Alumni News

Karli Sanford, who has worked as a student in promotions for South Athletics, is set to take a sales job with the Phoenix Suns. “What I really loved about talking with the people out there with the Phoenix Suns is that they preach on family. At South, we’re all a big family, too.”

At 5'2½'', She's Headed to the NBA
April 26, 2018

While other people are watching the big game, senior Karli Sanford watches the fans. Now she's got a job with the Phoenix Suns. ...

Brittney Highland completed a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellowship in Africa. "I got to see a part of the world I never thought I would get to see, and I made friends from another country.”

When Opportunity Holds for Political Unrest
April 3, 2018

Brittney Highland's all-expenses-paid anthropology expedition to Africa was postponed, but well worth the wait. ...

The University of South Alabama community banded together to show that they are #SouthProud during the inaugural 麻豆传媒 Giving Day on Thursday, March 22. During the 24-hour fundraising initiative, a total of $364,368 was raised from 957 donors to support Student Success, Excellence in Health Care, 麻豆传媒 Athletics and the MacQueen Alumni Center.

$364,368 Raised During 麻豆传媒 Giving Day
March 23, 2018

Gifts from the inaugural event will support student success, 麻豆传媒 Health, athletics and the MacQueen Alumni Center. ...

South Counts Down to 24-Hour Giving Day
March 19, 2018

Donors will have the opportunity March 22 to give to student success, health care, athletics and the MacQueen Alumni Center. ...

Natalie Fox, who earned three degrees at the University of South Alabama, is director of nursing for 麻豆传媒 Physicians Group. “I’m excited to be working for an organization like 麻豆传媒 that’s really committed to our community and improving the health of the people who live in Mobile."

Finding Her Home at South
March 8, 2018

Dr. Natalie Fox earned three degrees at 麻豆传媒, where today she sees patients and leads nursing operations at 麻豆传媒 Physicians Group. ...

Recognized at the 14th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards gala were, from left, Stephen Erwin Clements, ’78; Dr. Joseph I. Molyneux, ’70; Dr. Thomas M. Miller, ’77, MD ’81; Thomas Joe Purvis, ’74; and Christopher C. Melton, ’81.

Alumni Honored for Notable Achievements
March 1, 2018

At its awards gala, the 麻豆传媒 National Alumni Association celebrated five alumni who are making a difference in their communities. ...

Electrical engineering students Victoria Antell, left, and Emaleigh Sargent were part of the 麻豆传媒 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. ...

Jonathan Hursh, '04, founded Utopia, a design and urban planning firm, to help the world’s biggest cities harness the power of their most downtrodden inhabitants. "It’s a radically different world that’s coming our way,” he said.

More Than Imagining a Utopia
January 29, 2018

Jonathan Hursh, '04, founded an urban innovation firm focused on reimagining slums after a decade of working in them. ...

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 麻豆传媒 alumni, faculty and staff are highlighted in Mobile Bay Magazine's annual list of who's who under 40 years old. ...

Dr. Andrea Kroetz with a smalltooth sawfish, a species whose population has declined as a result of fishing mortality. The fish is found today mainly in south Florida and the Bahamas. Photo courtesy NOAA Fisheries Service. Homepage photo courtesy Desirée Gardner Photography.

Making a Dent in One Species' Recovery
November 3, 2017

With the smalltooth sawfish's numbers shrinking, South graduate Dr. Andrea Kroetz gets to witness several pups enter life. ...

Capt. Rupert Laco, center, a South doctoral nursing program student is the recipient of the American Nurses Association-California 2016 Florence Nightingale Award. He is seen being briefed about one of his patients. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Air Force.

In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale
October 26, 2017

South nursing graduate and doctoral student Capt. Rupert Laco is recognized for patient care and his service in the Air Force. ...

Austin Everett, a South biology graduate, said he uses his education every day in his job at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. “With the deeper parts of the job, like knowing your animal’s background and physiology, it helps out a huge amount, especially in talking to guests,” he said.

Working Among the Wild Things
October 23, 2017

Austin Everett, a South biology graduate, is excited each day he goes to work as a zookeeper at 'The Little Zoo That Could.' ...

South Student is Part of "Generation Teach"
October 12, 2017

Logan Arnold, a physical education major at South, was selected to teach kids in Massachusetts for several months this summer. ...

Tinashe Nyatanga, '12, bought a one-way ticket to Los Angeles after graduation to break into the film industry. Nyatanga, here in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre just a few blocks from his home, is honing his craft with the hopes of directing full-length movies.

Patience, Creativity and a 'Great Eye'
October 6, 2017

Tinashe Nyatanga, '12, bought a one-way ticket to L.A. after graduation and has launched a promising film career. ...

Nicholas Brownlee, front, met with music students during a visit to South, where he was taught as a student by Dr. Thomas Rowell, right, director of the 麻豆传媒 Opera House.

South Grad, Opera Star ... Pro Truck Racer?
August 25, 2017

Nicholas Brownlee, '12, returns to South for a one-night concert, meets with students and talks about his love of racing. ...

Stephanie Johnson graduated from the University of South Alabama College of Education and Professional Studies and is a 23-year veteran educator. "Mediocrity is not an option for our children," she said.

