Alumni News Archive
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Nursing Tradition
The USA College of Nursing is the largest in the state, so it's not unusual to meet members of the same family at South. Three generations of nursing students, though, tend to stand out in a crowd. ...
March 6, 2023 -
Tailgating and Networking
Pre-game parties on College Tailgate Row also serve as career opportunities and casual meeting places for South students and alumni. ...
November 9, 2022 -
On Track For Success
Former South student and track star awarded Zymo Research Impact Initiative grant for her work in environmental toxicology. ...
September 12, 2022 -
Jet Set
Madison Bomeke, a mechanical engineering graduate, started her career supporting F-35 fighter planes for Lockheed Martin in Texas. #MyFirstJob ...
September 2, 2022 -
Career Forecast
Carmen Hernandez has been captivated by the weather ever since she witnessed its power during Hurricane Rita. She majored in meteorology at South and begins a career with the National Weather Service. #MyFirstJob ...
August 29, 2022 -
Building a Future
Chris Willhite, a civil engineering graduate from South, starts his career with an engineering company in Huntsville. #MyFirstJob ...
August 2, 2022 -
Internship, Job Offer, Promotion
Mitchell College of Business graduate Jensen Graddick turns an internship in human resources into a full-time job and then a new title in short order. #MyFirstJob ...
July 20, 2022 -
JagSat-isfaction
South engineering students and faculty cheer the Florida launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying their JagSat-1 satellite that will transmit data back to Shelby Hall. “We’re in orbit!” ...
July 15, 2022 -
Art Start
Micah Mermilliod moves from solo shows to collaborative work as an assistant curator for the Alabama Contemporary Art Center. #MyFirstJob ...
June 29, 2022 -
Big City Beginning
Mi'Asia Barclay, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at South, begins her health administration career in Atlanta at the Morehouse School of Medicine. #MyFirstJob ...
June 21, 2022 -
Career-Beginning Injury
Dislocating his elbow during a high school baseball game leads Jay Copeland to physical therapy training at South and a job in Birmingham. #MyFirstJob ...
June 13, 2022 -
South Alum Named Alabama Secondary Teacher of the Year
William Edmonds, who teaches French at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, is named Alabama's top secondary educator. ...
May 19, 2022 -
'Find Your Superpower'
Spring and summer graduates are urged to discover their purpose, as thousands gathered over two days at the USA Mitchell Center to honor South's newest alumni. ...
May 7, 2022 -
Five for Five
The Zimlich quintuplets were born at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital. On Saturday, they reach another milestone together — spring Commencement. ...
May 2, 2022 -
National Bar Association President, South Grad to Speak to Students
Carlos Moore will discuss "The Important Role of the 3rd, Co-Equal Branch of Government: The Judiciary." at the Marx Library April 4, 2022. ...
April 12, 2022 -
Rodeo Nurse
Wenda Johnson, who earned her master's and doctorate in nursing at South, combines a career in medicine with rodeo success in World Championship Barrel Racing. ...
April 11, 2022 -
First Response
South emergency medical services graduate Damonique Evans becomes the first Black woman to work as paramedic firefighter for the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department. ...
March 31, 2022 -
Robots, Drones and Green Slime
South graduate Timothy Johnson brings science education to life as a specialist for Alabama Technology in Motion and through public television segments for 'Alabama STEM Explorers.' ...
March 22, 2022 -
Alumni, Community Leaders Honored at Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards
USA National Alumni Association honored alumni and community leaders at the 17th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards. ...
March 11, 2022 -
Peace Offering
Rachel Burdine, an international studies graduate, always wanted to travel and serve vulnerable populations. She started in the Peace Corps and now works for World Relief, helping refugee families resettle in the U.S. ...
February 22, 2022 -
Artist Returns to South
A Marx Library exhibit features the folk art and fabric designs of Herbert "Mannie" Pair III, a Mobile artist and gallerist who earned a degree in graphic design. ...
February 18, 2022 -
South Alumna Receives a National Award for Teaching
Nicole Baranov is named one of 108 winners of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. ...
February 10, 2022 -
'This Is My Place'
Darlene Lewis turns two education degrees at South into professional success — and personal satisfaction — by guiding students in Mobile County Public Schools. ...
February 4, 2022 -
Mobile Arts Council Recognizes South Alumna
University of South Alabama alumna, Amanda Youngblood received "The Arty" for her dedication to the arts in education. ...
January 28, 2022 -
South Alumni Named Teachers of the Year
Three former South students are honored by the Mobile County Public School System after being nominated by their peers. ...
January 28, 2022