University of Mobile

National Award-Winning Columnist Quin Hillyer Joins University of Mobile as Writer-in-Residence

kdean — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:48:00 GMT

National award-winning columnist Quin Hillyer, whose sharp insights into American politics have made him a “must-read” for politicians, policy makers and political observers, has been named Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mobile. Hillyer will write a weekly column, “Current Events with Quin Hillyer,” which will address important issues facing the nation. To receive the free email column, go to www.twelve23.org and click on “sign up.”

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to be Keynote Speaker at University of Mobile Leadership Banquet

kdean — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:20:00 GMT

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will be the keynote speaker at the seventh annual University of Mobile Leadership Banquet on Nov. 10, which also celebrates the school’s 50th anniversary, UMobile President Dr. Mark Foley announced today. For information on tickets and sponsorships, visit www.umobile.edu/banquet or call the UMobile Development Office at 251.442.2212 or email banquet2011@umobile.edu.

MUTEMATH to Kick Off Ram Rush 2011 at Aug. 20 Concert

kdean — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT

The University of Mobile is proud to present alt-rock band MUTEMATH in concert at historic Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile, Ala., on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.

UMobile Faculty Members Receive Promotions

kdean — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:59:00 GMT

Five University of Mobile faculty members received promotions, which were announced by University of Mobile President Dr. Mark Foley during the annual faculty and staff luncheon in May.

UMobile Honors Students Explore Great Britain

kdean — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:27:00 GMT

University of Mobile honors students explored southern England on a tour that was the culmination of a course on John Henry Newman and the Oxford movement.

UMobile School of Education Students Receive Hands-on Experience in Uganda

kdean — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:05:00 GMT

University of Mobile School of Education students will gain hands-on experiences through an international service project in Uganda June 24-July 5. UMobile students participating in the project will teach students from another culture and share their educational ideas with teachers in hosting schools.

Voices of Mobile on 10-State Summer Tour

kdean — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Voices of Mobile, a vocal ensemble of the University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts, is performing across the United States on a 10-state concert tour this summer.

Perkins says farewell to University of Mobile

kdean — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:54:00 GMT

University of Mobile professor Gene Perkins has walked up three flights of stairs on his hands to get to class. Before a crowd of his students he balanced upside down on one finger jammed into a Coca-Cola bottle. The day before his 80th birthday he challenged students to a physical stamina test - and won.

UMobile Names Legendary Soccer Coach Roy Patton to Lead Elite Men's Soccer Program

kdean — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:27:00 GMT

The University of Mobile has named legendary soccer coach Dr. Roy Patton to lead the school’s elite NAIA men’s soccer program. For Patton, the announcement marks a return to the city that honored him in 1996 by naming May 30 “Roy Patton Day.”

Education Students Get Creative in 'Storytelling & Puppetry' Class

kdean — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:02:00 GMT

University of Mobile students majoring in education were making puppets, flannel board figures and putting on a puppet show Thursday, June 2 as part of their "Storytelling and Puppetry" class taught by Cynthia Biegler, professor of education and chair of the Department of Early Childhood Education.

Mobile Rock and Gem Society Donates to UMobile Science Department

kdean — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:25:00 GMT

University of Mobile Associate Professor of Biology Steve Carey accepted a $500 donation on behalf of the UMobile Department of Natural Sciences from the Mobile Rock and Gem Society. The donation helped support students participating in a week-long trip to study severe weather on the Great Plans and investigate the geology of the region.

Twelve23 Movement Brings Church Leaders Together to Promote Cultural and Spiritual Transformation of Nation

kdean — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:31:00 GMT

Christians have a responsibility to promote cultural and spiritual transformation, University of Mobile President Dr. Mark Foley told pastors and church leaders at a UMobile Center for Leadership conference in Montgomery, Ala.

UMobile President Mark Foley, Twelve23 Director Joe Savage to Lead Session at Global Day of Prayer

kdean — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:03:00 GMT

University of Mobile President Dr. Mark Foley and UMobile’s Twelve23 Movement director Dr. Joe Savage have been invited to lead a session about the university’s grassroots movement to transform a nation during the 2011 Global Day of Prayer, a worldwide movement started a decade ago in Cape Town, South Africa.