Author: Kathy Dean

MOBILE, Ala. – Looking for college scholarships for fall semester? The University of Mobile offers an easy way for new students to earn $2,000 for college with a UM Visit Scholarship. Plus, additional scholarships are still available for new students enrolling for Fall Semester 2024.

The UM Visit Scholarship is for new traditional undergraduate students who visit campus, apply and enroll at the Christian university known for small classes, personal attention and a faith-based approach that transcends the ordinary.

Schedule a Campus Visit

Schedule a campus visit today and take the first step toward earning a UM Visit Scholarship. During a campus visit, students and families may tour campus, meet faculty in their area of interest, learn about admissions and explore opportunities for financial aid.

Sign up for a campus visit at umobile.edu/visit, call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222 or 1-800-WIN-RAMS, or email umenrollment@umobile.edu.

Apply Now for Fall Semester

Applications are being accepted now and scholarships are still available for Fall Semester 2024. Classes start Aug.19 at the Christian university that Niche has named #2 Best Small College and Safest College in Alabama with the #1 Dorms in the state.

Apply today at umobile.edu/apply.

Learn More

UM offers over 75 on-campus and online academic programs leading to associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. More than 1,800 students are enrolled in programs in the Alabama School of the Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, Grace Pilot School of Business, School of Christian Studies, School of Education, School of Health and Sports Science, School of Nursing, and School of Nurse Anesthesia.

View a full list of areas of study at umobile.edu/areasofstudy.

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About the University of Mobile

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. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

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.

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nathan Harris as Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, effective June 10.

Harris joins the University of Mobile from Grace College & Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana, where he served as vice president of advancement and led all development, annual giving and stewardship initiatives. 

Previously, he served at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio, as associate professor of biblical studies and senior director of annual giving and stewardship. At Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) in Kansas City, Missouri, he served as director of institutional relations initiatives and worked under the leadership of Dr. Charles Smith, who became the sixth president of the University of Mobile on March 21, 2024.

Amplify UM’s Mission & Ministry

UM President Charles Smith said, “I am thrilled to have Dr. Harris joining us as Vice President for Strategic Initiatives here at the University of Mobile.

“During our time together at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Harris helped create and manage numerous strategic initiatives in enrollment management, advertising, fundraising, student life and even events. Since leaving MBTS, Dr. Harris has continued to distinguish himself as a strategic leader with a keen mind and a kind heart. 

“Those gifts will serve us well here at UM as he works with the President’s Office to serve our staff and amplify our mission and ministry. These are exciting times at the University of Mobile,” Smith said.

An Honor to Serve

Harris said he and his wife, Kelsey, are excited to become part of the University of Mobile family.

“As we prayerfully considered the opportunity to serve at UM, we knew without a shadow of a doubt that the Lord was calling us here,” Harris said.

“I consider it an honor to be a part of such a wonderful institution, to serve alongside a gifted and proven leadership team, and to equip students to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in whatever vocations He has given them. I look forward to seeing how the Lord uses the University of Mobile in years to come, as we endeavor to be a premier Christ-centered community training students to transform the world,” Harris said.

Harris has over a decade of experience in Christian higher education and local church ministry.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in youth ministry from Malone University. He earned a Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Theology (ThM) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in biblical studies, each from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught courses on the New Testament, hermeneutics and theology. 

He and Kelsey have two sons, Noah and Jude.

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About the University of Mobile

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. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

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

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile is proud to announce the President’s List for Spring Semester 2024. The President’s List consists of students who earned a 4.0 GPA with at least 15 credit hours. The students who received this honor are listed below.

