Student Life News

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. ...

The $5 million naming gift for Abraham A. Mitchell Field is a challenge gift that will facilitate additional donations to Hancock Whitney Stadium. “It is my hope that others will be as inspired as I am about the future of the University of South Alabama,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell Offers Challenge; Field Named
March 15, 2019

South announces Abraham A. Mitchell Field at Hancock Whitney Stadium after longtime supporter commits $5 million. ...

Critically Acclaimed Songwriter to Perform at Laidlaw
March 6, 2019

The concert will feature Josh Ritter, singer and author of The New York Times best-seller "Bright's Passage." ...

V-Day Events Planned
February 12, 2019

South joins the movement aimed at ending violence against women through "V-Day: Until the Violence Stops" events. ...

The 25,000-seat Hancock Whitney Stadium, to be completed by 2020, will be located on the west side of campus, adjacent to the Jaguar Training Center, Football Fieldhouse and football practice fields.

South, Hancock Whitney in Stadium Partnership
January 15, 2019

University and bank officials announce the naming of Hancock Whitney Stadium; construction to be complete by 2020. ...

Dr. David Meola, the Bert and Fanny Meisler Assistant Professor of History and Jewish Studies at South Alabama, will host a question-and-answer session following one of the featured films on campus, “The Last Suit."

South Partners on Jewish Film Festival
January 14, 2019

Three films will be screened at the John W. Laidlaw Performing Arts Center on South's campus; USA students admitted free. ...

It's the Most Wonderful Time
November 30, 2018

South will host its free holiday concert, open to the community, on Dec. 6 at the USA Mitchell Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ...

Bryan Stevenson, author and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, will speak at the University of South Alabama at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28 in the Mitchell Center. Photo/Nina Subin.

Bryan Stevenson to Speak at USA
November 26, 2018

The social justice leader, author and driving force behind the Legacy Museum will give a public presentation Nov. 28. ...

'Game On' for USA Homecoming 2018
November 2, 2018

After a week of festivities, South's Homecoming will culminate with the Jags taking on Louisiana-Monroe on Nov. 10. ...

County Commits $2.5 Million to Stadium
October 22, 2018

The pledge will create the Mobile County Center for Academic Success, which will be located within the administration building. ...

The sixth annual “Be Jag Healthy” Jag Health and Wellness Day will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the Student Health Center at 5870 Alumni Drive.

South Students Ready to "Be Jag Healthy"
October 1, 2018

The sixth annual 'Be Jag Healthy' Jag Health and Wellness Day will be held Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the Student Health Center. ...

Amanda Watson, left, joins fellow University of South Alabama students Parker McGee and Asia Smith to rehearse the musical “Godspell,” which opens Saturday, Sept. 29.

Theatre USA Opens Season With 'Godspell'
September 26, 2018

The production will run Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 4-6. All performances will be at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. ...

On-Campus Stadium Campaign Kicks Off
August 31, 2018

Get On Campus is an ambitious fundraising effort to build a stadium that will be ready as early as the 2020 Jags football season. ...

Lime bikes start at fifty cents a ride for South students and employees and can be accessed using the Lime app. The bikes are in downtown Mobile in addition to on campus.

Squeezed for Time? Hop on a Lime
August 23, 2018

Students have a new low-cost and sustainable way to get around campus with the national Lime bike share program. ...

Members of the Jaguar Marching Band were among the students, faculty and staff who helped freshmen move in to their on-campus homes. Here they are in front of Epsilon Hall.

Home Sweet New Campus Home
August 18, 2018

South students, faculty and staff move 1,332 freshmen in to campus housing, including the newly built Camellia Hall. ...

Former Jaguar athletes, from left, David Freese, Lindsay Schwartz, Ernie Rosseau and Nic Chisolm will be inducted this fall to the USA Athletic Hall of Fame.

Four Jags Selected for Hall of Fame
July 24, 2018

David Freese, Lindsay Schwartz, Ernie Rosseau and Nic Chisolm will be inducted on Nov. 10 to the USA Athletic Hall of Fame. ...

Answers to South Stadium Questions
June 22, 2018

Why build a stadium? Why should it be a public-private venture? What would happen to Ladd-Peebles? Answers to these, and more. ...

Plans for a football stadium on South's campus includes seating for 25,000 and an end zone terrace with high-top tables. South's Board of Trustees authorized site work on Friday.

Green Light for Stadium Site Work
June 1, 2018

South's Board of Trustees authorized preliminary work on a campus football stadium, pending confirmation of funding. ...

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Michael Mitchell, right center, presents the 2018 Dean's Cup award to University of South Alabama Greek organizations for outstanding service and leadership. From left are Carson Davidenko, president of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity; Madison Rutledge, president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and Brooke Qualkenbush, 2016-2017 president of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity.

Greek Organizations Recognized
April 26, 2018

South honored sorority and fraternity members for outstanding service, leadership and academic achievement. ...

The University of South Alabama men’s tennis team dominated singles to take the Sun Belt Conference Championship.

Men's Tennis Takes Sun Belt Championship
April 24, 2018

The Jags dominated singles against the Georgia State Panthers to win their first conference championship in 10 years. ...

Student Life News Archive

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

Mitchell Offers Challenge; Field Named March 15, 2019

Critically Acclaimed Songwriter to Perform at Laidlaw March 6, 2019

V-Day Events Planned February 12, 2019

South, Hancock Whitney in Stadium Partnership January 15, 2019

South Partners on Jewish Film Festival January 14, 2019

It's the Most Wonderful Time November 30, 2018

Bryan Stevenson to Speak at USA November 26, 2018

'Game On' for USA Homecoming 2018 November 2, 2018

County Commits $2.5 Million to Stadium October 22, 2018

South Students Ready to "Be Jag Healthy" October 1, 2018

Theatre USA Opens Season With 'Godspell' September 26, 2018

On-Campus Stadium Campaign Kicks Off August 31, 2018

Squeezed for Time? Hop on a Lime August 23, 2018

Home Sweet New Campus Home August 18, 2018

Four Jags Selected for Hall of Fame July 24, 2018

Answers to South Stadium Questions June 22, 2018

Green Light for Stadium Site Work June 1, 2018

Greek Organizations Recognized April 26, 2018

Men's Tennis Takes Sun Belt Championship April 24, 2018