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President Taylor introduced prayer as Samford’s institutional theme for the year.Each week, a Samford employee or studen...
08/29/2026

President Taylor introduced prayer as Samford’s institutional theme for the year.

Each week, a Samford employee or student will offer a short prayerful reflection. Family members may access these reflections online, or you can subscribe to the Spotify podcast. Thanks to the Mann Institute for Christian Faith and Learning for this resource.

This week’s Gospel reflection is from Steven Potaczek, Associate Professor and Director of Commercial Music in the School of the Arts: samford.edu/centers/mann-institute/reflections.

The countdown is on! We can’t wait to welcome you back to Samford for Family Weekend 2026: A Magic City Celebration, Sep...
08/28/2026

The countdown is on! We can’t wait to welcome you back to Samford for Family Weekend 2026: A Magic City Celebration, Sept. 25-27. 

From campus traditions like Pops with the Prez and Bulldog football to Birmingham favorite foods, family activities, live music, and plenty of time together, it’s going to be a weekend you won’t want to miss.

There is NO registration fee to attend Family Weekend, and many of our activities are complimentary. However, some events and meals have limited capacity or require tickets, so we encourage you to register early.

Visit samford.edu/parents/family-weekend for a detailed schedule and links. 

Questions? Email [email protected].

Want to send a special delivery to your Samford student? Here’s how:For special deliveries from local vendors (flowers, ...
08/27/2026

Want to send a special delivery to your Samford student? Here’s how:

For special deliveries from local vendors (flowers, balloons, cookies, and specialty gifts), give delivery drivers instructions to drop off at The HUB:  
Samford University, Ralph W. Beeson University Center
105 Talbird Circle, Birmingham, AL 35229
They will find the HUB on 1st floor of University Center, Room 122B. 

For a list of local special deliveries, recommended by other Samford parents, visit samford.edu/parents/files/Best-of-Birmingham.pdf

The HUB does not accept any groceries or Door Dash food items from local stores/restaurants due to storage, safety and health concerns. 

Packages from Fed Ex, Amazon, and UPS are received by the Post Office/ mailroom in order to officially maintain processing procedures. The mailroom will contact your student via email when he or she has a package to pick up. 

Questions? Please email [email protected] or contact The HUB at 205-726-2407.

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The Samford Family Weekend football game will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, Bobby Bowden Field at Pete Han...
08/26/2026

The Samford Family Weekend football game will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, Bobby Bowden Field at Pete Hanna Stadium.

There are two options to sit with your student on gamedays:

Reserved Seating – Purchase reserved seats for yourself and your student so your whole family can sit together in section 103 which is reserved seating.

General Admission – Purchase general admission tickets for your family, and your student can join you using their student ID to enter the stadium and sit with you in general admission seating. General Admission sections are: 101, 102, 104, 105, and 110.

For ticket link and football FAQs, visit the Family Weekend webpage: Samford.edu/parents/family-weekend.

*Please note: The stadium will enforce a clear bag policy this season.

185th Anniversary Session Fall Opening Convocation For God. For learning. Forever.
08/25/2026

185th Anniversary Session Fall Opening Convocation
For God. For learning. Forever.

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2
08/24/2026

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

A “Sweet Start” to freshman year at Samford!! Welcoming our new families with slushies, sponsored by Parents Association...
08/20/2026

A “Sweet Start” to freshman year at Samford!! Welcoming our new families with slushies, sponsored by Parents Association. 💙❤️

Thank you to Sarah Ivey and Suzy Johnson for hosting the Birmingham Moms Coffee Connection!
08/20/2026

Thank you to Sarah Ivey and Suzy Johnson for hosting the Birmingham Moms Coffee Connection!

Thank you to the Saunders and Nichols families for hosting a Send-Off Party in Marietta, Georgia!
08/17/2026

Thank you to the Saunders and Nichols families for hosting a Send-Off Party in Marietta, Georgia!

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