Alabama native Lennie Acuff has been named the head coach for the Samford University men’s basketball program, the university announced Wednesday (April 9).
In his five years as Samford’s coach, Bucky McMillan led the team to four 20-win seasons. Samford president Beck Taylor said they were “indebted” to him for “reestablishing the Samford men’s basketball program’s tradition of excellence.”
David Gerrard, nationally recognized magician, will be performing at two different locations in April.
Each year, the incoming Christian ministry class visits the first Howard College site, now home to Marion Military Institute.
Samford University has received a grant of $5 million — the largest single grant in the university’s 183-year history — from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Initiative.
Lee Allen, who served as a history professor at Samford University for 40 years, died Dec. 16. During his time at Samford, he was a prolific writer, particularly of Baptist history. He was also named Life Deacon at Mountain Brook Baptist.
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School held its fall commencement Dec. 6, celebrating 12 new graduates. Commencement speaker was Chris Morgan, dean and professor of theology
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