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Samford's School of Health Professions includes an array of specialties and fields of study that make

No industry today is more dynamic or growing faster than health care. For those called to a life spent caring for others, the health professions include a diverse range of career options. The School of Health Professions includes a vast array of specialties and fields of study that make up the majority of health-related careers. The school is made up of four departments: Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kinesiology and Physical Therapy. To meet the growing demand for highly skilled, compassionate health care providers, we are working to add a number of new degree options, both undergraduate and graduate.

09/23/2026

🎶 Join us for WOW Choir this Friday!

📅 Friday, Sept. 25
🕥 10:30 a.m.-noon
📍 Samford University College of Health Sciences

We are excited to sing together again!

New to WOW? We are excited to meet you.

Student volunteers will be at the College of Health Sciences entrance to welcome you and help you find your way.

🚗 Parking: Park in a visitor spot at the top of the parking deck.

We look forward to seeing you Friday! 🎶

09/22/2026

Join us for an evening of learning and connection around late-identified hearing loss.

Late to the Party begins with a one-hour continuing education session featuring author Valerie James Abbott and a panel of experts, followed by a book launch celebration for Abbott’s Late to the Party: Extraordinary Stories of Hope After Late-Identified Hearing Loss.

5-6 p.m. | Continuing Education Session
6-7 p.m. | Book Launch Celebration

Professionals, educators, families and community members are invited to join us for one or both parts of the evening.

09/16/2026

Real-world preparation starts in the classroom. During a recent simulation, our Physical Therapy students worked with a patient who required a translator, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to provide exceptional care in diverse clinical settings.

09/14/2026

Discover where a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree can take you.

Future physical therapists are invited to a virtual open house on Sept. 14 from 5-7 p.m. to connect with faculty and students. Join us to learn more about Samford's Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Learn more: https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/events/DPT-Virtual-Open-House-Sept

09/11/2026

On this 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, we pause to remember those whose lives were taken and honor those who responded with extraordinary courage in the face of tragedy. May we find comfort in Christ's words: "In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33).

09/09/2026

Explore Samford’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program during our September Virtual Open House.

This online event is designed for prospective students who want to learn more about our Christ‑centered approach to education and career preparation.

Register by clicking the link in the comments

08/31/2026

Welcome Casey Metoyer to Samford University's Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science program!

Metoyer brings experience in professional and collegiate athletics and a passion for using data to improve performance. He is helping MSPASS students connect sport science principles with real-world application, preparing them to make informed decisions that support athlete success.

Read his full story: https://bit.ly/45ZTQHB

08/20/2026

Welcome back, Bulldogs! 🐾❤️💙

Move-in is in full swing, and there’s nothing like seeing Samford come back to life for a new academic year. We’re excited to welcome new and returning students back to campus!

08/19/2026

It's Orientation Day! 🎉

Today, we welcomed our newest graduate students to campus. Connections were made and fellowship was shared among our 50 physical therapy, 36 physician assistant and 28 speech-language pathology students.

We are excited to see how this class will embody our values of scholarship, service and professionalism as they prepare to serve others in their chosen fields. Welcome, Bulldogs!

08/17/2026

Join us for Late to the Party: A Night of Learning and Connection Around Late-Identified Hearing Loss on Sept. 24 at Samford University.

Hosted by the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative (LSL-FSI), this free event will bring together practitioners, educators and families for a panel discussion focused on late-identified hearing loss.

Following the panel, stay for the book launch celebration of Late to the Party: Extraordinary Stories of Hope Following Late-Identified Hearing by Valerie James Abbott, featuring stories of children with late-identified hearing loss and the families who love them.

📅 Sept. 24
🕔 5 p.m.
📍 The Regions Room, Cooney Hall
🎟️ Free and open to practitioners and the community

Learn more and register: https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/events/Late-to-the-Party-A-Night-of-Learning-and-Connection-Around-Late-Identified-Hearing-Loss

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800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL
35229

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http://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions

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