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| University of Mobile Announces President’s List for Spring 2009 |
| The University of Mobile has released the President’s List for the 2009 Spring academic period. In order to make President’s List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average while taking at least 15 semester hours. More... |
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| University of Mobile Announces Dean’s List for Spring 2009 |
| The University of Mobile has released the Dean’s List for the 2009 Spring academic period. In order to make Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher while enrolled as a full-time student. More... |
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| Master's Degree Programs Enrolling Now for Fall Semester at University of Mobile |
| The University of Mobile is currently enrolling students for fall semester classes leading to a variety of master's degrees. More... |
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| On the Scent: Chasing Storms a Primal Hunt |
 Stand alone in an Oklahoma wheat field long after sundown. Feel a stiff wind go from cool and dry to warm and moist, then back to cool and dry. More... |
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| University of Mobile Reunion Planned in Gulf Shores for Classes of 1985-’88 |
| The University of Mobile Alumni Association is planning a reunion for the classes of 1985-1988 on July 10-11 in Gulf Shores, Ala. More... |
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| Following God’s Plan |
Courtesy of the Mobile Register 2009 © All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. |
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| Baldwin County Teachers Observe University of Mobile School of Education Classes |
| Two Baldwin County public school teachers spent a day observing how college students at the University of Mobile are learning how to teach. More... |
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| Miss UM Pageant Named Outstanding Small Preliminary in Alabama |
t.jpg){kind=small} And the winner is…the Miss University of Mobile Pageant! More... |
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| UM Connect: Linyi University Prof Visits UM |
t.jpg){kind=small} Linyi Normal University mathematics professor Dr. Tongsong Jiang visited the University of Mobile in June as part of the new UM Connect student and faculty exchange program. More... |
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| University of Mobile Faculty, Staff Receive Prestigious Megginson Awards, Promotions, Service Awards |
t.jpg){kind=small} University of Mobile faculty and staff received special recognition for contributions to their professions during the annual faculty and staff luncheon. More... |
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| VOICES of Mobile to Tour Holy Land, Perform at Southern Baptist Convention Pastor’s Conference |
 The University of Mobile elite vocal ensemble, VOICES of Mobile, is spreading the message of Jesus Christ through song this summer in places ranging from the Jordan River in Israel to the Southern Baptist Convention Pastor’s Conference in Louisville, Ky. More... |
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| UM Presents Top Awards at 2009 Graduation; Nick Lynch Receives Pharr Award |
t.jpg){kind=small} The University of Mobile presented awards to outstanding graduates during the 2009 ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at the Mobile Civic Center. More... |
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| UM Graduates 357 World-Changers during 43rd Commencement |
t.jpg){kind=small} The 357 members of the University of Mobile Class of 2009 accomplished one goal on Saturday, May 9. Each walked across the stage and received an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree and a handshake from University of Mobile President Dr. Mark Foley. More... |
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| Eclectic artscape UM Juried Exhibition reflects a broad range of styles and media |
Margaret Warren is easy to find, as her Web site suggests. |
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| University of Mobile Classic Raises $27,000 for Annual Campaign |
| The 12th annual University of Mobile Classic golf tournament raised more than $27,000 for the university’s Annual Campaign, according to event organizer Marty Pittman, director of the Annual Campaign. More... |
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| Hinson Lecture Series Awards Presented to Satsuma High School Students |
| University of Mobile President Dr. Mark Foley presented awards to three Satsuma High School students for outstanding essays on “The Importance of the First Amendment.” More... |
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| University of Mobile’s First Lady Marilyn Foley Shares God’s Love |
| When University of Mobile student Ashleigh Hall learned the university president’s wife would join a group of students on a mission trip to New Orleans, the college freshman was a bit intimidated. More... |
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| UM 2009 Senior Class Donates Gift to Mike Blaylock Scholarship Fund |
| The University of Mobile Class of 2009 honored the late Mike Blaylock by contributing the senior class gift to the Mike Blaylock Scholarship Fund. More... |
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All at Once |
 Courtesy of the Mobile Register 2009 © All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.When Brittney Brown's science class at the University of Mobile went on a field trip, her parents went along. More... |
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A Passionate Voice |
 Courtesy of the Mobile Register 2009 © All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.For her 30th birthday last year, Mihaela Buhaiciuc gave herself a solo recital at Carnegie Hall. More... |
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| UM Prof to Share Storm-chasing Journey Online |
 University of Mobile Associate Professor of Biology Steve Carey is chronicling his storm-chasing trips in America’s Tornado Alley on the university’s website at www.umobile.edu/stormchaser. More... |
