University of Mobile hires new men’s basketball head coach from Pepperdine

May 19, 2026

The University of Mobile has named veteran basketball coach Mike Doig from Pepperdine University as the new men’s head basketball coach.

UM School of Christian Studies holds Theta Alpha Kappa induction

May 12, 2026

The University of Mobile School of Christian Studies held its annual Theta Alpha Kappa theological honor society induction ceremony.

UM recognizes more than 300 graduates; Lance receives doctor of humane letters

May 11, 2026

“At the University of Mobile, graduation is not the finish line – it is the starting point of a life on mission.” — Charles Smith, UM president

UM presents awards at spring luncheon

May 11, 2026

The University of Mobile honored faculty and staff with prestigious awards during the annual faculty-staff spring luncheon May 5. The university also announced years-of-service awards,

UM graduation set for May 9; Rick Lance to give commencement

May 6, 2026

The University of Mobile will honor more than 300 graduates during commencement Saturday, May 9, on the Dr. Fred and Sue Lackey Great Commission Lawn on campus.

Sophomore Autumn Jones crowned Miss University of Mobile 2026

May 6, 2026

Autumn Jones, a sophomore nursing major from Fairhope, Alabama, was crowned Miss University of Mobile 2026, becoming the 61st Miss UM to represent the Baptist university since its founding in 1961.

UM trustees approve budget, elect officers and advance strategic planning efforts

April 29, 2026

The University of Mobile Board of Trustees approved a $34.8 million budget for 2026-2027 during its spring meeting, elected officers for the coming year, and took initial steps to develop the next comprehensive strategic plan for the Baptis