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  • Diego Salas Polar in his office with his guitar.

    Striking a Chord
    August 8, 2023

    Diego Salas Polar, a computer science graduate who plays grunge guitar, lands a gig in web development at USA Health. #MyFirstJob ...
  • After graduating from the University of South Alabama, Melissa Knight began a year-long residency in neurological physical therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

    Advanced Therapy
    July 28, 2023

    After earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at South, Melissa Knight moved to Mississippi for a residency in neurological care. #MyFirstJob ...
  • After earning a biology degree from the University of South Alabama, Kevin Culpepper began work as a science educator at the Exploreum Science Center in downtown Mobile.

    Field Trips and Science Tips
    July 13, 2023

    Kevin Culpepper, a biology graduate from South, makes learning fun for students and school groups at the Exploreum Science Center. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Jessica Fairley, a University of South Alabama communication graduate, manages the Africatown Heritage House museum, which welcomed its first guests this week.

    Museum Opener
    July 13, 2023

    Jessica Fairley, a South communication graduate, manages the Africatown Heritage House. The Mobile museum is welcoming its first guests with “Clotilda: The Exhibition.” ...
  • After completing a senior internship – his third while enrolled at the University of South Alabama – Ramiz Yusuf began working full-time at Gulf States Engineering in Mobile.

    Engineering a Career
    July 7, 2023

    Ramiz Yusuf, a student leader at South, starts doing design projects and making field trips for Gulf States Engineering in Mobile. #MyFirstJob ...
  • After completing an internship at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Virginia Arata began working full-time as a beverage supervisor at the Jubilee Poolside Grill overlooking Mobile Bay.

    Grand Start
    June 29, 2023

    A Mobile native and hospitality graduate begins her career on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay at the 'Queen of Southern Resorts' #MyFirstJob ...
  • Krystal Clark photo by Just B. Still Photography Inc.

    Nurse Survives Cancer, Earns Doctorate
    June 22, 2023

    Krystal Clark, a women's health nurse, plans to use her Doctor of Nursing Practice from South to open her own practice in Hollywood, Florida. ...
  • Nicholas Herboso graduated from the University of South Alabama with a degree in meteorology before joining FOX 10 News in Mobile as the weekend meteorologist.

    Musical Meteorologist
    June 14, 2023

    At South, Nicholas Herboso studied meteorology, became drum major of the Jaguar Marching Band and prepared to start work at a Mobile TV station. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Sarah Patterson, a 2021 University of South Alabama communication graduate, has been named Army Civilian Videographer of the Year.

    From USA to U.S. Army
    May 31, 2023

    A South broadcasting graduate uses the skills she honed at JagTV to win Civilian Videographer of the Year. ...
  • Tiffany Pogue, a graduate of the University of South Alabama, at the Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club in Mobile.

    Rediscovering Family History
    May 16, 2023

    Tiffany Pogue, a Gilman Scholar and psychology graduate, traces her family history through 'Descendant,' the Africatown documentary. ...
  • Col. Jonathan Archer, Alabama Director of Public Safety

    Called to Serve
    April 3, 2023

    Col. Jonathan Archer credits his experience as a student at South with setting him on a path to his appointment as Alabama Director of Public Safety. ...
  • Arlene Mitchell, left, chair pro tempore of the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees; Camille Bonura, center, president of the Student Government Association; and Kim Lawkis, president of the USA National Alumni Association.

    'Picking Up the Torch'
    March 29, 2023

    For the first time, women lead the USA Board of Trustees, the National Alumni Association and the Student Government Association. ...
  • University of South Alabama nursing student Alli Boudreaux joined her father, Mike Boudreaux, and grandmother, Anita Sirmon, both South nursing alumni, on a recent tour of the Health Simulation Building.

    Nursing Tradition
    March 6, 2023

    The USA College of Nursing is the largest in the state, so it's not unusual to meet members of the same family at South. Three generations of nursing students, though, tend to stand out in a crowd. ...
  • Tailgating at the University of South Alabama

    Tailgating and Networking
    November 9, 2022

    Pre-game parties on College Tailgate Row also serve as career opportunities and casual meeting places for South students and alumni. ...
  • Emilie Berge in her lab at South, has received one of just 12 Zymo Research Impact Initiative grants awarded annually for scientific innovation and potential social impact. Berge received her master's degree in environmental toxicology in May will use the $4000 award to perform transcriptomic analysis of the polyaromatic hydrocarbon degrading bacteria she described in her thesis.

