https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins Where Bold Begins - News Feed South announces a $400 million capital campaign, the largest in its history, as a direct investment in human potential, medical innovation and the economic vitality of the Gulf Coast. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2024/042324bold.jpg Announcement of the Where Bold Begins campaign at the student center, with a banner announcing the name of the campaign and streamers. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/042326whereboldbegins.html 2026-04-23 featured The University of South Alabama has received a 4-year, $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve water quality and strengthen local economies. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2026/091626epagrant750.jpg Dr. Shenghua Wu, professor in the department of civil, coastal and environmental engineering, is the principal investigator for a $1 million EPA grant improving coastal waterways. The project will utilize sophisticated “floating wetlands” to remove excess nutrients from entering the Gulf due to crop runoff while increasing oxygen levels downstream. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/091626epagrant.html 2026-09-16 With a $3 million grant from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Securities Act, the University of South Alabama will provide students a unique experiential learning opportunity and, at the same, better connect USA Technology and Research Park to the rest of campus. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2026/082026threemile.jpg A $3 million grant from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act will fund an outdoor classroom and walkway across Three Mile Creek connecting USA Technology and Research Park to the rest of campus. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/082026gomesafunding.html 2026-08-26 Aishwarya Prakash, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has received a $156,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to develop new tools for studying proteins that play a critical role in repairing damaged DNA. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/aroundsouth/images/081826-prakash-nih.jpg Aishwarya Prakash, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, conducts research at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/aroundsouth/081226prakash-nih-grant.html 2026-08-18 Doc Rock returns on February 18, 2027, at Soul Kitchen, featuring local bands and benefiting USA Health. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/aroundsouth/images/docrock.jpg Doc Rock stage https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/aroundsouth/080526docrock.html 2026-08-05 Researchers at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine are studying whether an Alzheimer's-linked protein may explain why some urinary tract infections turn life-threatening. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2026/061826shea-audia.jpg Dr. Jonathon Audia (left), professor of microbiology and immunology, and Dr. Allyson Shea (right), assistant professor of microbiology and immunology, are leading the project with support from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/061826shea-audia.html 2026-06-18 Born from boldness, the University of South Alabama now embarks fearlessly on its next chapter. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/alumni/images/theboldera.jpg Where Bold Begins, ambition becomes action and ideas become outcomes. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/alumni/news/bold-era.html 2026-06-18 A multi-year research project to estimate the number of greater amberjack in the U.S. South Atlantic and Gulf of America has provided new insight into the species. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2026/060226amberjack750.jpg Greater amberjack off the coast of northwest Florida. Researchers spent three years conducting underwater video and active acoustic surveys to estimate the abundance of greater amberjack in the Gulf and U.S. South Atlantic. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/060226amberjackcount.html 2026-06-02 A partnership between the University of South Alabama and The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services’ Traumatic Brain Injury Program will provide expanded services to Veterans, active military service members and others living with the long-term effects of a brain injury. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2026/052126tbiribboncutting750.jpg The University of South Alabama and Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services hold a ribbon-cutting of the state’s first Traumatic Brain Injury Center that will be housed in the ROTC Building. The center will serve the needs of active service members, Veterans and civilians living with traumatic brain injuries. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/052126tbicenter.html 2026-05-21 The University of South Alabama has established the Mayor Sandy Stimpson Leadership Scholarship in Business and Engineering in honor of former Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, who served as the city’s 108th mayor from 2013 until 2025. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2026/052126stimpsonscholarship.jpg From left, Dr. Andi Kent, USA executive vice president and provost; Bradley Roberts Byrne, president and CEO of the Mobile Chamber; USA President Jo Bonner; Mayor Sandy Stimpson and his wife, Jean Stimpson; and Margaret Sullivan, vice president of development and alumni relations. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/052126stimpsonscholarship.html 2026-05-21 In December, Abby Russ was in the thin air of Patagonia; on New Year’s Eve, she was watching fireworks over Italy’s Lake Como. Along the way, she's planning a career in international journalism. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/madeira-veradodolarano.jpg Abby Russ standing beside mountain looking out into the ocean. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/043026frequentflyer.html 2026-04-30 Joining the ranks of the nation’s premier collegiate marching ensembles, the University of South Alabama Jaguar Marching Band now has a spacious home designed to elevate preparation, performance and pride. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2026/030626jmb.jpg The Geri and Gordon Moulton Jaguar Marching Band Complex. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/030626jmb.html 2026-04-06 featured From the 50-yard line to the classroom, alumni Carol and Jim Statter are ensuring the next generation of Jaguars has the tools to win. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2026/041024statter.jpg Jim and Carol Statter. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/041026statter.html 2026-04-10 featured The inaugural Home and Garden Show in Mobile wrapped up a vibrant four-day event this past weekend that brought together design, inspiration and community impact. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/032503-homegardenshow.jpg Home and Garden Show https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/inaugural-home-garden-show 2026-03-25 USA Health Providence Hospital officially opened of the region’s first Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program, one of the most advanced forms of life support. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20260303-bittoncuttong.jpg USA Health Providence Hospital launches ECMO program with ribbon cutting. