Author: Amber Kelley

Amber Kelley is the marketing communications specialist for University of Mobile. Amber received her Bachelor of Science in Communication from UM. As marketing communications specialist, Amber writes press releases and other content for UM. She is passionate about serving in her youth group at Redemption Church. She enjoys spending time outside, reading a good book and watching romantic comedies on Netflix.

University of Mobile Presents ‘Uncharted Blue’ Art Exhibit by Alumna Caroline Ennis

by Amber Kelley
Caroline Ennis ’16

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile presents alumna Caroline Ennis’s “Uncharted Blue” art exhibit in the Marilyn Foley Art Gallery in Ben May Hall.

Caroline Ennis is a visual artist whose work stems from her life-long relationship to the Gulf Coast and the coastline of the northwest Florida Panhandle. She uses installation and sculptural methods that include ceramic, fiber, drawing and unfired clay to explore ways to reflect the coastline’s familiarity and the obscurity of the deep water.

Her works will be on display from Aug. 17 to Sept. 30. The gallery is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Ennis will deliver a free artist talk on Zoom Sept. 24 at 11 a.m.

Ennis completed her Master of Fine Arts from Florida State University in 2020 and Bachelor of Arts in studio art from the University of Mobile in 2016. In 2019, Ennis attended a funded artist residency at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. While at FSU, Ennis received the 2019 MFA Award, the 2020 Ceramics Award, the 2020 MFA Award, and was nominated for the International Sculpture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement Award in Contemporary Sculpture.

 About the University of Mobile

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers 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 more information about the University of Mobile, visit the website at www.umobile.edu or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Known for Faith: Alumni Spotlight – Mary Wiley

by Amber Kelley
Mary Wiley

The University of Mobile prepares students for all areas of life, service and faith. Mary Wiley is just one example.

“UM continued to cultivate the growing love I had for the Church and for God’s people to know and love Him well,” says Mary Wiley, author of “Everyday Theology.”

Wiley graduated from the University of Mobile in 2009 and majored in English and Christian studies. She is now the manager of marketing at B&H Publishing Group. Wiley also just published her first book, “Everyday Theology, an 8-session Bible study walking thro

ugh the key doctrines of the Christian faith.

“Through this process, I’ve seen God help others better understand truths about Scripture, God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Humanity, Redemption, Church, and the End Times. I’m praying that other churches use this and see God grow and mold those who walk through it to better understand Scripture and how the truths of Scripture apply to their everyday lives, with the goal of more rightly knowing and worshiping God,” says Wiley.

Wiley’s time at UM prepared her for exactly where she is today.

“These programs prepared me well with instruction in Systematic Theology and in writing in a way that communicates clearly,” she says.

Wiley says that professors modeled what they were teaching. She had some university leaders play a role in getting her where she is today, as well. Wiley says, “I had some leaders who gave me opportunities to lead others and to develop plans for ministry, which have been incredibly valuable in all ministry settings.”

While a student at UM, Wiley also participated in Campus Ministries, served as a resident assistant for a year, and ran cross country for two seasons.

University of Mobile Professor’s Music Featured in ‘Muse of Dior’ Documentary

by Amber Kelley

MOBILE, Ala. – University of Mobile professor and Steinway Artist Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva composed the music for a new documentary, “Muse of Dior,” about Alla Ilchun, the world’s first supermodel from Kazakhstan. The documentary explores the life of Ilchun, who was considered the inspiration for French fashion designer Christian Dior.

Illchun and Onalbayeva are both of Kazakh origin. Onalbayeva wrote the song “Alla” for the documentary.

“I was excited to get to be a part of this documentary because of my connection with the fashion industry and the fact that Alla made the move to Paris as an immigrant with a dream. I came to America with the dream to be a musician – I feel connected to Alla and her story,” says Onalbayeva.

She was connected to the producer and director of “Muse of Dior,” Berlin Irisheff, and offered to produce an original composition that is used throughout the film.

