秋霞福利一区

MOBILE, Ala.聽鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 School of Education received an Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) Program Improvement Grant from the Alabama State Department of Education to enhance teacher preparation and strengthen literacy education in Alabama classrooms.

The grant, awarded through the Alabama Reading Initiative under the direction of ALSDE Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, supports educational preparation programs implementing the Alabama Literacy Act, a statewide effort to ensure every child reads proficiently by the end of third grade.

鈥淎t the 秋霞福利一区, we鈥檙e deeply committed to preparing educators who teach with excellence and compassion. By immersing our students in best practices aligned with the Alabama Literacy Act, we are ensuring every 秋霞福利一区 graduate enters the classroom ready to foster literacy success in every child,鈥� said Dr. Ashley Milner, dean of the School of Education.

Grant Funds Hands-On Literacy Tools for Future Teachers

The grant fund sthe purchase of hands-on, multimodal instructional materials and resources for teacher candidates enrolled in literacy courses and field experiences. These resources 鈥� such as alphabet arcs, Elkonin box floor mats, magnetic letters, and hand mirrors 鈥� will help future teachers learn and apply strategies rooted in the science of reading, enabling them to teach literacy through interactive and evidence-based methods.

鈥淭his grant will enhance the implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act in our schools by preparing our teacher candidates to utilize research-based, foundational strategies steeped in the science of reading,鈥� said Dr. Kelly Lomax, assistant professor of education and National Board Certified Teacher who secured the grant.

鈥淲e鈥檙e equipping our students not just with knowledge, but with the tools and confidence to make an immediate impact in their future classrooms.鈥�

The grant builds on a previous ARI award that enabled Lomax to provide teacher candidates with high-quality children鈥檚 literature tied to the four strands of social studies, promoting English language arts integration across the curriculum.

Courses Aligned with Alabama Literacy Standards

In addition to materials purchased through the grant, 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 School of Education recently revised its literacy courses in collaboration with Dr. Lauren Brannan, regional literacy specialist with the Alabama Reading Initiative. These revisions align with the newest state standards and emphasize cross-curricular, engaging approaches that connect literacy instruction with other core subjects.

Preparing Exceptional Educators for Alabama Classrooms

秋霞福利一区鈥檚 School of Education maintains a 100% pass rate on the Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) for graduates, and 100% of Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors exceed the minimum passing score on their first attempt. A job placement rate of 100% means most education students have a teaching position lined up before they graduate.

The 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Christ-centered School of Education prepares future teachers through hands-on learning, small class sizes, and personalized mentoring from professors who are leaders in the field. Graduates are known for their professionalism, effectiveness, and heart for serving students and communities throughout Alabama and beyond.

To learn more or apply for admission, visit umobile.edu/um-info or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, 秋霞福利一区 offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and 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

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.

MOBILE, Ala.聽鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 announces a new Pell Promise Scholarship to help freshmen with financial need pursue a Christ-centered university education at 秋霞福利一区, one of the Top 100 Best Christian Colleges in America.

秋霞福利一区鈥檚 new Pell Promise Scholarship is available beginning Fall 2026 for new freshmen who are eligible for federal Pell Grants. The Pell Promise Scholarship will fill the gap between a student鈥檚 Pell Grant, merit awards, Alabama state grant (if applicable), and any additional 秋霞福利一区 scholarships.

The Pell Promise Scholarship ensures an eligible student鈥檚 tuition costs are fully covered at the 秋霞福利一区.

秋霞福利一区 President Charles Smith said the new Pell Promise Scholarship allows even more students to access the kind of Christian higher education 秋霞福利一区 offers that equips graduates to impact the world For Christ & His Kingdom.

Bridging the Tuition Gap

鈥淲e know that many students with great potential and strong academic records qualify for federal Pell Grants but still face a gap in covering tuition. This scholarship is our promise to help them bridge that gap and make a 秋霞福利一区 education possible,鈥� Smith said.

