秋霞福利一区

Author: Heath Vester

Heath Vester is an experienced graphic designer and photographer. He serves as the Associate Vice President for Creative Services for the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Office of Marketing & Public Relations. He is an alumnus of the 秋霞福利一区, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and a Master of Science in Leadership and Communication. Beyond his role at the university, Heath is the owner of Heath Vester Creative, his freelance company where he provides a wide variety of creative services to individuals and organizations.

Dean鈥檚 List for Spring 2022

by Heath Vester

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 is proud to announce the Dean鈥檚 List for the spring semester of 2022. The Dean鈥檚 List consists of students who received a 3.50 GPA or higher with at least 12 credit hours. The students who received this honor are listed below.

Alabaster, AL 鈥� Kaylee N. Cannon

Alexander City, AL听鈥� Rachel A. Sanford听

Andalusia, AL听鈥� Leah A. Thompson

Anniston, AL听鈥� John听M. Butler, JoAnna J. Garrett

Ashville, AL听鈥� Will K. Spears

Atmore, AL 鈥� Karli  J. Alaniz, Anna K. Rolin

Axis, AL 鈥� Katie L. Clearman

Bay Minette, AL 鈥� Amber L. Blackmon, Chloe P. Buck, Annalaura E. Colbert, Ashley J. Conrad

Birmingham, AL 鈥� Keon Walker, Molly Grace Watkins

Blountsville, AL 鈥� Emmett A. Bryant

Brewton, AL 鈥� Emily A. Creamer

Calera, AL 鈥� Kaitlyn Reed, Lauren M. Smith

Calvert, AL 鈥� Marykate Howard

Chatom, AL 鈥� Adrianna A. Williams

Chickasaw, AL 鈥� Joshua D. Evers, Cartez Harris

Chunchula, AL 鈥� Mechaela E. Andry, Zachary N. Brown, Jackson W. Delaney, Alexandra S. Lucas, Courtney J. Phillips

Citronelle, AL 鈥� Ayeshia Abraham, Katrina R. Bohannon, Jessidey A. Orso

Clanton, AL 鈥� Elise N. Johnson

Coden, AL 鈥� Jared M. Cauley

Coker, AL 鈥� Nathan R. McKnight

Columbiana, AL 鈥� Kaden P. Kugler

Creola, AL 鈥� Ashton C. Black, Nina M. Carpenter

Cropwell, AL 鈥� Mary D. Luker

Cullman, AL 鈥� Lillimae D. Allen

Dadeville, AL 鈥� Kaylee R. Hall

Danville, AL 鈥� Kari A. Watts

Daphne, AL 鈥� Luke E. Arnold, Erica Braxston, Matthew Brooks, Jacob T. Clabo, James Comerford, Carley Hamric, Hannah C. Keel, Danielle J. Pote, Madison E. Scharles, Brooklyn W. Strevel, Ford Taylor, Tyler G. Turner

Deatsville, AL 鈥� Micah S. Olson

Decatur, AL 颅鈥� William J. Farris, Caroline G. Hale

Dothan, AL 颅鈥� Abigail E. Duke, Brooke E. Hutcheson, David M. Ledlow, Brenden T. Pearson, Cade A. Wood

Eastaboga, AL 鈥� Elizabeth A. Bedford

Eight Mile, AL 鈥� Morgan E. Atchison, Joshua E. Bynoe, Elaina J. Davies, Haylee A. Lynd, Emily M. Martin, Victor H. Mitchell

Elberta, AL 鈥� Olivia G. Lipscomb, Ronald D. Simpkins

Evergreen, AL 鈥� Princess Kimara Evon Ward, Grace E. Whittington

Fairhope, AL 鈥� Maggie E. Diehl, Emma E. Lepere, Grace A. Parrish, Trevor Wells, Michael A. Wenzel

Foley, AL 鈥� Rebecca N. Belew, Nicole E. Everman, Morgan A. Franklin, Dillon M. Helton