“Alla” was produced at the Fisher-Brewer Recording Studio on the University of Mobile campus with Chris Springer, director of the university’s 8Eighty Records.

Onalbayeva’s mother was a fashion designer, so the fashion industry is close to the music professor’s heart, making it even more special for her to be a part of the “Muse of Dior” documentary.

The movie has already premiered in Paris and Kazakhstan. The documentary will premiere in the United States and be available globally in coming months.

Onalbayeva will head to Paris in November and present “Alla” at The American Church in Paris.

View the trailer and hear “Alla” being played in the background here.

 

About the University of Mobile

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers 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 more information about the University of Mobile, visit the website at www.umobile.edu or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

New Certificate of Proficiency Adds Value to All Areas of Study at University of Mobile

by Amber Kelley

MOBILE, Ala. – A new Certificate of Proficiency program in graphic design, worship technologies and theatre can provide an extra advantage in the job market for University of Mobile students majoring in any field.

The Certificate of Proficiency in the Alabama School of the Arts is open to students across all majors. The Certificate of Proficiency documents that graduates have gained experience in graphic design, worship technologies or theatre in addition to their major or minor areas of study.

“Employers are consistently looking to grow their teams with individuals that bring together useful competencies. The new certificates of proficiency coming from our Alabama School of the Arts provide a new credential for our students to showcase the tremendous skills they have developed through their experience at the University of Mobile,” said Dr. Todd Greer, vice president for academic affairs.

To earn a Certificate of Proficiency, students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours from among a list of selected courses in their area of interest, plus a one-credit-hour directed project required for worship technologies and theatre.

For more information about the Certificate of Proficiency available to University of Mobile students through the Alabama School of the Arts, visit umobile.edu/asota or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.

 

 About the University of Mobile

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers 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 more information about the University of Mobile, visit the website at www.umobile.edu or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

University of Mobile Announces Faculty and Staff Transitions

by Amber Kelley

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile announces faculty and staff transitions within the School of Education, Office for Academic Affairs, and College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Debra Chancey

Dr. Debra Chancey has been named dean of the School of Education. Previously, Chancey served as assistant vice president for accreditation in the Office for Academic Affairs and as a SACSCOC liaison, director of institutional effectiveness and assistant professor in the School of Education. Chancey received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education, English and business administration at UM. She went on to receive her Master of Arts in elementary education from UM. She earned her educational leadership and supervision certification for preschool through 12th grade from the University of South Alabama. Lastly, she received a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from the University of South Alabama.

 

Dr. Pamela Buchanan-Miller

 

Dr. Pamela Buchanan-Miller has been named assistant vice president for academic administration. Previously, Miller served the university in a number of roles focused on online and adult programs and has been involved in the university’s accreditation processes. Miller holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and a Master of Arts in English from Southwest Texas State University. She also earned her Doctor of Philosophy in instructional development and design from the University of South Alabama.

 

 

 

Dr. Matthew Downs

 

Dr. Matthew Downs has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Downs also holds the rank of professor of history. Previously, Downs served as an assistant professor of history, chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Downs graduated from Birmingham-Southern College with a Bachelor of Arts in history. He earned his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in history from the University of Alabama

 

 

About the University of Mobile

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers 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 more information about the University of Mobile, visit the website at www.umobile.edu or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

University of Mobile Announces President’s and Dean’s List for Spring 2020 Semester

by Amber Kelley

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile announced the President’s and Dean’s Lists for Spring Semester 2020.

Students who have earned a GPA of 4.0 while enrolled in at least 15 semester hours of coursework for the academic period qualify for the President’s List. Students enrolled in Adult and Professional Studies majors qualify for the President’s List with 4.0 GPAs while enrolled in at least 12 hours of coursework for the academic period.

The Dean’s List recognizes students who have earned 3.5 GPAs or higher while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of coursework for the academic period. Students enrolled in Adult and Professional Studies majors qualify with 3.5 GPAs or higher while enrolled in at least nine hours of coursework for the academic period.

