workmanship,
CREATED IN CHRIST JESUS for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” ephesians 2:10
Abby Bradford ‘23 double-majored in Spanish and Christian Ministry. She is now pursuing a Master of Divinity at Samford’s Beeson Divinity School.
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you are and love you enough to keep
PUSHING YOU TO GROW. We’re always challenging each other to live up to Christ’s example and
SUPPORTING each ” other’s DREAMS.
LUNA MORA Senior Entrepreneurship Marketing and Data Analytics
Samford’s campus community offers you endless ways to get involved and grow as a leader. Luna Mora, a fourth-year student at Samford, found kindness, generosity and a family spirit in every corner of campus, from close friendships to her meetings with President Beck A. Taylor. Walking through campus during Lighting of the Way—with everything lit by candles, the words of the nativity story hanging in the air and Samford’s Christmas tree on full display —Luna felt the warm bonds of shared faith. During Global Connections in the
spring, she explored food, music and activities that represent every continent. That spirit inspired Luna to become president of Samford’s Latino Student Organization, the first organization to unite Latino students on campus. Luna and her fellow officers make sure it is open to everyone, offering another important way to bring the Samford community together.
a campus like no other Intramural sports offer exhilarating competition and the chance to discover new passions.
Varsity athletics rally us to cheer together for our 17 NCAA Division I teams. Our teams have brought home 73+ Southern Conference championships since 2008.
Greek life includes 16 fraternities and sororities that serve and lead in the community.
Student clubs range from cultural
Samford forward Jermaine Marshal and the student section celebrate a home win in the Pete Hanna Center.
organizations like the African Students Association to professional organizations like the Christian Pharmacists Fellowship.
Traditions define Samford’s enduring legacy and bring us back together year after year, including our beloved Step Sing, where students across campus produce, direct and act in original stage performances.
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Samford sorority Phi Mu wins coveted 2023 Step Sing Sweepstakes trophy.
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IGNITES Every aspect of service—from planning to travel to walking alongside others—brings Christ’s love to those around you. Matthew Grigg ’23 built meaningful connections in Malaysia through Samford’s Global Missions Scholars program. Helping run a sports camp for refugee children, he shared their challenges and their lives.
Through Samford, you can work for the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Equip young people to change their communities with YouthServe. Help restore the Black Warrior River. Nourish the hungry and help shelter the homeless through countless partnerships. And much more. With Samford, you can ignite the faith of others wherever you go.
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True service is modeled on Christ. The most fulfilling moments in life
BLESS someone with your ACTIONS and you can say to them, ‘There are no strings attached. It’s truly a GIFT.’
are when you
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Study abroad with Samford was more than just a line on my resume—it was a
RICH EXPERIENCE that
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DREAM to go somewhere,
the people at Samford do all they can to make it work.
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At Samford, you’ll find powerful experiences that take you beyond the classroom and begin your career even before you graduate. ca m p u s ca r e e r p r e pa r at i o n Right on campus, you can design original research projects that deepen your understanding and better the world. Prepare for a career in law, government or business through our Prelaw Scholars programs. Practice crucial skills in healthcare at the Experiential Learning and Simulation Center. Hone your talents on stage and in our recording and art studios.
london and beyond The flagship of Samford Abroad is the Daniel House, a fivestory home in central London. With study abroad everywhere from Belfast to Jerusalem to Hong Kong, you find programs that lay the groundwork for your career with practical experiences and horizon-expanding encounters with new people, languages, ideas and cultures.
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Students who have participated in a high-impact practice, such as study abroad or presenting original research at the Samford Student Research Colloquia
Jansyn Gordon ’23 faced a dilemma: A valuable internship in Birmingham and a study abroad opportunity in Spain, both at the same time. Leaders on campus recognized the value of both and worked tirelessly to make them possible for Jansyn. That’s how she found herself in Spain for a month, living with a wonderful host family and taking classes that challenged her plus returning home to complete an internship that set the course for her future. Now Jansyn is beginning a master’s program and will start a full-time job with the company that hosted her internship after completing graduate work. Her study abroad experience and internship prepared her to launch a career in international business and help Spanish speakers navigate the financial system.
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ITHIN SIX MONTHS of graduation, 97% of Samford students are employed or in graduate school. That uncommonly high success rate is a measure of our commitment to nurturing you to your full potential. It comes from faculty who are tireless in their loving support as you grow into who you’re meant to be. Samford alumni have served as CEOs and Supreme Court Justices. They have been bestselling authors, Grammywinning musicians, leaders in healthcare, nationally ranked athletes and so much more. Samford’s legacy of support means that we never lose focus on what really matters —your purpose, your faith and your gifts.
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career opportunities
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APART VALUABLE INTERNSHIPS Samford students complete internships at industry-leading companies in medicine, engineering, accounting and more just minutes away in Birmingham and through our collaborative relationships across the country, including with the Washington Center in D.C. Our Career Development Center provides individualized help with your internship search. And our Hire Samford program—supported by Handshake— hosts exclusive internship opportunities for Samford students and alumni. With an internship through Samford, you connect your academics to your career and better understand the impact you can make.
birmingham opportunities In Birmingham, you’ll find a growing health care hub and corporations with national and global reach like AT&T, PNC Bank and the CVS Caremark Corporation. You’ll find cultural growth in the Magic City Art Festival, the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and much more. Most of all, you’ll find opportunities to live well while developing the skills you’ll need to thrive.
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Students who complete an internship or field experience
$453.3M Samford’s annual economic impact in Alabama
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Since 1841, Samford has propelled its graduates to career success of all kinds. For Isaac Cooper ’12, the classroom and the football field both prepared him for leadership roles as CEO at IMC Financial Consulting and chairman of the board of directors for the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Isaac has benefited from the relationships he built at Samford, finding connections to top leaders in the state through Athletic Director Martin Newton, gaining advice about staffing from Dr. Betsy Bugg Holloway at the Brock School of Business and receiving guidance on leadership from President Emeritus Andrew Westmoreland. As a CEO, Isaac makes sure everyone has access to trustworthy financial information, regardless of income. And as Chairman of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Isaac forges innovative partnerships with Apple, NASCAR, PGA and others, advancing an institution that honors Civil Rights leaders who found
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their power and voice in the example of Christ. “If you’re tied to a destination, you celebrate stopping,” he says. “But if your goal is tied to God’s purpose, it’s about getting closer, moving forward and being at peace with discomfort.” Whatever your path, Samford offers you enduring relationships, a grounding in faith and unshakeable learning that lead you toward accomplishments that last.
55,000+ Alumni shaping the world through their lives and careers
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TRUE ACHIEVEMENT
means being aligned in what you’re supposed to do and operating with the biblical principles that should be a part of every business. The foundation I have from Samford has allowed me to live that in my
LEADERSHIP.”
ISAAC COOPER Class of 2012 Finance
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