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/providence-hospital-ecmo-launch 2026-03-03 Fairhope native JB Bramblet selected as new champion to participate in fundraising and awareness campaigns to support USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20260304-fairhopeteen.jpg Fairhope teen named 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/2026-childrens-miracle-network-champion 2026-03-04 featured The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association recognized an accomplished group of alumni, faculty and community leaders during the 21st Annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards, held Thursday, March 5, at the MacQueen Alumni Center. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2026/030926daa.jpg Accepting awards at the 21st Annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/030926daa.html 2026-01-01 Mapp Child and Family Life Program receives $62,000 from Spirit of Children to support therapeutic activities for pediatric patients receiving hospital and emergency department care. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20260204-mappchild.jpg Spirit of Children recently donated more than $61,000 to USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/spirit-of-children-donation-26 2026-03-04 Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Mobile business executive and South graduate Ronnie L. Stallworth to an at-large seat on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2026/030426rstallworth750.jpg Mobile business executive Ronnie L. Stallworth. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/030426stallworthboard.html 2026-03-04 Education changed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush — and now, through a $1.3 million planned gift, their gratitude will change the lives of future nurses for generations to come. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/022526bush.jpg Education changed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush — and now, through a $1.3 million planned gift to the University of South Alabama. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/022526bush.html 2026-02-25 Five local bands with a connection to USA Health competed in the battle-of-the-bands event, raising money for their designated USA Health entities. More than 300 attended. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20260203-rockband.jpg Five local bands with a connection to USA Health. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/doc-rock-26-recap 2026-02-03 Proceeds from the clay shoot directly benefit pulmonary patient care at Providence Hospital. Since its inception in 2021, this Providence Foundation charity event has raised more than $75,000 to support vital pulmonary services. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20260122-providencefoundation.jpg Paris Ace Hardware leads Ace Fore Kids Topgolf Tournament in support of local children https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/providence-foundation-clay-shoot-26 2026-01-22 Proceeds from Ace Fore Kids support the continued development of a Pediatric Interventional Radiology program at Children’s and Women’s Hospital, expanding access to minimally invasive, life-changing procedures for children across the Gulf Coast. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20260122-parisacehardware.jpg Paris Ace Hardware leads Ace Fore Kids Topgolf Tournament in support of local children. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/ace-fore-kids-topgolf-tournament 2026-01-07 USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital has received a $50,000 donation from the Poarch Creek Indians to fund pediatric monitors for operating rooms at the hospital. The gift, presented by Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie Bryan, will help enhance patient safety by providing surgeons with more advanced tools to care for children who require operations and other procedures. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20260107-poarchcreek.jpg Poarch Creek Indians donate $50,000 to Children’s and Women’s Hospital. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/poarch-creek-indians-donation-cw 2026-01-07 Building on its longstanding support of the University of South Alabama, the USA Foundation is providing an additional $9.33 million for construction of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine building, scheduled to open in January 2027. The Foundation’s Board of Directors approved the gift — consisting of land and cash — at its December meeting. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2025/121225foundationgif750.jpg Members of the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees recently toured the Frederick P. Whiddon Building. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/com-construction-milestone 2025-12-11 USA Health CEO Natalie Fox, DNP, offered a tribute to the late Shelia Ross, DNP, and officially dedicated the evening to the former comprehensive stroke director for USA Health. Ross’ husband, Jay, and other family and friends created an endowment to honor her legacy and continue the important work in stroke education she was passionate about. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20251125-healers.jpg SA Health team members recognized for exceptional patient care at A Night Honoring Healers. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/com-construction-milestone 2025-09-10 More than 800 runners and walkers gathered on Saturday, Sept. 27, for the 18th annual GO Run that raised $88,869 to advance gynecologic cancer research at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI).   https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20250910-construction-milestone.jpg 18th annual GO Run raises nearly $90,000 for gynecologic cancer research at the Mitchell Cancer Institute. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/com-construction-milestone 2025-09-10 The 26th Annual Providence Foundation Charity Golf Tournament brought together golfers, sponsors, and community partners to support enhancing patient care at USA Health Providence Hospital. Held at the Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20250910-milestone.jpg USA celebrates Whiddon College of Medicine construction milestone. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/com-construction-milestone 2025-09-10 The 26th Annual Providence Foundation Charity Golf Tournament brought together golfers, sponsors, and community partners to support enhancing patient care at USA Health Providence Hospital. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20250827-charitygolf.jpg 26th Annual Providence Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/26th-providence-charity-golf-tournament 2025-08-27 A student-run investment fund celebrates 10 years of smart choices and lessons learned. In November 2017 an investment fund purchased stock in a tech company known for graphics processing units used in video games. https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/images/20260108-fitness.jpg student-run investment fund celebrates 10 years. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/alumni/news/fiscal-fitness.html 2026-01-08 An outdoor classroom is being built on Aloe Bay on land donated by the USA Foundation. "There's no better place to educate students in the marine sciences than right here on the Alabama Gulf Coast," says Chris Blankenship, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/images/2025/070725aloebayimage.jpg An illustration by artist Chris Wormell shows what the new outdoor classroom on Aloe Bay might look like. https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/070725aloebay.html 2025-07-07