Those students, listed by their hometowns are:

Presidents list for Spring Semester 2020

Albany, Georgia – Michaela Kadron;

Alberta, Canada – Heidi Giles;

Anniston, Alabama – Ashlyn Miller;

Athens, Alabama – Bryley Clemmons;

Athens, Greece – Andreas Koutsougeras;

Axis, Alabama – Kaleigh Chisholm; Kaitlyn Goram; Makenzie McDaniel;

Bathurst, New Brunswick – Shannie Chiasson;

Bay Minette, Alabama – Amber Blackmon; Ashley Conrad; Brendon Lanham

Bayou La Batre, Alabama – Laura Pham;

Calera, Alabama – Kaitlyn Reed;

Camp Hill, Alabama – Laren Smith;

Cantonment, Florida – Devin Monasterio;

Chatom, Alabama – Adrianna Williams;

Chelsea, Alabama – Kayla Wood;

Chickasaw, Alabama – Dallas Dodson;

Chunchula, Alabama – Shelby Newburn;

Citronelle, Alabama – Cameron Tutor;

Coker, Alabama – Nathan McKnight;

Columbia, Alabama – Paul Holmes;

Columbus, Georgia – Austin McMickle;

Crestview, Florida – Keaton Bunting;

Cullman, Alabama – Lillimae Allen;

Daleville, Alabama – Jamie Peters;

Danville, Alabama – Drew Fitzgerald; Kari Watts;

Daphne, Alabama – Ashley Barrentine; Savannah Bohlen; Jordanne Clabo; Jacob        Clabo; Travis  Higginbotham; Melyssa Hughes, Ashley Ivy; Maya Jowers; Eliana Tate; Madison Taylor;

Decatur, Mississippi – Olivia Vaughn;

Dormagen, Germany – Antonia Bauer;

Dothan, Alabama – Anna Wilson; Cade Wood

Eclectic, Alabama – Isabella Sanders;

Eight Mile, Alabama – Corali Jimenez; Cordelia Martin; Tiana Mitchell; Johnathan Robinson; Emily Ruff; Claire Travis; Heather Williamson;

Evergreen, Alabama – Grace Whittington;

Fairhope, Alabama – Melissa Bass; Megan Bossard; Eliza Colbert; Tessa Crane; Maggie Diehl; Aaron Haycraft; Emma Lepere; Kaylin Sanders;

Foley, Alabama – Rebecca Belew; Grace Mattox;

Gardendale, Alabama – Abigail Waldrep;

Gordo, Alabama – Morgan Patrick;

Grand Bay, Alabama – Stephen Davis; Lauren Dolbare; Spencer Jordan;

Greenville, Alabama – Hannah Schofield;

Guin, Alabama – Jayda Stinnett;

Gulfport, Mississippi – Olivia Russell;

Hampton Cove, Alabama – Sarah Koepplinger;

Hannibal, Missouri – Laiken Gendregske; Ashlyn Nichols

Hartselle, Alabama – Mackenzie Jackson;

Havana, Florida – Conrad Erskine;

Headland, Alabama – Caroline Tucker;

Huntsville, Alabama – Karlie Ruff;

Irvington, Alabama – Matthew Payne;

Jasper, Alabama – Braxton Blankenship;

Knoxville, Tennessee – Johnny Northcutt; Jordan Williams;

Linden, Alabama – Hutson Breckenridge;

Little Rock, Arkansas – Katherine Breeding;

Madison, Mississippi – Kaelyn Haight;

Madison, Mississippi – Mason Moak;

Mandeville, Louisiana – Madison Bergeron;

Maracay, Venezuela – Luis Salazar;

McIntosh, Alabama – Robyn Reed; Karly Weaver; Sydney Snow;

Midlothian, Texas – Casey Lunceford;

Milton, Florida – Parker Gallups; Travis Hudson;

