Alumni News

Maj. Jason Downey, a 2002 graduate of the University of South Alabama, has been named chief enforcement officer for the Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Protector of Alabama's Marine Resources
November 15, 2018

Alumnus Jason Downey, who earned a degree in sociology, leads the state division that enforces laws on Alabama's waterways. ...

'Game On' for USA Homecoming 2018
November 2, 2018

After a week of festivities, South's Homecoming will culminate with the Jags taking on Louisiana-Monroe on Nov. 10. ...

The Julian and Kim MacQueen Alumni Center, which will serve as the permanent home for South’s more than 80,000 alumni, is projected to be completed by Spring 2020.

Ground Broken on Alumni Center
October 12, 2018

The Julian and Kim MacQueen Alumni Center will serve as the permanent home for South's more than 80,000 alumni. ...

Maj. Christopher Dyke, USA alumnus and an aerial weather reconnaissance officer for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron "Hurricane Hunters,” reviews weather data collected during a storm flight. The Hurricane Hunters fall under command of the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

All in a Day's Work: Flying into Hurricanes
October 8, 2018

Hurricane Hunter and South alum Chris Dyke heads into the storms that others flee as a major in the Air Force's 403rd Wing. ...

The Mitchell Scholars Class of Spring 2018 endowed a scholarship in tribute to supporter Abraham "Abe" Mitchell, center, for his philanthropic efforts.

Mitchell Scholars 'Pay It Forward'
September 21, 2018

The Mitchell Scholars Class of Spring 2018 endow a scholarship in tribute to longtime supporter Abraham "Abe" Mitchell. ...

Recipients of the Alumni Awards display their plaques.

Alumni Association Honors Faculty, Alumnus
September 11, 2018

The USA National Alumni Association annually recognizes five faculty members and a young alumnus for outstanding achievement. ...

Patrick Dungan, who graduated from USA’s College of Arts and Sciences in 2006, was elected president of the USA National Alumni Association. He is an associate attorney with Adams and Reese, LLP in Mobile and co-owner of AFC Mobile, Mobile's semi-pro men's soccer team.

Alumni Association Elects New Officers, Directors
September 7, 2018

Attorney Patrick Dungan '06 was selected as president of the USA National Alumni Association. ...

Dusty Norris, a graduate of the University of South Alabama’s anthropology program, is using an archaeology tool to record information about one of the artifacts found at the sites of the shotgun houses in areas of downtown Mobile. This preliminary work is being done as plans for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project moves forward.

Modest Homes, Rich History
August 14, 2018

A USA archaeology team is conducting fieldwork at the site of several shotgun houses; 'These tend to be the forgotten people.' ...

Former Jaguar athletes, from left, David Freese, Lindsay Schwartz, Ernie Rosseau and Nic Chisolm will be inducted this fall to the USA Athletic Hall of Fame.

Four Jags Selected for Hall of Fame
July 24, 2018

David Freese, Lindsay Schwartz, Ernie Rosseau and Nic Chisolm will be inducted on Nov. 10 to the USA Athletic Hall of Fame. ...

University of South Alabama alumna Chasity Collier, a fifth-grade science teacher at Dawes Intermediate School in Mobile

USA Alumna Receives National Teaching Award
July 3, 2018

Chasity Collier, a University of South Alabama alumna has been recognized with a National Presidential Award. ...

University of South Alabama graduate Dana Faye Housch moved to Dresden, Germany, in 2009 and founded a nonprofit organization called German Lessons for Refugees. Photo courtesy of Dana Faye Housch.

Lessons in English, German and Tolerance
June 27, 2018

South graduate Dana Faye Housch found her home in Dresden, Germany. She's now helping refugees do the same. ...

South Hosts Bicentennial Summer Institute Workshop
June 22, 2018

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

Julian and Kim MacQueen, owners of Innisfree Hotels, said a recent trip around the world was more than a vacation. "We were looking for new ways of hospitality as well as new ways hospitality was part of each community," he said.

'Around the World in 80 Stays'
June 19, 2018

For people who flew around the world in a private jet, alumni Julian and Kim MacQueen are incredibly grounded. ...

Stephanie Eads-Williamson has made it her life's work to save stray animals, and some of those end up at her home on Dog River, where she lives with her husband, Garrett Williamson.

Her World Has Gone to the Dogs
May 21, 2018

Stephanie Eads-Williamson, '92, left a job in pharmaceutical sales to pursue her calling — saving stray animals, at every turn. ...

Jennifer Oveson attended the University of South Alabama part-time and overcame obstacles due to spina bifida to earn her bachelor's degree. "Giving up is not an option," her parents told her.

13 Years Later, a Well-Earned Degree
May 10, 2018

With family and perseverance, Jennifer Oveson reaches her goal and creates a support group to help others do the same. ...

Dr. Tyler Sexton, who completed his residency at the University of South Alabama and is now chair of pediatrics at a Mississippi hospital, spoke to graduates about overcoming obstacles. Sexton was born with cerebral palsy.

'Commit to the Journey, Not to the Outcome'
May 6, 2018

South graduates urged to overcome obstacles and 'forever chase your dreams;' 2,200 recognized during Spring Commencement. ...

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 USA 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, USA Athletics and the MacQueen Alumni Center.

$364,368 Raised During USA Giving Day
March 23, 2018

Gifts from the inaugural event will support student success, USA 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 USA Physicians Group. “I’m excited to be working for an organization like USA 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 USA, where today she sees patients and leads nursing operations at USA 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 USA 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 USA 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 USA alumni, faculty and staff are highlighted in Mobile Bay Magazine's annual list of who's who under 40 years old. ...

Alumni News Archive

Protector of Alabama's Marine Resources November 15, 2018

'Game On' for USA Homecoming 2018 November 2, 2018

Ground Broken on Alumni Center October 12, 2018

All in a Day's Work: Flying into Hurricanes October 8, 2018

Mitchell Scholars 'Pay It Forward' September 21, 2018

Alumni Association Honors Faculty, Alumnus September 11, 2018

Alumni Association Elects New Officers, Directors September 7, 2018

Modest Homes, Rich History August 14, 2018

Four Jags Selected for Hall of Fame July 24, 2018

USA Alumna Receives National Teaching Award July 3, 2018

Lessons in English, German and Tolerance June 27, 2018

South Hosts Bicentennial Summer Institute Workshop June 22, 2018

'Around the World in 80 Stays' June 19, 2018

Her World Has Gone to the Dogs May 21, 2018

13 Years Later, a Well-Earned Degree May 10, 2018

'Commit to the Journey, Not to the Outcome' May 6, 2018

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 USA 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