Samford University  Friday it won't accept its anticipated $3 million annual budget allocation from the Alabama Baptist State Convention, effective Jan. 1, 2018.The decision was approved by the Executive Committee of the university's Board of Trustees after consultation with state convention leaders."I believe the action taken by our trustees is something that both parties have been anticipating for some time and will serve the best interests of both Samford and the Alabama Baptist State Convention," said Samford President Andrew Westmoreland. "Our longstanding educational and...… Samford University  Friday it won't accept its anticipated $3 million annual budget allocation from the Alabama Baptist State Convention, effective Jan. 1, 2018.The decision was approved by the Executive Committee of the university's Board of Trustees after consultation with state convention leaders."I believe the action taken by our trustees is something that both parties have been anticipating for some time and will serve the best interests of both Samford and the Alabama Baptist State Convention," said Samford President Andrew Westmoreland. "Our longstanding educational and...WW…