Alumni News Archive
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The Nonconfrontational, Sympathetic Auditor
#MyFirstJob: With a $10 backdrop, Amara Baltimore looks for thousands in lost revenue for the state of Alabama. ...
June 15, 2020 -
A Career, and a Church, Under Construction
#MyFirstJob: Caleb Santa Cruz, a communication studies graduate, heads back home to begin a job as a youth pastor. ...
June 9, 2020 -
South Alumna Explores COVID-19 Therapies
Chemistry graduate Dr. Miranda Byrne-Steele leads a team of researchers working on therapies at a Huntsville biotechnology firm. ...
June 3, 2020 -
'Completionist' Finds Way to Engineering
Bryant Baldwin is a problem solver. At South, he discovered a solution to his varying interests: mechanical engineering. ...
May 9, 2020 -
Not Enough Hours in the Day
Double major in business and Spanish. Fraternity president. Internships and study abroad. Jack Stover has been busy. ...
May 9, 2020 -
Dean's Award, Discipline, Determination
Mary Catherine Cazalas's pursuit of a graduate degree in speech pathology brought her back to 'the best city in the world.' ...
May 9, 2020 -
Among Her Roles, Deliverer of COVID-19 Results
USA nursing graduate Dr. Nycole Oliver is an instructor, advocate and COVID-19 tester. She also calls patients with the results. ...
May 6, 2020 -
South to Hold Virtual Commencement
The awarding of the degrees will take place 11 a.m., May 9. The ceremony will stream on the homepage and social media. ...
May 1, 2020 -
'He Simply Will Not Accept Failure'
Barry Coleman endows scholarship in grandmother's name, becoming one the youngest major gift donors to the College of Nursing. ...
April 27, 2020 -
Airbus, South Team Up on Medical Masks
Airbus, working with the University and USA Health, has put its 3D printers to work manufacturing masks for hospitals and clinics. ...
April 20, 2020 -
Pivoting to Address a Pandemic
South alumna Sarah Crass helps lead Medical Teams International, addressing COVID-19 challenges in the U.S. and abroad. ...
April 17, 2020 -
USA DIYers Innovate on PPE
South faculty join a nationwide do-it-yourself movement to guard against a shortage of personal protective equipment. ...
May 8, 2020 -
Fusing Southern, Saudi Hospitality
One of South's first hospitality and tourism graduates, Raed Alsulami works at a top-ranked restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh. ...
March 30, 2020 -
A Legal Mind, a Basketball IQ
As managing partner at Carlton Fields, Lori Baggett is showing the leadership she once brought to the classroom and the court. ...
March 27, 2020 -
Turning Adversity into Opportunity
With dreams of wakeboarding derailed, Andy Vickers is using his entrepreneurial skills to help others reach their fitness goals. ...
March 22, 2020 -
Encouraging Artists to do 'Big Things'
Alumna Lucy Gafford sees opportunity growing in Coastal Alabama. Her goal is to retain young artists in that cultural renewal. ...
March 21, 2020 -
University Alumni, Supporters Honored
Five alumni, a retired USA employee and a county commissioner are recognized by the USA National Alumni Association. ...
March 5, 2020 -
Bringing Artistry to the Streets of Carnival
USA alumni keep a tradition alive by designing and building floats for some of Mobile's most iconic Mardi Gras parading groups. ...
February 18, 2020 -
Called to Teach, Supported by South
After working in industry, Ramsey Willis used his real-world experience and a USA education to pursue a teaching career. ...
February 3, 2020 -
MacQueen Alumni Center Opens on Campus
The University's National Alumni Association cuts the ribbon on the center that will serve as home for nearly 85,000 alumni. ...
January 24, 2020 -
Living in Kuwait, Investing in South
Tiffany Whitfield had a dilemma: What to do with her earnings from teaching abroad. She decided to pay for others' education. ...
January 17, 2020 -
One Marathon Won, 183 Miles to Go
After taking the Mobile Marathon, College of Medicine alumna Jessica Jones readies for her greatest physical challenge. ...
January 16, 2020 -
Graduates Urged to Follow 'North Star'
Dr. Alvin Williams, USA chair of marketing and quantitative methods, cautioned graduates against 'success myopia.' ...
December 14, 2019 -
Black Alumni Society Requests Nominations
Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 18. The awards ceremony is set for Feb. 15, 2020. ...
November 21, 2019 -
From 'Shirtless Chef' to Food Network Stylist
Devin Epps, a USA marketing graduate, hustles from Nashville to New York to build his brand as a 'tenacious' entrepreneur. ...
November 20, 2019