Franklin, AL 鈥� Clara R. Hicks

Frisco City, AL 鈥� Haley B. Baggette

Gardendale, AL 鈥� Abigail T. Waldrep

Gordo, AL 鈥� Morgan F. Patrick

Grady, AL 鈥� Jayson I. Sansom

Grand Bay, AL 鈥� Dalena C. Davis, Macy R. Mareno, Braylan T. Stringfellow, Sarah E. Tyler

Grove Hill, AL 鈥� Adam J. Cooke

Gulf Shores, AL 鈥� Rylee G. Martin

Guntersville, AL 鈥� Elizabeth A. Scarbrough

Hampton Cove, AL 鈥� Sarah A. Koepplinger

Hartford, AL 鈥� Emily G. Otts

Hartselle, AL 鈥� Addison S. Zanda

Hoover, AL 鈥� Miya N. Kimber

Huntsville, AL 鈥� Haley S. Jones, Mackenzie R. White

Irvington, AL 鈥� Hannah E. Mabry, Anna Trinh, Emilee M. Wilkerson

Jasper, AL 鈥� Braxton W. Blankenship

Jemison, AL 鈥� Hailey D. Bice

Linden, AL 鈥� Hutson M. Breckenridge

Loxley, AL 鈥� Alyssa L. Cherry, Anna E. Glass, Avery T. Wilhite

Mobile, AL 鈥� Gabrielle C. Adams, Ryan S. Adams, Anna M. Boswell, Hahnnahlulu Brown, Jaden T. Brown, Kimberly M. Bruce, Moira E. Buck, Ian J. Copeland, Emma K. Dalgety, Jennifer B. Darby, Baleigh A. Essary, Kimberly N. Grandquest, Jeffrey A. Griffin, Taylor Gunter, Shaila Gupte, Cassidy F. Harris, Jamie Johnson, Samuel C. Jones, Tye C. Jordan, Aleah M. Kennedy, Bethany G. Kilgore, Dashon Malone, Bai-lee A. McNair, Caitlin A. McRee, Jordyn L. Myles, James G. Naman, Stephanie W. Owens, Jessica L. Parker, Breanna A. Poole, Kayla I. Prieto, Bryan C. Reed, Catherine A. Sanders, Patrick D. Sanders, Taylor A. Smith, Destiney L. Smoot, Zacharie S. Taylor, Connor L. Thomas, Sophie E. Walsh, Vivian K. West, Ayanna T. Whittaker, Mariah E. Young

Monroeville, AL 鈥� Karlie A. Welch

Moundville, AL 鈥� Nathan A. Blake, Dylan J. Colburn

Mount Vernon, AL 鈥� Alicia Frazier

Northport, AL 鈥� Joshua B. Trimble

Opelika, AL 鈥� Nathan R. Irvin

Opp, AL 鈥� Ashton V. Mack, Nathaniel T. Reynolds

Owens Cross Roads, AL 鈥� Olivia G. Henley

Oxford, AL 鈥� Ashlyn N. Miller

Ozark, AL 鈥� David J. Minniefield, Claire A. Wood

Pell City, AL 鈥� Joshua F. Warren

Perdido, AL 鈥� Jessica R. Presley

Phenix City, AL 鈥� Claudia A. Hall

Pinson, AL 鈥� Morgan N. Hill

Point Clear, AL 鈥� Shawnessy G. Edwards

Prichard, AL 鈥� Venice Q. James, Ezra R. Kennedy

Rainsville, AL 鈥� Emily G. Wrenn

Robertsdale, AL 鈥� Isabella F. Stracener

Saraland, AL 鈥� Callie G. Allen, Lenjamin C. Anderson, Abigail R. Anderson, Sabrina G. Aughtman, Kristen L. Black, Carleigh G. Bowden, Kaleb C. Brantley, Gregory Brown, Cedric S. Burrell, Robert R. Carrey, Dazsha J. Dean, Breanna Englebert, Robert Ewing, Jessica L. Herrington, Thomas James, Robert Kahalley, Hannah L. Kelly, Timothy P. Kervin, Nathan K. Love, Mikayla Persons, Shawn R. Rivers, Cecil K. Smith, Ashley N. Taylor, Kelsey J. Westbrook

