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  • Former Congressman Jo Bonner, seen here walking into the Administration Building, brings political experience and a personal touch to his role as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama.

    Meet Jo Bonner
    January 10, 2022

    The former congressman brings political experience and a personal touch to his role as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama. ...
  • Casey Ferguson, a forward for the South Alabama women's basketball team, has been able to benefit monetarily from her popular social media posts following a rule that allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image or likeness.

    FergNation Forward
    November 29, 2021

    A Tik Tok video of Casey Ferguson boiling crawfish helped make her one of the most popular college sports social media personalities in the country. Her trending videos are landing her ad deals, and the basketball program some extra attention. ...
  • Charbel Mawad is majoring in accounting in the Mitchell College of Business.

    Fresh Start
    November 9, 2021

    Charbel Mawad, a Mobile native and Mitchell Scholar, begins his business education at South with plans for growth and a spot on the First Year Council. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • South and the national "It's On Us" organization will host Sexual Assault Awareness/Consent Education 101, Bystander Education 101, and Survivor Support 101 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, at the Student Center Terrace.

    USA Offers Sexual Assault Training Sessions
    October 29, 2021

    South's HEART Project and Title IX office partners with the national nonprofit organization "It's On Us" to host sexual assault training. ...
  • Logan, left, and Mallorie Collins, twin sisters from Satsuma, Alabama, share a residence hall suite, a major in mechanical engineering and a spirit for cheering on the Jaguars.

    Engineering South Spirit
    October 14, 2021

    Logan and Mallorie Collins, twin sisters from Satsuma, share a major, a residence hall suite and a passion for cheering on Jaguar sports teams at South. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • Chris Hites, a junior majoring in communications, works as a replay operator with other members of the student ESPN+ broadcast team in the control booth during Saturday's game against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

    Lights, Jaguars, Action!
    October 5, 2021

    A student production team brings South sports to a nationwide audience on the ESPN+ network. Some of the crew members are communications majors; all share a unique view of Jaguar athletics. ...
  • At Thompson High School, Carter Mandy was on a state championship esports team. He's joined South's team and is majoring in radiologic sciences.

    Game Time at South
    September 30, 2021

    Carter Mandy is a soccer referee, computer builder and esports gamer. At South, he's majoring in radiologic sciences and navigating campus on his dad's college bike. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • Keon Farmer, a nursing major from Pass Christian, Mississippi, says he's learning to play volleyball at the Student Recreation Center. “Whoever comes, comes, and we’ll play from 6:30 to 11 o’clock closing at night. It’s hard core.”

    Pass Forward
    September 23, 2021

    Keon Farmer, a nursing major from Pass Christian, Miss., starts his career at South with a new sport, part-time job and spot on the First Year Council. #FreshmanFocus. ...
  • Anita Nguyen, an Honors College freshman, says a lot goes into an on-field marching band routine. The experience is energizing.

    Up-Tempo
    September 17, 2021

    Honors College. First Year Council. Jaguar Marching Band. Anita Nguyen, a biomedical sciences major, says managing her busy schedule is important. So is taking a break. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • Nate Riech competed for the track and field team at the University of South Alabama in 2015-16. He will compete at the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

    Jaguar Wins Gold in Tokyo
    September 9, 2021

    South graduate and runner Nate Riech used a childhood injury to fuel a competitive spirit that propelled him to first place in the 1,500-meter finals at the Paralympic Games. ...
  • Muralist and University of South Alabama graduate Andy Scott's latest work is on the side of the USA Student Center — a bright mural in Pantone 281 and 193.

    Mobile Muralist
    August 27, 2021

    South graduate Andy Scott makes his mark with retro signs and bold murals, including a USA Student Center painting that will serve as a perfect stop for a campus photo op. ...
  • University of South Alabama students during Move-In Day.

    Jaguars Pounce On Fall Semester
    August 13, 2021

    South greets freshmen and returning students with a Week of Welcome and Beyond calendar full of everything from scavenger hunts and trivia nights to athletic events and back-to-school parties. ...
  • South Alabama is one of 40 institutions named to the inaugural cohort for the IIE American Passport Project grant, with a goal of promoting diversity, inclusion, access and equity in study abroad opportunities.