Miramar Beach, Florida – Elaina Davies;

Mobile, Alabama – Donald Brady; Abigail Brock; Annakate Burleson; Elmer Colubio; Emma Dalgety; Ginger Dunaway; Shelby Eiland; Baleigh Essary; Laura Foots; Ashlynn Henderson; Maddison Hill; Hailey Hodges; Emily Keith; Kyley King; Jillian Lane; Rebecca Leim; Brittany Long; Olivia Moore; Vania Muniz; Audrey Norris; Brandon Oliver; Zelda Peach; Emily Phillips; Natalie Powe; Kirstie Ruff; Richard Stone; Sherea White; Ayanna Whittaker;

Monroeville, Alabama – Joshua Evers; Emma McCrory; Victoria Powell;

Moss Point, Mississippi – Tabitha Jordan;

Moulton, Alabama – Taylor Barkley;

Mt Vernon, Alabama – Brittany Campbell;

Navarre, Florida – Ashleigh Crumpler;

New Orleans, Louisiana – Gabrielle Strahan;

Niceville, Florida – Sarah McDorman;

Opp, Alabama – Charles Gessner;

Oshkosh, Wisconsin – Adam Olszewski;

Ozark, Alabama – Claire Wood;

Pelham, Alabama – Katelyn Karcher;

Pensacola, Florida – Hannah Grace Smith; Myles Herren; Briana Webb

Perdido, Alabama – Kylie Boutwell;

Perkasie, Pennsylvania – Katie Detweiler;

Pinson, Alabama – Destinee Cole;

Prattville, Alabama – Madison Flowers; Kaylee Pullin;

Reading, Michigan – Lauren Routledge;

River Ridge, Louisiana – Lauren Bodino;

Saraland, Alabama – Jordan Hall; Hannah Love; Allie Sayasane; Emily Sharpe; Brooke Turner; Dynasty Wittner; Savannah Woodruff; Hayley Wright;

Satsuma, Alabama – Valerie Dickson; Courtney Ellzey; Emily Henderson; Jacob Howard;

Semmes, Alabama – Dunkin Demouy; Randall Killam; Erin Williams;

Silverhill, Alabama – Whitney Dillard; Abigail McCully; Michael Zona;

Slidell, Louisiana – Katie Grubbs;

Somerville, Alabama – Claudia Smith;

Southaven, Mississippi – Allyson Judkins;

Spanish Fort, Alabama – Hannah Colbert; Grace Dunn; Joseph Quinn;

Stow, Massachusetts – Caitlyn Sahlberg;

Summerdale, Alabama – Madelynn Coleman; Merissa Harris;

Sycamore, Alabama – Landon Owen;

Tallahassee, Florida – James Clark;

Theodore, Alabama – Ali Gardner; Brianna Huber; Alena Oger;

Thibodaux, Louisiana – Lindsie Sanders;

Thomasville, Alabama – Moriah Nelson;

Titus, Alabama – Savannah Brannen;

Tulsa, Oklahoma – Cassidy Cannedy;

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Madison Smith;

Uddingston, Scotland – Christopher McKenna;

Van Wert, Ohio – Michaella Johnson;

Wagarville, Alabama – Christian Vice;

Wilmer, Alabama – Lexie Smith;

Yulee, Florida – Rachel Hart;

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Dean’s list for Spring Semester 2020

Abbeville, South Carolina – Rachel Fogle;

Agua Dulce, Texas – Aidan Chavez;

Alabaster, Alabama – Randi Becton;

Andalusia, Alabama – Colby Adams; Jennifer Langley; Leah Thompson;

Athens, Alabama – Zoe Bohanon; Hannah Morris;

Axix, Alabama – Mechaela Andry; Sally Ott;

Basingstoke, England – Lukas Burt;

Bay Minette, Alabama – Christine Eleogo; Dnatia Kennedy; Zachary Smith; Sierra Williams;

