Samford University facts for kids
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| Motto | "For God, For Learning, Forever" |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1841 |
| Endowment | $400 million |
| President | Andrew Westmoreland |
| Undergraduates | 2,882 |
| Postgraduates | 1,558 |
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| Campus | Suburban |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Mascot | Spike the Bulldog |
| Website | www.samford.edu/ |
Samford University is a private university located in Homewood, Alabama. This city is a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. The university is connected to the Southern Baptist Convention.
Samford University is known for its strong academic programs. It has been ranked among the top universities in the United States. Many students choose Samford for its friendly campus and good learning environment.
About Samford University
Samford University is a private school. This means it is not run by the government. It has a special motto: "For God, For Learning, Forever." This shows what is important to the university.
The school has many students. There are almost 3,000 undergraduate students. These are students who are working on their first college degree. There are also over 1,500 postgraduate students. These students are studying for advanced degrees.
The university's sports teams are called the Bulldogs. Their mascot is Spike the Bulldog. They compete in NCAA Division I, which is a high level of college sports.
A Look at Its Past
Samford University started a long time ago in 1841. It was first called Howard College. The very first students began classes on January 3, 1842. This happened in a town called Marion, Alabama.
Later, in 1887, the school moved to the city of Birmingham. Women were first allowed to attend Howard College in 1895. This was an important step for the school.
In 1927, the college added a new school for pharmacy. This helped students learn about medicines. The college also started offering master's degrees again in 1965.
On November 9, 1965, Howard College changed its name. It became Samford University. This was done to honor Frank Park Samford. He was a very helpful supporter of the school. The name also changed because there was already another Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Images for kids
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Bird's-eye view of Samford University campus
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The Cumberland School of Law in 2006
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The Beeson Divinity School
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Samford para niños
