New Arts School Dean At UM

The University of Mobile (UM) has named alumnus Dr. Andrew Goodwin dean of its Alabama School of the Arts. Goodwin, who most recently served the university as creative director, artist-in-residence and assistant professor of music, steps into the position held for 20 years by retiring dean Dr. Al Miller. Goodwin received a bachelor’s in church music from UM in 2010, an MA in religion and worship studies from Liberty University in 2015 and a doctor of musical arts in vocal performance from UM in 2023. He performed as a member of classical crossover vocal group Veritas for more than 11 years, recording seven nationally released albums. He has toured the country, performing approximately 100 shows a year in both religious and nonreligious settings. He has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, with the Miami Symphony and at the White House.