USA News Archives
The USA Office of Marketing and Communications has provided the following press releases
for use by media outlets. For assistance, contact Lance Crawford, Director of Media Relations.
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Building Opportunity
July 31, 2026As Hatch Fairhope prepares to open its new innovation hub, South graduate Sydney Davis is helping local entrepreneurs get off the ... -
A new grant initiative will gather feedback from Mount Vernon residents about the proposed Direct Air Capture facility. ... -
A kickoff reception in downtown Mobile launches a yearlong celebration honoring six decades of impact across education, health and ... -
Bold Flavors, Big Vision
July 28, 2026Leslie McCleskey '14 brings business sense and bold style to Vandals Street Kitchen in Mobile, Ala. ... -
Brewing Community
July 28, 2026Alan Tolson '04, Mitchell College of Business alumnus, helped Carpe Diem grow from Mobile's first roasting coffeehouse i ... -
Preparation Meets Opportunity
July 28, 2026Kiera Earls '25 has seen the immediate value of her studies and experiences at the Mitchell College of Business to helping he ... -
Counting on CostFlex
July 28, 2026Michael Ryan's journey from student-athlete at the University of South Alabama to president of CostFlex Systems is a testamen ... -
Calculated Confidence
July 28, 2026Assistant Professor Dr. Misty Sabol challenges students to engage with emerging technologies and unfamiliar tools, pushing them to ... -
What AI Can Do For Your Business
July 28, 2026Mitchell College of Business professor, Dr. Thomas Nelson, provides practical advice for how artificial intelligence can help your ... -
Finding The Risk You Don't See
July 28, 2026Ashley Roseboro, a Mitchell College of Business PhD student, uses data science to discover hidden risks, helping organizations mak ... -
Mixing Up Success | EllenJay Cookies
July 28, 2026Jennifer Conrad '02 helped bake ellenJAY Cookies into a local destination and national brand. ... -
The University of South Alabama is one of just 275 U.S. institutions to make this year's global rankings. ... -
Dr. Gabriel de Oliveira is the lead author on a paper, published in Nature Sustainability, focusing on pressures in the western Br ... -
Chasing Greatness
July 27, 2026In 2007, Nathan Cox ’11 returned home to Alabama after serving in the United States Marine Corps as an infantry officer, det ... -
USA by the Bay Speaker Series Features Dr. Grayson Glaze
July 22, 2026Dr. Grayson Glaze will lead a USA by the Bay discussion in Fairhope on Baldwin County's growth, real estate and community dev ... -
McCarthy Named Director of Athletics
July 21, 2026A veteran administrator of South Alabama Athletics, Dr. Daniel McCarthy has advanced strategic initiatives and enhanced the studen ... -
Faculty and staff recently visited Baldwin Preparatory Academy and Bishop State Community College. South is a community partner wi ... -
Creating His Own Path
July 14, 2026Before fully embarking into sales, Mitchell College of Business graduate Logan Murphy carved out a new role with WALA Fox10 that l ... -
Next generation weather radar company Climavision partners with USA giving students and faculty access to groundbreaking technolog ... -
A Coat, A Calling
June 26, 2026For the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine Class of 2028, the White Coat Ceremony marks the transition from classroom to cli ... -
Student and Greek-letter organizations were recognized for their achievements in academics, leadership and community service. ... -
Researchers at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine are studying whether an Alzheimer's-linked protein may explain wh ... -
For students at the Mitchell College of Business, classroom lectures are just the beginning. The real mastery of their business kn ... -
Testing the Waters
June 16, 2026Beach Brain blends coastal science with math for young campers, gives South students hands-on teaching experience and inspires the ... -
Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences Director Dr. Sean Powers led a multi-year project counting greater amberjack in ... -
The Power of a Second Chance
June 2, 2026Elizabeth Von Hofe left a decade-long business career to advocate for students who are often misunderstood. She just won the state ... -
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services selects South as first Traumatic Brain Injury Center for active military and veteran ... -
Support for the Mayor Sandy Stimpson Leadership Scholarship in Business and Engineering was raised by the Mobile Chamber Foundatio ... -
Purchase of Central House on Stadium supports enrollment growth and rising demand for student housing. ... -
A Journey Shared
May 8, 2026USA President Jo Bonner recognizes the first class he welcomed to campus four years earlier. "Today hits a bit different, as ... -
USA to Co-Host Fifth Annual JAWS Fest
May 7, 2026JAWS Fest is a two-month-long cultural celebration highlighting Mobile's rich jazz, art, and poetry. ... -
USA 2026-2027 Common Read Book Announced
May 7, 2026The University will be reading "Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection" by J ... -
Three University of South Alabama students earn prestigious Gilman Scholarships and will study abroad during the 2026 award cycle. ... -
Frequent Flyer
April 30, 2026In December, Abby Russ was in the thin air of Patagonia; on New Year’s Eve, she was watching fireworks over Italy’s La ... -
Name Change for South's Baldwin County Campus
April 29, 2026The former St. James Episcopal Church property located in downtown Fairhope, Alabama, will now be USA by the Bay. ... -
USA Celebrates 2026 Jaguar Senior Medallion Society Honorees
April 29, 2026Thirty seniors at the University of South Alabama were recently inducted as new members of the 2026 class of the Jaguar Senior Med ... -
Where Bold Begins
April 23, 2026South announces a $400 million capital campaign, the largest in its history, as a direct investment in human potential, medical in ... -
South Mesonet Expansion Begins In Montgomery
April 20, 2026The ground-based weather monitoring system will expand from 26 to 46 stations after the University receives a $3 million NOAA gran ... -
To celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of America's independence, USA will host a community roundtable and exhibit recep ... -
USA Elects 2026-27 Student Government Association Officers
April 16, 2026Senior professional health sciences major Karrington Foley will lead the Student Government Association next year. ... -
Junior analysts from the Mitchell College of Business Jaguar Investment Fund recently represented the University of South Alabama ... -
South Alabama Real Estate Students Compete on National Stage
April 15, 2026Five Mitchell College of Business students represented the University of South Alabama at the 2026 Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation ... -
USA Announces 2026 Mahan Lecture
April 10, 2026Dr. Renata Keller, associate professor of history and undergraduate advisor at the University of Nevada, is the speaker for this y ... -
A Shared Legacy
April 10, 2026From the 50-yard line to the classroom, alumni Carol and Jim Statter are ensuring the next generation of Jaguars has the tools to ... -
South Earns Military Friendly Institution Top Rankings
April 3, 2026The University of South Alabama moves into the top 10 Military Friendly Schools among the nation's Tier 2 research universiti ... -
Triple Gold for South
April 1, 2026Anya Powell, Bailey Baxter and Cambridge Cooper are three of just 11 students in the state to be named 2026 Goldwater Scholars. ... -
Four University of South Alabama students are heading to Washington, D.C., to participate in the semifinal of the 2026 Schuman Cha ... -
Opening Envelopes, Launching Futures
March 20, 2026At Match Day, medical students in the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine learn where they will train as resident physicians. ... -
Visit the University of South Alabama Office of Community Engagement's lemonade stands to enjoy a cup of lemonade and learn a ... -
Celebrating Alumni Excellence and Community Impact
March 6, 2026The USA National Alumni Association recognized an accomplished group of leaders during the 21st Annual Distinguished Alumni & ...