Student Life News

Kaitlyn Reynolds, a freshman from Orlando, Fla., is considering a career as a physical therapist. “Growing up, playing sports, I was always in and out of physical therapy, so it’s something I’m comfortable with,” she said.

Freshman Enjoys USA Homecoming
September 8, 2020

#FreshmanFocus: For Kaitlyn Reynolds, who kicked field goals in Orlando, Fla., coming to South is a family tradition. ...

South Releases Reopening Plan
June 26, 2020

Social distancing, face masks, COVID-19 screening, web-blended classes and a staggered move-in are included in the guidelines. ...

Preston White, a senior nursing major from Decatur, Ala, is one of eight volunteers in the Jag Student Support Network. The peer-to-peer organization helps students handle stress and cope with personal and academic issues.

USA Starts Peer Student Support Network
June 23, 2020

Jag Student Support Network trains students to help peers handle stress and cope with personal and academic issues. ...

Virtual visits give students a glimpse of the University of South Alabama campus through information sessions, videos and stories. Anna Wentworth, right, of Mobile, an incoming freshman who plans to major in secondary education, talks with Adrienne Gannon, assistant director of new student recruitment.

Getting to Know USA Virtually
June 12, 2020

More than 500 prospective students have connected with academic recruiters for virtual visits. Schedule your appointment. ...

Members of the University of South Alabama Jaguar Marching Band perform the USA fight song together, one-by-one.

South!, in 70 Different Places
June 9, 2020

Members of the Jaguar Marching Band — plus a dog who helps keep time — perform the USA fight song together, one-by-one. ...

Tuition to Remain Level for 2020-21
June 5, 2020

South's Board of Trustees leaves tuition unchanged for the second consecutive year; housing costs will also remain flat. ...

The Student Government Association officers for 2020-21 are, clockwise from top left, Tia Nickens, president; Brantley “Brant” A. Cook, vice president; Jacob Green, treasurer; Allera Padgett, attorney general; Cana Brown, student-at-large; and Sarah Hemelt, chief justice.

USA Announces 2020-21 SGA Officers
June 2, 2020

USA students elect Tia Nickens, a secondary education major, as SGA president. Brantley "Brant" A. Cook is vice president. ...

Jack Stover, a summer graduate completing a double major in international business and Spanish, has kept an active schedule during his time at the University of South Alabama. “My extracurricular activities have been just as important to me as my academic work,” he says.

Not Enough Hours in the Day
May 9, 2020

Double major in business and Spanish. Fraternity president. Internships and study abroad. Jack Stover has been busy. ...

Fall Reopening Planned at USA
May 1, 2020

The University is making plans to reopen campus and resume in-person classes and residential living for the Fall 2020 semester. ...

The third installment of the Annual Songwriter Keynote will feature a performance by Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers. Photo: Andy Tennille

Drive-By Truckers' Hood to Perform
February 21, 2020

The March 2 event will include a performance by Patterson Hood, a presentation on roots music and a roundtable discussion. ...

South Stands Against Violence With V-Day 2020
February 14, 2020

USA joins the global movement aimed at ending violence against women and girls during "V-Day: Until the Violence Stops 2020." ...

Unity and Service Events to Honor MLK
January 15, 2020

South will support activities commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. beginning Jan. 16 leading up to Monday's national holiday. ...

The University of South Alabama soccer team celebrates after a 1-0 win against the Appalachian State Mountaineers to win a fifth Sun Belt Conference title in six years.

Jags Win Sun Belt Conference Title
October 27, 2019

South Alabama soccer claimed its fifth Sun Belt title in six years with a 1-0 victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers. ...

Final Countdown: USA Homecoming 2019
October 17, 2019

Events are planned throughout the week and culminate when the Jags take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers. ...

Athanasia Moraitou is a graduate student at South, where she is a midfielder on the soccer team. She also plays for the Hellenic Women’s National Team.

'It's Amazing to Play for Your Country'
October 17, 2019

South midfielder Athanasia Moraitou was better at soccer than the flute. That's good for USA, and for Greece's national team. ...

The University collected 7,350 pounds of cardboard during Move-In Day from students moving into residence halls.

Plenty of Students, Tons of Cardboard
September 27, 2019

More than three tons of cardboard was hauled in on Move-In Day, contributing to 850,000 pounds of recycled material for the year. ...