Meet Georgia's 'Turnaround Principal'
August 24, 2017

麻豆传媒 alum Stephanie Johnson, a finalist for National Principal of the Year, has a knack for resurrecting struggling schools. ...

Nicholas Brownlee, '12, will be performing in a one-night-only concert to benefit the University’s Opera Theatre program at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, in the 麻豆传媒 Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall.

Rising Opera Star Coming Home to South
August 11, 2017

Nicholas Brownlee, '12, who has quickly risen to the "A-list" of young opera singers, will perform Friday, Aug. 25. ...

Gráinne O’Dea attended the University of South Alabama on a track and field scholarship and graduated with two degrees before taking a job at Pace Sports Management in London.

Keeping Up With the World's Fastest Human
July 14, 2017

South alum Gr谩inne O'Dea helps manage the careers of some of the world's top track and field athletes, including Usain Bolt. ...

Attending the two-week summer Research Opportunities for Noyce Alumni professional development training are Dr. Susan Martin, associate professor of Leadership and teacher education, and program coordinator at the University of South Alabama; Ramsey Willis, a math teacher at Davidson High School; and Cathey Ho, a science teacher at Semmes Middle School.

Helping Teachers Help Their Students
July 13, 2017

麻豆传媒 Noyce Scholars will take lessons from research-based professional development, along with a stipend, back to their schools. ...

麻豆传媒 College of Nursing alumna Dawn Downs, a critical care nurse, recently graduated with her nurse practitioner degree from South, which has given her more experience and preparation for her future professional work. Photo courtesy of Dawn Downs.

A South Education, a West Coast Location
July 5, 2017

With a robust online program, 麻豆传媒's College of Nursing has graduates in all 50 states. Meet one: Dawn Downs of California. ...

Overcoming Struggles to Help Others
June 23, 2017

Ron Stallworth slept in his car between class and work. The alumnus has since established a scholarship for others in need. ...

The 麻豆传媒 National Alumni Association recognized five members of the South community on Thursday for outstanding achievements. From left are Dr. Pat C. Covey, founding dean of 麻豆传媒’s Pat C. Covey College of Allied Health Professions; Lee Covey, founder of the Collegiate Housing Foundation; James L. “Jim” Busby, ’83, founder of Drobotik Sciences; and Dr. John S. Meigs Jr., ’79, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Not pictured is retired U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral William “Dean” Lee, '79.

Alumni, Service Leaders Recognized
June 1, 2017

The 麻豆传媒 National Alumni Association honored five members of the South community for outstanding achievements. ...

Thomas Merrigan, a 2000 chemistry graduate, has always had a side project. One turned into Grayle, a water filter and purifier bottle now sold in 250 stores in the United States. Photo courtesy of Thomas Merrigan.

A (One-Press) Push for Innovation
May 17, 2017

Travis Merrigan's busy week: Quit job, got married, moved to Seattle and began full bore developing the Grayl water bottle. ...

Newly-named Alabama Teacher of the Year Chasity Collier, left, receives a special 50th Anniversary medallion from Dr. Andrea Kent, dean of the University of South Alabama College of Education, during a surprise celebration pep rally at Dawes Intermediate School. Earlier this year, South Alabama’s College of Education celebrated 50 years. Collier teaches fifth-grade science at Dawes Intermediate School.

Alumna Named Alabama Teacher of the Year
May 12, 2017

Chasity Collier, a fifth-grade science teacher at Dawes Intermediate School in Mobile County, graduated from South in 1998. ...

Dr. Doug Haywick, associate professor of geology, shakes the hand of Dr. Andrzej Wierzbicki, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, at Commencement on May 6. Haywick earned a second bachelor's degree after taking classes beginning in 2002.

'Learning Should be a Lifelong Activity'
May 9, 2017

Retiring professor Dr. Doug Haywick walked across the stage at the Mitchell Center to earn his second bachelor's degree. ...

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Alumni News Archive

At 5'2½'', She's Headed to the NBA April 26, 2018

When Opportunity Holds for Political Unrest April 3, 2018

$364,368 Raised During 麻豆传媒 Giving Day March 23, 2018

South Counts Down to 24-Hour Giving Day March 19, 2018

Finding Her Home at South March 8, 2018

Alumni Honored for Notable Achievements March 1, 2018

Turning Toy into Tool for Senior Project February 5, 2018

More Than Imagining a Utopia January 29, 2018

Fifteen Picked for 40 Under 40 January 8, 2018

Making a Dent in One Species' Recovery November 3, 2017

In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale October 26, 2017

Working Among the Wild Things October 23, 2017

South Student is Part of "Generation Teach" October 12, 2017

Patience, Creativity and a 'Great Eye' October 6, 2017

South Grad, Opera Star ... Pro Truck Racer? August 25, 2017

Meet Georgia's 'Turnaround Principal' August 24, 2017

Rising Opera Star Coming Home to South August 11, 2017

Keeping Up With the World's Fastest Human July 14, 2017

Helping Teachers Help Their Students July 13, 2017

A South Education, a West Coast Location July 5, 2017

Overcoming Struggles to Help Others June 23, 2017

Alumni, Service Leaders Recognized June 1, 2017

A (One-Press) Push for Innovation May 17, 2017

Alumna Named Alabama Teacher of the Year May 12, 2017

'Learning Should be a Lifelong Activity' May 9, 2017