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Arab World Expert Describes Causes of Anti-Americanism
“…the transformation of Arab states into systems that are accountable to their own people, respect the rule of law, permit free and open debate, and generate economic opportunity for their citizens, represents the only way to extinguish the appeal of extremist Islam...”
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Healthcare Is “High Touch” Ministry for St. Vincent ’s CEO Curtis James
“…he got the same feeling as a student at Samford that he got as an employee of St. Vincent’s. He said the institutions’ religious foundations compel them to focus on the whole of those they serve…”
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Flooring Man Says Thanks By Leaving Samford $1.9 Million
“…Through his will, he had arranged for his estate to go to his widow for her lifetime, then to Samford. ‘This “give it twice” plan was the perfect way to provide for his wife, while also fulfilling his desire to help Samford,’ said Stan Davis, Samford gift and estate planning director...”
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Samford To Build Recital Hall and Instrumental Music Building
“…Expected to cost in the $7 million range, the facility is badly needed to serve as a home for Samford orchestral and band programs...”
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Hill Named OVC Male Athlete of the Year, Samford Wins Honors In Many Sports
"... During the 2003 season, Hill had a breakout year and led the OVC in receptions per game (8.36 rpg.), receiving yards per game (126.1 ypg.), scoring (8.2 ppg.) and scoring by a touchdown (8.2 ppg.). He also led the nation in receiving yards per game and was second in receptions per game. His 1,387 receiving yards ranked third in the nation and are the most in Samford history…”
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Samford Celebrates 20 Years in London, Seeks Photos for Exhibit
“…Samford University invites you to submit photographs for an exhibit titled Samford Salutes London: Faculty, Student and Alumni Photography Commemorating 20 Years at the Daniel House…”
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Samford Invites Alumni To Indianapolis, Birmingham Convention Events
“…Samford is headed to the annual meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship this June, and will host alumni events at both...”
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