Satsuma, AL 鈥� Otto J. Alvarez, Ashtyn B. Cammon, Mary P. Cooley, Courtney Ellzey, Emily B. Henderson, Andrew C. Hooper, Marlee J. Montalvo, Taylor M. Rester, Jackson Verkouille

Selma, AL 鈥� Haley M. Pauley

Semmes, AL 鈥� Hanna K. Alexander, Jabraun I. Bass, Caitlin E. Fulgham, Amanda M. Graham, Travis Grimes, Berkley R. Rounsavall, Meagan Sellers, Macey L. Turner, Macey A. Weaver

Silverhill, AL 鈥� Taylor M. Fortner, Kristi M. Fountain, Abbie N. Hedden

Spanish Fort, AL 鈥� Tatum M. Beech, Olivia N. Counselman, Grace Dunn, Ansley C. Hardyman, Kayla L. Johnston, Joseph L. Quinn, Racheal V. Reeves

Springville, AL 鈥� Tiffany J. Aikens

St. Elmo, AL 鈥� Kevin G. Richardson

Summerdale, AL 鈥� Joshua K. Harris

Talladega, AL 鈥� Abigale C. Bell, Thomas A. Wilcox

Theodore, AL 鈥� Antonio Alvidrez, Abby R. Eddins, Joseph C. Greene, Ayanna N. Malone, Abbie R. McLaney, Janet R. O’Bryant, Ginger L. Stewart

Thomasville, AL 鈥� Kayla E. Gill, Moriah Nelson

Thorsby, AL 鈥� James B. Sellers

Tuscaloosa, AL 鈥� Julie A. Barwick, Madilyn R. Donald

Union Springs, AL 鈥� Aspen M. Adams

Wedowee, AL 鈥� Riley Shearon

Wetumpka, AL 鈥� Dawson A. Rhodes

Wilmer, AL 鈥� Ryan M. Dearmon

Little Rock, AR 鈥� Katherine Breeding

Flagstaff, AZ 鈥� Hannah Goodman

Beni, Bolivia 鈥� Maria J. Reynaldo Toledo

Angra Dos Reis, Brazil 鈥� Jose D. Neto

Jaboatao Dos Guararapes, Brazil 鈥� Joao P. Okano

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 鈥� Luana S. Wild

Edmonton, Canada 鈥� Rachel K. Salyn

Brabrand, Denmark 鈥� Nana Sofie Kumai Bjerre

Cantonment, FL 鈥� Devin A. Monasterio

Clermont, FL 鈥� Holly C. Lewis

Crestview, FL 鈥� Emalyn J. Heathershaw

Dover, FL 鈥� Erika M. West

Fort Walton Beach, FL 鈥� Sage A. McKenna, Ezra McKenna

Freeport, FL 鈥� Layton S. Warren

Gulf Breeze, FL 鈥� Spencer D. St. Cyr

Havana, FL 鈥� Conrad A. Erskine

Jacksonville, FL 鈥� Melea P. Meadows

Land O Lakes, FL 鈥� Jamel Clark

Milton, FL 鈥� Nathan E. Bell, Trenton T. Moye

Niceville, FL 鈥� Sarah McDorman

Ocala, FL 鈥� Taylor A. Inmon

Panama City, FL 鈥� Abigail G. Kyle

Pensacola, FL 鈥� Cheyanne E. Burge, Christopher-James Helt, Hannah Grace E. Smith, Emma L. Todd