Dario Ajdini, Hanna Alexander, Rachel Allen, Mary Katherine Alums, Abigail Amick, Camryn Anderson, Kaitlyn Armstrong, Jacob Arnold, Claire Atkins,

Hanna Barnett, David Beasley, Tatum Beech, Abigale Bell, Skylar Bennett, Gianmarco Bertolini, Kathleen Bowden, Kennedy Bradford, Harrison Bridges, Bailey Bronner, Pierson Brown, Grace Bryant, Grace Burchell, 

Ashtyn Cammon, Grayson Cannon, Anna Carlock, Nina Carpenter, Mattie Chestang, Alejandro Chumacero Navarro, Jessica Clements, Audrey Coker, Annalaura Colbert, Tina Coleman, Christopher Conger, Jennifer Cope, Breyton Cornelius, Jamie Criswell, Delainy Cunningham, 

Dazsha Dean, Erin Degruise, Louis Dolcini, Alanna Donaldson, Cooper Douglass, Rachel Dunaway, Abby Eddins, Camille Edgar, Ebba Elweroth, Mattie Evans, Sydnee Fitzgerald, Taylor Fowler, Lexi Gillette, William Givens, Luke Graham,Taylor Greene, 

Ekhlas Haddad, Abdullah Hamid, Brea Harris, Taylor Harris, Brianna Hendricks, Andrew Henley, Ellisse Herrera, Nathan Higginson, Madison Hill, MaKala Holland, Goodwin Holley, Hayleigh Hopper, Erica Jackson, Amy Jernigan, Jamie Johnson, 

Allie Kelley, Maggie Kenyon, Bethany Kilgore, Anna King, Emma Landry, Cayson Langham, Lillie Lanham, Raegan Latiolais, Lucca Leal, Jessef Leslie, Logan Lipke, Madison Lipke, Katelyn Lippold, Alexandria Lopez, Jada Lynd 

Amanda Majors, Marc Marquis, Joseph McAdams, Megan McCartney, Ezra McKenna, Emma McPherson, Alexcia Min, Stephen Mixon, Marlee Montalvo, Matthew Morgan, Trenton Moye, Lexi Myers,

Joshua Naqvi, Caiden Necaise, Lydia Nicholson, Blakeley Norris, Emily Osborne, Tabitha Ott, Emily Otts, Emma Owen, Liam Patterson, Haley Pauley, Matthew Payne, Miguel Pereira, Abigail Persson, Ellie Powell, Lott Putnam, Olivia Quiroz

Santiago Reina Mendivelso, Dallas Renzi, Zoe Richardson, Joaquin Rivera, Sophie Roberts, Jillian Robinson, Brooklyn Rowell, Brandon Santos, Hayden Seale, Meagan Sellers, Kaitlyn Skrove, Jacylin Smith, Kylee Stewart,Bryant Story, Alison Strunk, 

Emily Thullesen, Emma Todd, Kaelyn Tolley, Dallas Trehern, Anna Trinh, Johnathan Turner, Sarah Tyler, Haley Vanderford, Layne Vidich,

Scout Waldrop, Hannah Victoria Walters, Jordan Ward, Karlie Welch, Samuel Werry, Erika West, MacKenzie White, Anna Wiggins, Luana Wild, Elise Williams, Emily Williams, Lora Williams, Carlee Wyatt, Ziyue Yu, Dorothy Zimmer.

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About the University of Mobile

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. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

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.

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile is proud to announce the Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2024. The Dean’s List consists of students who earned a 3.50 GPA or higher with at least 12 credit hours. The students who received this honor are listed below.

Alex Abernathy, Rofiat Adigun, Karli Alaniz, Lucy Allen, Miguel-Abdiel Alonzo, Bryson Anderson, Juan Arias, Luke Arnold, Mallory Atchison, Morgan Atchison,

Bethany Baldwin, Elizabeth Barber, Trinity Barden, Julie Barwick, Jaylin Baxley, Liam Bedenbecker, Elizabeth Bedford, Laura Belk, Annakatherine Bell, Bailee Best, Brantley Betts, Hailey Bice, Joel Bishop, Macie Blackledge, Madison Blackledge, Jonah, Blackwell, Ian Blair, Jesse Blow, Sydney Bodiford, MacKenzie Borders, Jane-Marie Botts, Carleigh Bowden, Samuel Bowman, Courtney Bradford, Josie Braly, Sarah Bransom, Kaleb Brantley, Alyssa Brashier, Amanda Bream, Aryany Breek, Kelsey Brewer, Cameron Brock, Jonathan Brown, Gabriel Bryars, Kayley Burgess, Bridget Burns, Bethany Byrd, Adam Byzdra,

