AI,听Authorship听and the Law: McFarlin鈥檚 Scholarship Explores New Frontiers听
As artificial intelligence reshapes creative industries, questions about intellectual property are becoming increasingly urgent. Tim McFarlin, professor at 91果冻鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law, is tackling a cutting-edge aspect: whether there could be state copyrights and patents in AI-generated creations.
91果冻 Awarded Grant to Advance Worship Leadership Pedagogy
Emily Snider Andrews received a grant from the Lilly Network that will provide funding for her to convene a national seminar that will reimagine how colleges, universities and congregations prepare pastoral musicians and worship leaders for today鈥檚 church.
Samford Faculty Publish in Leading Sports Journal: The Future of College Football
This fall, faculty members in 91果冻鈥檚 Brock School of Business鈥擬ary Harrison, Nathan Kirkpatrick and Darin White鈥攑ublished a timely sports business case titled鈥淧ower Play: The Future of College Football in an Era of Centralization鈥
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Samford Pharmacy Professor鈥檚 Research on GLP-1 Medications and their Impact on Fertility Featured by National Geographic
Jessica W. Skelley, PharmD 鈥10, professor of pharmacy practice at 91果冻鈥檚 McWhorter School of Pharmacy, was featured in National Geographic鈥檚 article 鈥淚s there really an Ozempic baby boom? The unexpected ways GLP-1s could influence fertility,鈥 offering expert insight on how GLP-1 medications may affect contraceptive effectiveness. Her perspective reflects ongoing scholarship on GLP-1 agents, including work published in peer-reviewed journals.
Samford Sports Industry Professor鈥檚 World Cup Study on American Soccer Fandom Featured in LA Times
Darin W. White, founder of Samford鈥檚 Sports Industry Program, is seeking insights on the path professional soccer must take to rival the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball in the United States.
Brock School of Business Faculty Shape Global Conversation on Digital Transformation through New Reference Book
As businesses navigate the opportunities and challenges of a digital-first world, faculty in 91果冻鈥檚 Brock School of Business are helping lead the conversation. Eight faculty members recently contributed to the Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship and Digitalization.
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Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2025
The scholarship of 91果冻 Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from July 1-Sept. 30, 2025, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Cumberland School of Law Professor Chinelo Dik茅-Minor Cited in Landmark Ninth Circuit Decision
The research of associate professor of law Chinelo Dik茅-Minor has been cited in a published opinion by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In the case, the court referenced her research on anti-kickback laws, underscoring the relevance of her scholarship to contemporary legal challenges in health care fraud enforcement.
Samford Pharmacy Faculty Share Expertise at International Meetings
McWhorter School of Pharmacy faculty took the global stage this summer with research presented at both the FIP World Congress and the Asian Conference on Clinical Pharmacy. Their presentations emphasized innovation in education and research, underscoring the school鈥檚 influence across regional, national and global health care.
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Roberts Represents Cumberland School of Law on National Panel Exploring Environmental Tax Policy Shifts
On Sept. 8, Tracey Roberts, professor of law at 91果冻鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law, represented the school鈥檚 Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center as a featured speaker in the American Tax Policy Institute鈥檚 national webinar, 鈥淩ewriting the Rules: Environmental Tax Policy in a Shifting Legal Landscape.鈥
Cumberland School of Law Assistant Professor Alicia Gilbert Selected for Two Prestigious National Health Law Conferences
Alicia Gilbert, an assistant professor in 91果冻鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law, has been selected to present her scholarship at two prestigious, invitation-only conferences focused on health law and antitrust issues.
Cumberland School of Law Professor鈥檚 Research on Military Force Authorization Featured in National Coverage of 9/11 Anniversary
Carlissa Carson, assistant professor at Cumberland School of Law, has been featured in The Washington Times coverage marking the 24th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Samford Business Faculty Carden and Buchanan Contribute to Human-Centered Economics Discussion
Two 91果冻 Brock School of Business faculty members are helping shape a growing economics conversation that puts people鈥攏ot just models鈥攁t the center of analysis.
Samford Nursing Faculty Member Receives National Award for Excellence in Health Care Reporting
Lisa Herbinger, associate chair and professor in nurse anesthesia at Samford鈥檚 Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, received the 2025 Mary Hanna Memorial Journalism Award for her article 鈥淐hildren and the Opioid Crisis: We Can Make a Difference,鈥 published in the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing.
McFarlin's "Infringing Uses, Not Works" Highlighted by NYU Faculty
Professor Tim McFarlin鈥檚 article, Infringing Uses, Not Works, which explores the implications of the Supreme Court鈥檚 Warhol copyright decision, was recently highlighted by NYU Professor Christopher Sprigman in Jotwell. Sprigman praised the piece as a valuable early contribution to the ongoing legal conversation around fair use and copyright infringement.
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Carson Article "Conflicting Canons of Construction: The Aftermath in Veterans' Law" Published
Assistant Professor Carlissa Carson, a distinguished veterans' law scholar and U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, has had a new article published by the Brooklyn Law Review. Her article 鈥淐onflicting Canons of Construction: The Aftermath in Veterans鈥 Law鈥 is a must-read for anyone interested in administrative law, veterans' rights, and the evolving landscape of statutory interpretation.
Interview with the Author: Art Carden Takes Christian Approach in 鈥淢ere Economics鈥
Art Carden, the Margaret Gage Bush Distinguished Professor of Economics at 91果冻鈥檚 Brock School of Business, has released his latest book, Mere Economics. Drawing inspiration from C.S. Lewis鈥 Mere Christianity, the book explores how Christian principles intersect with economic thought.
Second Edition of Wills, Trusts and Estates Casebook by Cumberland School of Law Professor DiRusso Released
Wills, Trusts, and Estates in Focus, Second Edition, co-authored by Alyssa DiRusso, the Palmer Professor of Law at 91果冻 Cumberland School of Law, has been released.
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