The University of Mobile has launched a major renovation of its library, thanks to a generous gift from the J.L. Bedsole Foundation.
“We deeply appreciate the Bedsole Foundation’s longstanding commitment to education and community impact,” said University of Mobile President Charles Smith. “It’s impossible to tell the University of Mobile story without mentioning J.L. Bedsole and the work of the Bedsole Foundation. This dear family and foundation have supported the University of Mobile from our earliest days, and their continued support is impacting the lives of thousands of students here at UM.”
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Speaking of the importance of the library renovation, Smith said, “Libraries are far more than repositories for books; they stand as symbols of the pursuit of truth and the high calling of learning. It is fitting, then, that a place so central to that calling should reflect both the beauty and seriousness of Christian learning.”
More books, study space
The second-floor renovation to UM’s J.L. Bedsole Library — named for the first chairman of UM’s board of trustees — adds more than 700 square feet of bookcases, expands private and group study spaces for students, creates one of the largest classrooms on campus and adds three conference rooms. The redesigned space is bright and airy, taking advantage of the nearly floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the campus. New furniture throughout will provide students with a large, comfortable and inviting environment for learning.
The renovated space also features dedicated space for UM’s Honors Program, giving these student scholars space to fellowship, study and debate ideas.
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Kathy Dean and originally published by the University of Mobile.
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