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  • Brandon Stewart atAPM Terminals at the Port of Mobile

    From Service to Supply Chain
    November 12, 2026

    Veterans and other military-affiliated students have become a big part of the South community, with help from an office dedicated exclusively to serving their needs. ...
  • Longtime University of South Alabama Trustee Jimmy Shumock and his wife, Debbie, recently committed at least $1 million to benefit academics, athletics, the Jaguar Marching Band and USA Health.

    For the Shumocks, Giving Back Starts With Showing Up
    September 4, 2026

    Jaguar baseball reconnected Jimmy Shumock to his alma mater, starting decades of leadership that paved the way for a $1 million legacy gift with his wife, Debbie. ...
  • English and drama graduate Ari Theodore, pictured here in South Dakota, is working with Missoula Children’s Theatre, guiding K-12 students from auditions to curtain calls in communities where live theater is often hard to find.

    Taking the Stage Across America
    August 7, 2026

    South grad Ari Theodore is traveling the country to help students discover the magic of theater, one community at a time. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Portrait of University of South Alabama graduate Sydney Davis

    Building Opportunity
    July 31, 2026

    As Hatch Fairhope prepares to open its new innovation hub, South graduate Sydney Davis is helping local entrepreneurs get off the ground while launching her own career. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Dr. Daniel McCarthy, who joined South Alabama Athletics in 2008 and has played a key role in the success of South’s athletics program, has been selected as its athletics director following the retirement of Dr. Joel Erdmann. This photo is of him on the field at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

    McCarthy Named Director of Athletics
    July 21, 2026

    A veteran administrator of South Alabama Athletics, Dr. Daniel McCarthy has advanced strategic initiatives and enhanced the student-athlete experience as deputy athletics director since 2017. ...
  • Logan Murphy at WALA FOX10, where he completed an internship before graduating in May with a degree in business and a concentration in sales. Five days after Commencement, the company hired him full time as a digital strategist account coordinator.

    Creating His Own Path
    July 14, 2026

    Before fully embarking into sales, Mitchell College of Business graduate Logan Murphy carved out a new role with WALA Fox10 that lets him master the business behind marketing campaigns. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Before the degrees were conferred, President Jo Bonner called for “a Kodak moment.” He asked everyone to pull out their phones for what he called "the biggest group selfie that has ever been made on the University of South Alabama campus.” Photo of him taking a selfie.

    A Journey Shared
    May 8, 2026

    USA President Jo Bonner recognizes the first class he welcomed to campus four years earlier. "Today hits a bit different, as our graduates might say." ...
  • Jim and Carol Statter at Hancock Whitney Stadium

    A Shared Legacy
    April 10, 2026

    From the 50-yard line to the classroom, alumni Carol and Jim Statter are ensuring the next generation of Jaguars has the tools to win. ...
  • Accepting awards at the 21st Annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards were, from left, Dr. Alvin J. Williams, Micki Kohn for the Hargrove Foundation, Roddy Lee McKinney II, Elliot B. Maisel, Dr. Patricia Ann Sanders ’77, Carol S. Statter ’94 and James L. Statter ’72.

    Celebrating Alumni Excellence and Community Impact
    March 6, 2026

    The USA National Alumni Association recognized an accomplished group of leaders during the 21st Annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards. ...
  • Barbara and Leonard Bush smiling in front of the College of Nursing at the University of South Alabama.

    Building a Legacy of Care
    February 25, 2026

    Barbara and Leonard Bush are dedicated to empowering students who choose to serve through scholarships rooted in gratitude ...
  • University of South Alabama students at Fall Commencement at the USA Mitchell Center

    'Get Invested and Give Back'
    December 12, 2025

    U.S. Sen. Katie Britt praises South graduates on their accomplishments and urges them to move forward with integrity and respect. ...
  • University of South Alabama graduate Campbell Harper walking outside the IBM office in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she works.

