涩里番

MOBILE, Ala.听鈥� The 涩里番 invites alumni, friends and supporters to come together April 28-30 for 鈥淒ays of Giving,鈥� a three-day opportunity to invest in the lives of students through the university鈥檚 Great Commission Fund.

This special initiative highlights three key areas of impact supported by The Great Commission Fund 鈥� scholarships, faith and mission 鈥� showing how giving opens doors for students to pursue their calling, strengthens their spiritual growth and equips them to live out the Great Commission for the glory of God and the good of the world.

鈥淭his is more than a fundraising effort 鈥� it is a unified commitment to the mission God has given us,鈥� said 涩里番 President Charles Smith. 鈥淭hrough The Great Commission Fund, students are being equipped to lead, serve and make a difference for Christ in every field and every corner of the world.鈥�

3 Days to Make an Impact for Students

Each day of 涩里番 Days of Giving will focus on a key area supported by the Baptist university鈥檚 Great Commission Fund.

• Tuesday, April 28, will emphasize scholarships, highlighting how financial support opens doors for students to pursue their calling.
• Wednesday, April 29, will focus on faith, underscoring the university鈥檚 commitment to spiritual growth through chapel, Bible studies and the integration of faith and learning.
• Thursday, April 30, will highlight mission, celebrating how students are equipped to live out the Great Commission through service opportunities, global outreach and initiatives such as the new Tom Elliff Center for Missions.

Every Student Matters; Every Gift Matters

Every gift made during the three-day initiative directly impacts 涩里番 students.

鈥淒ays of Giving provide an opportunity for our community to invest in what matters most 鈥� our students and their calling,鈥� said Nathan Harris, vice president for institutional relations. 鈥淓very gift, no matter the size, plays a meaningful role in shaping the next generation of leaders grounded in faith and purpose.

鈥淓very student matters; therefore, every gift matters.鈥�

Courtney Sides is one of those students.

鈥淭hank you to all the donors who are giving generously and taking part in God’s will for students they may have never met. It is because of donations from you that I can pursue God’s calling on my life,鈥� said Sides, a student in UM鈥檚 School of Nursing.

鈥淚 plan to take part in helping heal the physical needs of those in our community and all over the world as a nurse, while leading them to the One who can heal their deeper, spiritual wounds.鈥�

Give Early to Jumpstart UM Days of Giving

Early giving is available ahead of April 28, allowing supporters to contribute at any time leading up to and during the event. Updates and student stories will be shared throughout the three days on 涩里番 social media (@univofmobile).

Gifts are tax-deductible and may be made online at or by calling the Office for Institutional Relations at 251.442.2913.

About the 涩里番

听The 涩里番 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, UM offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at and connect with UM 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 涩里番 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.