Samford University Alumni Association

11/02/2026

It's been an eventful fall with alumni gatherings happening across the country! Check out some of the recent highlights. 🌟

10/28/2026

Happiest at Homecoming. ❤️💙
The countdown is on. We can't wait to welcome Bulldogs back to the place that feels like home. See you November 13-14, 2026.

10/27/2026

Bulldogs, come back to class this Homecoming Weekend. Join us for special sessions featuring Dr. Brian Toone, associate professor of mathematics and computer science, and Martin Newton, vice president for intercollegiate athletics. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two of Samford's leaders while you're back on campus.

Check out the full Homecoming schedule: https://www.samford.edu/alumni/files/Homecoming-Schedule.pdf.

10/22/2026

Samford’s Washington, D.C., alumni chapter recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, joining six other regional chapters marking a decade of building community across the Samford alumni network.

Through networking events, service opportunities and gatherings throughout the year, regional chapters help Bulldogs stay connected wherever life takes them.

Special thanks to Dr. Michael Hogue ’96 for hosting the celebration. A Samford alumnus, Hogue serves as CEO of the American Pharmacists Association and previously served as professor and chair of McWhorter School of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmacy Practice.

Here’s to 10 years of fellowship and connection in D.C., and many more to come.

10/21/2026

Samford alumni—mark your calendars! In one month, the Samford Bulldogs take on the Auburn Tigers. Join us for a tailgate before the game! 🏈

📆 Saturday, November 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

📍Agricultural Heritage Park - Auburn Universtiy

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/samford-alumni-and-fans-tailgate-tickets-1999049570077?aff=oddtdtcreator.

10/20/2026

Samford alumni family, join us on campus for a night of worship with the music group CAIN! Live in the Wright Center on October 29th, the sibling trio will be joined by Patrick Mayberry as part of their Live & In Worship Tour.

We hope to see you there! Purchase tickets here: http://ms.spr.ly/6186avL3O.

Find tickets for CAIN, Patrick Mayberry showing at the Wright Center at Samford University - Birmingham, US Thursday Oct 29, 6:00PM Tickets starting at $25.00

10/19/2026

November is packed with opportunities to connect with your Samford alumni family! Explore upcoming events happening near you and join us. Find registration links here: https://www.samford.edu/alumni/events/.

10/16/2026

Samford's 2026 Outstanding Young Alumnus of the Year, James Graham ’14, exemplifies the lasting impact of a Samford education.

Through his leadership at The LiveOak Group, service on the Brock School of Business Advisory Board and support of scholarships for future students, James continues to make a meaningful impact on the Samford community and beyond.

Read his story:

Graham '14 endowed two scholarships in honor of his grandfathers and serves on the Brock School of Business Advisory Board.

10/15/2026

Local Birmingham alumni and friends, you're invited! 🎃 Join the Samford Greeks community for its annual Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks event. Bring your little ones and kick off spooky season with an evening of trick-or-treating, pizza and family fun on October 28 from 5-6:15 p.m.

10/13/2026

We’re counting down the days until Homecoming 2026 (31 days to go, by the way 😉). We can’t wait to be back together on campus and celebrate the Classes of 1976, 2001 & 2016 at their class reunions.

Mark your calendars and make plans to reconnect with classmates!

❤️ Class of 1976: Join us for the Golden Bulldog Brunch from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Regions Community Resource Room in Cooney Hall, where we’ll honor your class.

💙 Classes of 2001 & 2016: Head to Harry’s Coffeehouse from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for your class reunion.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!