Alumni News Archive
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Sound Knocked Out, Grad Grabs Sharpie
Meteorologist Patrick Bigbie of WDAM-TV 7 quickly improvised as a tornado bore down on his viewers near Hattiesburg, Miss. ...
January 25, 2017 -
Internship Leads to New Perspective
Kelsey Ramirez had resolved against working with children. That was until she found her calling at a child welfare agency. ...
January 11, 2017 -
South Grad's Office Has Four Wheels
Ashton Pennington, an officer with South's Police Department, was a javelin thrower and Student Auxiliary officer at USA. ...
January 9, 2017 -
Bringing Order to the Court in Atlanta
Yolanda Lewis '00, '02 manages 300 people and a $24.5 million budget as Superior Court of Fulton County, Ga., administrator. ...
December 14, 2016 -
Retired Vice Admiral to Address Graduates
William 'Dean' Lee '79 will speak at Saturday's commencement, which will be live-streamed from the Mitchell Center. ...
December 5, 2016 -
#USAHOCO16: 'Let the Good Times Roar'
Homecoming week kicks off Oct. 24 and culminates five days later when the Jags face the Georgia State Panthers. ...
October 18, 2016 -
'Upward & Onward' Tops $93 Million
One year after the kickoff, South's comprehensive fundraising campaign is well on its way to reaching the $150 million goal. ...
October 13, 2016 -
Before the Buzzer, a Company is Born
At a Jags game, two South students found themselves designing a startup — CTS, now one of the best places to work in Alabama. ...
September 30, 2016 -
A Marriage Made in Medical School
Drs. T.J. Hundley and O. Grace Hundley met as USA undergrads, married as medical students and now give back as faculty at South. ...
September 26, 2016 -
The Unfailing Return of Tom Frankin
With poor grades and questionable automotive repair skills, writer Franklin lands a job in a morgue, then earns two degrees. ...
August 22, 2016 -
Focused and Living Beyond Her Dreams
For South grad Tiffany Williams, a Los Angeles casting and reality show producer, hard work and a little risk-taking pays off. ...
July 12, 2016 -
'The Pride I Am Feeling is Like No Other'
South alum Nicholas Brownlee wins prestigious international singing competition – then has to get back on stage for an encore. ...
July 6, 2016 -
"Team Zambia" Produces Life Lessons for Students
USA engineering students designed an irrigation system using existing technology to help villagers grow sustainable crops. ...
June 6, 2016 -
USA Board of Trustees Elects New Officers
Attorney Kenneth O. Simon, businessman James H. Shumock and philanthropist Arlene Mitchell were selected for three-year terms. ...
June 3, 2016 -
Matt Spivey: Teacher, Coach and Neighbor
South alumnus and 'foster child' of Mobile's Trinity Gardens neighborhood finds focus at Chastang Middle School. ...
May 16, 2016 -
Determined to Leave a Legacy of Service
USA alumnus Dr. Eric Williams, president of the National Black Nurses Association, has a robust agenda. ...
May 10, 2016 -
Three Pieces of Advice for South Graduates
Pulitzer Prize columnist Cynthia Tucker Haynes and USA alumnus Kenneth O. Simon offer life lessons at Commencement. ...
May 8, 2016 -
Graduation: Everything You Need to Know
A Pulitzer Prize winner and a respected attorney will speak at two commencement ceremonies on Saturday. ...
May 3, 2016 -
Learning the Importance of Dedication, Sacrifice
Catherine Zivanov, Goldwater Scholar and Honors Program student, is following the example set by her parents. ...
May 2, 2016 -
One Step Closer to Fulfilling a Dream
Daeshen Smith knew from a young age he wanted to be a sports broadcaster, and his thesis reflects his interest. ...
May 2, 2016 -
Before Sun Rises, South Grad Shines
Margie Friedman's firstborn son was a patient at USA Children's & Women's Hospital. Today she is a nurse there. ...
April 1, 2016 -
How Women Shaped American History
Five USA faculty, staff and alumnae share their own successes and lessons learned from women history makers. ...
March 29, 2016 -
USA Counselor Wins Top Award
Leslie Weaver-Martin, a University of South Alabama alumna and a licensed professional counselor with USA's Counseling and Testing Services, is the recipient of the Outstanding Practitioner Award for 2015 and the 2016 Historian for the Alabama C ...
March 23, 2016 -
South Grad Rides Gravitational Wave
Chris Buchanan, an Honors Program alum, contributed to what is being heralded as 'the discovery of the century.' ...
March 10, 2016 -
Alumni Association Recognizes Excellence
Six alumni and friends are honored at the annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards gala for their contributions. ...
March 4, 2016