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Brock School of Business has long history of achievements for business education at Samford, which has offered degrees in business and commerce since 1922. In 1965, the School of Business was established to offer both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business. Alabama’s first part-time master of business administration degree program was established at Samford, and the first MBA degrees were awa

rded in 1967. Now, there are more than 800 students enrolled in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The business school was fully accredited by AACSB International in 1999 and reaccredited in 2010, 2015 and 2020. This recognition is earned by less than five percent of business schools worldwide.

Where did Brock School of Business take you? From Wall Street to global non-profits, our alumni are creating meaningful ...
06/01/2026

Where did Brock School of Business take you? From Wall Street to global non-profits, our alumni are creating meaningful impact in organizations and communities around the world. 🎓🌎💼

Each alumni story reflects a commitment to Christ-centered leadership, shaped by a Samford education that equips graduates to lead with integrity, serve others and pursue excellence in their workplaces and communities.

No matter where your journey has led, your story is part of Samford's mission in action.

🔗 We'd love to hear from you! Submit your career achievements and alumni notes: http://ms.spr.ly/6187vb3KT

It’s Faculty Feature Friday! Earlier this month, members of the Leadership Samford cohort gathered at Vulcan Park and Mu...
05/29/2026

It’s Faculty Feature Friday! Earlier this month, members of the Leadership Samford cohort gathered at Vulcan Park and Museum to celebrate the completion of the nine-month program designed to develop leadership competencies among Samford faculty and staff. Through the program, participants explore leadership, teamwork, service and the mission of Christian higher education while gaining a deeper understanding of Samford’s history and community.👏

Representing Brock School of Business in the 2025-26 cohort were Kate McCombs, assistant professor of management, Dana Waldrop, director of professional success, and Rusty Yerkes, Thomas J. Adams Sr./AutoTec Professor of Risk Management and Insurance. They were joined at the celebration by Matt Mazzei and Sara McCarty, who previously completed the program and returned to recognize this year’s participants. Congratulations to this year's participants!

Want to stay up to date on all things Brock School of Business? Subscribe to our BrockBiz email newsletter for the lates...
05/27/2026

Want to stay up to date on all things Brock School of Business? Subscribe to our BrockBiz email newsletter for the latest news, events and happenings in Cooney Hall. 📧😎

This Memorial Day, Brock School of Business honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Brock School of Business honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.🇺🇸

18 of our sports business students traveled across Europe earlier this month, presenting major sports business consultin...
05/20/2026

18 of our sports business students traveled across Europe earlier this month, presenting major sports business consulting projects to three professional clubs in three countries!

Teams presented to:
🇬🇧 Cambridge United FC in England
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 St Johnstone FC in Scotland
🇩🇪 Munich Ravens in Germany

These unforgettable international experiences continue to give students hands-on industry experience that prepares them to excel in the world of sports business.

🔗Read more about their projects and experience: http://ms.spr.ly/6181vpmex

The Wall Street Journal and ADP recently ranked Birmingham as the No. 1 metro area where new graduates are landing caree...
05/19/2026

The Wall Street Journal and ADP recently ranked Birmingham as the No. 1 metro area where new graduates are landing career-track jobs.🤝

At Brock School of Business, students have access to the Office of Professional Success, where they can connect with internships, professional development events and opportunities to gain industry experience that prepares them for success after graduation.

🔗Learn more about Professional Development: http://ms.spr.ly/6188vTfMs

It may be summer, but our students will be staying busy with internships, studying abroad and hands-on learning experien...
05/15/2026

It may be summer, but our students will be staying busy with internships, studying abroad and hands-on learning experiences. What are you up to this summer? Let us know in the comments below!👇👇👇

Congratulations to Allen Powell ’88 on being named CEO of EBSCO Information Services.👏 Powell brings more than three dec...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to Allen Powell ’88 on being named CEO of EBSCO Information Services.👏 Powell brings more than three decades of leadership experience and has served in several senior leadership roles throughout his career. We’re proud to celebrate the continued success of our alumni!

Last month, Anna Lynn Harms, Leah Watson, and Jay Clemmer presented their individual research at the Association of Priv...
05/11/2026

Last month, Anna Lynn Harms, Leah Watson, and Jay Clemmer presented their individual research at the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) conference in Las Vegas!✈️

Competing alongside students from across the country, most of whom were seniors presenting capstone projects, they gained early exposure to academic research, professional networking and high-level economic dialogue. Way to go!

🔗 Read more about their research: http://ms.spr.ly/6184vPKJG

Last week, our Bulldog Investment Fund student managers had a strong finish to their semester for their spring presentat...
05/05/2026

Last week, our Bulldog Investment Fund student managers had a strong finish to their semester for their spring presentation!

They shared their performance with President Beck A. Taylor, Assistant Controller Denene Lemke and Director of Financial Reporting Hayden Ellis, highlighting a semester of strong results:

➡️Growth of 536 basis points (5.36%)
➡️Outperformed the S&P 500 by 441 basis points (4.41%)
➡️Bulldog Fund value officially exceeding $5.5 million

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