True Grit
Our University and the city we call home have both had to earn everything we’ve gained. That has made us both all the stronger. Mobile, with its rich culture and economic vibrancy, has always drawn people who wanted something better and were willing to work hard to get it. That was true of the defense workers who poured into the city to help win World War II — and is still true of today’s engineers and other skilled employees in shipbuilding and aerospace, among other industries.
It also describes the eager young people who flooded onto campus this fall as part of the largest freshman class in South’s history, helping us achieve a third straight year of enrollment growth.
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Fall 2025
Scared Strong
With the best of intentions, Dr. Lee Smee and other coastal Alabama researchers are deliberately terrifying baby oysters to boost survival.
Fiscal Fitness
A student-run investment fund celebrates 10 years of smart choices and lessons learned. Launched with $250,000 in donor support, the fund has grown to $1.5 million.
Paving the Way for Green Asphalt
Sustainability starts from the ground up, and sometimes, that ground is paved. Researchers are working to develop what could be called green asphalt.
Tiny Fighters
In the NICU at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, strength begins small, measured in breaths, heartbeats and the determined push of a foot no larger than a thumb.
Going Long
Loyalty paid off for Devin Voisin. His love of the game carried him through serious injuries and led to a NCAA record-tying seventh season as the Jaguars’ leading receiver.
The Detective Work of Writing
New Stokes Center for Creative Writing director brings rigor and a mission to resurrect forgotten voices. She views writing historical fiction as meticulous detective work.
Postcards from Greece
Leadership isn’t taught only in classrooms. Sometimes, it’s learned one shared experience at a time, including a study abroad trip to Greece.
After the Crisis
South research explores how technology can help ICU nurses recover from the toll of trauma-filled shifts.
An Unbreakable Coast
Curfews, 'Star Trek', and Bonding
What a joy it was to celebrate our community during Homecoming 2025! It is such a
pleasure to welcome alumni from near and far to celebrate this special weekend. Your
Jaguar spirit was on full display, and your presence served as a powerful reminder
to our current students of the incredible legacy and strong foundation you have built.Current Issue
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