Our Bold Era
Posted on June 16, 2026 by Lance Crawford
Born from boldness, the University of South Alabama now embarks fearlessly on its
next chapter. The University that began with a single building and an ambitious vision
to empower its region has launched Where Bold Begins, its largest-ever comprehensive
campaign,
with a goal of raising $400 million. Minimum.
Success will enable investments with impact in four strategic pillars. Strengthening academic excellence. Intensifying South’s drive toward the top tier of research universities. Preparing the next generation for the challenges of leadership. Setting new standards of healthcare excellence.
Big plans. Big goals. Big payoffs. Keep reading to see how the Flagship of the Gulf Coast is setting its course for a future Where Bold Begins.
Stepping Up
Two new leaders take the field at the the Jaguar Marching Band’s new complex.
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Open Water
Aleah Dokter’s Mobile Bay research explores impacts of proposed new Causeway opening.
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Rooted in the Coast
Studying abroad changes more than where students go - it changes who they are,
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A Good Sport
Dr. Joel Erdmann ’92 kept the Jaguars ranked as a multisport powerhouse both on the field and in the classroom before retiring this spring after 17 years as South’s director of athletics.
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From Commons to Core
Each Year, thousands of visitors pass through South's College of...
June 16, 2026 -
Rooted in the Coast
Studying abroad changes more than where students go -- it changes who ...
June 16, 2026 -
A Good Sport
Dr. Joel Erdmann '92 kept the Jaguars ranked as a multisport powe...
June 16, 2026 -
Our Bold Era
Born from boldness, the University of South Alabama now embarks fearle...
June 16, 2026