Bay St Louis, Mississippi – Paul Burdic;

Belle Chasse, Louisiana – Ethan Phan; Alexandria Summers;

Beni, Bolivia – Maria Reynaldo Toledo;

Bentonia, Mississippi – Kevin Pettigrew;

Bessemer, Alabama – Darlene Basave; Kendra Langham;

Birmingham, Alabama – Lydia Diegel; Lajayveus Leonard;

Blackshear, Georgia – Lauren Graham; Camden Jewell;

Brantley, Alabama – Julian Sowell;

Brewton, Alabama – Rider Jernigan;

Carrollton, Texas – Jordan Vandiver;

Cary, North Carolina – Leah Ford;

Chatom, Alabama – Hailey Moss;

Chiba, Japan – Aoi Kambara;

Chickasaw, Alabama – Hannah Dodson; Rebecca Reed;

Chipley, Florida – Haylee Patton;

Chunchula, Alabama – Taelor Davis; Sydney Hendry; Taylor Jackson; Lydia Smith

Citronelle, Alabama – Ayeshia Abraham;

Clanton, Alabama – Adison Argent; Elise Johnson

Clermont, Florida – Holly Lewis;

Coden, Alabama – Katie Clark; Lisa Roberson;

Collinsville, Alabama – Julianna Roberts;

Copponex, France – Flavie Sallaz;

Cordova, Alabama – Kassie Salors;

Covington, Louisana – Cassidy Arcement;

Crystal Springs, Mississippi – Tori Clement;

Cullman, Alabama – Charis B rown; Grant Howard; Savannah Moss;

Dadeville, Alabama – Katelin Lynn;

Daphne, Alabama – Sydney Bishop; James Comerford; Ryon Depinet; Katelyn Garrison; Hannah Goalen; Ansley Hardyman; Lacy Hawthorne-Abrams; Lillie Hawthorne-Abrams; Wesley Perrigin; Danielle Pote; Marley Smith; Blakelee Stewart; Michael Wenzel;

Dayton, Ohio – Kelsey Courtney;

Deatsville, Alabama – Carli Watkins;

Defuniak Springs, Florida – Rhiannon Combs; Daniel Demarra;

Destin, Florida – Breanna Dufault; Maya Lewellyn;

Dothan, Alabama – David Ledlow; Samantha Mansur; Amalia Martin;

Duncanville, Alabama – Jacob Henry;

East Brewton, Alabama – Dalton Shell;

Eight Mile, Alabama – Darvin Jones;

Evergreen, Alabama – Noah Whittington;

Fairhope, Alabama – Hannah Ellis; Ethan Lafont; Jaden Morace; Natalie Seay; Chloe Doran;

Flagstaff, Arizona – Hannah Goodman;

Florala, Alabama – Adam Bundy;

Foley, Alabama – Rayburn Belew;

Freeport, Florida – Layton Warren;

Fruitdale, Alabama – Mikaela Dees;

Fuquay Varina, North Carolina – James Upshaw;

Gautier, Mississippi – Eukeisha Lankford;

Germany – Sofija Hrovat;

Grand Bay, Alabama – Traci Fleming; Macy Mareno; Sally Shoemaker; Abbie Williams;

Grand Rapids, Mississippi – Madilyn Gosselin;

Grove Hill, Alabama – Rachael Gregson;

Guatemala City, Guatemala – Maria     Diaz Linde;

Gulf Breeze, Florida – Shelby Roberts;

Gulf Shores, Alabama – Emily Butts; Emma Schlehuber;

Gulfport, Mississippi – Kristyn Hensley; Jenna McKnight;

Guntersville, Alabama – Andrew Naugher;

Hammond, Louisiana – Savannah Stebbins;

Harrisburg, South Dakota – Allison Preator;

Hartselle, Alabama – Hope Cain; Ethan Cowart; Kaitlyn Spangler; Addison Zanda;

Helena, Alabama – Briley Teague;

