BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Samford University recently awarded diplomas to 803 seniors from 25 states during May commencement programs.

Graduates in Samford’s Cumberland School of Law received degrees on May 17.

Samford enrolls 4,485 students from more than 40 states and 25 nations in its eight colleges.

Graduates included Mary Turner Benoist of Natchez who received her juris doctor.