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| CPA Finale Showcases UM Ensembles, Supports Mike Blaylock Scholarship Fund |
t.jpg){kind=small} Sixteen ensembles from the University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts presented the CPA Finale concert and raised scholarship funds on April 19. More... |
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| Honors Program Builds Trebuchet, Performs Shakespeare Play |
t.jpg){kind=small} Students from the Medieval-Renaissance Honors seminar at the University of Mobile participated in one of two student-led projects on April 24 which capped the spring semester in an unusual way. More... |
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| Scenes from UM Opera Theater's 'The Barber of Seville' |
t.jpg){kind=small} The University of Mobile Opera Theater performed Giacchino Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" in Italian, with guest conductor Dr. Brian Stone, on April 17 and 19. More... |
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| Mike Gottfried to Address Graduates at University of Mobile 43rd Commencement |
 Mike Gottfried, ESPN college football game analyst, former NCAA head football coach and founder and director of Team Focus, will deliver the commencement address during the 43rd commencement exercises for the University of Mobile on Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at the Mobile Civic Center. More... |
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| University of Mobile Developing Partnership with China's Linyi Normal University |
| The University of Mobile is developing a partnership with China’s Linyi Normal University which will bring Chinese students to the UM campus, UM President Dr. Mark Foley said Tuesday. More... |
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| UM Cross Dedication |
t.jpg){kind=small} Members of the University of Mobile Board of Trustees, students, faculty and staff gathered for a brief dedicaiton ceremony April 27 for "I Am the Vine," a 12-foot metal sculpture created by UM President Dr. Mark Foley and trustee Jim Daniel, CEO of Daniel Metals Inc. of Birmingham, Ala. More... |
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| Reception Honors Miss UM |
t.jpg){kind=small} Miss University of Mobile 2009, Kylie Watkins, was honored during a reception in Martin Hall on April 17. The sophomore majoring in elementary education will compete in the Miss Alabama Pageant on June 3-6 in Birmingham. More... |
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| UM Business Grad Wins Rave Reviews |
 Courtesy of the Mobile Register 2009 © All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.Contrary to popular belief, not all the good ideas are confined to the city limits of Mobile. More... |
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| University of Mobile Chamber Orchestra Concert Features Works for Violin, Trumpet, Piano |
| The University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts presents the UM Chamber Orchestra in concert Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Works by Vivaldi, Torelli and Saint-Saens will be performed during the free concert at College Park Baptist Church, 5860 College Pkwy., across from the university campus. More... |
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| 2,000 Attend 'Saviour,' Give to Mission Effort |
t.jpg){kind=small} The University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts presented the modern oratorio "Saviour" at Dauphin Way Baptist Church in Mobile on April 5 and 7. More... |
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| UM Nursing Grad: Helping older citizens is this nurse's favorite occupation |
 Courtesy of the Mobile Register 2009 © All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. Growing up in Gulfport, Suzette Burkhart decided early on that she wanted to become a nurse. Through her career, she discovered that working with the elderly gave her true satisfaction. More... |
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| University of Mobile’s RamTonz and RamBunctious Win Competitions |
| Two University of Mobile quartets, RamTonz and Rambunctious, have won regional competitions and will represent the Christian university in international contests this summer. More... |
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| Art Students’ Work in University of Mobile Exhibits |
| Works by University of Mobile art students will be on display in two University of Mobile exhibits during the next few weeks. More... |
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| University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts Presents Spring Finale Concert |
| The University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts will present a grand finale concert featuring musical performances by more than 200 students. More... |
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| Center for Performing Arts Presents 'Saviour' April 5 and 7 |
_t.jpg){kind=small} "Saviour," a modern oratorio presented by the University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts, will be performed Palm Sunday evening at 6 p.m. on April 5 and again on Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. More... |
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| University of Mobile Opera Theater Presents ‘The Barber of Seville’ in Italian |
 The University of Mobile Opera Theater will present “The Barber of Seville” with guest conductor Dr. Brian Stone on April 17 and 19 at the Chickasaw Civic Theater. More... |
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| Jazz Night at University of Mobile Set for March 30 |
| The University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts will present Jazz Night on Monday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Weaver Auditorium on campus. More... |
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| Church Youth Groups to Experience Ministry, Fun at M-Fuge Camps at University of Mobile |
| Summer camp at the University of Mobile offers church youth groups an opportunity to work at ministry sites throughout the city of Mobile, participate in dynamic worship, and have fun with youth from across the United States. More... |
