As part of preparations for Samford’s 175th Anniversary, the Office and University Historian and the University Library’s Special Collection and … More
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Bring a Raincoat and Try for Shoes with Traction: A Guide To a Folklore Lifestyle
History students are accustom to course instructions on methods of citation, operating microfilm machines, and avoiding passive voice. Rarely do … More
The Daniel House: Celebrating Over 30 Years
The Daniel House “changed the culture of this university for both students and faculty.” –Dr. Marlene Rikard Just over thirty … More
The Haunting of Renfroe Hall
There was spirit lurking in Renfroe Hall–a dark figured man in uniform–haunting the girls of Howard College on Halloween night. … More
Howard College’s ‘Almost Scarlett’
Fiddle-dee-dee! Last weekend, movie theaters around the country held special showings of the Academy Award-winning Gone with the Wind to commemorate … More
The Other Patton
(Howard College Entre Nous, 1947) In 1942, Harold “Bill” Patton’s student days at Howard College were interrupted by a draft notice. After … More
A TRIBUTE TO MARTHA ANN COX
Martha Ann Cox was a fixture on this campus for many years. She made a lasting impact on the lives … More
Samford Food Project Sneak Peek: The Legend of Saganaki
Students in the Oral History class are collecting recipes from the Samford Family, and they need your help! Students are … More
Exams
To all those suffering through exams this week: Take comfort in the words of those who have gone before you. … More
JFK Reflections
Friday November 22, 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. As we reflect on … More