Alumni News Archive

  • 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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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. ...
  • Zimlich quintuplets, from left, Hallie, Isabella, Shipley, Amelia Rose and Sophia, were offered scholarships to the University of South Alabama after they were born at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital.
    The Zimlich quintuplets were born at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital. On Saturday, they reach another milestone together — spring Commencement. ...
  • Municipal Judge Pro Tem Carlos Moore of Clarksdale, Miss., a University of South Alabama graduate and president of the National Bar Association, will speak from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in the Marx Library Auditorium. A reception will follow the event in Library Room 181. The event is free and open to the public.
    Carlos Moore will discuss "The Important Role of the 3rd, Co-Equal Branch of Government: The Judiciary." at the Marx Library April 4, 2022. ...
  • Wenda Johnson, who earned master's and doctorate degrees in nursing from the University of South Alabama, competes in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo earlier this year. Photo by James Phifer courtesy of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association.
    Wenda Johnson, who earned her master's and doctorate in nursing at South, combines a career in medicine with rodeo success in World Championship Barrel Racing. ...
  • Damonique Evans, an emergency medical services graduate of the University of South Alabama, works at Mobile Fire-Rescue Station 23 as a firefighter paramedic. “I hope more people come in and change the narrative of what a firefighter looks like. It’s an honor,” she said.
    South emergency medical services graduate Damonique Evans becomes the first Black woman to work as paramedic firefighter for the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department. ...
  • Timothy Johnson, who earned an education degree from the University of South Alabama in 2010 before working as a teacher in Mobile County public schools, is an Alabama Technology in Motion specialist at South. His position serves students and teachers in 10 school districts.
    South graduate Timothy Johnson brings science education to life as a specialist for Alabama Technology in Motion and through public television segments for 'Alabama STEM Explorers.' ...
  • The USA National Alumni Association recipients for the 17th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards are, from left, Dr. Carl C. Moore; Martha Peek; USA Health, represented by Owen Bailey and Dr. John Marymont; Harvey L. Barnett; and Maj. Gen. William Joseph “Joe” Hartman.
    USA National Alumni Association honored alumni and community leaders at the 17th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards. ...
  • After graduating from the University of South Alabama, Rachel Burdine joined the Peace Corp and traveled to Cameroon. Today she works for World Relief as a program officer supporting the organization’s network of offices resettling refugees.
    Rachel Burdine, an international studies graduate, always wanted to travel and serve vulnerable populations. She started in the Peace Corps and now works for World Relief, helping refugee families resettle in the U.S. ...
  • Herbert “Mannie” Pair III, a graphic design graduate of the University of South Alabama, has some of his work exhibited at the Marx Library through the end of the month.
    A Marx Library exhibit features the folk art and fabric designs of Herbert "Mannie" Pair III, a Mobile artist and gallerist who earned a degree in graphic design. ...
  • Nicole Baranov, a kindergarten teacher at Hutchens Elementary School and South alumna, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She is just the eleventh teacher from Mobile County to receive the honor in its 40-year history.
    Nicole Baranov is named one of 108 winners of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. ...
  • Darlene Lewis, who earned a bachelor's degree and then a master's in school counseling from the University of South Alabama, works with students at Blount High School in Prichard, her hometown.
    Darlene Lewis turns two education degrees at South into professional success — and personal satisfaction — by guiding students in Mobile County Public Schools. ...
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The Mobile Arts Council has recognized South alumna Amanda Youngblood for her dedication to the arts in education and arts advocacy in the community.
    University of South Alabama alumna, Amanda Youngblood received "The Arty" for her dedication to the arts in education. ...
  • Mobile County Public Schools have named their 2022 Teachers of the Year. From left; Jaime Bosarge, Bryant High School; William Edmonds, Barton Academy; Kelly Parker, Tanner Williams Elementary School. All three teachers are University of South Alabama alumni.
    Three former South students are honored by the Mobile County Public School System after being nominated by their peers. ...
  • Timothy Holden, who earned a degree in electrical engineering at the University of South Alabama, is a contractor at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado.
    Timothy Holden served in the Marine Corps and as a police officer before earning his engineering degree at South. His job as a Space Force contractor involves satellite communication systems. ...
  • Brittney Dixon, in front of the Center for Fair Housing in Mobile, says housing choice plays a critical role in equality. “Housing can affect whether you have a grocery store in your neighborhood, or good schools, or even sidewalks,” she said.
    South graduate Brittney Dixon fights discrimination through education and enforcement at the Center for Fair Housing in Mobile. ...
  • Former Congressman Jo Bonner, seen here walking into the Administration Building, brings political experience and a personal touch to his role as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama.
    The former congressman brings political experience and a personal touch to his role as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama. ...
  • University of South Alabama alumna Dr. Deidra Suwannee Dees, the archive director for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, earned graduate degrees from Cornell and Harvard universities.
    A bachelor's degree from South led Dr. Deidra Suwannee Dees to a doctorate from Harvard and the position of tribal archivist for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. ...