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| Former Bama coach speaks at UM event Courtesy of the Mobile Register 2009 © All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. |
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| High School Government Day at UM |
 Congressman Jo Bonner addressed high school students from south Alabama during High School Government Day at the University of Mobile on Monday, March 23. More... |
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| Pascagoula's Sarah Thomas enjoys work as college football official |
 When Sarah Thomas became the first athlete at Pascagoula High School to letter five times in a sport, she never dreamed that she would go on to accomplish other major firsts, not just for herself or locally but nationally. More... |
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| Jefferson’s “Wall of Separation” Topic of UM’s 4th Annual Billy G. Hinson Lecture Series |
 The University of Mobile will present the 4th annual Billy G. Hinson Lecture Series April 2 at 7 p.m. on the UM campus. Dr. Daniel Dreisbach, professor at American University in Washington, D.C., will discuss Thomas Jefferson and his celebrated metaphor—the “Wall of Separation.” More... |
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| ‘Amen …Let’s Put it Up!’ |
t.jpg){kind=small} The 12-foot metal cross rested on the ground, the concrete block that would soon serve as its base a few feet away. More... |
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| University of Mobile President, Trustee Create ‘I Am the Vine’ Metal Sculpture |
t.jpg){kind=small} Each time the two men approached the metal cross with their welding torch, they prayed. Then the hot hiss of flame searing steel would break the silence, shaping delicate leaves and melding clinging vines to the cross. More... |
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| University of Mobile Business Students Ranked 3rd in Online Global Business Strategy Competition |
 Three University of Mobile business students are currently tied for third place among 3,712 teams worldwide in the Business Strategy Game online competition. More... |
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| University of Mobile Presents Piano Ensemble Concert |
| The University of Mobile will present its Piano Ensemble Concert on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Moorer Auditorium on the UM campus. Admission is free and open to the public. More... |
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| Faculty Challenge Students On Basketball Court |
t.jpg){kind=small} UM faculty are accustomed to challenging students to stretch themselves in the classroom, but several profs and staff took the challenge a bit further during a halftime exhibition game in Pharr Gym. More... |
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| UM Profs Deliver Papers, Present Research, Show Art |
| University of Mobile faculty are presenting research, serving as leaders in professional organizations, and exhibiting artwork. More... |
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| New Addition to University of Mobile Campus |
t.jpg){kind=small} As the number of students living on campus at the University of Mobile increases, so does the need for more space. A new construction project was started in August 2008 to increase the size of the existing dining hall on the UM campus. “Ram Hall” is scheduled for completion in July 2009. More... |
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| Scenes from 'A Night of Mozart' |
t.jpg){kind=small} The University of Mobile Symphony, directed by UM assistant professor Mr. Randy Davis, and Chamber Singers, directed by UM assistant professor Mr. Duane Plash, showcased their talents at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception during their "Night of Mozart" symphony concert on Feb 5. More... |
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| UM Alumnus: Middle-school teacher finds the right chord in Perdido |
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| Preview Day Performance |
t.jpg){kind=small} Several performing ensembles in the Center for Performing Arts entertained prospective students and their families in Weaver Auditorium during Preview Day on Feb. 13. More... |
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| Legendary Coach Gene Stallings Kicks Off University of Mobile Leadership Series |
 The University of Mobile will begin its new Leadership Series luncheons with a motivational speech from Gene Stallings, head coach of the 1992 NCAA Champion Crimson Tide football team. More... |
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| Students Place 38th Flag in UM Hall of Nations |
 University of Mobile students placed flags from Mali and the Isle of Man in the Hall of Nations on campus as members of the school's International Missions Fellowship and professors from the School of Christian Studies look on. More... |
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| Miss University of Mobile 2009 Crowned |
t.jpg){kind=small} Kylie Watkins of Trussville, Ala., was crowned Miss University of Mobile 2009 on Saturday, Jan. 31. She will compete in the Miss Alabama Pageant on June 3-6 in Birmingham. The winner of the Miss Alabama Pageant will then compete in the Miss America Pageant 2009. More... |
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UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE |
| The University of Mobile has released the names of students named to the President’s List for the 2008 Fall academic period. More... |
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UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE |
| The University of Mobile has released the names of students named to the Dean’s List for the 2008 Fall academic period. More... |
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| RamKids Board of Governors Celebrates Success |
 The University of Mobile RamKids program and its Board of Governors celebrated the success of the program during a Jan. 26 dinner at Harrigan Center. More... |
