The University of Mobile presented academic awards to outstanding graduating seniors of the Class of 2022 during an awards convocation April 27 in Dorsett Auditorium.

The Present's Scholastic Achievement Award was presented to baccalaureate students who have attained the highest grade point average while complete a four-year degree at the University of Mobile. This year, 11 graduates earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average during academic careers that included three semesters at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Academic Achievement Awards were presented to outstanding graduates in each college and school who were recognized for academic accomplishment, service, scholarship and Christian character.

Approximately 315 students will receive degrees at commencement, which will be held on campus.

Local students receiving President's Scholastic Achievement Awards were:

• Rebecca Noelle Belew of Foley – College of Arts and Sciences, B.S. in sociology, B.S. in psychology.
• Eliza Jane Colbert of Fairhope – College of Arts and Sciences, B.A. in history.
• Tessa Noelle Crane of Fairhope – Grace Pilot School of Business, B.S. in accounting/M.B.A.
• Maggie Elizabeth Diehl of Fairhope – School of Education, B.S. in Elementary Education.
• Joshua Daniel Evers of Monroeville, Alabama – Center for Christian Calling, B.A. in biblical/theological studies.

Local students receiving Academic Achievement Awards were:

• Julie McCall Thompson of Spanish Fort, Alabama – Center for Christian Calling, graduate.
• Tessa Noelle Crane of Fairhope – Grace Pilot School of Business, graduate.
• Jaden Olivia Morace of Fairhope – School of Health and Sports Science, undergraduate.