Jahi Cannon, Jonathan Capps, Berta Castello Petrus, Camila Castro, Savannah Catrett, Dailyn Cauley, Hunter Chapuis, Autumn Chestang, Roman Chiosa, Grace Chisholm, Jaden Clinton, Ethan Colbert, Samuel Colbert, Lillie Conner, Adam Cooil, Madison Cooley, Erin Cooper, Brianna Crim,

Bethany Dean, Alison Dearmon, Kadence Dedeaux, Alainah Diaz, Lilie Dickerson, Madalyn Dillard, Matthew Dimmick, Kimberly Dinkins, Daniel Doherty, James Doherty, Connor Duckett,

Cameryn Edwards, Linda Ethridge, Maegan Eveleigh, Leonardo Fiorotti Da Silva, Madelynn Fleming, Candice Flowers, Kimberly Foster, Leah Foster, Marla Foster, Kaitlyn Franklin, Morgan Franklin, Caroline Frederick, Caroline Frye, Karsen Gates, Trashinda Gavin, Sidney Gipe, Grace Girdley, Thiago Giri, Katherine Glass, Rodrigues Mello, Juliana Gomez, Salvador Gonsalves, Breanna Green, Travis Grimes, Nicole Griswold, Mason Guffey,

Madison Hager, Caroline Hale, Emma Hampton, Yonan Hanna, Jacob Harned, Avery Harrell, Stephen Harrington, Kasi Harris, Will Harris, Shelby Harvison, Lillie Hawthorne-Abrams, Steven Hazewinkel, Brinkley Hearn, Tempest Hebert, Branden Heinke, Olivia Henley, Ellie Hicks, James Higdon, Rebecca Hii, Dustin Hill, Robin Himstedt, Kaylea Holmes, Marcella Holsonback, Andrea Hughes, Lameshia Hunt, Olivia Hurley,

Ruth Idemudia, Nathan Irvin, Elizabeth Ivey, Abigayle Jackson, Jenna Jiles, Caroline Johnson, Kayla Johnston, Morgan Johnston, Ivan Jolivet, Haley Jones, Skylar Jones, William King, Michael Kitchen, Brianna Kitt, Ruthie Knight, Heather Knowles, Kaden Kugler,

Erin Laffitte, Kensley Lambert, Zachary Landrum, Thomas Lapyem, Jack Lastorka, Rachel Leclerc, Chamberlyn Lentz, Claire Lewis, Kamirra Logan, Emma Lowe, Samuel Lowery, Porsha Lynch, Haylee Lynd, Teagan Lynn, Jennah Lyons, 

Sam MacDonald, Jacob MacKe, Veronica Makovey, Rachael Malawey, Ayanna Malone, Samuel Malone, Sam Mansell, Emily Martin, Jocelyn Martin, Sean Mason, Lais Tammy Masuda, Katelyn Maten, Dalton Mathis, Denise Mauldin, Evelyn May, Daniel McBryde, Travis McKenzie, Lauren McLean, Joseph McMahon, Braylee McMath, Rachel McMullan, Bai-Lee McNair, Ethan McPherson, Henrique Mendes, Elyssa Messick, Lindsey Meza, Reece Miles, James Miller, William Mims, Jonathan Minton, Jaylee Miracle, Madison Moore, Esmeralda Morataya, Karis Morrison, Katie Murphree, Kelly Murphree, Annsley Myers, Jordyn Myles,

Benjamin Naman, James Naman, Andrew Naugher, Savanna Naugher, Kayleigh Nelson, Brady Northam, Madison Northcutt, Rayven Obillo, Joao Okano, Anna Olsen, Cooper Oman, Johan Ong, Ethan Oshea,

Tyler Paraz, Erin Parker, Latifha Pascall, Meredith Peacock, Mateus Pereira, Abby Peterson, Destiny Pettway, Samuel Phelps, Jocelyn Phillips, Nicholas Pierce, Kenzie Pihringer, Lilly Plautz, Emaleigh Poiroux, Claire Powell, Eve Powell, McCory Powell, Raven Pratt, Taylor Prestridge, William Pruitt, Jhanya Quinones, 