    On Track For Success
    September 12, 2022

    Former South student and track star awarded Zymo Research Impact Initiative grant for her work in environmental toxicology. ...
  • Madison Bomeke works on an engineering team at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, that offers technical support for F-35 fighter jets. Her experience while a student at the University of South Alabama included internships with Airbus in Mobile and Amazon in Reno, Nevada.

    Jet Set
    September 2, 2022

    Madison Bomeke, a mechanical engineering graduate, started her career supporting F-35 fighter planes for Lockheed Martin in Texas. #MyFirstJob ...
  • As part of her job at the National Weather Service outside Atlanta, University of South Alabama graduate Carmen Hernandez launches weather balloons into the air to measure readings including temperature, air pressure and humidity.

    Career Forecast
    August 29, 2022

    Carmen Hernandez has been captivated by the weather ever since she witnessed its power during Hurricane Rita. She majored in meteorology at South and begins a career with the National Weather Service. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Chris Willhite, a University of South Alabama civil engineering graduate, moved to Huntsville, Alabama, to accept a job with S&ME, an engineering and construction services company.

    Building a Future
    August 2, 2022

    Chris Willhite, a civil engineering graduate from South, starts his career with an engineering company in Huntsville. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Jensen Graddick is a senior human resources specialist for the City of Daphne. She began an internship with the city while a junior in the Mitchell College of Business, then accepted a job even before she graduated. “It all fell into place,” she said.

    Internship, Job Offer, Promotion
    July 20, 2022

    Mitchell College of Business graduate Jensen Graddick turns an internship in human resources into a full-time job and then a new title in short order. #MyFirstJob ...
  • A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 14, 2022 carrying the JagSat-1 satellite. NASA photo.

    JagSat-isfaction
    July 15, 2022

    South engineering students and faculty cheer the Florida launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying their JagSat-1 satellite that will transmit data back to Shelby Hall. “We’re in orbit!” ...
  • Micah Mermilliod took this self portrait from on top the Alabama Contemporary Art Center, where he took a job as an assistant curator.

    Art Start
    June 29, 2022

    Micah Mermilliod moves from solo shows to collaborative work as an assistant curator for the Alabama Contemporary Art Center. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Mi’Asia Barclay, who graduated from the University of South Alabama with degrees in kinesiology and health promotion, took a job at the Moorehouse School of Medicine, where her office on the 15th floor overlooks downtown Atlanta. “Being in a place where I can connect people with resources, where people can better themselves, it makes me feel like I’m doing something,” she said.

    Big City Beginning
    June 21, 2022

    Mi'Asia Barclay, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at South, begins her health administration career in Atlanta at the Morehouse School of Medicine. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Jay Copeland started work at Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery after graduating from the University of South Alabama.

    Career-Beginning Injury
    June 13, 2022

    Dislocating his elbow during a high school baseball game leads Jay Copeland to physical therapy training at South and a job in Birmingham. #MyFirstJob ...
  • William Edmonds, second from left, who teaches French at Barton Academy has been named Alabama's Secondary Teacher of the Year and Alternate Teacher of the Year. Also pictured, from left; Dr. Amanda Jones, Barton Academy principal; Kelly Parker, Tanner Williams Elementary teacher and Top 16 finalist for Teacher of the Year; Nici Lowell, Tanner Williams Elementary principal; Chresal Threadgill, Mobile County Public School Superintendent.

    South Alum Named Alabama Secondary Teacher of the Year
    May 19, 2022

    William Edmonds, who teaches French at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, is named Alabama's top secondary educator. ...
  • Candidates for graduation of the University of South Alabama.

    'Find Your Superpower'
    May 7, 2022

    Spring and summer graduates are urged to discover their purpose, as thousands gathered over two days at the USA Mitchell Center to honor South's newest alumni. ...