Student Life News

Science writer Elizabeth Kolbert is the author of “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History,” which won the 2015 Pulitzer Price in general nonfiction. Photo: Nicholas Whitman

Pulitzer Prize Winner to Visit South
March 28, 2018

Science writer Elizabeth Kolbert, who won the award in general nonfiction for her book about mass extinction, will speak April 4. ...

The Jaguar Cricket Club finished second in the nation at the American College Cricket National Championships.

Jaguar Cricket Club Finishes Second
March 23, 2018

The Jaguar Cricket Club defeated Yale, Harvard, Texas A&M and others before falling in the title game to Rutgers. ...

The University of South Alabama on Thursday dedicated the Jag Fitness Trail, a 1.5 mile path that includes three exercise stations.

South Opens Jag Fitness Trail
March 15, 2018

The 8-foot wide, 1.5 mile crushed stone path includes three exercise stations for stretching and strength training. ...

Tilly, left, played by Emily Ericson, and Agnes, played by Abigail St. John, perform in the Theatre USA production of 'She Kills Monsters.'

Theatre USA to Present 'She Kills Monsters'
February 16, 2018

The contemporary comedy will run from Feb. 16 to Feb. 24. Tickets are available. ...

Dr. Krista Harrell is the associate dean of students and Title IX coordinator at the University of South Alabama.

Associate Dean Named to International Board
February 14, 2018

Dr. Krista Harrell will represent South on the Association of College Unions International. ...

The V-Day Committee and USA Student Affairs are raising awareness and funds through “V-Day: Until the Violence Stops” with two special events. The proceeds raised will go to support the Rape Crisis Center of Mobile.

V-Day Events to Raise Awareness, Support
February 9, 2017

South will join a global movement aimed at ending violence against women and girls with events set for Feb. 27-28. ...

USA Board of Trustees Chair Pro Tempore Kenneth O. Simon, who was South's first African American Student Government Association president, and whose mother, Lavonne Simon, was USA's first African American graduate, will participate in a Feb. 6 forum as part of a series of events celebrating Black History Month. Simon was the keynote speaker at the spring 2016 Commencement.

USA Celebrates Black History Month
February 1, 2018

Events include a keynote speech by Board of Trustees Chair Pro Tem Kenneth Simon, USA's first African American SGA president. ...

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs launched the iLead Leadership Institute, an eight-week program to build and strengthen student leaders. From left are Maniysha Marshall, iLead Class of 2017 president; Dr. Valerie James, founder of Vision Spot Consulting, LLC., which managed and facilitated the first iLead Leadership Institute; and Deja Thompson, vice president of iLead.

Developing Leaders Through 'iLead'
December 1, 2017

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs launched an eight-week program to build and strengthen student leaders. ...

Sophomore Kory Dixon advances on Little Rock in the Jags' 1-0 victory to win the Sun Belt Conference title.

Jags Take Soccer Sun Belt Crown
October 28, 2017

With a 1-0 victory over Little Rock, the team wins its fourth straight regular season title. Up next: Appalachian State. ...

USA Celebrates Homecoming 2017
October 10, 2017

New events and special honors for the 50th anniversary Golden Jaguars will highlight this year’s Homecoming festivities. ...

The South Alabama Student Health Center is ready for students to join them for the 2017 'Be Jag Healthy' Health and Wellness Day. From left are Valerie Heidel, supervisor clincial operations, Alexis Banks, president of the Jag Health Team, Feaunte' Preyear, coordinator of health education and quality improvement, and Beverly Kellen, practice director, with SouthPaw and Miss Pawla.

South Helping Students to 'Be Jag Healthy'
September 12, 2017

The Student Health Center will host the fourth annual Jag Health and Wellness Day from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13. ...

Ismael Khouma, left, and Nate Carr, are freshmen roommates in the newly created International House, a living community at South for students interested in global engagement.

International House, Haus, Huis, Maison
August 16, 2017

Nearly two dozen American and international students interested in global engagement now call the same residence hall home. ...

Move-in Day at South kicks off the University’s “Week of Welcome and Beyond,” two weeks of special events on campus.

Video: Move-In Day 2017
August 12, 2017

Student volunteers, along with faculty and staff, do some heavy lifting to get more than 1,200 freshmen into their homes. ...

A delegation of USA Student Government Officers, gather in a session of the international Going Global conference in London. From left accompanying the students is Associate Dean and title IX Coordinator Dr. Krista Harrell. Seated next are Josh Crownover, the SGA’s immediate past president, and Shaun Holloway, SGA’s chief of staff.

USA Students Go Global in London
June 14, 2017

A delegation of USA Student Government officers and faculty went to London for the international Going Global conference. ...

Nick Barton, a junior finance major from Alabaster, will spend part of his summer raising money for people with disabilities during Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity's national philanthropy, "Journey of Hope."

A 'Journey of Hope,' on Two Wheels
June 1, 2017

Junior Nick Barton, after biking 900 miles in Florida, will serve as crew chief in a Pi Kappa Phi fundraiser across the U.S. ...

The Jags' win over Georgia Southern marks South Alabama's 11th Sun Belt Tournament title, and its first since 2005.

