The 秋霞福利一区 Store Announces The U Crew for 2022-2023
MOBILE, Ala. 鈥�The 秋霞福利一区 Store announces the members of The U Crew for 2022-2023. The U Crew is an advisory student group for , also known as 鈥淭he U,鈥� the official spirit store for the 秋霞福利一区.
The U Crew members give feedback on potential new merchandise, have input on styles and designs, and have opportunities to model merchandise for university promotions. The U Crew members also post on social media about their favorite items and review merchandise. Students apply and go through an interview process to be selected for The U Crew, and members represent various majors and interests.
鈥淭he U is not just the official 秋霞福利一区 spirit store, but it was also created to serve the 秋霞福利一区 family and remind, inspire and reflect the values of the 秋霞福利一区. Student representatives on The U Crew do that as well,鈥� said Lesa Moore, vice president for marketing and public relations.
Karlie Welch, a freshman majoring in communication, said being on The U Crew lets her use her creativity and attention to detail.
鈥淚鈥檝e always had an eye for marketing and designing, which is why I changed my major to it,鈥� Welch said.
Josh Naqvi, a freshman majoring in English, said being on The U Crew is 鈥渁 fun and practical way to get involved at 秋霞福利一区. I enjoy seeing the products at The U and would love to write about them. As an English major, writing is second nature to me.鈥�
The U Crew for the 2022-2023 academic year includes:
Adi Argent of Clanton, Alabama, is a junior majoring in nursing in the School of Nursing/College of Health Professions. She is a 秋霞福利一区 Ambassador, intramural team Student Life leader, and a student-athlete on the women鈥檚 golf team.
Nathan Blake of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a junior majoring in music education in the
Emily Creamer of Brewton, Alabama, is a sophomore majoring in business administration in the Grace Pilot School of Business. She is a member of Sofree, a female vocal ensemble in the Alabama School of the Arts.
Natoniya Ford of Birmingham, Alabama, is a freshman majoring in pre-health biology in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Allegra Fuller of Mobile, Alabama, is a sophomore majoring in vocal performance. She is involved in a variety of ensembles in the Alabama School of the Arts including the Alabama Repertory Company, the opera program and the University Singers.
Kaylee Hall of Dadeville, Alabama, is a junior majoring in philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is a small group leader at the university.
Maggie Leatherwood of Silverhill, Alabama, is a junior majoring in nursing in the School of Nursing/College of Health Professions. She is a member of the 秋霞福利一区 Spirit Squad.
Travis McKenzie of Maplesville, Alabama, is a sophomore majoring in psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is a student-athlete on the men鈥檚 indoor/outdoor track and field teams and serves in the Army ROTC.
Joshua Naqvi of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a sophomore majoring in English in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is involved in the university鈥檚 Honors Program.
Payton Nelson of Deatsville, Alabama, is a sophomore majoring in music. She is a member of the Sofree female vocal ensemble and University Singers in the Alabama School of the Arts.
Emily Otts of Hartford, Alabama, is a sophomore majoring in worship leadership and art. She is a member of the Sofree female vocal ensemble in the Alabama School of the Arts and is in the university鈥檚 Honors Program.
Zoey Powell of Mobile, Alabama, is a sophomore majoring in pre-health biology in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Kallee Rowe of West Blocton, Alabama, is a senior majoring in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is a member of Beta Chi.
Samantha Stewart of Perdido, Alabama, is a senior majoring in nursing in the School of Nursing/College of Health Professions.
Rose Wallace of Prattville, Alabama, is a junior majoring in applied mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is involved with the Campus Activities Board and is a member of the Spirit Squad.
Carlie Watkins of Deatsville, Alabama, is a senior majoring in intercultural studies in the Center for Christian Calling. She is involved in University Ministries, community groups, the 秋霞福利一区 Spirit Squad, Theta Alpha Kappa and will be a Ram Rush leader for incoming freshmen.
Molly Grace Watkins of Birmingham, Alabama, is a sophomore majoring in communication in the College of Arts and Sciences. She served as an intern in the university鈥檚 marketing and public relations office where she will be the communications assistant in the fall.
Karlie Welch of Monroeville, Alabama, is a sophomore majoring in communication in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is a member of the Symphonic Winds in the Alabama School of the Arts.
Sable Williams of Theodore, Alabama, is a senior majoring in software development in the Grace Pilot School of Business.
The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher
Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their
future professions in an environment where they are known.
The U Crew for 2022-2023, pictured front row from left, are: Emily Otts, Sable Williams, Allegra Fuller, Samantha Stewart, Zoey Powell, Natoniya Ford, Kaylee Hall and Payton Nelson. Back row: Nathan Blake, Adi Argent, Rose Wallace, Joshua Naqvi, Carli Watkins, Karlie Welch and Emily Creamer. Not pictured: Travis McKenzie, Maggie Leatherwood and Molly Grace Watkins.
About the 秋霞福利一区
The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit , connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.
