New residence hall, additional parking coming to Samford

Samford University is continuing the expansion of its Birmingham campus. The school is set to construct a brand new residence hall for first year students and create hundreds of additional parking options. The total cost for the new projects is an estimated $188 million. Beck A. Taylor, President of Samford, shared what the new hall and the 600 new parking spots at the North Deck will mean for the university and its student population. “The plans approved by our Board of Trustees represent an exciting chapter in Samford’s growth and development,” said Taylor. “When completed, we anticipate eve