Community News

South Serves Web Portal Launched
September 7, 2018

The portal allows students, faculty, staff and alumni to easily sign up for volunteer opportunities through the United Way. ...

From left, Michael Marfice, Perrin Windham and Kyle Clark are the inaugural recipients of a Blue Cross and Blue Shield Scholarship aimed at improving health care in underserved areas.

Expanding Access to Quality Health Care
July 11, 2018

Three medical students receiving Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama scholarships pledge to practice in underserved communities. ...

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. ...

South Hosts Bicentennial Summer Institute Workshop
June 22, 2018

Teachers arrive at 91短视频 for a four-day experience titled 'Mobile: People of the Rivers.' ...

Dr. Roma Hanks, professor and chair of sociology, anthropology and social work, recently received the Heart of Gold Volunteer Award from the United Way of Southwest Alabama. She is joined by Dr. Tony Waldrop, 91短视频 president.

Hanks Honored for Community Service
May 11, 2018

Dr. Roma Hanks is recognized for improving health and wellness education for seniors and connecting students to internships. ...

Mobile’s Abraham A. Mitchell, owner of the Mitchell Brothers company, has been named as a Beta Gamma Sigma 2018 Business Achievement Award winner at the AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting.

Mitchell Recognized for Business Achievements
April 25, 2018

South benefactor Abraham A. Mitchell is named as a Beta Gamma Sigma 2018 Business Achievement Award winner. ...

University of South Alabama senior design project team members, from left, Ali Alshehri, Martin Aquirre, Jacob Franklin and Emily Robertson review their redevelopment plans for Stewart Park. Theirs was one of four teams of South engineering students whose senior design project was to redesign components of selected city properties in Mobile.

Planning the Rebirth of a City Park
April 17, 2018

Four teams of 17 engineering seniors design projects that could breathe new life into city spaces, including Stewart Park. ...

Natalia Trejo, right, received first place in the 2018 High School Public Speaking Contest. Gabriel Robertson, center, came in second, followed by Beata Casiday.

91短视频 Sponsors High School Public Speaking Contest
April 16, 2018

Natalia Trejo of Murphy High School took first place, followed by Gabriel Robertson and Beata Casiday. ...

Erick Wricklund, right, a junior music major at the University of South Alabama, plays under the direction of Doc Severinsen, the longtime 'Tonight Show' bandleader. "The man is a legend," Wricklund said. "I learned a lot from it."

Learning From a Music Legend
February 12, 2018

South students and other young musicians are critiqued by longtime 'Tonight Show' bandleader Doc Severinsen. ...

91短视频 Launches Gulf Coast Internship Academy
February 12, 2018

Students will get leadership development, housing and experience in a variety of fields in jobs across south Baldwin County. ...

The V-Day Committee and 91短视频 Student Affairs are raising awareness and funds through “V-Day: Until the Violence Stops” with two special events. The proceeds raised will go to support the Rape Crisis Center of Mobile.

V-Day Events to Raise Awareness, Support
February 9, 2017

South will join a global movement aimed at ending violence against women and girls with events set for Feb. 27-28. ...

Adesina Tony Dada, left, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, works with Ximena Horness, a graduate student in accounting, to prepare his tax return as part of a program available to South students, faculty and staff.

Easier Than Completing The EZ Form
February 8, 2018

Jags get help filing their income taxes while Mitchell College of Business students gain experience through an internship. ...

Electrical engineering students Victoria Antell, left, and Emaleigh Sargent were part of the 91短视频 Capstone Project team that modified a toy vehicle on behalf of a handicapped child. They’re holding a relay board used to reverse polarity for the wheel motors, which allows for forward and reverse drive direction.

Turning Toy into Tool for Senior Project
February 5, 2018

South mechanical and electrical engineering students retrofit a toy vehicle into a test drive for handicapped children. ...

William Crittenden, a fourth-year College of Medicine student, discusses logistics at Project Homeless Connect with Dr. Margaret Moore-Nadler, chair of 91短视频’s Health and Wellness Committee and associate professor of community mental health in the College of Nursing at South.

'This Is the Heart of Our Mission'
January 26, 2018

South students and faculty volunteer at Project Homeless Connect to provide clients with medical care and other resources. ...