Herrick, Illinois – Luke Senteney;

Herzogenaurach, Germany – Emily John;

Hoover, Alabama – Brandy Segreto;

Huntsville, Alabama – Sarah Christopherson;

Indian Springs, Alabama – Maggie Jones;

Irvington, Alabama – Valerie Ainsworth; Brandon Ryan; Ashton Shepherd; Kennedy Taylor;

Jackson, Mississippi – Alexis Knott;

Jacksonville, Florida – Genelle Boyer; Melea Meadows; Avery Wasdin;

Jasper, Alabama – Anna Harris;

Kenner, Louisiana – Ethan Simmons;

Lake Charles, Louisiana – Carina Veillon;

Leeds, Alabama – Zane Duke; Austin Glass;

Liberty, Mississippi – Ashley Hutson;

Little Rock, Arizona – Emily Breland;

Long Beach, Mississippi – Sabina Mana-ay;

Magnolia Springs, Alabama – Kirsten Leynes;

Manresa, Spain – Anna Cabrera Riudor;

Marietta, Georgia – Andrew Hendry;

Mascot, Tennessee – Matthew Cleveland;

McCalla, Alabama – Kennedie Cammon;

McDonough, Georgia – Anna Klouser;

Meridianville, Alabama – Emma Hollingsworth;

Miami, Florida – Alejo Binaghi;

Milton, Florida – Nathan Bell; Sophie Eberhard; Logan Mathews; Oaklee Riley;

Mobile, Alabama – Gabrielle Adams; Jennifer Amacker; Lenjamin Anderson; Abigail Andrews; Abigail Andrews; Mariah Arndt; Dalton Becker; Courtney Blake; Jennifer Bosarge; Moira Buck; Tracy Bunn; Jacob Burkhardt; Cameron Casper; Heather Chastain; Trinishia Clausell; Marquise Cobbs; Hannah Colson; Matthew Cooper; Ian Copeland; April Craft; Shirl Crane; Cameron Cranton; Charon Farmer; Kaitlin Finch; Alyssa Flowers; Treasure Fluker; Christina French; Paula Gibson; Dwanna Graham; Joel Griffith; Aleigh Herndon; Grace Howard; Shante Johnson; Doris Johnson; Demetrice Jones; Tye Jordan; Alexandria King; Latonya Lindsey; Tracey Marsh Williams; Michael McCrory; Shanice McElroy; Madelyne Miller; Jessica Morie; Jessica Mosley; James Naman; Bang Nguyen; Andrew Paxton; Jennifer Phillips; Morgan Phillips; Christian Poche; Stephen Poche; Breanna Poole; Aneya Raynor; Julius Riley; Andrew Roberts; Brady Romine; Daisy Sullivan; Amber Thomas; Kora Thompson; Jennifer Todd; Linh Tran; Bivek Verma; Lindsey Vise; Leah Walker; Shamika Williamson; Tanika Woodard; Abriana Wright; Raven Young;

Molino, Florida – Dylan Gary; Spencer St. Cyr;

Montgomery, Texas – Emily Kelleher;

Montgomery, Alabama – Lindsey McDaniel; Sydney Taylor;

Moss Point, Mississippi – Taylor Jordan;

Mount Vernon, Alabama – Montrez Radcliff;

Munford, Alabama – Chloee Garrard;

Navarre, Florida – Kathan Brannon; Anakah Madril; Jordyn York;

New Market, Alabama – Luke Kilgore;

New Orleans, Louisiana – Kelsey Pinera;

Newton, Alabama – Caleb Cox;

Niceville, Florida – Jacqueline Beauchamp;

Northport, Alabama – Caroline Boswell; Anna Boswell; Anna Kate Henry

Norwich, United Kingdom – Archie Bean;

Opelika, Alabama – Sarah Irvin;

Opp, Alabama – John Adams; Cameron Ballard; Nathaniel Reynolds;

Orange, Texas – Jenna James;