Brooke Rachel, Allison Ramey, Kirsha Rankin, Racheal Reeves, Nathalya Richardson, Victoria Richardson, Waelyn Richardson, Hannah Rigby, Jamecia Robbins, Madalyn Roberts, Raven Rodriguez, William Roley, Sarah Rose, Alexis Rowlands, Sergio Ruiz Ramiro,

Carla Saborido, Quintino Saggiorato, Katlyn Sampson, Jeb Scarbrough, Davide Sedini, Alyssa Sepulveda, Gabrielle Sheffield, Faye Sherer, Emily Shoemaker, Courtney Sides, Georgia Simmons, Kourtney Simpson, Cecil Smith, Jennifer Soneboulam, Fatoumata Sonko, Nicholas Spears, Gregory Stamps, Asya Stanislaus, Ethan Steed, Joseph Stevens, Jonathan Stewart, Isabella Stracener, McKenna Stringfellow, Caleb Summerlin,

Austin Taylor, Faith Taylor, Samantha Tedder, Andrew Thames, Za’Kiya Tolbert, Cierra Travis, Joshua Trimble, Terrance Trussell, Brooke Turner, Sabrina Turner, Thomas Turner, Melissa Umanzor, Emily Underwood, Morgan Varnadore, Juliana Vasko, Nicolai Vasko, Halle Verkerk, Colton Vickers,

Rebekah Waldo, Keon Walker, Morgan Wallace, Paulette Wallace, Rose Wallace, Molly Watkins, William Wayne, Alayah Wells, Weston West, Ansleigh Weston, Melody Whittington, Kylie F. Wilkerson, Emma Wilkins, Kaylee Williams, Tanaja Williams, Joy Wilson, Allison Windham, Trevor Wood, Henry Woodall, Hallie Wriley, MacKenzie Yates.

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About the University of Mobile

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. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

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.

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile announces a new dean of the School of Education, tenure appointments, faculty and staff promotions and retirements as the 2023-2024 academic year ends.

Dr. Ashley Milner, associate professor of education, is named dean of the School of Education at the Christian university.

“I am honored to serve in the position of dean of the School of Education and to work collaboratively with the amazing faculty. I look forward to continuing the standard of excellence that the University of Mobile is known for upholding,” Milner said.

Milner joined the UM faculty in 2016 after a 27-year career with the Baldwin County Public School System in different capacities, including first and third grade teacher, gifted education specialist and school psychometrist. At UM, she has been instrumental in the university’s 100% pass rate on the edTPA exam and serves as faculty counselor for the UM chapter of Kappa Delta Pi international education fraternity.

Milner was awarded the university’s prestigious Faculty Engagement Award for 2024, where she was cited for teaching with enthusiasm and passion throughout a career devoted to teaching, counseling and leadership.

Milner holds a Bachelor of Science in early childhood and elementary education from Charleston Southern University; a Master of Arts in elementary education from the University of Mobile; certification in gifted education and school psychometry from the University of South Alabama; and a specialist degree in educational leadership and doctorate in curriculum and instruction, both from the University of West Florida.

Tenure Appointments

The following faculty are awarded tenure:

Faculty and Staff Promotions

The university announces the following promotions:

Dr. Kathy Dunning, professor of accounting, Grace Pilot School of Business

Stewart Hawley, associate professor of theatre, Alabama School of the Arts

Dr. Kathryn Hedlund, professor of music, Alabama School of the Arts

Dr. Wanda Jones, associate professor of chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Sevints Nuriyeva, professor of global business and management, Grace Pilot School of Business

Heath Vester, associate vice president for creative services, Office for Marketing and Public Relations

Dr. Kelley Wilson, associate professor of psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty and Staff Retirements

The following faculty and staff are retiring and were honored at the annual Faculty and Staff Spring Luncheon.

Diane Black, director of human resources, retires after 30 years at UM. 

Dr. Beverly Fox, associate professor of kinesiology, School of Health and Sports Science in the College of Health Professions, retires after five years at UM.

