Samford University is a private Baptist-affiliated institute of higher learning, granting bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.
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.Samford.edu: History
Notable Alumni
- Bobby Bowden
- Deidre Downs
- Tony Hale
- Cortland Finnegan
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." Samford.edu: Mission Statement
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
- 2006-present: President
Studying at Samford University
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 Student Life
- Official Site: Samford University Student Life | Housing | Dining
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