Orange Park, Florida – Nicole White;

Ormond Beach, Florida – Aaron Nipper;

Owens Cross Roads, Alabama – Savanna Fuchsberger;

Oxford, Alabama – John Butler;

Pace, Florida – Trenton Short;

Palm Bay, Florida – Amanda Pittman;

Panama City, Florida – Anna Griffin; Steven Grothman; Abigail Kyle;

Parrish, Alabama – Chaney Jett;

Pearland, Texas – Hailey Morgan;

Pearlington, Mississippi – Caleb Marshall; Breighanne Singleton;

Pell City, Alabama – Mary Griffin; William Haynes; Joshua Warren;

Pensacola, Florida – Bryce Cox; Brooks Hunter; Leah Mason;

Perdido, Alabama – Samantha Stewart;

Piedmont, Alabama – Katelyn Lawler;

Pine Mountain, Georgia – Trenten Burns;

Pinson, Alabama – Nathan Lewis;

Point Clear, Alabama – Shawnessy Edwards;

Point Cook, Australia – Reece Bray;

Powell, Tennessee – Lauren Hickey;

Prattville, Alabama – Randall Salle;

Prichard, Alabama – Ezra Kennedy;

Repton, Alabama – Carmen Knowles;

Roanoke, Alabama – Emilie Brown;

Robertsdale, Alabama – Hailee Powell; Madelyn Wells;

Rock Hill, South Carolina – Derek Lacy;

Saraland, Alabama – Katie Benoit; Kristen Black; Maggie Copeland; Lydia Evans; George Ewing; Robert Ewing; Megan Hart; Shawndell Hope; Zachary Jones; Gunnar Jones; Jennifer Meredith; Mikayla Persons; Angel Peterson; Shawn Rivers; Hallie Rowell; Ashley Scott; Callie Setser; Joshua Stroud; Alyssa Weaver; Kelsey Westbrook; Kathryn Wheidi;

Satsuma, Alabama – Brandon Bozeman; Erica Burleson; Andrew Hooper; Heather McClary; Madison McGuff; Ashton Parnell; Leith Rawson; Taylor Rester; Madilyn Robertson; Jackson Verkouille; Morgan Walley; Brelee Yarber;

Semmes, Alabama – Jabraun Bass; Charles Bettner; Tyra Ezekiel; Kelsey Highsmith; Allicyn Holderfield; Mark Leousis; Hannah Maddox; Blake Roberts; Elizabeth Smith; Makayla Smith; Howard Smith; Savannah Vigor; Rebekah Waldo; Christian Waltman; Macey          Weaver; Vivian West;

Silverhill, Alabama – Kristi Dickinson; Olivia Finley; Abbie Hedden; John Hedden; Jordan Johnson; Hannah Shelton;

Slidell, Louisiana – Josie Headrick; Allison Vincent;

Smyrna, Georgia – Lauren Coleman; Austin Henson;

Spanish Fort, Alabama – Shelby Lazarini; Presley Ready; Avery Wilhite;

Springville, Alabama – Tiffany Aikens;

St. Bernard, Louisiana – Payton Adams;

St. Elmo, Alabama – Kevin Richardson;

Starkville, Mississippi – Brendan Dobbs;

Statesville, North Carolina – Abigail Pauley;

Summerdale, Alabama – James Scruggs;

Talladega, Alabama – Noah Walters; Thomas Wilcox;

Theodore, Alabama – Antonio Alvidrez; Annaleise Brown; Callie Edwards; Kenneth Floyd; Maranda Kirk; Katelynn Miller; Noah Palframan; Brianna Roberts;

Thomasville, Alabama – Morgan Brasell; Mallory Broadus; Kayla Gill;

Thorsby, Alabama – Abby Garrison;

Tibbie, Alabama – Brandy Thornton;

Troy, Alabama – Lindsay Lee;

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Adriana DeCubellis; Madilyn Donald;

Uriah, Alabama – Jesse Baggett;

