MOBILE, Ala. –University of Mobile Give Day is April 19, and the Christian university is calling on the UM family and friends to support “Higher Education for a Higher Purpose” with a donation to the Annual Fund.
UM Give Day is a 36-hour online event that begins Tuesday, April 19, and will be celebrated across University of Mobile social media platforms. Those who give and support the university are encouraged to invite others through their own social media to be part of the event.
Tax-deductible gifts may be made in a variety of ways: online, by text, phone or mail.
Gifts received during the UM Give Day campaign will go toward the Annual Fund to support the areas of greatest need. Gifts can be made before April 19 and still count toward the total raised for Give Day.
Gifts may be made in the following ways:
- Online at umobile.edu/giveday
- Text umgiveday to 243725
- Call the Advancement Office at 251.442.2585
- Mail a check to University of Mobile Advancement Office, 5735 College Pkwy., Mobile, AL 36613.
“Every gift, big or small, can make a substantial difference in the lives of students and empower the next generation of leaders to fulfill their Great Commission calling,” said Dr. Bruce Earnest, vice president for advancement.
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university with a vision of “Higher Education for a Higher Purpose,” founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
For information about the University of Mobile, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu, connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the University of Mobile unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.