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Our Bold Era


Posted on June 16, 2026 by Lance Crawford
Lance Crawford


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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.

NATHAN SANSOM tries out for drum major at the new Geri and Gordon Moulton Jaguar Marching Band Complex. He and Hailey Romoser, third from left behind Sansom, were selected to join returning drum major Rivers Lewis to lead the band for the 2026-27 academic year.

Stepping Up

Two new leaders take the field at the the Jaguar Marching Band’s new complex.

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SIERRA ROBERTSON pilots an electrofishing boat near Justin’s Bay with fellow Ph.D. student Aleah Dokter, who is researching fish populations along the Causeway.

Open Water

Aleah Dokter’s Mobile Bay research explores impacts of proposed new Causeway opening.

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Dr. Kevin Wong

The Suite Spot

New facility for kids will offer more options, less ‘ouch!’

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Tiffany Pogue

Rooted in the Coast

Studying abroad changes more than where students go - it changes who they are,

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Dr. Joel Erdmann

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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