Jags Win Sun Belt Championship
May 29, 2017

South Alabama's defeat of Georgia Southern marks the program's 11th conference title, and its first since 2005. ...

The “Vagina Monologues” performance at the University of South Alabama raised $616 for the Mobile Rape Crisis Center. South Alabama members of the cast recently presented a check to support the center's programs. From left are Catherine Buttrey, Kenishia Jackson, Title IX Coordinator and Associate Dean of Students Dr. Krista Harrell, Kadijah Oliver, Tiffany Martin and Eve Windhorst.

Donations go to Rape Crisis Center
May 17, 2017

Proceeds from the 'Vagina Monologues' are given to combat violence against women and girls. ...

USA’s Office of Student Activities recognizes students for outstanding community service during the annual Student Organization Awards Banquet. From left are Shelby Guidry, Animal Rights Alliance, Student Organization of the Year; Veena Danthuluri, Indian Student Association, Program of the Year; Allyson Heng, Student Organization Leader of the Year; Lyndsie Rhoden, Emerging Leader of the Year; and Kellie Caddell, Student-Run Free Clinic, Graduate Student Organization of the Year.

'Innovative Ways to Serve'
May 5, 2017

South holds its annual awards luncheon to honor and showcase student organizations and community service. ...

Greek organization students raised more than $102,000 for philanthropy this year, and dedicated nearly 32,000 hours of logged-in community service. From left, Ross McDonald, president of Pi Kappa Phi, Fraternity Dean’s Cup winner; Derek Pickett, president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., NPHC Fraternity of the Year; Bryanna Hall, president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., NPHC Sorority of the Year; Amanda Nadeau, Alpha Omicron Pi, Sorority Dean’s Cup winner; and Sharon Williams, Chi Omega, Sorority Dean’s Cup winner.

USA Greek Community Recognized
May 4, 2017

Sororities and fraternities raised more than $102,000 for philanthropy this year, and dedicated nearly 32,000 service hours. ...

USA students rehearse for the 2017 'La Vie Parisienne Operetta,' which will take place April 21-23.

A French Opera on the Gulf Coast
April 20, 2017

Students take the stage for this weekend's 'La Vie Parisienne,' complete with a saucy millionaire and can-can dancing. ...

Introducing the newly elected 2017-2018 University of South Alabama SGA officers: From left, Kevin Aria, treasurer; Taylor Davis, chief justice; Carl A.Thomas, president; Elizabeth Hernandez, vice president; and Joshua Robertson, attorney general.

SGA Officers Elected For 2017-18
April 7, 2017

Carl A. Thomas, 21, has been selected as president; Elizabeth Hernandez, 20, will be next year's vice president. ...

Dr. Krista Harrell, IFC adviser, second row, fourth from left, and Brendon Garrity, IFC president, second row, fifth from left, received second place among a record number of teams in the Student-Adviser category at the recent Southeastern Interfraternity Conference.

IFC President, Adviser Place in Competition
March 21, 2017

Brendon Garrity and Dr. Krista Harrell earn recognition in the Leadership Academy Case Study competition. ...

“Don’t create a false environment for your plants,” said Gary Carley, South's landscaping manager. Dig a hole, plant and be confident.

Want Your Yard to Look Like Ours?
March 16, 2017

South's chief landscaper, Gary Carley, offers seven springtime tips for getting your garden in order. No green thumb required. ...

Pi Kappa Phi Receives National Awards
February 20, 2017

Members were awarded the Champion Master Chapter, Outstanding Governance, Outstanding Member Experience, and Outstanding Service and Philanthropy awards. ...

South to Open New Housing Options
February 17, 2017

To meet growing demand, construction is underway on a 375-bed, four-story residence hall that is set to open fall 2018. ...

Student Life News Archive

Pulitzer Prize Winner to Visit South March 28, 2018

Jaguar Cricket Club Finishes Second March 23, 2018

South Opens Jag Fitness Trail March 15, 2018

Theatre USA to Present 'She Kills Monsters' February 16, 2018

Associate Dean Named to International Board February 14, 2018

V-Day Events to Raise Awareness, Support February 9, 2017

USA Celebrates Black History Month February 1, 2018

Developing Leaders Through 'iLead' December 1, 2017

Jags Take Soccer Sun Belt Crown October 28, 2017

USA Celebrates Homecoming 2017 October 10, 2017

South Helping Students to 'Be Jag Healthy' September 12, 2017

International House, Haus, Huis, Maison August 16, 2017

Video: Move-In Day 2017 August 12, 2017

USA Students Go Global in London June 14, 2017

A 'Journey of Hope,' on Two Wheels June 1, 2017

Jags Win Sun Belt Championship May 29, 2017

Donations go to Rape Crisis Center May 17, 2017

'Innovative Ways to Serve' May 5, 2017

USA Greek Community Recognized May 4, 2017

A French Opera on the Gulf Coast April 20, 2017

SGA Officers Elected For 2017-18 April 7, 2017

IFC President, Adviser Place in Competition March 21, 2017

Want Your Yard to Look Like Ours? March 16, 2017

Pi Kappa Phi Receives National Awards February 20, 2017

South to Open New Housing Options February 17, 2017