Blackshear, GA 鈥� Camden Eli Jewell

FC, Germany 鈥� Sofija Hrovat

Herzogenaurach, Germany 鈥� Paula John

Guatemala, Guatemala 鈥� Maria A. Diaz Linde

Broussard, LA 鈥� Ashlyn C. Broussard

Carencro, LA 鈥� Latavia Jack

Chalmette, LA 鈥� Danielle E. Williams

Gonzales, LA 鈥� Lauren L. Meador

Harvey, LA 鈥� Treyvor L. Hughes

Kenner, LA 鈥� Ethan C. Simmons

Mandeville, LA 鈥� Madison J. Bergeron

Port Allen, LA 鈥� Claire Suter

Thibodaux, AL 鈥� Lindsie Sanders

Stow, MA 鈥� Caitlyn F. Sahlberg

Linn, MO 鈥� Hailey R. McKim

Columbia, MS 鈥� Annakatherine D. Bell

Corinth, MS 鈥� William L. Wayne

Ellisville, MS 鈥� Erin L. Biglane

Gautier, MS 鈥� Emma N. Landry

Jackson, MS 鈥� Natalie         C. Jones, Alexis Knott

Liberty, MS 鈥� Ashley G. Hutson

Lucedale, MS 鈥� Charity F. Long

Pearlington, MS 鈥� Caleb Marshall

Petal, MS 鈥� Jada Arrington

Cuernavaca, Mexico 鈥� Guillermo Pena Martinez

New York, NY 鈥� Isabella Shattenkirk

Dayton, OH 鈥� Kelsey F. Courtney

Strongsville, OH 鈥� Alan Lang

Perkasie, PA 鈥� Katie M. Detweiler

Barcarena, Portugal 鈥� Guilherme C. Lopes

Cascais, Portugal 鈥� Miguel Pereira

Abbeville, SC 鈥� Rachel L. Fogle

Harrisburg, SD 鈥� Allison Preator

A Coruna, Spain 鈥� Carla Saborido

Malm枚, Sweden 鈥� Jakob Radgowski

Antioch, TN 鈥� Ashton Brown

Chattanooga, TN 鈥� Kadin Toma

Hendersonville, TN 鈥� Preston R. Webb

Katy, TX 鈥� Joshua D. Hery

Lucas, TX 鈥� John C. Treanor

Pearland, TX 鈥� Hailey L. Morgan

London, United Kingdom 鈥� Sam MacDonald

England, United Kingdom 鈥� Mia C. Mugford

Worcester, United Kingdom 鈥� Leia R. Carter

Uddingston, United Kingdom 鈥� Christopher McKenna

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听, 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.

Q&A with 秋霞福利一区 Writing Center Director Danny Chancey

by Heath Vester
Q&A with Writing Center Director Danny Chancey

Danny Chancy loves the 秋霞福利一区. It is where he earned his college degree. It is also where he met his wife 鈥� they now both teach at the Christian university. Today he is pouring his love of learning into the next generation of 秋霞福利一区 students.

As director of the Writing Center in the Chora Godwin Center for Learning and Writing, he gives students the skills they need to thrive. We asked the assistant professor of English in the College of Arts & Sciences to share more about teaching at his alma mater.

Q. Tell us about your 秋霞福利一区 connection.

A. After graduating from Mobile College (now the 秋霞福利一区), I spent the next 30 years teaching English and counseling students in high schools in Clarke and Baldwin Counties while also teaching English in a local community college.

The 秋霞福利一区 has been most kind to me as it launched my professional career, introduced me to my wife, and transitioned me from a career in secondary education to one in higher education.

At 秋霞福利一区 I get to do what I love: teach English to some of the most amazing students from all across our nation and the world. They also help me by teaching me about their experiences and by sharing new technologies and strategies so that I can stay relevant and current 鈥� or so I hope!听

Q. Why should someone choose to study English?

A. The study of English provides a sound, marketable platform for sharpening critical thinking and interpretative skills while enhancing skills in oral and written communication. The current market is hungry for individuals with skill sets in expressing thoughts, ideas and policies clearly.

Contemporary employers are also anxious to bring individuals in their organizations who have the abilities to interpret, analyze and understand the motivations and actions of individuals, skills gained and enhanced through the study of literature. This body of knowledge opens pathways into varied professional careers ranging from journalism, law, education and business. 听

Q. What courses do you typically teach?

A. My teaching schedule includes introductory English courses for early enrollment students as well as the AWARE class (EN 199 Academic Writing and Reading Enhancement), which is my favorite because of the variety of students who take the course.

