As I type this into my computer, millions of things are currently working simultaneously to sustain me. Circuits of neurons connected to muscles in my back and legs are repeatedly sending impulses to and receiving responses from the brain in order to keep me upright in my chair. My brain sends repeated signals to my diaphragm, telling it to contract, …
It didn’t take me very long once I started at the University of Mobile to know that I wanted to add a psychology major. I had been in Introduction to Psychology for two class meetings, and I went straight to the registrar’s office to add a second major. Why? There are several reasons— beyond the simple fact that I was …
MOBILE, Ala. – Research scientist and engineer Dr. Wanda Jones has joined the University of Mobile faculty as assistant professor chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences. Jones 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. …
Sociology, or the study of human society, has always been a fascinating subject for me. From the intense class debates to the thought-provoking research, sociology has the power to bring out curiosity in anyone. The subject makes one start to question, search for answers and come to sometimes surprising conclusions. To me, sociology is almost the perfect mixture of philosophy, …
Deciding on a major is one of the toughest aspects of going to college. As a matter of fact, it took me quite a while to decide on what major I wanted to pursue. It can be very overwhelming. Nonetheless, I made my decision a few years ago and it has changed my life for the better. I’m currently majoring …
MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile School of Nursing offers one of the top 10 online RN to BSN programs in Alabama, according to a new ranking by Top RN to BSN, an online information source for current and prospective nursing students. UM’s online RN to BSN Program is among 10 Best Online RN to BSN Nursing Schools in …
Everyone majoring in Marine Science at the University of Mobile is required to spend a summer at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab taking classes specific to our field. This is an incredible program that allows marine biology students at every school in Alabama to spend hands-on time in the field getting in-depth knowledge on all kinds of ocean-related topics. Two …
This September, I’ll be moving to Versailles, France to teach English to elementary school kids. I’ve been hired by the French Ministry of Education to participate in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) for the 2019-2020 school year. I have felt God calling me to France for years, but it never seemed like something that would really happen. I …
The University of Mobile has been a place where I have found confidence in the Lord and myself. Because of my professors, I have learned more than just algebra and communication ethics. I have learned to love the Lord with all of my heart. I have also learned how to be an intelligent and professional young woman in the broadcasting …
It’s funny how you sit down on a bench in front of Weaver Hall one day and think about your time at University of Mobile and how it has changed you. I can see my graduation ceremony and my potential as a University of Mobile graduate coming faster than a freight train on a railroad track. It’s crazy that my …