Samford University students were ranked second nationally on the list of most engaged college students, according to the 2021 college rankings recently published by The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education. The university ranked third last year in the same category. Samford also ranked 183rd overall in the Times Higher Education Student … [Read more...]
Lest We Forget: 2020 Patriot Day Speaker Urges People to Tell Their Stories of 9/11
By Emily Williams Unity was the theme as retired Lt. Col. Ginger Branson spoke at the city of Hoover’s annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony. She spoke of moments in history that were unforgettable and united everyone in the country regardless of their differing beliefs. As she spoke, a masked crowd sat in chairs spaced out across a section of the Finley Center. Branson, … [Read more...]
Remy Fund Awards $55,000 to Local Animal Organizations
The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services celebrated its 10th anniversary this year by awarding $55,000 to 10 organizations. Since 2011, the Remy Fund has provided $400,000 in grants to companion animal nonprofits that serve Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount and Walker counties. “Especially in this challenging time, our Remy Fund grants provide much needed support to … [Read more...]
Cumberland to Serve Vets With New Law School Clinic
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law has launched the first full-service law school clinic in Alabama for veterans. The Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic, dubbed C-Vets, provides free legal assistance to veterans and their families in an eight-county area of North Central Alabama. Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Cullman, Etowah, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker … [Read more...]
Samford President Andrew Westmoreland Announces Retirement
By Emily Williams Samford University President Andrew Westmoreland, who has led the institution since 2006, will retire from the presidency effective June 30. According to an email Westmoreland sent to students, employees and alumni on Aug. 28, he announced his decision to the board of trustees during its Aug. 27 meeting. “Including our 15 years at Samford, Jeanna and I will … [Read more...]