Dr. Kathi Reeves, associate dean, School of Education; director of field experiences and student teaching, and assistant professor of education, retires after nine years at UM.

Dr. Joyce Woodburn, dean, School of Education and associate professor of education, retires after nine years at UM.

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About the University of Mobile

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. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

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.

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile’s prestigious Megginson and Faculty Engagement awards were presented at the annual year-end faculty-staff luncheon April 30. The university also announced promotions, years-of-service awards and other recognitions.

The Megginson Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the university in the areas of teaching, research and service. Recipients are chosen by committees of peers from among nominations sent by students, faculty and staff. The recipients are honored for their character, ethics, accomplishments and contributions to the university. 

The Faculty Engagement Award honors a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in student engagement inside and outside the standard classroom setting and intentionally fosters community among students. Recipients of this award are nominated by faculty and selected by a committee of peers.

The 2024 William A. Megginson Teaching Award was presented to Dr. Wanda Jones, associate professor chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Jones was nominated by her students, who described the chemistry professor as “a scholarly mentor” who demonstrates excellence in classroom teaching through her engagement, clarity and passion.

A student wrote that Jones “makes sure that her teaching styles fit the needs of each student so they can be successful. She is mindful of each student’s major and relates her objectives to each individual’s interests, and she brings up her relationship with God along with a Christian mindset during her lectures.”

Jones has a special interest in understanding the learning styles of college students and encouraging the youth of her community to pursue STEM areas of study.

She joined the University of Mobile faculty in 2019. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in materials science and engineering from Tuskegee University, where she was awarded several National Science Foundation graduate fellowships and was named an Alabama Graduate Research Scholar. She received a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Miles College and has done postdoctoral work at Cornell University and Auburn University.

Jones is a member of the American Chemical Society, Junior League of Mobile and Mobile County Foster Parent Association. She is a foster and adoptive parent and founded a nonprofit startup to assist children who are in foster care.

The 2024 Emma Frances Megginson Service Award was presented to Kim Howell, who has served as a mailroom clerk at the University of Mobile since 1996.

Howell is described as one who “strives to show real hospitality. She always meets you with a smile and a laugh and is always so eager to help everyone.”

Howell goes above and beyond to make sure letters and packages are mailed on schedule, and texts fellow employees to let them know when their packages arrive.

Her attitude toward students is one of encouragement: “She sports her spirit attire and keeps up with our athletes about their sport. She makes our students feel like they have a mom away from home to comfort them or help out financially if needed.”

The 2024 Faculty Engagement Award was presented to Dr. Ashley Milner, associate professor of education and the new dean of the School of Education.

Milner is a 1992 master’s level graduate of the University of Mobile with 27 years of experience in the Baldwin County Public School System before joining the UM faculty in 2016. As faculty counselor for the UM chapter of Kappa Delta Pi international education fraternity, she inspires students to serve the community in projects such as collected stuffed animals for local fire and police departments to give out when children are involved in a crisis. She holds certification in gifted education and school psychometry from the University of South Alabama; and a specialist degree in educational leadership and doctorate in curriculum and instruction, both from the University of West Florida.

“She teaches with enthusiasm and passion, which in turn gets the students excited about learning,” her nomination reads. In addition, the School of Education’s 100% pass rate on the edTPA exam that each candidate must complete before graduation is a reflection of Milner’s commitment in preparing candidates for the exam and the challenging career of teaching.

“Dr. Milner’s entire career has been devoted to teaching, counseling and leadership. Everything she does is driven by UM’s Core Values and is Christ-centered; she is very devoted to students both professionally and personally.”

Years of Service Awards

Service awards were presented to faculty and staff for years of service. Employees are honored at five-year marks. 

35-Year Service Award: Kim Leousis.

30-Year Service Award: Diane Black, Jeffrey Calametti, Dr. Kathy Dunning.

25-Year Service Award: Brian Boyle, Kim Gully, Lori Outlaw.

20-Year Service Award: Sharen Brazel, Hali Givens, Betty Greene.

15-Year Service Award: Dr. Larkisha Winbush.