Many incoming freshman students and international students select to take this course to strengthen their knowledge of academic modes of writing and to gain confidence in expressing themselves in oral settings and written formats.

The class also offers a safe venue for learning to interact with texts, both literary and textual materials. Each semester this class is peopled with bright, eager and insightful students that over the course of 15 weeks become a close-knit community.听

Q. 秋霞福利一区 offers 鈥淗igher Education for a Higher Purpose.鈥� What does that mean to you?

A. I would say that what we really offer is Higher Education for THE HIGHEST Purpose, which is to be used by God to make His world a better place to live. While faculty are mentors, our students often enlighten and stretch our understanding of that Highest Purpose as well, which only proves that Higher Education is never a done deal.听

Q. Why do you choose to teach at 秋霞福利一区?

A. I most like that the 秋霞福利一区 fosters success in students. I love that some of the students who feel led to study here are the top students in their high school classes and plunge into higher education to discover that Highest Purpose in life and find great success!听

It also amazes me that we have some students who come here with deficiencies in their K-12 educational experiences who are able to overcome their past, restore their present circumstances and discover success. It is a privilege to observe, share and support students in those victories, struggles and triumphs!听

Q. What are you passionate about?

A. My top 2 passions spring from the same 秋霞福利一区 trait 鈥� the ability to foster success. I see success fostered through our RamLegacy organization and our Chora Godwin Learning and Writing Center. RamLegacy is a support community on campus that helps first-generation students build a foundation for success.

We do not merely want students to attend college, but we desire for students to thrive while in college and to earn their degrees. RamLegacy assists first-gen students in finding answers to questions 鈥� and to find the questions these students didn鈥檛 even know needed to be asked.听

The Learning and Writing Center does much to help students succeed. Not only do our tutors and directors help students with their immediate academic need, but many times we are able to pinpoint weaknesses in their study skills and techniques and offer solutions to correct those weaknesses.听

Based on four decades as an educator, I can say it is a rare occurrence to find a place that can challenge academically gifted students and support and develop students without a strong, academic background. I鈥檓 grateful to belong to such an inspiring and supportive community.

Young Musicians From Gulf Coast Perform at Carnegie Hall

by Heath Vester

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥�听Outstanding young musicians from the Gulf Coast region had an experience of a lifetime when they performed at Carnegie Hall on June 7th.听

Out of 78 students from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia, 18 were chosen as winners of the 7thannual Gulf Coast Steinway Society music competition held at the 秋霞福利一区 in early February. 

The winners traveled to New York City for the rare opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall. In addition, students also toured the famed Steinway Factory in Queens, New York.

Steinway Artist Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, director of piano studies and , oversaw the competition and led the group of students throughout their visit to New York.

Kadisha is the founder and current president of the Gulf Coast Steinway Society. She said, 鈥淭he purpose of the Society is to further music education of young musicians along the Gulf Coast region which is based in Mobile, Alabama.鈥�

Winners who performed in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are: 

  • Aleksey Brown, piano 鈥� Semmes, AL
  • Richard Chen, piano 鈥� Montgomery, AL
  • Daniel Bae, piano 鈥� Pike Road, AL
  • Raymond Hou, piano & violin 鈥� Montgomery, AL,
  • Hunter Wittenborn, piano 鈥� Daphne, AL
  • Catherine Hinson, piano 鈥� Birmingham, AL
  • Sophia Haines, piano 鈥� Fairhope, AL
  • Alison Strunk, piano 鈥� Panama City, FL
  • Cole Mogharrebi, violin 鈥� Baton Rouge, LA
  • Yolanda Ni, violin 鈥� Hattiesburg, MS
  • Carson Campbell, piano 鈥� Macon, GA
  • Becca Harrison, piano 鈥� Vero Beach, FL
  • Azalea Kelley, piano 鈥� Troy, AL
  • Timofei Kunin, piano 鈥� Covington, LA
  • Chase Anthony Romans, alto saxophone 鈥� Hattiesburg, MS
  • Timothy Berry, piano 鈥� Tuscaloosa, AL

Winners who were not able to participate in the New York trip are:

  • Rebecca Reed, piano 鈥� Chickasaw, AL
  • Clayton Nolan, piano 颅鈥� Gulf Breeze, FL 

Gulf Coast Steinway Society

The Gulf Coast Steinway Society is a non-profit organization formed by Steinway Artist Onalbayeva and other individuals united in their devotion to strive to promote fine music through education and performance. 