The club level at Hancock Whitney Stadium will be named The Hargrove Club. Hargrove Engineers + Constructors has committed $1.5 million to the stadium project.

Hargrove Commits $1.5 Million to Stadium
September 3, 2019

The Hargrove Club at South's Hancock Whitney Stadium will be named after Hargrove Engineers + Constructors. ...

Move-in Day at South kicks off “Week of Welcome…and Beyond,” two weeks of special events such as First Night, Convocation, Get on Board Day and the Block Party that highlight South’s campus community.

Home Is Where the Jags Are
August 17, 2019

Students get help with the heavy lifting and settle into campus housing during Move-In Day. Two weeks of activities are planned. ...

Briana Morris completed her third year as a member of the USA soccer program in 2018, where she ranked second on the team in points and tied for third in goals.

Soccer's Morris Picked for Sun Belt Summit
May 16, 2019

Briana Morris has been invited to be a part of the Sun Belt Conference's 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Summit. ...

The University of South Alabama Greek organizations are awarded the Deans Cup for their outstanding service and leadership. From left, Michael Simmons, president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Nolan Ricketson, president of Sigma Chi Fraternity; and Albany Wisner of Chi Omega Fraternity.

Greek Community Awarded for Achievements
April 25, 2019

The annual awards ceremony recognized fraternities and sororities for academics, membership, service and campus involvement. ...

The University of South Alabama men's and women's tennis teams both took home Sun Belt championship titles. NCAA tournament selection will be held April 29.

USA Tennis Takes Two Titles
April 22, 2019

South Alabama women's and men's tennis teams claim Sun Belt Conference titles to advance to the NCAA tournament. ...

The women's golf team – from left, Caroline Berge, Lexi Worrell, MacKenzie Peyton, Julie Hovland and Siti Shaari, with Coach Matt Luther – claimed the Sun Belt Conference championship when it finished with a season-low 877 combined score at the LPGA International – Hills Course.

Women's Golf Wins Sun Belt Championship
April 18, 2019

The women's golf team advances to the NCAA regional for the first time after claiming its second Sun Belt Championship. ...

Image contains the newly elected SGA officers for the 2019-2020 year.

Student Government Leadership Elected
April 12, 2019

Students gathered at the USA Amphitheater to learn the results of South's SGA 2019-2020 election for new leadership. ...

McCall Library Partners with Invisible History Project
April 5, 2019

The Invisible Histories Project preserves the history of LGBTQ life in the Southeast. 'Out in Alabama' to be shown April 11. ...

USA Athletics announced the naming of the Michelob Ultra Terrace at Hancock Whitney Stadium after a $1 million gift from Budweiser-Busch Distributing Co., Inc.

Michelob Ultra Terrace Announced for Stadium
April 1, 2019

The terrace in the south end zone is named after Budweiser-Busch Distributing donates $1 million to Hancock Whitney Stadium. ...

Student Life News Archive

Freshman Enjoys USA Homecoming September 8, 2020

South Releases Reopening Plan June 26, 2020

USA Starts Peer Student Support Network June 23, 2020

Getting to Know USA Virtually June 12, 2020

South!, in 70 Different Places June 9, 2020

Tuition to Remain Level for 2020-21 June 5, 2020

USA Announces 2020-21 SGA Officers June 2, 2020

Not Enough Hours in the Day May 9, 2020

Fall Reopening Planned at USA May 1, 2020

Drive-By Truckers' Hood to Perform February 21, 2020

South Stands Against Violence With V-Day 2020 February 14, 2020

Unity and Service Events to Honor MLK January 15, 2020

Jags Win Sun Belt Conference Title October 27, 2019

Final Countdown: USA Homecoming 2019 October 17, 2019

'It's Amazing to Play for Your Country' October 17, 2019

Plenty of Students, Tons of Cardboard September 27, 2019

Hargrove Commits $1.5 Million to Stadium September 3, 2019

Home Is Where the Jags Are August 17, 2019

Soccer's Morris Picked for Sun Belt Summit May 16, 2019

Greek Community Awarded for Achievements April 25, 2019

USA Tennis Takes Two Titles April 22, 2019

Women's Golf Wins Sun Belt Championship April 18, 2019

Student Government Leadership Elected April 12, 2019

McCall Library Partners with Invisible History Project April 5, 2019

Michelob Ultra Terrace Announced for Stadium April 1, 2019