10-Year Service Award: Jeffrey Caviness, Dr. Lori DeLong, Dr. Karen Dennis, Dr. Cynthia Erickson, Tracie Marks, Lawrencine Mason, Dr. Sevints Nuriyeva, Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, Dr. Jeremy Padgett, Shadoe Valentin, Dan Waldon.

5-Year Service Award: Darnell Archey, Heather Blackwell, Hannah Clardy, Caleb Croom, Dr. Beverly Fox, Dr. Jessica Garner, David Haney, Stewart Hawley, Julie Hughes, Dr. Wanda Jones, Rolanda Morrisette, Broderick Perryman, Brittany Robinson, Mel Sansom, Dr. Kendra Strenth, Greg Wiggins.

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About the University of Mobile

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. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

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.

MOBILE, Ala. – Registering for your first college classes could be intimidating – unless you’re a new student at the University of Mobile. Here, “Ram Ready” new student orientation day begins with academic advising and registration – and ends with a taste of southern hospitality and a crawfish boil.

A highly anticipated event by current students, the spring crawfish boil offers incoming students a chance to meet upperclassmen, get to know other new students, and experience the difference of campus life at this Christian university with a faith-based approach that transcends the ordinary.

While Ram Ready 2024 is already a wonderful memory for current and new UM students, there are still plenty of opportunities to enroll for Fall Semester 2024. Here are just a few.

Next Registration Day is June 10

There is still time to register for Fall Semester 2024. Our next registration day is Monday, June 10. Students may come to campus and register in-person or may participate in remote registration. RSVP for registration on June 10 at umobile.edu/registration.

Visit Campus, Earn a Scholarship

Visit campus and receive a $2,000 visit scholarship. Schedule a campus visit at umobile.edu/visit or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222 or 1-800-WIN-RAMS. A $2,000 visit scholarship is for new traditional undergraduate students who schedule a campus visit, apply for admission, and enroll at UM. 

Meet Your Admissions Counselor

Your personal admissions counselor can answer your questions and help you get started on your college journey. Call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222 or 1-800-WIN-RAMS, or email umenrollment@umobile.edu to meet your admissions counselor.

Follow @univofmobile

You’ll learn a lot about college life at the University of Mobile when you check out our social media. Be sure to watch Tiny Mic Tuesday for a behind-the-scenes look at student life at UM.

Learn More

Want to know about over 75 academic programs offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees? You will find that and more information about scholarships, campus life, meet our faculty, and take a virtual campus tour. Visit umobile.edu to get started.

Apply Now!

You may have missed this year’s crawfish boil, but you don’t have to miss out on the University of Mobile experience. Apply now at umobile.edu/apply.

MOBILE, Ala. – Graduation day was especially meaningful for seven University of Mobile graduates who were the first in their families to graduate from college. They were honored prior to the Christian university’s May 4 commencement with a special RamLegacy pinning ceremony.

The RamLegacy program was founded to help first-generation students not just survive the college journey, but to thrive, walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, and leave the University of Mobile with added tools, resources and attitudes to help them throughout their adult life.

Along with the culture of mentoring that the University of Mobile fosters, the RamLegacy program helps first-generation students establish friendships, strengthen interpersonal skills, improve study skills, access networking opportunities and develop mentorships with first-generation alumni faculty and staff.

UM’s RamLegacy celebrated the following students, pictured from left:

• Randall Luke Killam of Semmes, Alabama: Master of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Management, Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. Killam also received the William K. Weaver Jr. Excellence Award, School of Business Achievement Award, Area Award: Piano Performance, and graduated summa cum laude.
• Alyssa K. Brashier of Crowley, Texas: Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Robert Terrell Letterman of New Orleans, Louisiana: Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management. Letterman also received the Area Award: Healthcare Management .
• Carli Rouse of Mobile, Alabama: Bachelor of Science in Pre-Health Biology.
• Naomi Shirley of Kissimmee, Florida: Bachelor of Science in Criminology. 
• Haylee Lynd Springer of Eight Mile, Alabama: Bachelor of Science in Management. Spring graduated magna cum laude and was an Honors Program graduate.
•  TaNaja Williams of LaPlace, Louisiana: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

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About the University of Mobile

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. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

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