Samford University Ranks Among Nation's Most Beautiful Campuses

0:00It's March 18th, here's your Birmingham News in two minutes. A new report from US News and World Report ranked Sanford University among the 35 most beautiful college campuses nationwide. It's the only school from Alabama to make the list, standing out over other local favorites. Founded in 1841, the 247-acre campus sits in the Homewood suburb where it has been a fixture for 80 years. Stating trails wind through ponds and fountains, creating peaceful spots everywhere. University leaders point to these inviting designs as key to fostering creativity and belonging among students. That beauty has fueled 17 straight years of record enrollment and top retention rates. Standout spots include the sleek reconciliation memorial obelisk, a memorial rose garden, and sweeping views from the top of the business school, building. The library's bell tower anchors the quad in classic Georgian colonial style. Meanwhile, the health science is building brings a modern touch with a waterfall cascading

1:01through a five-story glass atrium over a wooded ravine. A landscaping endowment keeps every inch perfectly manicured. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all, S-O-L-S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com