    Clicking into Place
    October 14, 2025

    A leap into an intro programming class led to Campbell Harper's dream career at IBM. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Bennett Booth, a 2025 University of South Alabama nursing graduate, at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham, where he works in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

    A Calling in Critical Care
    September 23, 2025

    South alumnus and pediatric care nurse Bennett Booth is driven by the ability to make a difference for families when they need it the most. #MyFirst Job ...
  • University of South Alabama alumnus Jordan Eggleston

    Grad to Groundbreaker
    August 13, 2025

    Jordan Eggleston's engineering journey started with Legos. The South alumnus is now on-site for construction of a 715,000 square-foot Meta data center in Montgomery County. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Luke Nelson with a train in the background.

    On Track for Success
    July 30, 2025

    Luke Nelson, who earned a degree in supply chain and logistics management, is a management trainee at the Mississippi Export Railroad. It is, he says, right where he wants to be. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Jeff Roberts, seen here at a Yellowhammer Coffee shop, grew an idea to sell coffee out of a trailer into a local enterprise with seven locations. “Fly High, Hammer Down” has become the company philosophy.

    Coffee Gold
    July 28, 2025

    Jeff Roberts '07 started serving coffee out of a trailer after earning a business degree from South. Today, Yellowhammer Coffee has a loyal following and seven locations in the Mobile area. ...
  • Grace Barrentine, a University of South Alabama anthropology graduate, spends much of her time doing fieldwork, including at this site in south Baldwin County, Alabama.

    Soil to Sea
    July 22, 2025

    Grace Barrentine's work as an anthropologist has her digging into the land for now, but the shipwrecks of the deep are calling. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Hannah Fink, who was the University of South Alabama mascot Miss Pawla for three years, is the newest full-time member of the Fox 10 StormTracker Team.

    Mascot Swagger
    July 11, 2025

    After three years as Miss Pawla, Hannah Fink says the confidence the role inspired has helped her deliver live weather reports to TV viewers along the Gulf Coast. #MyFirstJob ...
  • At CMG Engineers in downtown Mobile, Robert Greenwood is putting into practice the theory he learned as a mechanical engineering student at the University of South Alabama. Photos of Robert Greenwood in downtown Mobile.

    A New Challenge Every Day
    July 8, 2025

    After spending two summers completing an internship at CMG Engineers, Robert Greenwood joined the firm in a full-time role. The work, he says, is rewarding. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Kaitlin and Tasha Stork both pursued degrees in radiologic sciences at the University of South Alabama. Tasha Stork had delayed finishing college but was inspired by her daughter's path to a degree.

    Mother, Daughter Share Academic Journey
    June 30, 2025

    Things changed, such as the no-eating-in-the-car rule, as Tasha and Kaitlin Stork discover a future in common with degrees in radiologic sciences. ...
  • Lakelyn Tinsley, a Univeristy of South Alabama graduate, at Hummingbird Ideas in downtown Mobile.

    Career Alignment
    June 18, 2025

    Lakelyn Tinsley transferred to South and changed her major, leaning into a creative drive that fueled her journey to a Mobile advertising agency. #MyFirstJob ...
  • South graduates at the University of South Alabama Commencement

    Commencement 2025: Celebrating South's Newest Alumni
    May 9, 2025

    South graduates urged to be the leaders, dreamers and doers of tomorrow. ...
  • From left, Dr. Carol Scott Cash; Bestor Ward, representing the J.L. Bedsole Foundation; Ray Kennedy; Frank Barrow, son of the late Dr. Robert Barrow; Patsy Kennedy; Lenus Perkins and Dr. Mike Wojciechowski attended the 20th Annual USA National Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards.

    Supporters Honored at 20th Annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards
    March 14, 2025

    The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association recognized alumni, a longtime department chair and the J.L. Bedsole Foundation for their contributions and achievements. ...
  • Mobile County Public School System's 2025 Teachers of the Year are University of South Alabama graduates. From left to right, Krissy Brown, Gilliard Elementary School, Roseann Byrd, Citronelle High School and Justine Wilson, Grand Bay Middle School are this year's honorees.

    Three South Graduates Named Teachers of the Year
    February 18, 2025

    A fourth educator, Nicole Bolton, is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. ...
  • Mary Travis, a University of South Alabama graduate in the College of Education and Professional Studies, was surprised this week with a 2024-25 Milken Educator Award.

    South Alum Receives National Teaching Award
    January 31, 202\5

    Fifth-grade math and science teacher Mary Travis is the sole Alabama winner of a 2024-25 Milken Educator Award. ...