The GCSS offers the following: music scholarships, the annual Gulf Coast Steinway Piano Competition and support for music programs in schools and universities in need. They also produce musical events throughout the year, at no charge, including recitals, concerts, workshops and master classes.

To learn more about the programs they offer, please contact Onalbayeva at konalbayeva@umobile.edu or visit 

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.

Q&A with 秋霞福利一区 Communication Prof Gyro Newman

by Heath Vester

Gyromas Newman, associate professor of听communication听at the 秋霞福利一区, not only loves to enrich the minds of the students 鈥� he is also an expert in American muscle.听

We had the chance to see Newman in his element as he pored over each detail from specific paint colors like 鈥淪till Night Blue Pearl鈥� on his 1965 Corvette, to the ProCharger庐听in his Mustang.

鈥淒iagnosing and fixing a problem, laying down a nice paint job, and hearing a V8 engine that I rebuilt roar to life are all things that make me feel good,鈥� Newman told us.

Newman got his start understanding lawnmowers and weed-eaters in his first job at a small engine repair shop. Then, when he was in college, he worked at a Dean McCrary car dealership and got his first taste of fast cars.

鈥淭hat was all it took for me to fall in love,鈥� he tells us as he gazes at his stunning black听1976 Chevrolet Corvette L-82.

His love for cars and teaching both require dedication and attention to detail. We asked Dr. Newman to share with us why he loves teaching communication at 秋霞福利一区.

Q&A with Gyro Newman

Q. What is your background?

A.听In 2012 I began teaching at the 秋霞福利一区 as a tenure-track assistant professor of communication and head of the communication area and achieved the rank of associate professor in 2017.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in communication and philosophy and a minor in German, and a Master of Arts in public and corporate communication from the University of South Alabama.听

I then earned my doctorate in communication and information sciences from the University of Alabama听in Tuscaloosa.

Q. You were recently honored by 秋霞福利一区 for your research.

A.听I听collaborated with research partners from colleges in Connecticut and Massachusetts to investigate the relationship between the use of social media and narcissistic personality traits.

The research was published last year in 鈥淭he Pennsylvania Communication Annual鈥� under the title 鈥淎n Exploration of the Effects of Media Use throughout Development and Adulthood on Narcissism.鈥� I was awarded the 2022 Mitford Ray Megginson Research Award.

Q. Why should someone choose to study Communication at 秋霞福利一区?

A.听You can graduate with your communication degree and get a decent job without any further study, or you can go on to grad school. You have options, and that鈥檚 a strong selling point.

However, the thing I like most about our discipline is communication skills aren鈥檛 limited to the media and corporate world. Communication is the key to building quality relationships, and who doesn鈥檛 want that?听听

Q. Why do you choose to teach at 秋霞福利一区?

A.听Being able to come to work, do a job you enjoy, and be with people you really consider friends isn鈥檛 something you find just anywhere. I know from my friends at other universities that our dynamic at 秋霞福利一区 is more the exception than the rule.

The folks I see every day in the听College of Arts and Sciences听are the best people you could ever hope to have as colleagues, and the love of Jesus is evident in them by the way they treat each other. And yes, we鈥檝e got some pretty good students too!听听

Q. What do you do in your free time?听

A.听I think I鈥檓 most known around here as the professor who moonlights as a mechanic and body man for fun. My latest project was restoring my听1965 Chevrolet Corvette L-79.

I particularly enjoy American muscle cars and am a member of a few local car clubs.听I was the president of the听听out of Saraland from 2015鈥�2021.听Every March, we have a big show at Satsuma High School and raise several thousand dollars for the school system. This last year was the biggest turnout ever.

