Jacob and Suzanne Simmons named Beeson’s 2026 Alumni of the Year

May 11, 2026

Beeson Divinity School of Samford University named Jacob and Suzanne Simmons 2026 Alumni of the Year.

Samford awards honorary doctorate to lumber titan Jimmy Rane

May 5, 2026

James W. “Jimmy” Rane, who transformed a floundering timber business into the world’s largest treated lumber company, received an honorary Doctor of Commerce from Samford University’s Brock School of Business during spring commencement.

Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation partners with Samford

March 19, 2026

The Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc. is proud to announce a new partnership with Samford University, naming the institution an official higher education partner of the Miss America’s Teen program.

New study Bible focuses on discipling women

January 30, 2026

Stefana Dan Laing, an associate professor at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, spent the evening of Jan. 27 celebrating the launch of the new CSB Women’s Study Bible.

Samford’s Beeson Divinity School renews full tuition ‘Our Risen Lord’ scholarships for 2026

January 6, 2026

Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will once again offer full tuition scholarships for students beginning their studies in 2026, following the renewal of a major gift to the school by an anonymous donor.

Author Christopher Watkin, panel address ‘timeless gospel,’ apologetics at Samford

November 17, 2025

Christopher Watkin recently spent time at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School to deliver a chapel message and join a discussion about his recent contributions to a new work, “The Gospel After Christendom.”