On behalf of the Alabama Connection, a consortium of twenty Alabama colleges and universities, the University of South Alabama Career Services Center and Spring Hill College will host the Graduate and Professional School Expo from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8 in the USA Mitchell Center Globe Grand Lobby.

The event is free and features representatives from more than 45 colleges and universities from around the nation who will discuss their graduate and professional school programs in law, business, engineering, health care and other disciplines.

Prior to the expo, Career Services will host a workshop designed to prepare participants for the event. The seminar, "Graduate Expo Success: Learn How to Work a Graduate and Professional School Fair," will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30 in Suite 2100, Meisler Hall.

Visit Career Services online at www.southalabama.edu/careerservices or the Alabama Connection at www.alabamaconnection.org for more details and a complete list of participating schools, or call (251) 460-6188.