    USA Receives Grant for Students to Study Abroad
    June 17, 2021

    The grant will enable 25 University of South Alabama students to obtain a U.S. passport and support their study abroad journeys. ...
  • Rebecca Culberson, a senior international studies major at South Alabama, is the recipient of the 2021 Gilman Scholarship.

    USA Student Wins Competitive Gilman Scholarship
    June 17, 2021

    The University of South Alabama announces senior Rebecca Culberson as a 2021 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipient. ...
  • From L-R; Haley Borin, Tuyishimire Neza David, University of South Alabama students Mason Redmond and Catie Martin on a church mission in Gahara, Rwanda in June 2019.

    A Passion to Serve
    May 26, 2021

    A dozen recent South graduates devoted more than 100 hours of community service each through USA's South Serves program. ...
  • Grant Skinner and Sarai Garraway, both juniors and South Strong Ambassadors at the University of South Alabama, meet with fellow students recently outside the Student Center to talk about the importance of following precautions to keep people safe from COVID-19.

    Ambassadors Bring Positive Energy, Critical Message
    March 1, 2021

    The South Strong Ambassadors are using peer encouragement, social media and Jag swag in promoting COVID-19 practices to keep people safe as the University plans to return to normal operations. ...
  • Briana Morris, the Sun Belt Conference's 2019-20 Female Student-Athlete of the Year, is scheduled to play in the spring 2021 season for Danish soccer team Aarhus Gymnastikforening Kvindefodbold, more commonly known as AGF. Photo courtesy of Briana Morris.

    From South Alabama to Scandinavia
    December 18, 2020

    Accounting graduate student, alumna and student-athlete of the year Briana Morris readies to take the field in Denmark. ...
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    $160.9 Million Raised in Upward & Onward
    November 19, 2020

    South exceeds fundraising goal with more than 23,000 donations to support academics, research, athletics and healthcare. ...
  • Dr. Jeremy Fletcher, a major in the Army Reserves and assistant professor of physical therapy in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health, will speak at Wednesday's Veteran's Day event.

    South Recognized for Military Student Support
    November 10, 2020

    Office of Veterans Affairs offers support for veterans and their families, including certification for G.I. Benefits. ...
  • Morgan Cross scored two goals in the final 5:39 to lead the Jaguar women's soccer team to its second straight Sun Belt Conference championship and its seventh in the last eight years.

    A Fall Tradition: Jags Clinch Soccer Title
    November 9, 2020

    South's women's soccer team rallies late to beat Arkansas State 2-1 to win another Sun Belt Conference championship. ...
  • University of South Alabama Police Officer Roy Mendenhall, sitting in front of the Humanities Building where he once took classes, earned a degree in criminal justice in 2016. He's one of three officers at South who graduated from the University that same year.

    Now in Boots, He Walked in Students' Shoes
    November 9, 2020

    Roy Mendenhall, like most officers in the USA Police Department, graduated from South. He found a career, and a wider world. ...
  • University of South Alabama students and their parents can learn the most effective way to apply for federal financial aid by attending a FAFSA Frenzy virtual workshop.

    Applying for Federal Financial Aid Made Easy
    November 6, 2020

    USA Schedules "FASFA Frenzy" a free virtual financial aid workshop to simplify the application process for federal aid. ...
  • Honors student and freshman Samuel Blankenship's Eagle Scout project was “Unpack Hunger,” a food collection and distribution program. “Once quarantine hit, it turned into delivering packs to the school counselor, so kids could keep getting them. We were able to do 25 packs for 10 weeks,” he said.

    Tackling Hunger, Trivia on Random Things
    October 27, 2020

    #FreshmanFocus: Honors student and former quiz bowler Samuel Blankenship focused his Eagle Scout project on hungry students. ...
  • South student receives tutoring at USA's Center for Academic Excellence.

    At South, Student Success is a Team Effort
    October 21, 2020

    Support programs at South, from housing to financial aid, are helping students succeed even during the most trying of times. ...
  • Kaylee Williams, a freshman from Biloxi, said the coronavirus kept her from visiting South Korea, but she hopes to learn how to speak the language as well as Spanish.

    Biloxi Student Turns to South
    October 14, 2020

    #FreshmanFocus: Kaylee Williams follows an interest in global affairs (and Korean hip-hop) to major in international studies. ...