Shannon Shelley-Tremblay, the director of 91短视频's Office of Community Engagement, previously served as executive director of the South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program, community manager for Lifelines Counseling Services, program manager for 91短视频’s Youth Violence Prevention program and as an attorney and special education teacher.

University-Community Engagement Gets Boost
January 19, 2018

As head of 91短视频's Office of Community Engagement, Shannon Shelley-Tremblay will guide volunteer outreach and service learning. ...

South Joins Citywide MLK Celebrations
January 10, 2018

91短视频 students, faculty and staff will participate in three days of events commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ...

Fifteen members of the University of South Alabama community were selected by Mobile Bay Magazine to its annual 40 Under 40 list of people who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence and a commitment to the local community.

Fifteen Picked for 40 Under 40
January 8, 2018

Fifteen 91短视频 alumni, faculty and staff are highlighted in Mobile Bay Magazine's annual list of who's who under 40 years old. ...

Anne Dorland, who is pursuing a master’s degree in the College of Education and Professional Studies, teaches archaeology lessons at elementary schools through her graduate assistantship.

42 Classrooms, 13 Schools and 1 Semester
January 4, 2018

Graduate student Anne Dorland combines her love of education and archaeology through visits to elementary schools. ...

South Raises $245K for United Way Agencies
January 1, 2016

More than 2,300 employees and retirees donated, making 91短视频 the leader for most dollars raised by individual giving. ...

A New Report Card on Mobile's Economy
November 16, 2017

South's Center for Real Estate and Economic Development is releasing its free 'Mobile Bay Economic Snapshot.' ...

A performance from the 2016 91短视频 holiday concert.

Join South for its Annual Holiday Concert
November 15, 2017

91短视频 musicians will bring 'Joy to the World' with familiar classics during a free Dec. 1 performance at the Mitchell Center. ...

Supraja “Sippy” Sridhar, a second-year medical student, and other students are helping to provide food for hungry South students through the Donor to Diner organization she created.

An Oasis in a Student's Food Desert
November 15, 2017

Jags are donating to a newly opened food pantry as short-term relief to a common problem 鈥� hungry students low on cash. ...

Theatre majors Thomas Deen IV and Abigail St. John will star in Theatre 91短视频’s upcoming production of “Our Town.”

"Our Town" Heads to 91短视频
November 7, 2016

The critically acclaimed classic American drama will open Nov. 10 at Theatre 91短视频. Tickets are available. ...

91短视频 to Host Science Olympiad
October 26, 2017

The 2018 Alabama Science Olympiad for middle and high school students will take place March. 3. ...

Stokes Center to Host Reading Event
October 18, 2017

Nathan Poole, assistant professor of creative writing, will read from his two books of fiction. ...

Community News Archive

South Serves Web Portal Launched September 7, 2018

Expanding Access to Quality Health Care July 11, 2018

Answers to South Stadium Questions June 22, 2018

South Hosts Bicentennial Summer Institute Workshop June 22, 2018

Hanks Honored for Community Service May 11, 2018

Mitchell Recognized for Business Achievements April 25, 2018

Planning the Rebirth of a City Park April 17, 2018

91短视频 Sponsors High School Public Speaking Contest April 16, 2018

Learning From a Music Legend February 12, 2018

91短视频 Launches Gulf Coast Internship Academy February 12, 2018

V-Day Events to Raise Awareness, Support February 9, 2017

Easier Than Completing The EZ Form February 8, 2018

Turning Toy into Tool for Senior Project February 5, 2018

'This Is the Heart of Our Mission' January 26, 2018

University-Community Engagement Gets Boost January 19, 2018

South Joins Citywide MLK Celebrations January 10, 2018

Fifteen Picked for 40 Under 40 January 8, 2018

42 Classrooms, 13 Schools and 1 Semester January 4, 2018

South Raises $245K for United Way Agencies January 1, 2016

A New Report Card on Mobile's Economy November 16, 2017

Join South for its Annual Holiday Concert November 15, 2017

An Oasis in a Student's Food Desert November 15, 2017

"Our Town" Heads to 91短视频 November 7, 2016

91短视频 to Host Science Olympiad October 26, 2017

Stokes Center to Host Reading Event October 18, 2017