Samford University Announces 8th Consecutive Enrollment Record: Samford University in Birmingham is continuing a growth pattern that began eight years ago, setting multiple records with the Fall 2016 enrollment. Samford officials announced a record of 5,471 students as of Sept. 12.
In addition to the record total, the fall enrollment figures include a record 916 first-year full-time students, exceeding the record set in 2015 of 826. Included in the totals are 3,341 undergraduate and 2,130 graduate/professional students, both records, representing 47 states and 29 other countries.
Samford University Dedicates New College of Health Sciences Facilities: Samford University in Birmingham dedicated the largest teaching and learning facility in the school’s 175-year history Sept. 9. The new College of Health Sciences is an innovative learning environment designed to foster collaboration in more than 30 health sciences programs.
The new facilities span more than 223,000 square feet and include more than 30 clinical and research labs. The facility also has a 22,000-square-foot experiential learning and simulation center.
Samford University Quartet to Perform at Carnegie Hall: Samford Arts will be featured on one of the world’s most famous arts stages when the Samford String Quartet performs Oct. 24 in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall at 7:30 p.m.
School of the Arts Dean Joseph Hopkins has invited Samford Arts friends, faculty, alumni and students to join the festivities. In addition to the Carnegie Hall event, Hopkins will host the group for a tour of the city, a cast talk-back after a performance of the musical “Aladdin” featuring Samford alumni and a post-performance reception.
For trip and ticket information, visit alumni.samford.edu.
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