Fun and Gains
As a student, Livie Puranen wrote and directed a short film starring adults with developmental disabilities. She now uses her degree in recreational therapy to build a program in Florida. #MyFirstJob
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Striking a Chord
Diego Salas Polar, a computer science graduate who plays grunge guitar, lands a gig in web development at USA Health. #MyFirstJob
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Advanced Therapy
After earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at South, Melissa Knight moved to Mississippi for a residency in neurological care. #MyFirstJob
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USA College of Nursing Receives $2.5 Million
The grant is for an advanced nursing education workforce program to address the need for high-quality primary care services.
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South Offering Diversity and Cultural Competence Certificate Program
The new 15 credit hour certificate program is available for all undergraduates in any major or as a stand-alone certification.
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USA Professor to Lecture in Japan
Dr. Matthew Pettway, associate professor of Spanish, will lecture at two universities in Kyoto, Japan later this month.
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Field Trips and Science Tips
Kevin Culpepper, a biology graduate from South, makes learning fun for students and school groups at the Exploreum Science Center. #MyFirstJob
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Removing Barriers in STEM Education
The Robert Noyce program helps professionals pursue teaching careers and that students receive the best classroom instruction.
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Museum Opener
Jessica Fairley, a South communication graduate, manages the Africatown Heritage House. The Mobile museum is welcoming its first guests with “Clotilda: The Exhibition.”
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Engineering a Career
Ramiz Yusuf, a student leader at South, starts doing design projects and making field trips for Gulf States Engineering in Mobile. #MyFirstJob
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New Engineering and Computing Scholarships Announced
Full-tuition undergraduate scholarships in engineering and computing will honor of former Alabama Senator Richard Shelby and his wife.
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South Senior Earns Gilman Scholarship
Darbi Broadus has won a 2023 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and will study abroad in Incheon, South Korea.
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Mitchell College of Business's Accreditation Extended
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has extended the MCOB's global accreditation in business and accounting.
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South Graduates Earn National Mortar Board Fellowships
Annie Mascia plans pursue a master's degree in South’s Clinical and Mental Health Counseling program and obtain her counseling license to serve children and adolescents.
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Grand Start
A Mobile native and hospitality graduate begins her career on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay at the 'Queen of Southern Resorts' #MyFirstJob
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Nurse Survives Cancer, Earns Doctorate
Krystal Clark, a women's health nurse, plans to use her Doctor of Nursing Practice from South to open her own practice in Hollywood, Florida.
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South's Teacher Prep for Reading Earns An 'A' Grade
South's undergraduate and graduate programs earn an 'A' Grade in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality.
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Musical Meteorologist
At South, Nicholas Herboso studied meteorology, became drum major of the Jaguar Marching Band and prepared to start work at a Mobile TV station. #MyFirstJob
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Three South Professors Named Fulbright Scholars for 2023-24
Drs. Philip Habel, Christina Wassenaar and Ermmano Affuso are among just 800 nationwide selected as Fulbright Scholars in 2023.
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With A Little Help From Her Friends
Britney Mack credits South's welcoming environment for making her choice to pursue a chemical engineering degree an easy one.