Alumni News Archive
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$1.5 Million Gift for College of Engineering
William B. Burnsed Jr. Department of Mechanical Engineering named; 'South best fit my needs,' says alumnus donor. ...
March 19, 2019 -
Match Day 2019: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Senior medical students from the College of Medicine open letters revealing where they will continue their education. ...
March 17, 2019 -
USA National Alumni Association Honors Five
Four alumni and a businessman, recognized for achievements and service, take the stage at the alumni association's annual gala. ...
March 14, 2019 -
She Leads Michigan's Second-Largest City
At South, Rosalynn Bliss '97 wasn't considering a career in politics. Then she became Grand Rapids' youngest mayor in 132 years. ...
March 13, 2019 -
Conserving Natural Resources for Alabama
Chris Blankenship combines his love of the outdoors with his education at South to manage the state's natural resources. ...
February 13, 2019 -
South Alum Recognized Tops Statewide
Andrea Dennis is recognized as Alabama's middle school principal of the year for her leadership at Scarborough Middle School. ...
February 5, 2019 -
South Picks Up Ten in 40 Under 40
USA alumni and employees highlight the annual Mobile Bay Magazine feature that spotlights young community leaders. ...
January 7, 2019 -
A Judge Who Cares Builds a NEST
Circuit Judge Edmond Naman co-founded a group to mentor at-risk youth. He picked up his power of persuasion as a student at South. ...
January 2, 2019 -
Relearn the Art of Creative Disagreement
Author Frye Gaillard urged graduates to protect democracy by finding a 'path toward honest dialogue in confronting problems.' ...
December 16, 2018 -
Family Accrues Third Accounting Graduate
Anna Dudley follows the path of her mother and grandmother in earning an accounting degree from the Mitchell College of Business. ...
December 10, 2018 -
Service, Focus and Promoting Excellence
LaTya McCall was dedicated in her pursuit of a nursing degree. But her college legacy of service was built outside of class. ...
December 10, 2018 -
Protector of Alabama's Marine Resources
Alumnus Jason Downey, who earned a degree in sociology, leads the state division that enforces laws on Alabama's waterways. ...
November 15, 2018 -
'Game On' for USA Homecoming 2018
After a week of festivities, South's Homecoming will culminate with the Jags taking on Louisiana-Monroe on Nov. 10. ...
November 2, 2018 -
Ground Broken on Alumni Center
The Julian and Kim MacQueen Alumni Center will serve as the permanent home for South's more than 80,000 alumni. ...
October 12, 2018 -
All in a Day's Work: Flying into Hurricanes
Hurricane Hunter and South alum Chris Dyke heads into the storms that others flee as a major in the Air Force's 403rd Wing. ...
October 8, 2018 -
Mitchell Scholars 'Pay It Forward'
The Mitchell Scholars Class of Spring 2018 endow a scholarship in tribute to longtime supporter Abraham "Abe" Mitchell. ...
September 21, 2018 -
Alumni Association Honors Faculty, Alumnus
The USA National Alumni Association annually recognizes five faculty members and a young alumnus for outstanding achievement. ...
September 11, 2018 -
Alumni Association Elects New Officers, Directors
Attorney Patrick Dungan '06 was selected as president of the USA National Alumni Association. ...
September 7, 2018 -
Modest Homes, Rich History
A USA archaeology team is conducting fieldwork at the site of several shotgun houses; 'These tend to be the forgotten people.' ...
August 14, 2018 -
Four Jags Selected for Hall of Fame
David Freese, Lindsay Schwartz, Ernie Rosseau and Nic Chisolm will be inducted on Nov. 10 to the USA Athletic Hall of Fame. ...
July 24, 2018 -
USA Alumna Receives National Teaching Award
Chasity Collier, a University of South Alabama alumna has been recognized with a National Presidential Award. ...
July 3, 2018 -
Lessons in English, German and Tolerance
South graduate Dana Faye Housch found her home in Dresden, Germany. She's now helping refugees do the same. ...
June 27, 2018 -
South Hosts Bicentennial Summer Institute Workshop
Teachers arrive at USA for a four-day experience titled 'Mobile: People of the Rivers.' ...
June 22, 2018 -
'Around the World in 80 Stays'
For people who flew around the world in a private jet, alumni Julian and Kim MacQueen are incredibly grounded. ...
June 19, 2018 -
Her World Has Gone to the Dogs
Stephanie Eads-Williamson, '92, left a job in pharmaceutical sales to pursue her calling — saving stray animals, at every turn. ...
May 21, 2018