鈥淭hrough the Pell Promise Scholarship, we are investing in students who will go on to live out the Great Commission in every field 鈥� from business, education and health care to ministry, the arts and more.鈥�

Scholarship Eligibility

The Pell Promise Scholarship is available to new Fall 2026 freshmen who meet the following criteria:

• Have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.00 or higher
• Submit a valid 2026鈥�2027 FAFSA showing eligibility for a federal Pell Grant
• Meet other 秋霞福利一区 admissions requirements

Students receiving athletic or arts scholarships are not eligible for the Pell Promise Scholarship.

Over $14 Million in Scholarships

Charity Wittner, vice president for enrollment management and student success, said the Pell Promise Scholarship reflects 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 mission to provide higher education that is academically strong, spiritually rich and accessible to students from all backgrounds.

鈥淲e see the incredible potential in students who want to grow academically and spiritually but wonder if a Christian college is financially possible,鈥� Wittner said. 鈥淭his scholarship is a tangible way we can say, 鈥榊es, you belong here 鈥� and we鈥檙e going to help make it happen.鈥欌��

Over 98% of freshman at the 秋霞福利一区 receive financial aid and scholarships. Each year, 秋霞福利一区 awards more than $14 million in scholarships.

秋霞福利一区 is named among the Top 100 Best Christian Colleges in America in the 2026 Niche Best Colleges rankings. 秋霞福利一区 also holds the #1 spot in Alabama for the best dorms and safest campus.

Learn More & Apply

For more information about the Pell Promise Scholarship and admission at the 秋霞福利一区, visit umobile.edu/um-info or contact the Office of Admissions at umenrollment@umobile.edu or 251.442.2222.

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, 秋霞福利一区 offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and 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

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.

MOBILE, Ala.聽鈥� Thanks to a historic multi-million-dollar investment by generous donors, the 秋霞福利一区 is pleased to announce plans to establish the Tom Elliff Center for Missions. Launching in the Fall of 2026, the center is designed to equip students to live out their Great Commission calling around the world.

The university will name the center in honor of Dr. Tom Elliff, a pastor, preacher and missionary advocate whose ministry shaped churches and mission efforts throughout the world. During his tenure as president of the International Mission Board, he strengthened missionary care, renewed the IMB鈥檚 focus on prayer, and championed the call to reach the world鈥檚 unreached peoples. His legacy continues to inspire young men and women who sense God鈥檚 call to serve the nations.

Equipping Kingdom Leaders

鈥淚 am deeply grateful for the supporters who made this historic investment in our institution,鈥� said 秋霞福利一区 President Charles Smith. 鈥淭hough these dear friends insist on remaining anonymous, the Lord knows their name and continues to use them to advance the gospel around the world.鈥�

Smith said the Elliff Center will help the university fulfill its Great Commission calling.

鈥淎t its core, this new center stands at the heart of our mission to equip Kingdom leaders for the glory of God and the good of the world. Mobilizing our students for missions remains central to that calling, and our prayer is that this center will equip and encourage every 秋霞福利一区 student to embrace their Great Commission calling,鈥� President Smith said.

A Great Commission University

For decades, the 秋霞福利一区 has cultivated a strong Great Commission tradition 鈥� beginning each academic year with President鈥檚 Commissioning and culminating at graduation with a charge to serve Christ faithfully in every vocation and corner of the world. This heritage has shaped generations of 秋霞福利一区 graduates, reinforcing the conviction that every Christian is called to live on mission.

The new Elliff Center enables the university to deepen and expand this tradition by providing focused training, mentoring, and hands-on opportunities for students, including weekly gatherings that equip them for missions, quarterly forums with well-known missionary leaders and scholars, and mission trips that offer meaningful cross-cultural ministry experience.

Through this center, the 秋霞福利一区 strengthens its long-standing commitment to Christ-centered excellence and prepares graduates to serve faithfully in churches, communities and nations across the world.

