Student Life News

Dr. Joel Erdmann, on the field at TD Ameritrade Park before a game at the NCAA College World Series, has been USA's athletic director since 2009.

As World Series Closes, So Does AD's Role
June 30, 2016

Dr. Joel Erdmann's committee picked and seeded the teams whose play ultimately led to Coastal Carolina's win in Omaha. ...

Maire Nakada, a nursing student and 2015 winner of the Distinguished Young Women competition, has made herself an abassador for her university, in addition to her representing the national scholarship program.

One Year Later, Taking a Leadership Role
June 23, 2016

Maire Nakada, a South nursing student and 2015 Distinguished Young Woman, promotes 'being your best self.' ...

The first produce of the season is being harvested from the garden, located on the west side of campus.

USA Gets Growing with Campus Garden
June 13, 2016

The farm-to-table movement is growing on the USA campus, thanks to students and University-wide support. ...

Vanguard Staff is Finalist in the Region

Vanguard Staff Wins Journalism Awards
June 10, 2016

Alyssa Newton, former Vanguard editor-in-chief, won first place in multiple categories at a national journalism competition. ...

Jaguars Competing in National Track Finals
June 8, 2016

Trio returns to NCAA championships looking to earn All-America honors. ...

During the 2016 Student Organizations Leadership Awards luncheon, students were recognized for their outstanding service. Congratulating the award recipients are Ravi Rejendra, immediate past president of the Student Government Association, front row far left, and Ashley Ford, far right, SGA student-at-large member.

Student Organizations Honored for Service, Leadership
May 25, 2016

The University of South Alabama held its Student Organizations Awards luncheon to showcase and honor organizations and individuals for exemplifying outstanding service to the campus and community. ...

South students and faculty participate in the USA in Russia Study Abroad program in the summer of 2015.

Record Number Ready for Study Abroad
May 18, 2016

More than 100 South students will travel out of the country this summer for unique educational and cultural experiences. ...

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Michael Mitchell, center, congratulates Dean’s Cup winners Sigma Chi Fraternity and Chi Omega Fraternity for women. Joining Mitchell are Drew Tranchina of Sigma Chi and Caitlin Jackson of Chi Omega.

South Honors Greek Community for Outstanding Achievement
May 16, 2016

Fraternities and sororities at the University of South Alabama were honored for outstanding service, leadership and academic achievement at the 2016 Greek Awards Banquet. ...

Prince, legendary pop star and creative icon, died Thursday in Minnesota. Photo by David Brewster, Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Prince Dies; The Prowl Pays Tribute
April 21, 2016

General Manager and South student Rhett Flowers shares five things he will remember about the iconic pop star. ...

The University of South Alabama student body has elected Student Government Association officers for the 2016-2017 academic year. From left are Darshan Patel, vice president; Marcus Williams, treasurer; Kinsley Knapp, student at large; JuWan Robinson, attorney general; Taylor Davis, chief justice; and Joshua Crownover, president.

South Students Elect New SGA Officers
April 21, 2016

Joshua Crownover, a sophomore majoring in business finance from Satsuma, will serve as president. ...

Photo Gallery: South's Oozeball Tournament
April 18, 2016

The Southerners student ambassador group held its 28th annual Oozeball competition in five volleyball mud pits. ...

South will kick off its environmental observance from 9-11 a.m. on Sunday with a clean-up of trash from three waterways along the Glen Sebastian Nature Trail.

Earth Day: Clean-Up, Trash Audits and Art
April 15, 2016

Students boarded kayaks and canoes to clear trash from waterways on campus along the Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail. ...

Major Jackson will speak at the University of South Alabama on March 21 as part of the Stokes Center for Creative Writing Visiting Writers Series.

Poet Major Jackson to Visit South
March 18, 2016

Jackson will speak March 21 as part of the Stokes Center for Creative Writing Visiting Writers Series. ...

Peggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of former Alabama governors George and Lurleen Wallace, will speak at USA on March 9 at 7 p.m.

'Standing Separate from the History of Others'
March 7, 2016

Peggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of two governors, talks forgiveness, change and reconciliation. She speaks Wednesday at USA. ...

Sports journalist Stephen A. Smith will deliver his unique and bold message about “The Legacy, History and Impact of the African American Athlete” at 7 p.m., Feb. 29, at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Center.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith to Speak at South
February 24, 2016

The sports journalist will discuss 'The Legacy, History and Impact of the African American Athletes' at the Mitchell Center. ...

USA students, from left, Meghan Zuhowski, Blake Waters and Jeremiah Sims star in the musical, 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center.

3 x 2 is 6 Performances of 'Schoolhouse Rock'
February 17, 2016

'Schoolhouse Rock Live!,' an adaptation of the popular TV show, begins at USA's Laidlaw Performing Arts Center on Feb. 19. ...

'Family Matters: LGBTQ Youth Perspectives' on Display
January 28, 2016

Powerful and captivating images by Birmingham photographer Carolyn Sherer, will include compelling narratives of the LGBTQ youth, which challenge definitions of gender, sexuality and family. ...

Student Life News Archive

As World Series Closes, So Does AD's Role June 30, 2016

One Year Later, Taking a Leadership Role June 23, 2016

USA Gets Growing with Campus Garden June 13, 2016

Vanguard Staff Wins Journalism Awards June 10, 2016

Jaguars Competing in National Track Finals June 8, 2016

Student Organizations Honored for Service, Leadership May 25, 2016

Record Number Ready for Study Abroad May 18, 2016

South Honors Greek Community for Outstanding Achievement May 16, 2016

Prince Dies; The Prowl Pays Tribute April 21, 2016

South Students Elect New SGA Officers April 21, 2016

Photo Gallery: South's Oozeball Tournament April 18, 2016

Earth Day: Clean-Up, Trash Audits and Art April 15, 2016

Poet Major Jackson to Visit South March 18, 2016

'Standing Separate from the History of Others' March 7, 2016

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith to Speak at South February 24, 2016

3 x 2 is 6 Performances of 'Schoolhouse Rock' February 17, 2016

'Family Matters: LGBTQ Youth Perspectives' on Display January 28, 2016