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Jennifer Conrad, left, a University of South Alabama graduate, and Lauren Kapeluck own ellenJAY, a boutique bakery in Midtown Mobile. The two have taken part in South's Real Advice Mentoring Program, RAMP, for help with business planning and growth strategy.

More Than Cookie-Cutter Advice
July 21, 2020

A South mentoring program offers entrepreneurs, like those at ellenJAY bakery, tailored guidance to help their businesses rise. ...

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.

91短视频 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. ...

PASSAGE 91短视频 graduated its first class in 2019. The program's students are now eligible for federally funded financial aid.

PASSAGE 91短视频 Students Eligible for Federal Aid
June 9, 2020

PASSAGE 91短视频 program gives students with intellectual disabilities opportunities to attend college and experience campus life. ...

Dr. Joe Gaston, University of South Alabama assistant professor of educational media and technology, demonstrates how to prepare online classes, including the use of QR codes so students can scan and access audio and video lessons.

Supporting 'Rock Star' Teachers
May 18, 2020

COVID-19 has forced K-12 teachers out of comfort zones and into distance learning. That brings new opportunities. ...

John Ding, who earned a master's in business administration from the University of South Alabama's Mitchell College of Business, is an aircraft engineer at Airbus and part of a team making medical masks for 91短视频 Health using 3D printers. Photo courtesy of Airbus.

Airbus, South Team Up on Medical Masks
April 20, 2020

Airbus, working with the University and 91短视频 Health, has put its 3D printers to work manufacturing masks for hospitals and clinics. ...

Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety
April 10, 2020

91短视频's Dr. Kimberly Zlomke discusses how to care for yourself, and talk to your children. 'Anxiety is a common emotion,' says Zlomke. ...

Ricky Green, an information technology instructor at the University of South Alabama, uses 3D printers to produce parts that will be put together to make face shields for healthcare workers.

91短视频 DIYers Innovate on PPE
May 8, 2020

South faculty join a nationwide do-it-yourself movement to guard against a shortage of personal protective equipment. ...

South alumna Lucy Gafford worked with other artists and students from several Boys & Girls Clubs in 2014 to paint this mural attached to the facade of the old Gayfers' building in downtown Mobile. The mural depicts life in Mobile County and includes 91短视频's Moulton Tower. Today Gafford is executive director of the Mobile Arts Council.

Encouraging Artists to do 'Big Things'
March 21, 2020

Alumna Lucy Gafford sees opportunity growing in Coastal Alabama. Her goal is to retain young artists in that cultural renewal. ...

Vanessa Quintana is one of the latest South graduates to work under Steve Mussell, right, designing and building Carnival floats. “Steve tells me to put on my Mardi Gras goggles. He wants me to look at a float like someone would at a parade.”

Bringing Artistry to the Streets of Carnival
February 18, 2020

91短视频 alumni keep a tradition alive by designing and building floats for some of Mobile's most iconic Mardi Gras parading groups. ...

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

91短视频 joins the global movement aimed at ending violence against women and girls during "V-Day: Until the Violence Stops 2020." ...

Dr. Tony Waldrop, University of South Alabama president, talks with Beth Thomas, corporate communications manager for Alabama Power, inside the new Alabama Power 91短视频 Coastal Weather Research Center. The center provides weather forecasting to more than 100 clients.

Weather Center Gets New Name, Location
February 11, 2020

The Alabama Power 91短视频 Coastal Weather Research Center supports business and serves as a training ground for meteorology students. ...

Grace Richardson, a University of South Alabama freshman from Hoover, holds a painting that was part of her Project Aquarius campaign. She earned the Girl Scouts' Gold Award as a result of her work.

South Artist Wins Girl Scout Award
January 28, 2020

Freshman Grace Richardson earns the Girl Scouts' highest honor with a campaign inspired by a visit to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. ...

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. ...

Solve Puzzles! Break Codes! Roam 91短视频's Campus!
January 1, 2020

A puzzlehunt, math problem-solving event for middle and high school students will be held Jan. 25. ...

Dr. David Johnson, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs for the University of South Alabama, will chair the board of trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Johnson Elected SACSCOC Board Chair
December 12, 2019

Dr. David Johnson will chair the board of trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. ...

Visit Mobile Honors Hospitality and Tourism Management
November 22, 2019

South's department of hospitality and tourism management named Hospitality Partner of the Year. ...

