The Belltower, Samford University

November 3 , 2006

At Inauguration, Westmoreland Stresses Building on Strengths, Meeting Student Needs, Keeping Faith with Baptists

"... At his formal investiture on a crisp, sunny fall day, an academic procession of more than 450 people marched across campus to open the program..."

Samford University President Andrew Westmoreland, speaking during his inauguration Nov. 2 as the school’s 18th president, shared his vision for Samford and affirmed that he would do his best to lead the Baptist school with “a commitment to that excellence that honors God.”

The new leader stressed that Samford should build on its strengths through strategic planning and increasing its endowment, and should constantly be mindful of the needs of students. (more...)

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