Samford University

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

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

• Bobby Bowden
• Deidre Downs
• Tony Hale
• Cortland Finnegan

"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

• 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 Undergraduate School
• Samford University Graduate Schools
• Samford University Notable Programs of Study
  • Journalism and Mass Communications
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Nursing
  • Political Science

• Princeton Review: Samford University
• These are taken from the official Samford University website
  • Undergraduate Application & Admission Criteria
  • Graduate Schools Applications & Admission Criteria
  • Financial Aid
  • Important Dates (561 KB)
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students

• Official Site: Visiting Samford University

• Official Site: Samford University Student Life | Housing | Dining
  • Greek Life
  • Campus Recreation
  • Student Organizations
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