Student Life News

Bri Wilson, a volleyball player from Alabaster, Alabama, followed her sister's lead in wearing No. 13. I’m not superstitious, but I do like to do everything the same way.”

First Serve
September 21, 2022

Bri Wilson, a volleyball player from Alabaster, Alabama, settles in at South and makes her debut on court for the Jaguars. #FreshmanFocus ...

“Listening is an Act of Love" is this year's Common Read selection. The voluntary program for the South Alabama community, aims to improve understanding of differences and commonalities across the world while engaging in academic discourse and critical thinking.

One Book, One South, One Community
August 22, 2022

"Listening is an Act of Love" is meant to inspire South students, faculty, staff, and alumni to listen to one another," ...

Former Congressman Jo Bonner, seen here walking into the Administration Building, brings political experience and a personal touch to his role as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama.

Meet Jo Bonner
January 10, 2022

The former congressman brings political experience and a personal touch to his role as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama. ...

Casey Ferguson, a forward for the South Alabama women's basketball team, has been able to benefit monetarily from her popular social media posts following a rule that allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image or likeness.

FergNation Forward
November 29, 2021

A Tik Tok video of Casey Ferguson boiling crawfish helped make her one of the most popular college sports social media personalities in the country. Her trending videos are landing her ad deals, and the basketball program some extra attention. ...

Charbel Mawad is majoring in accounting in the Mitchell College of Business.

Fresh Start
November 9, 2021

Charbel Mawad, a Mobile native and Mitchell Scholar, begins his business education at South with plans for growth and a spot on the First Year Council. #FreshmanFocus ...

South and the national "It's On Us" organization will host Sexual Assault Awareness/Consent Education 101, Bystander Education 101, and Survivor Support 101 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, at the Student Center Terrace.

USA Offers Sexual Assault Training Sessions
October 29, 2021

South's HEART Project and Title IX office partners with the national nonprofit organization "It's On Us" to host sexual assault training. ...

Logan, left, and Mallorie Collins, twin sisters from Satsuma, Alabama, share a residence hall suite, a major in mechanical engineering and a spirit for cheering on the Jaguars.

Engineering South Spirit
October 14, 2021

Logan and Mallorie Collins, twin sisters from Satsuma, share a major, a residence hall suite and a passion for cheering on Jaguar sports teams at South. #FreshmanFocus ...

Chris Hites, a junior majoring in communications, works as a replay operator with other members of the student ESPN+ broadcast team in the control booth during Saturday's game against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Lights, Jaguars, Action!
October 5, 2021

A student production team brings South sports to a nationwide audience on the ESPN+ network. Some of the crew members are communications majors; all share a unique view of Jaguar athletics. ...

At Thompson High School, Carter Mandy was on a state championship esports team. He's joined South's team and is majoring in radiologic sciences.

Game Time at South
September 30, 2021

Carter Mandy is a soccer referee, computer builder and esports gamer. At South, he's majoring in radiologic sciences and navigating campus on his dad's college bike. #FreshmanFocus ...

Keon Farmer, a nursing major from Pass Christian, Mississippi, says he's learning to play volleyball at the Student Recreation Center. “Whoever comes, comes, and we’ll play from 6:30 to 11 o’clock closing at night. It’s hard core.”

Pass Forward
September 23, 2021

Keon Farmer, a nursing major from Pass Christian, Miss., starts his career at South with a new sport, part-time job and spot on the First Year Council. #FreshmanFocus. ...

Anita Nguyen, an Honors College freshman, says a lot goes into an on-field marching band routine. The experience is energizing.

Up-Tempo
September 17, 2021

Honors College. First Year Council. Jaguar Marching Band. Anita Nguyen, a biomedical sciences major, says managing her busy schedule is important. So is taking a break. #FreshmanFocus ...

Nate Riech competed for the track and field team at the University of South Alabama in 2015-16. He will compete at the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Jaguar Wins Gold in Tokyo
September 9, 2021

South graduate and runner Nate Riech used a childhood injury to fuel a competitive spirit that propelled him to first place in the 1,500-meter finals at the Paralympic Games. ...

Muralist and University of South Alabama graduate Andy Scott's latest work is on the side of the USA Student Center — a bright mural in Pantone 281 and 193.

Mobile Muralist
August 27, 2021

South graduate Andy Scott makes his mark with retro signs and bold murals, including a USA Student Center painting that will serve as a perfect stop for a campus photo op. ...

University of South Alabama students during Move-In Day.

Jaguars Pounce On Fall Semester
August 13, 2021

South greets freshmen and returning students with a Week of Welcome and Beyond calendar full of everything from scavenger hunts and trivia nights to athletic events and back-to-school parties. ...

South Alabama is one of 40 institutions named to the inaugural cohort for the IIE American Passport Project grant, with a goal of promoting diversity, inclusion, access and equity in study abroad opportunities.

USA Receives Grant for Students to Study Abroad
June 17, 2021

The grant will enable 25 University of South Alabama students to obtain a U.S. passport and support their study abroad journeys. ...

Rebecca Culberson, a senior international studies major at South Alabama, is the recipient of the 2021 Gilman Scholarship.

USA Student Wins Competitive Gilman Scholarship
June 17, 2021

The University of South Alabama announces senior Rebecca Culberson as a 2021 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipient. ...

From L-R; Haley Borin, Tuyishimire Neza David, University of South Alabama students Mason Redmond and Catie Martin on a church mission in Gahara, Rwanda in June 2019.

A Passion to Serve
May 26, 2021

A dozen recent South graduates devoted more than 100 hours of community service each through USA's South Serves program. ...

Grant Skinner and Sarai Garraway, both juniors and South Strong Ambassadors at the University of South Alabama, meet with fellow students recently outside the Student Center to talk about the importance of following precautions to keep people safe from COVID-19.

Ambassadors Bring Positive Energy, Critical Message
March 1, 2021

The South Strong Ambassadors are using peer encouragement, social media and Jag swag in promoting COVID-19 practices to keep people safe as the University plans to return to normal operations. ...