Another thing I like is cars are brutally honest. It’s not going to run or have its paint lay out smoothly just because it likes you or you’ve sweet-talked it. If you did your job properly, the engine will run, the paint will look good, and so forth. If you didn’t, it won’t. No excuses.

I鈥檓 not sure what that says about me other than maybe I like doing things myself and like knowing how things work. And I guess I like being able to go fast, too!

Q. What is the next project you would like to accomplish?

A.听What I am really holding out for is a Gen 1 Mustang Fastback 鈥� has to be a fastback. I want it to be between the years 1967鈥�1970.

Though my son is only 6 months old right now I want to be able to build this car with him. I want to teach him the trade and share my passion with him. We have some time before he can hold a wrench, so that gives me time to find the car that checks all my boxes. So, yeah, that is my next bucket list project.听

Q&A with Gyro Newman

3 Ways 秋霞福利一区 Shaped My Life锟�

by Heath Vester

Graduating from high school and facing the unknowns of my future was an overwhelming experience, to say the least.

I had many choices to make in a small amount of time, but deciding to attend the 秋霞福利一区 has proven to be the remarkable foundation I needed to launch into adulthood.

The growth of my faith, the rich community and the quality of my education are some of the overarching themes when I think back on my 秋霞福利一区 experience. 

Faith, community and education

Faith

Until I attended college, my beliefs were primarily formed around those of my parents. But at the 秋霞福利一区, my faith flourished and truly became my own.

I had the opportunity to attend weekly worship services, participate in student-led bible studies and find a local church to serve. These things helped ground me in my faith and connect me with like-minded Christians.

I also was given the chance to go on a campus trip with Youth Hostel Missions to Europe. We visited seven countries 鈥� from Rome to Amsterdam 鈥� and shared the Gospel with other travelers while experiencing Christian community and discipleship.听

Community

I built a community in several ways at the 秋霞福利一区 鈥� as a roommate, Residential Advisor and Art student.

As a roommate, I learned to live in close quarters with a stranger who eventually became my best friend. We didn鈥檛 know one another before and the Lord used our time, in a small dorm room, to grow a relationship that would last our entire college experience.

Eventually, I became a Residential Advisor where I learned to foster relationships between young women from all walks of life. I was a mentor for them during their time at 秋霞福利一区 as they navigated faith, academia and life.

Finally, as an art student, I shared my love of creativity with my peers and had the opportunity to spend long hours in the studios laughing and making art together. 

Quality of Education

Professors at 秋霞福利一区 provided me with all of the knowledge I needed to step into the professional world.

Education in liberal arts allowed me to understand how history, philosophy and the fine arts influence the world around us.

My Christian Worldview class prepared me for the challenges I would face as a Christian in a secular world. I learned interview etiquette, resume formatting and how to organize my work into a professional portfolio. The completion of my internship provided me with valuable real-world experience.

秋霞福利一区 shaped my life

All of these things allowed me to step into my career seamlessly when I graduated from 秋霞福利一区 鈥� none of which would have been possible without the care and attention the professors and staff provided me.

Faith, community and education are three words that sum up the benefits of 秋霞福利一区 experience. I truly value the time I spent at the , and the lessons that I learned there have had a long-lasting impact on my personal and professional life.

秋霞福利一区 2022-2023 秋霞福利一区 Day Schedule and Scholarship Offer

by Heath Vester

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 has scheduled multiple 鈥溓锵几＠磺� Day鈥� events for 2022鈥�2023 to give prospective students and parents a preview of life at the Christian university. They will learn about academic programs, financial aid and earn a $2,000 scholarship for visiting campus.

秋霞福利一区 Days for the 2022-2023 academic year are:

Friday, Sept. 23, 2022
Monday, Oct. 10, 2022
Friday, Oct. 28, 2022
Friday, Nov. 18, 2022
Friday, Feb. 10, 2023
Friday, March 24, 2023

To RSVP for a 秋霞福利一区 Day, please visit听umobile.edu/umday听or call听251.442.2222.