Vancleave, Mississippi – Shawn Shoemate;

Vestavia Hills, Alabama – Mary Davidson;

Vinegar Bend, Alabama – Allyson Deese;

Wetumpka, Alabama – Pearson Shaw;

Whistler, Alabama – Brittney Miller-Rand;

Wilmer, Alabama – Grace Addison; George Harvell; Elizabeth Laster; Victor Mitchell; Georgia Rives

 

 About the University of Mobile

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers 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 more information about the University of Mobile, visit the website at www.umobile.edu or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

University of Mobile Hosts Free Summer Arts Series Online for High School Students in June

by Amber Kelley

MOBILE, Ala. – Alabama School of the Arts at the University of Mobile hosts a Summer Arts Series Online for free to high school students June 1-5 and June 8-12.

The Summer Arts Series Online is for high school students, 9th-12th grade, interested in theatre/musical theatre, graphic arts and worship leadership.

June 1-5 will offer classes in theatre/musical theatre and worship leadership. June 8-12 will offer the same classes, plus graphic arts. Students may sign up for both weeks. Each week will feature new material.

The Summer Arts Series Online will be hosted by ASOTA alumni, staff, faculty and friends of ASOTA.

For a full schedule, more information and to apply, visit umobile.edu/summercamp. You can also call ASOTA at 251.442.2382.

 

About the University of Mobile

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers 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 more information about the University of Mobile, visit the website at www.umobile.edu or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Reflections on Being Miss UM 2020

by Amber Kelley
Abigail Breland, Miss University of Mobile 2020

This year hasn’t turned out like anyone planned. Due to the pandemic, life changed, dramatically, but many University of Mobile students are able to find the silver lining in all of the chaos. I asked Miss University of Mobile 2020, nursing major Abigail Breland from Little Rock, Arkansas, to reflect on these times as she prepares to represent UM at the Miss Alabama Competition.

Here is Abigail’s response:

Being Miss University of Mobile during a pandemic has caused me to think even more deeply about my university. No, this is not how I expected my year as Miss UM to begin, but I am so thankful that I still have the opportunity to represent my school.

 We often don’t realize the blessings we have until they are taken away. This season has reminded me how blessed we are to be students at UM. Because of my family’s involvement (as students, alumni and professors), the University of Mobile has been a part of my life since I was two years old. I would dream of one day being a student, and even about being Miss UM. My babysitters were former Miss UM contestants!

 I have loved every minute that I have been able to be a Ram.

 I am so thankful for the faculty and staff that are always there to help and support in any way that they can. My story really is a dream come true! 

 Now as I prepare for Miss Alabama, I have the opportunity to share my platform, Tru.Identity, with people of all ages. It’s not just UM students that have a higher purpose. As Miss UM, I want every person to know that they should never be defined by a failure, disability, or a label, but that their true identity is found in the unique individual that they were created to be. 

University of Mobile Enrolling Now for Adult Programs

by Amber Kelley

MOBILE, Ala. – Maybe you are an adult in a career that you love but need an undergraduate degree to really succeed in your field, or maybe you are an adult seeking a new career path – either way, the University of Mobile’s adult bachelor’s degree programs are made with you in mind.

The University of Mobile offers undergraduate professional programs in some of today’s most in-demand fields, such as business, education, nursing, healthcare, ministry and the arts.

UM’s adult programs are designed with the working adult in mind to that make it possible to work on your degree without leaving your job. You can live your life while pursuing your degree.

Highly experienced faculty who are leaders in their fields, an academic support network that is available to all of our students, and a solid Christian environment that encourages leadership development while instilling students with sound biblical ethics, are just some of the characteristics of a University of Mobile education.

Apply at umobile.edu/apply. To learn more about graduate and undergraduate programs, visit umobile.edu/areasofstudy or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222

 

 About the University of Mobile

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers 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 more information about the University of Mobile, visit the website at www.umobile.edu or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

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