Being at Samford University makes me want to be a better person.” This statement resonated throughout the state convention report given by Andrew Westmoreland, president of Samford, on Nov. 15.
He heard this statement from a student walking across the quad. The statement also was captured in feedback collected from a recent focus group. Furthermore Westmoreland shared that he thinks these words every day as he stands among his highly esteemed faculty and staff.
During the past year, Samford has been recognized by Kiplinger’s, USA Today, Princeton Review and Forbes. And for the 20th consecutive year, it was ranked in the top tier of its peer group in the annual college rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. The nursing school received recognition as well for its new graduate program in aesthesia, cited among the top programs in the nation, according to the Book of Reports.
In fall 2010, Samford enrolled 4,715 students, a new record. Students come from 47 states and 16 countries, increasing Samford’s reach of spreading the gospel throughout the world, Westmoreland said.
He noted 28 students from China are enrolled in Samford’s English as a Second Language program. During a church service, Westmoreland and his wife witnessed the baptism of two Chinese students. “Now we have two new disciples that will share God’s Word when they return to China,” he said.
According to the Book of Reports, the Samford family is proud to have “invested undesignated Cooperative Program receipts from Alabama Baptists — more than $4.8 million last year — toward awarding $30.2 million in scholarships.” Samford also has received $125 million in gifts and commitments. This is part of the Campaign for Samford with a goal of $200 million designated for scholarships and academic programs. (TAB)
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