Bevill State Community College (BSCC) and Samford University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that establishes a collaborative transfer partnership aimed at increasing access to bachelor’s degrees and expanding scholarship opportunities for Bevill State students.
This agreement outlines a clear and supportive transfer process for BSCC students pursuing continued studies at Samford. The MOU provides defined pathways into several academic programs at Samford, including Organizational Leadership, Liberal Studies, Public Health, Human Development and Family Science, and RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
As part of the agreement, Samford University will also offer enhanced scholarship opportunities, including a $2,500 transfer scholarship specifically for eligible Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members from Bevill State who enroll as full-time students.
“We are proud to expand opportunities for our students through this partnership with Samford University,” commented Dr. Joel Hagood, President of Bevill State Community College. “This agreement represents our shared commitment to creating accessible, high-quality educational pathways that allow students to build on their associate degrees and continue working toward meaningful, career-focused goals. By removing barriers to transfer, we are helping our students stay on track, graduate, and thrive.”
“Samford is thrilled to provide transfer pathways and new scholarship opportunities for Bevill State students,” said Samford President Beck A. Taylor. “Meeting the needs of new student populations through enhanced academic programs is a vital component of Samford’s strategic plan, Fidelitas. We believe this partnership incentivizes more students to thrive as members of Samford’s community.”
Both institutions are committed to supporting academic achievement and reducing barriers for students transitioning from two-year to four-year degree programs. This partnership underscores a shared vision for educational excellence and workforce readiness across the state.
For more information about the partnership, please visit https://www.samford.edu/admission/undergraduate/MOU/#bevill-state.
About Bevill State Community College (BSCC):
Bevill State Community College is a public, two-year, “open door” institution committed to providing comprehensive education and support services for people in West Central Alabama and beyond. As a member of the Alabama Community College System, Bevill State serves over one-quarter million people across a seven-county area through its four main campuses and one instructional site. This expansive service area covers more than 4,600 square miles, from the Birmingham city limits to the Mississippi state line.
About Samford University:
Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Samford enrolls 6,101 students from 45 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and ranks with the second highest score in the nation for its 98% Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.
For more information, contact Tana Collins-Allred at 800.648.3271 ext. 5742 or by email at tana.collins@bscc.edu. Please visit our website atwww.bscc.edu.
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Seated from left to right – Dr. Joel Hagood, President of Bevill State Community College, and Dr. Beck A. Taylor, President of Samford University
Standing from left to right – Dr. Marcus Carson, BSCC Associate Dean of Career Technical Education; Andrew McCay, BSCC Vice President of Administration and Operations; Max Weaver, BSCC Dean of Instruction; Dr. Russell Howton, Vice President of Instruction and Student Services; Peter J. Hughes, Samford University Associate Provost for Faculty Success; Cameron L. Barnes, Samford University Director of Student Success for Graduate and Continuing Studies; and, Jodi Powell, Samford University Recruitment Coordinator for Transfer and International Students
