Susan Ling likes the clarity of mathematics – the absolute right and wrong with no gray areas. “To me, math makes sense in a world where there is a lot …
Q&A with UM Physics Professor Salomon Itza
On a clear night, when the sky is bright with stars, you’re likely to find Salomon Itza setting up telescopes on the University of Mobile’s Great Commission Lawn. The physics …
Q&A with UM School of Education Professor Joyce Woodburn
At the University of Mobile School of Education, faculty understand that students maintain busy schedules, yet still want to pursue their education. UM’s online Master of Education in Instructional Design …
Q&A with UM Criminology, Government & Law Prof Julie Biskner
Dr. Julie Biskner loves to travel with her family – but there’s more to the journey than fun and relaxation. “I learned in graduate school that you cannot fully understand …
Q&A with UM Marriage & Family Counseling Professor Buddy Landry
Helping students grow in their calling is one of Dr. Robert “Buddy” Landry’s favorite parts of his role as an associate professor of marriage and family counseling at the University …
Q&A with UM Biology Professor Ashley Lindsey
University of Mobile Biology Professor Ashley Lindsey wants her students to understand the impact scientific innovation can have in society as a whole – and in their own lives. Her …
Q&A with UM Business Professor Amy Taylor
Dr. Amy Taylor has a calling that goes beyond teaching business principles to students in the Grace Pilot School of Business at the University of Mobile. Her own experience as …
Q&A with UM School of Education Professor Brenda Chastain
Brenda Chastain says she can’t think of any other profession that would have suited her more than education. The University of Mobile assistant professor of education followed in the footsteps …
Q&A with UM School of Business Professor Sevints Nuriyeva
Before moving to the United States, Dr. Sevints Nuriyeva lived and worked in Kazakhstan and South Korea. Now, as associate professor of global business and management at the University of …
Q&A with UM Sociology Professor Cassidy Cooper
When Benny walks into a University of Mobile classroom, the energy in the room changes. “He’s calm for a 2-year-old poodle, but so happy and affectionate that people feel at …