Alumni News Archive

  • Lenzie Richardson, who graduated in hospitality and tourism management from the University of South Alabama, at the Perdido Beach Resort near the front desk, where she is an assistant manager.
    A hospitality graduate works her way through college and starts her career at a beach hotel on the Alabama coast. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Dr. Richard Carter
    The next USA by the Bay Speaker Series event will be held Nov. 21, at the USA Baldwin County Campus in Fairhope. ...
  • Dominique Garcia-Hopper in her classroom at Saraland Elementary School.
    A South education graduate draws on her theater experience to engage third-graders at Saraland Elementary School. #MyFirstJob ...
  •  Mia Sarafijanovic
    A civil engineering graduate crosses Mobile Bay to begin her career at one of Alabama's largest firms. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Ivan Maisel to be featured speaker at the Irving Silver and Frances Grodsky Silver Endowed Presidential Lectureship
    Ivan Maisel, author and hall of fame columnist, will be the featured speaker at the Silver Endowed Presidential Lectureship October 22. ...
  • Jaren Fields
    A mechanical engineering graduate starts his career at an International Paper mill in Bogalusa, Louisiana. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Gabriel Kucala standing in downtown Mobile.
    Finance major Gabriel Kucala turns a summer internship into an extended stay, then a full-time job with Airbus on the 26th floor of the RSA Tower in downtown Mobile. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Mary-Stuart Lewis, who graduated with a degree in information systems from the University of South Alabama, works in software development for CGI.
    After learning software development at South, this information systems graduate landed a job with an international consulting firm. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Coleman Davis
    After restarting the student rocket program at South, an engineering graduate lands a job with a missile defense firm in Huntsville. #MyFirstJob ...
  • As a finance major in the Mitchell College of Business at the University of South Alabama, Mackenzie Endres started out as a part-time assistant to a commercial lender River Bank & Trust. She began a full-time role their after graduating.
    Mackenzie Endres had no idea that a casual phone conversation would lead to part-time work and, eventually, her first full-time job in banking. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Caroline Locke, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of South Alabama, works with children in rehabilitation services at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.
    Speech pathology graduate Caroline Locke turns her South degrees and pediatric training into a position in rehabilitation services working with children. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Luke Thomas, a University of South Alabama graduate, at his job at USA Health University Hospital
    A full-time day shift in the emergency department at USA Health University Hospital keeps nursing graduate Luke Thomas's adrenalin going. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Hannah Maddux, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Alabama, was drafted to the Vegas Thrill in the inaugural season of the new Pro Volleyball Federation. She plans eventually to go into sports broadcasting.
    Hannah Maddux, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at South, made her debut as a professional indoor volleyball player with the Vegas Thrill. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Lawrence Stoudemire spent about 72 hours over the past month to complete his mortar board, inspired by a co-op he did with Southern Company.
    Lawrence Stoudemire went vertical with his elaborately decorated mortar board ...
  • University of South Alabama Spring 2024 Commencement
    Commencement was a first for students whose high school graduations were upended amid the COVID pandemic. ...
  • The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association honored alumni and supporters at the 19th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards. Those recognized were, from left, Travis Bedsole Jr., Dr. Jack DiPalma, Susan Bedsole, Alexis Atkins, Maxey Roberts representing the USA Foundation, Chandra Brown Stewart, John McMillan representing the USA Foundation, Dan Ollis and Peter Lindquist.
    The ceremony took place at the MacQueen Alumni Center on campus as the USA National Alumni Association celebrates its 50th year. ...
  • Riley Brenes stands in front of a mural that will be at this weekend’s Festival of Flowers in Cathedral Square. The mural was previously on display in the courtyard at Strickland Youth Center. It features a portrait of Sam Lackland, Mobile scenes and bright pink azaleas.
    Murals painted by teenagers at Strickland Youth Center, and created through a program led by a South graduate, are featured at the Festival of Flowers. The event supports USA Health Providence Hospital. ...
  • Tom Meyer earned a biology degree at the University of South Alabama, then a master’s degree in nursing, and returned to his alma mater as an assistant professor.
    How an early black and gold varsity letter from South survived hurricane flooding for a runner who became a professor. ...
  • The University of South Alabama marked its 60th Anniversary in 2023 with events including a homecoming week bonfire.
    Anniversary celebrations. The acquisition of a venerable hospital. Accelerated enrollment. Red-letter moments highlight 2023 at South. ...
  • University of South Alabama degree candidates at fall Commencement
    Trustee Jimmy Shumock in a Commencement address urged South graduates to build relationships, own mistakes and support their communities. ...
  • Chaz McGhee, a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, earned an education degree this spring and began teaching at Daphne East Elementary School.
    A South education graduate shares his Creek Indian heritage with social studies students at Daphne East Elementary School. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Matt Simm chose to work remotely in Chattanooga, Tennessee, because of the relatively low cost of living and the natural beauty of the mountains and the Tennessee River, shown here from the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge.
    A South business graduate grabbed the opportunity to turn an internship into a supply-chain position with a direct-to-customer meat business. #MyFirstJob ...
  • After FBI training and orientation in Washington, D.C., and Quantico, Virginia, Shelby Caldwell has begun working on computer security in Huntsville, Alabama.
    After earning a master's degree in computer science at South, Shelby Caldwell begins a network security job with the FBI in Huntsville, Alabama. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Livie Puranen, a recreational therapy graduate from the University of South Alabama, uses fun and games to help people with disabilities.
    As a student, Livie Puranen wrote and directed a short film starring adults with developmental disabilities. She now uses her degree in recreational therapy to build a program in Florida. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Diego Salas Polar in his office with his guitar.
    Diego Salas Polar, a computer science graduate who plays grunge guitar, lands a gig in web development at USA Health. #MyFirstJob ...