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| University of Mobile Summer Music Camp Accepts Registration, Offers Scholarships |
| The University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts has opened registration for its 16th annual Summer Music Camp. The camp, which is scheduled for June 15-19, will be held in Martin Hall on the UM campus. More... |
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| Entry Deadline Extended for University of Mobile Juried Art Exhibition |
| The University of Mobile has extended the deadline to Feb. 16 for its annual Juried Art Exhibition. The competition is open to visual artists working in any media, and only original artwork is accepted. Artists must either be born in or currently live in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee or Texas. More... |
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| University of Mobile’s Opera Theater presents ‘Everything but the Groom: Love and Marriage from a Woman’s Perspective’ |
| The University of Mobile Opera Theater will present a musical and dramatic production featuring scenes from the operatic repertory, “Everything but the Groom: Love and Marriage from a Woman’s Perspective.” More... |
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| University of Mobile Symphony Presents ‘A Night of Mozart’ |
| The Center of Performing Arts at the University of Mobile will present “A Night of Mozart” Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, 2 South Claiborne St. in downtown Mobile. More... |
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| Upper Room Dessert Theatre presents ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ |
| The Upper Room Dessert Theatre is presenting its final production of the 2008-09 season, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” at the University of Mobile. More... |
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| Christopher Lovely presents “Hymn Improvisations” |
 The Center of Performing Arts at the University of Mobile will feature piano improvisations on renowned hymns in Moorer Auditorium in Martin Hall at the University of Mobile on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. More... |
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| University of Mobile Concert features ‘American Sound’ |
 The Center of Performing Arts at the University of Mobile is hosting a musical event entitled “American Sound” featuring the works of American composers. Soprano Dr. Allanda Small, assistant professor of music at the University of Mobile, will perform a vocal recital featuring the music of George Gershwin, H. Leslie Adams, Amy Beach, Edwin Penhorwood and Cole Porter. More... |
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| Snow Day at University of Mobile |
t.jpg){kind=small} Snowballs flew in front of The Commons during the annual Snowman Build, as 3.5 tons of the white stuff gave a wintry feel to the balmy south Alabama weather. The event celebrated the opening of The Higher Ground coffee shop and student lounge, and the start of Spring Semester 2009. The snowfall was big news in Mobile, with three local television stations and the local newspaper gathering to report on the action. Photos... |
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| Miss University of Mobile Pageant to be Held; Preliminary for Miss America |
| Five young women will compete for the title of Miss University of Mobile on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at the University of Mobile in the Weaver Auditorium. The young lady who wins will compete in the Miss Alabama pageant, a preliminary that leads to the 2009 Miss America pageant. More... |
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| College Prevew Day for students interested in healthcare, math majors |
The University of Mobile is inviting high school seniors interested in majoring in healthcare professions or mathematics to attend a special preview day to learn about opportunities to study at the Christian university. More... |
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| University of Mobile invites high school seniors to Presidential brunch |
High school seniors interested in learning about the University of Mobile are invited to attend the Spring 2009 Presidential Brunch on Friday, Jan. 30 on the campus of the Christian university. More... |
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| UM family celebrates life of Mike Blaylock |
Mike Blaylock spent many hours cheering on University of Mobile student athletes in Pharr Gymnasium. Today, the UM family gathered to celebrate the life and influence of the school’s vice president for campus affairs, who died Dec. 29. More... |
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| University of Mobile alumnus shares message of faith |
One local pastor takes time to spread his message of salvation with young people in the hopes they will not follow the path he took into drugs. Over the next two weeks, his message will spread around the world as part of the "Unshackled" radio program. More... |
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| College mentors give hand to Prichard high schoolers |
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| Music of Romania at University of Mobile |
| The University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts will present “Music of Romania,” a recital and lecture featuring Romanian music of the 20th century, on Sunday, Jan. 11. The free program will begin at 3 p.m. in Moorer Auditorium on the University of Mobile campus. More... |
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Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:23 PM
The University of Mobile |
Former University of Alabama football coach Gene Stallings talked about his biggest loss Thursday. It didn't happen on a football field.
Courtesy of the Press-Register 2009 ©. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.
A small group of University of Mobile students gathered recently for a study session, but they didn't learn much. Instead, they were teaching - helping high schoolers from Prichard with geometry and physics, then extending the lessons into areas such as self-esteem, the importance of education and the responsibility of community leadership.