Guide Note

Samford University is a private Baptist-affiliated institute of higher learning, granting bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.

Fast Facts

Established: 1841
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
President: Dr. Andrew Westmoreland
Faculty: Approx. 300
Nickname: Bulldogs
Motto: For God, for learning, forever
Acceptance rate: 84%
Weather: Birmingham, Alabama

History

Howard college was founded in 1841. The name of the institution was changed in 1965 to Samford university in honor of benefactor Frank Park Samford. The university consists of schools and colleges including: arts and sciences, business, education and professional studies, performing arts, nursing, pharmacy, divinity, and law.¹

Notable Alumni

Mission Statement

"The mission of Samford University is to nurture persons in their development of intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood. As a Christian university, the community fosters academic, career, and ethical competency while encouraging social and civic responsibility, and service to others." ²

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Samford University

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Official University Site: Samford University
Location Website: Birmingham, Alabama
Graduate School Website: Samford University Graduate Schools
Official Athletic Site: Samford University "Bulldog" Athletics
Wikipedia: Samford University
Princeton Review: Samford University
Official College Merchandise: SU Bookstore | "Bulldog" Athletics Store

Samford University News and Articles

Official Site: Samford University News
Campus Newspaper: The Samford Crimson
Location Newspaper: The Birmingham News | al.com
Google News: Samford University News

Samford University Basics

Official Site: Samford University Fast Facts
Founded: 1841
Faculty: Approx. 300
Undergraduates: Approx. 2,900
Postgraduates: Approx. 1,600

Samford University Leadership

President: Dr. Andrew Westmoreland
- 2006-present: President
  - 1998-2006: President of Ouachita Baptist University
  - 1979-1998: Faculty Member and Executive Vice President, Ouachita Baptist University

Samford University Notable Alumni

R. Albert Mohler, Jr.: President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Tony Hale: Actor Best Known For His Role On TV's Arrested Development
Bobby Bowden: Head Football Coach, Florida State Seminoles
Cortland Finnegan: NFL Player, Tennessee Titans
Charlie Crist: Governor of the state of Florida
Deidre Downs: Selected as Miss America 2006

Studying at Samford University

Samford University Undergraduate School
Samford University Graduate Schools
Samford University Notable Programs of Study

Prospective Students for Samford University

Princeton Review: Samford University
These are taken from the official Samford University website

Visiting Samford University

Official Site: Visiting Samford University

Samford University Hotels

Mahalo's Guide To Birmingham, AL Hotels
Official Site: Recommended Accommodations
Yahoo! Travel: Birmingham Hotels
MetroTravelGuide.com: Birmingham Hotels
RoadSideAmerica.com: Birmingham Hotels

Samford University Restaurants

Mahalo's Guide To Birmingham, AL Restaurants
Yahoo! Travel: Birmingham Restaurants
DineSite.com: Birmingham Restaurants
CitySearch: Birmingham Restaurants

Samford University Transportation

Airport: Birmingham International Airport
Train: Amtrak Station - Birmingham
Bus: Greyhound Station - Birmingham
Local Transit: MAX (Metro Area Express)

Samford University Student Life

Official Site: Samford University Student Life | Housing | Dining
Mahalo's Guide To Birmingham, AL | Birmingham, AL Vacation
Yahoo! Travel: Things To Do In Birmingham
Alabama Motorsports: Talladega Superspeedway
Alabama College Football: Alabama Crimson Tide

Samford University Student Life News

Official Site: "Emergency Alert Service Initiated" (February 20, 2008)
My Fox Birmingham: "Huckabee Visited Birmingham" (January 26, 2008)
The Samford Crimson: Samford University Student News
al.com: Samford Bulldogs

Samford University Student Media

Newspaper: The Samford Crimson
Radio: 91.1-FM WVSU

Samford University Blogs and Forums

Google Blog Search: Samford University
The Samford Crimson: Opinion Articles
al.com: Samford University Forum
WVSU: Samford University Forum
Students Review: Samford University

Samford University Timeline

Official Site: History of Samford University
1841: Founded As Howard College in Marion, Alabama
1887: Campus Relocated To Birmingham, Alabama
1916: Sports Teams Adopt "Bulldog" As Team Name
1923: The Howard Band Is Formed
1955: Samford Hall Built In 1955
1961: Acquired Cumberland School of Law
1965: Elevated To University Status, Renamed Samford University
1973: School of Nursing Established
1988: The Beeson School of Divinity Established

Samford University Sports Teams

Official Athletic Site: Samford University "Bulldog" Athletics
Official League Site: Ohio Valley Conference
Football
Basketball: Men's | Women's
Baseball
Cross Country | Track & Field

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