Alumni News Archive
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13 Years Later, a Well-Earned Degree
With family and perseverance, Jennifer Oveson reaches her goal and creates a support group to help others do the same. ...
May 10, 2018 -
'Commit to the Journey, Not to the Outcome'
South graduates urged to overcome obstacles and 'forever chase your dreams;' 2,200 recognized during Spring Commencement. ...
May 6, 2018 -
At 5'2½'', She's Headed to the NBA
While other people are watching the big game, senior Karli Sanford watches the fans. Now she's got a job with the Phoenix Suns. ...
April 26, 2018 -
When Opportunity Holds for Political Unrest
Brittney Highland's all-expenses-paid anthropology expedition to Africa was postponed, but well worth the wait. ...
April 3, 2018 -
$364,368 Raised During USA Giving Day
Gifts from the inaugural event will support student success, USA Health, athletics and the MacQueen Alumni Center. ...
March 23, 2018 -
South Counts Down to 24-Hour Giving Day
Donors will have the opportunity March 22 to give to student success, health care, athletics and the MacQueen Alumni Center. ...
March 19, 2018 -
Finding Her Home at South
Dr. Natalie Fox earned three degrees at USA, where today she sees patients and leads nursing operations at USA Physicians Group. ...
March 8, 2018 -
Alumni Honored for Notable Achievements
At its awards gala, the USA National Alumni Association celebrated five alumni who are making a difference in their communities. ...
March 1, 2018 -
Turning Toy into Tool for Senior Project
South mechanical and electrical engineering students retrofit a toy vehicle into a test drive for handicapped children. ...
February 5, 2018 -
More Than Imagining a Utopia
Jonathan Hursh, '04, founded an urban innovation firm focused on reimagining slums after a decade of working in them. ...
January 29, 2018 -
Fifteen Picked for 40 Under 40
Fifteen USA alumni, faculty and staff are highlighted in Mobile Bay Magazine's annual list of who's who under 40 years old. ...
January 8, 2018 -
Making a Dent in One Species' Recovery
With the smalltooth sawfish's numbers shrinking, South graduate Dr. Andrea Kroetz gets to witness several pups enter life. ...
November 3, 2017 -
In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale
South nursing graduate and doctoral student Capt. Rupert Laco is recognized for patient care and his service in the Air Force. ...
October 26, 2017 -
Working Among the Wild Things
Austin Everett, a South biology graduate, is excited each day he goes to work as a zookeeper at 'The Little Zoo That Could.' ...
October 23, 2017 -
South Student is Part of "Generation Teach"
Logan Arnold, a physical education major at South, was selected to teach kids in Massachusetts for several months this summer. ...
October 12, 2017 -
Patience, Creativity and a 'Great Eye'
Tinashe Nyatanga, '12, bought a one-way ticket to L.A. after graduation and has launched a promising film career. ...
October 6, 2017 -
South Grad, Opera Star ... Pro Truck Racer?
Nicholas Brownlee, '12, returns to South for a one-night concert, meets with students and talks about his love of racing. ...
August 25, 2017 -
Meet Georgia's 'Turnaround Principal'
USA alum Stephanie Johnson, a finalist for National Principal of the Year, has a knack for resurrecting struggling schools. ...
August 24, 2017 -
Rising Opera Star Coming Home to South
Nicholas Brownlee, '12, who has quickly risen to the "A-list" of young opera singers, will perform Friday, Aug. 25. ...
August 11, 2017 -
Keeping Up With the World's Fastest Human
South alum Gráinne O'Dea helps manage the careers of some of the world's top track and field athletes, including Usain Bolt. ...
July 14, 2017 -
Helping Teachers Help Their Students
USA Noyce Scholars will take lessons from research-based professional development, along with a stipend, back to their schools. ...
July 13, 2017 -
A South Education, a West Coast Location
With a robust online program, USA's College of Nursing has graduates in all 50 states. Meet one: Dawn Downs of California. ...
July 5, 2017 -
Overcoming Struggles to Help Others
Ron Stallworth slept in his car between class and work. The alumnus has since established a scholarship for others in need. ...
June 23, 2017 -
Alumni, Service Leaders Recognized
The USA National Alumni Association honored five members of the South community for outstanding achievements. ...
June 1, 2017 -
A (One-Press) Push for Innovation
Travis Merrigan's busy week: Quit job, got married, moved to Seattle and began full bore developing the Grayl water bottle. ...
May 17, 2017