The 秋霞福利一区 will soon begin a national search for the director of the Tom Elliff Center for Missions, a leader who will guide the center鈥檚 vision and oversee its programs.

President Smith noted that the university is seeking 鈥渁 gifted and godly leader with extensive missions experience and a deep passion to equip our students to reach the nations for Christ.鈥�

Those who wish to apply 鈥� or to submit letters of recommendation 鈥� may email a cover letter and r茅sum茅 to humanresources@umobile.edu.

For more information, contact the Office for Institutional Relations at 251.442.2913 or visit umobile.edu.

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, 秋霞福利一区 offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and 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

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.

MOBILE, Ala.聽鈥揟he 秋霞福利一区 Board of Trustees celebrated a season of growth and momentum at its Fall 2025 meeting Oct. 24 as university officials reported that record enrollment, campus improvements, new academic leadership, and thriving chapel and student life programs are igniting a spirit of excitement and purpose on campus.

秋霞福利一区 President Charles Smith began the plenary session with a powerful devotional from Hebrews 1:1-4 that underscored 秋霞福利一区’s unique moment, message and mission.

鈥淭hough our context is always evolving, our message and mission remain the same 鈥� we exist For Christ & His Kingdom,鈥� Smith said.

With this as his backdrop, Smith introduced several new strategies and initiatives designed to propel the university into a new season of Kingdom impact.

鈥淓very one of these principles, and every one of these projects, is designed to make a difference in and through the lives of our students,鈥澛爐he president said.

鈥淚 could not be more thankful for the ways God is blessing the work of countless leaders across campus,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淔rom record enrollment to new programs to athletic accomplishments and much more 鈥� God is using this team to make an impact For Christ & His Kingdom.鈥�

Trustees Welcome New Academic Leader

During the meeting, President Smith appointed Dr. Jason K. Lee to the new position of provost and vice president for academic administration. Lee will serve alongside Dr. Pamela Buchanan Miller, vice president for academic affairs, starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Sharing his excitement, President Smith said, 鈥淒r. Lee鈥檚 academic expertise and administrative experience will serve our students and faculty well as we continue advancing the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 mission to exist For Christ & His Kingdom. Together, this new administrative team brings both continuity and fresh vision for the next chapter of the 秋霞福利一区.鈥�

Lee said the opportunities at 秋霞福利一区 for innovation and stewardship in academic programs are exciting.

鈥淭he holistic nature of education for Christ and His Kingdom poises the 秋霞福利一区 to continue the life-changing effect on students that I received as a student at the university,鈥� Lee said.

Currently, Lee serves as professor of theological studies and director of the Center for Biblical Integration at Cedarville University, where he equips faculty to integrate biblical truth effectively within their fields of study.

In addition to his academic career, Lee has served in various ministry positions, most recently as discipleship pastor at Heritage Fellowship Church in Springfield, Ohio. Among many publications, he is co-author of 鈥淪cripture and Scrubs: Health Care Practice as Servants of Common Grace鈥� released this year by B&H Academic, and the forthcoming 鈥淪ubmitting to Christ Together: Baptist Dogmatics Ecclesiology鈥� set for a 2026 release by Baker Academic.

Lee holds a Bachelor of Arts in religion from the 秋霞福利一区, a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland. His doctoral theses in the field of religious history concentrated on early Baptist thought and hermeneutics.

Trustees Approve New Academic Programs

Trustees approved the following new academic programs:

鈥� Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
鈥� Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity-to-Master of Business Administration (5-year integrated MBA)
鈥� Bachelor of Science in Natural Science
鈥� Master of education in Instructional Leadership (online)
鈥� Master of Fine Arts in Creative Practice

Enrollment, Campus Improvements and Rankings

University officials reported campus highlights, including record enrollment, campus improvements, national and state rankings.