秋霞福利一区 Days allow potential students to tour the 秋霞福利一区 campus, speak with professors, meet current students, work with financial aid and submit a free application.

Prospective traditional undergraduate students who attend a 秋霞福利一区 Day will also receive a $2,000 scholarship when they visit campus, apply and enroll.

Private and virtual tours can also be scheduled with a 秋霞福利一区 enrollment counselor. Students who attend a private visit will also receive a $2,000 scholarship when they enroll. For one-on-one tours, please visit听umobile.edu/visit听for more information.

听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 听251.442.2222.

Theta Kappa Alpha Inducts Its Newest Members in Spring 2022 Semester

by Heath Vester

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The Alpha Alpha Sigma chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa at the 秋霞福利一区 inducted five new members during the spring 2022 semester.

Students who have completed at least three semesters at the university, completed at least 12 hours in religion and theology courses, and maintained at least a 3.5 GPA are invited to join the honor society.

Theta Alpha Kappa began at the 秋霞福利一区 in the fall of 1988.听The society strives to bring a level of excellence in religion and theological studies.

New 2022 members include:

  • Micah Olson 鈥� management, B.S., Deatsville AL
  • Pearson Shaw 鈥� major: non-profit leadership, B.S., Wetumpka, AL
  • Madison Smith 鈥� intercultural studies, B.A., Saucier, MS
  • Eliana Tate 鈥� intercultural studies, B.A., Mobile, AL
  • Carli Watkins 鈥� intercultural studies, B.A., Deatsville, AL

Photo from left to right: Micah Olson, Pearson Shaw, Madison Smith, Carli Watkins
Not pictured: Eliana Tate听

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.

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.

Kappa Delta Pi Inducted Emerging Teachers at The 秋霞福利一区

by Heath Vester

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The Upsilon Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi at the 秋霞福利一区 inducted 12 new student members on April 28, 2022.

Membership into Kappa Delta Pi is by invitation only and is based on academic achievement, leadership, responsibility and faculty recommendations.

Kappa Delta Pi is a professional honor society in the School of Education that prepares students as they enter the teaching field. Faculty sponsor for the 2021-22 year was Brenda Chastain, assistant professor of education.

Students inducted are:

  • Randi Becton 鈥� junior, elementary ed., Alabaster, AL
  • Lauren Day 鈥� senior, elementary ed., Saraland, AL
  • Maggie Diehl 鈥� senior, elementary ed., Fairhope, AL
  • Abigail Duke 鈥� Senior, biology, Dothan, AL
  • Alyssa Flowers 鈥� junior, collaborative spec. ed., Mobile, AL
  • Katie Grubbs 鈥� senior, elementary ed., Slidell, LA
  • Kristyn Hensley 鈥� senior, early childhood/elem. ed., Gulfport, MS
  • Mark Ledlow 鈥� senior, history, Dothan, AL
  • Lindsey McDaniel 鈥� grad, early childhood ed., Montgomery, AL
  • Ashlee Nettles 鈥� senior, physical ed., Jacksonville, NC
  • Taylor Rester 鈥� senior, elementary ed., Satsuma, AL
  • Madilyn Robertson 鈥� senior, elementary ed., Satsuma, AL

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.

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.

New Members Inducted into Sigma Tau Delta at The 秋霞福利一区

by Heath Vester

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The Gamma chapter of Sigma Tau Delta at the 秋霞福利一区 inducted seven new student members during the spring semester. Students who met high academic standards were invited to become honor society members.

Sigma Tau Delta is an international English honor society and the university鈥檚 Gamma Chapter was chartered in 1983. The group is dedicated to cultivating the disciplines of English and fostering literacy.

The formal ceremony featured a catered dinner, induction of new members, and a time of fellowship. Each new member received a membership certificate and an official society pin.

Faculty sponsor for Sigma Tau Delta is Amy Burdette, instructor听of English.

New members are:

  • Alaina Davis
  • Abbie Hedden
  • Alexis Knott
  • Hailey Morgan
  • Anna Olsen
  • Martionna Salinas
  • Jacylin Smith

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.

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.

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