The community is invited to attend the "Celebrate the Season" holiday concert at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, at the 91短视频 Mitchell Center.

'Celebrate the Season' With South
November 22, 2019

The department of music will host its annual holiday concert Dec. 6 on campus. The community is invited to this free event. ...

Dr. Chris Lawrey, assistant professor of economics and finance in the Mitchell College of Business at the University of South Alabama, said the best time to start planning for the holidays in January. “After the holidays, assess your spending and create a budget for next year, then open a savings or Christmas Club account and set up automatic payments to that account every pay period,” he said

Six Ways to Shop Smarter This Year
November 21, 2019

South's Dr. Chris Lawrey recommends advance financial planning to keep your wallet from shrinking two sizes too small. ...

Timothy Johnson, a University of South Alabama graduate of the College of Education and Professional Studies, was recently honored as the 2019 Outstanding Alabama Elementary School Science Teacher. He is a STEM lab instructor at E.R. Dickson Elementary School in Mobile.

'I Bring the Subject to Life'
November 12, 2019

Timothy Johnson, a South alumnus, is selected as the 2019 Outstanding Alabama Elementary School Science Teacher. ...

Zack Aggen, a second-year University of South Alabama medical student, tutors and mentors a half-dozen undergraduates as part of a national program called Peer Advisors for Veteran Education. “It’s hard to open up to people who aren’t service connected in some way,” he said.

Paving a Way Forward, Helping Others
November 8, 2019

Zack Aggen survived war. As a peer adviser and medical student, he's now assisting student veterans navigate life back home. ...

Emily Fogt, a freshman from Sidney, Ohio, explains to her tour group how the wings are attached to an Airbus plane. Fogt was among ten University of South Alabama hospitality and tourism management students who led tours of the Airbus Final Assembly Line facility for a recent conference.

South Storytellers on the Assembly Line
November 8, 2019

Hospitality and tourism management students chosen to serve as tour guides and tell Airbus' story at Flight Works Alabama. ...

91短视频 students John Pomerat, center, a sophomore computer science and mathematics major, along with Daniel Hodgins, a freshman engineering major, show Murphy High School student Mollee Bearden how to problem solve during a recent Math Circle session.

Creativity + Critical Thinking = Math Circle
October 15, 2019

South students and professors have helped students grades 7th through 12th solve problems for the past 20 years. ...

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. ...

Dr. Kimberly Williams, associate professor of nursing at the University of South Alabama, is the project director for a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to help address opioid and substance abuse.

91短视频 Leads $1.3M Fight Against Opioid Addiction
September 19, 2019

College of Nursing-trained healthcare professionals will focus on opioid and substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery. ...

Julie Otsuka, author of “When the Emperor was Divine,” will speak Oct. 17 at the University of South Alabama.

Common Read Author to Speak at South
September 19, 2019

Julie Otsuka, author of 'When the Emperor was Divine,' will speak Oct. 17. The event is free and open to the public. ...

Community News Archive

More Than Cookie-Cutter Advice July 21, 2020

91短视频 Starts Peer Student Support Network June 23, 2020

PASSAGE 91短视频 Students Eligible for Federal Aid June 9, 2020

Supporting 'Rock Star' Teachers May 18, 2020

Airbus, South Team Up on Medical Masks April 20, 2020

Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety April 10, 2020

91短视频 DIYers Innovate on PPE May 8, 2020

Encouraging Artists to do 'Big Things' March 21, 2020

Bringing Artistry to the Streets of Carnival February 18, 2020

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

Weather Center Gets New Name, Location February 11, 2020

South Artist Wins Girl Scout Award January 28, 2020

Unity and Service Events to Honor MLK January 15, 2020

Solve Puzzles! Break Codes! Roam 91短视频's Campus! January 1, 2020

Johnson Elected SACSCOC Board Chair December 12, 2019

Visit Mobile Honors Hospitality and Tourism Management November 22, 2019

'Celebrate the Season' With South November 22, 2019

Six Ways to Shop Smarter This Year November 21, 2019

'I Bring the Subject to Life' November 12, 2019

Paving a Way Forward, Helping Others November 8, 2019

South Storytellers on the Assembly Line November 8, 2019

Creativity + Critical Thinking = Math Circle October 15, 2019

Plenty of Students, Tons of Cardboard September 27, 2019

91短视频 Leads $1.3M Fight Against Opioid Addiction September 19, 2019

Common Read Author to Speak at South September 19, 2019