鈥� 秋霞福利一区 experienced a 14% increase in new students and residence halls are at capacity. 秋霞福利一区 surpassed its enrollment goal and welcoming 2,092 students for Fall 2025.
鈥� Campus improvements to facilities and landscaping focused on strategic and high-traffic areas on campus to assure that students and guests feel welcomed, inspired and reminded that 秋霞福利一区 is a place where they belong. Updated areas include Ingram Dining Hall, Bedsole Commons, Weaver Hall/Enrollment Services, Martin Hall classrooms, landscaping at Ram Hall patio and throughout the grounds.
鈥� 2026 Niche Best Colleges rankings include: Top 100 Best Christian Colleges in America, Top 100 Best Colleges for Music in America, #1 Best College for Music in Alabama, #1 Safest College Campus in Alabama, #1 Best Dorms in Alabama.
鈥� RegisteredNursing.org named the 秋霞福利一区 School of Nursing the #1 Nursing Program in Alabama.
鈥� 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Chapel program is generating excitement and spiritual growth across campus as nationally recognized faith leaders from across Southern Baptist life deliver inspiring and challenging messages each week.
鈥� A new partnership with C12, a national organization of Christian business leaders, brought a Faith at Work panel discussion to 秋霞福利一区 to explore the intersection of faith and work.
鈥� A new Student Leadership Team has been created as the university focuses on expanding student leadership initiatives.

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, 秋霞福利一区 offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and 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

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.

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� High school juniors and seniors can experience college life at the 秋霞福利一区 during 秋霞福利一区 Day on Thursday, Nov. 20, and get a bonus opportunity to go behind the scenes of Christmas Spectacular with a VIP Backstage Pass the same weekend, Nov. 20-23.

秋霞福利一区 Day is the university鈥檚 signature campus-visit event, offering a firsthand look at what makes 秋霞福利一区 one of the Top 100 Christian universities in the nation. Students can tour the #1 Safest College Campus in Alabama, explore residence halls ranked #1 Best Dorms, and meet professors and current students.

Earn a $2,000 Visit Day Scholarship

Students who attend 秋霞福利一区 Day, apply and enroll are eligible for a $2,000 Visit Scholarship for new traditional undergraduate students.

RSVP now for 秋霞福利一区 Day on Nov. 20 at umobile.edu/umday-info or call 251.442.2222.

Why RSVP Now for 秋霞福利一区 Day on Nov. 20?

When you RSVP, you unlock exclusive opportunities and special perks that make your visit even more rewarding.

• Apply for Free at 秋霞福利一区 Day!
• Free 秋霞福利一区 Day T-shirt for students who apply for admission at 秋霞福利一区 Day!
• Free 秋霞福利一区 sweatshirt for students who make their enrollment down payment!
• $2,000 Visit Scholarship for new traditional undergraduate students who visit, apply and enroll

RSVP for 秋霞福利一区 Day at umobile.edu/umday-info or call 251.442.2222.

Bonus Experience: VIP Backstage Pass at Christmas Spectacular

Students visiting for 秋霞福利一区 Day can make their trip even more memorable by attending the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Christmas Spectacular and signing up for a free VIP Backstage Pass.

With the VIP Backstage Pass, high school juniors and seniors get an exclusive look behind the scenes of 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 annual holiday production, presented by the Alabama School of the Arts (ASOTA) at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Pass holders will meet current 秋霞福利一区 students and faculty, tour backstage, and join the full cast and crew for Prayer Room, a powerful time of worship before the show begins.

Christmas Spectacular has kicked off the Christmas season on the Gulf Coast for more than two decades and features over 200 students, faculty, staff and alumni. Students from all majors participate in the production.

The 秋霞福利一区 is ranked among the Top 100 Music Schools in America and the #1 Best College for Music in Alabama, according to Niche鈥檚 2026 Best Colleges.

Performances are:

• Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 23 at 4 p.m.

VIP Backstage Passes are free for high school juniors and seniors and their immediate families. Guests also receive a discount on Christmas Spectacular tickets and are entered into a drawing for a half-tuition scholarship.

Register for the VIP Backstage Pass and purchase Christmas Spectacular tickets at umobile.edu/Christmas.

More 秋霞福利一区 Days & Private Visits

If you can鈥檛 attend the November event, more 秋霞福利一区 Days are planned for Feb. 5 and March 23, 2026. Private campus tours are also available year-round, and students who visit, apply and enroll through a private visit still qualify for the $2,000 Visit Scholarship.

Schedule your visit at umobile.edu/umday-info or call 251.442.2222.

What Happens at 秋霞福利一区 Day?

On your visit, you鈥檒l:

• Tour our beautiful 880鈥慳cre campus and see why our dorms are ranked #1 in Alabama on a campus ranked #1 for safety.
• Meet professors and current students who will inspire you.
• Learn how affordable a private Christian university can be.
• Apply for free 鈥� and take the first step toward your future.

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equippingstudents for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, 秋霞福利一区 offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and 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

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.

MOBILE, Ala.聽鈥� New lower tuition, a streamlined curriculum and exceptional hands-on learning experiences make the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program more affordable and accessible than ever.

鈥淥ur goal is to prepare students for meaningful careers in athletic training without the burden of unnecessary financial strain,鈥� said Dr. Lori DeLong, dean of the School of Health and Sports Science in the Celia Wallace College of Health Professions.

鈥溓锵几＠�一区鈥檚 lower tuition and reduced credit hours help students complete their degree efficiently while keeping costs manageable,鈥� DeLong added. Tuition is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students at the 秋霞福利一区.

CAATE-Accredited Program

The 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 two-year Master of Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Graduates are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam, the essential step to becoming a certified athletic trainer.

Apply Now for June Classes

Applications are being accepted now through May 1, 2026, for classes starting in June 2026. Apply online through the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS) or visit

Practical Training. Job-Ready Skills.

The 秋霞福利一区 Master of Athletic Training program emphasizes hands-on learning, individualized mentoring and a Christ-centered approach to healthcare.

鈥淔rom Day 1, our students are learning, practicing and leading in real-world settings,鈥� said Dr. Melissa Thomas, program director. 鈥淲e combine rigorous academic training with practical experience so students graduate ready to make an impact.鈥�

Clinical experiences begin in the first term and continue throughout the two-year program. Small class sizes allow for personalized instruction and close mentorship from faculty committed to guiding students鈥� professional and spiritual growth. The curriculum integrates classroom learning with practical training in 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 nationally accredited human gross anatomy lab and cutting-edge simulation lab in the Center for Excellence in Healthcare Practice.

Students gain extensive hands-on experience across diverse clinical settings, including high schools, colleges, the Senior Bowl, general medical clinics, orthopedic and surgical practices, emergency medical services, industrial workplaces, emergency rooms, cardiac rehabilitation and wellness programs.

鈥淲e tailor clinical experiences to each student鈥檚 professional goals,鈥� Thomas said. 鈥淥ur students graduate not only with the skills employers want, but with the confidence and Christ-centered perspective to lead in any setting.鈥�

A Flexible Degree. A World of Opportunities.

A Master of Athletic Training (MAT) degree equips graduates with advanced skills in injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation and healthcare for physically active populations 鈥� preparing them for meaningful careers beyond traditional sports settings.

MAT professionals are in demand across a wide range of environments, including rehabilitation clinics, emergency rooms and urgent care centers, outpatient orthopedic clinics, corporate wellness programs, occupational health, military and public safety, fitness and community health organizations, private clinics, consulting and more.

This versatile degree allows graduates to tailor their careers to align with their passions and professional goals.

Start Your Journey in Athletic Training Today

Discover how the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Master of Athletic Training program can prepare you for a rewarding, hands-on career. Learn more at umobile.edu/master-of-athletic-training or contact Dr. Melissa Thomas, MAT program director, at 251.442.2324 or mthomas@umobile.edu.

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, 秋霞福利一区 offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and 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

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.