Alumni News Archive
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Meet Georgia's 'Turnaround Principal'
USA alum Stephanie Johnson, a finalist for National Principal of the Year, has a knack for resurrecting struggling schools. ...
August 24, 2017 -
Rising Opera Star Coming Home to ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø
Nicholas Brownlee, '12, who has quickly risen to the "A-list" of young opera singers, will perform Friday, Aug. 25. ...
August 11, 2017 -
Keeping Up With the World's Fastest Human
ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø alum Gráinne O'Dea helps manage the careers of some of the world's top track and field athletes, including Usain Bolt. ...
July 14, 2017 -
Helping Teachers Help Their Students
USA Noyce Scholars will take lessons from research-based professional development, along with a stipend, back to their schools. ...
July 13, 2017 -
A ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Education, a West Coast Location
With a robust online program, USA's College of Nursing has graduates in all 50 states. Meet one: Dawn Downs of California. ...
July 5, 2017 -
Overcoming Struggles to Help Others
Ron Stallworth slept in his car between class and work. The alumnus has since established a scholarship for others in need. ...
June 23, 2017 -
Alumni, Service Leaders Recognized
The USA National Alumni Association honored five members of the ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø community for outstanding achievements. ...
June 1, 2017 -
A (One-Press) Push for Innovation
Travis Merrigan's busy week: Quit job, got married, moved to Seattle and began full bore developing the Grayl water bottle. ...
May 17, 2017 -
Alumna Named Alabama Teacher of the Year
Chasity Collier, a fifth-grade science teacher at Dawes Intermediate School in Mobile County, graduated from ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø in 1998. ...
May 12, 2017 -
'Learning Should be a Lifelong Activity'
Retiring professor Dr. Doug Haywick walked across the stage at the Mitchell Center to earn his second bachelor's degree. ...
May 9, 2017 -
ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Graduates' 'Bittersweet' Moment
The University recognized more than 2,200 degree candidates at two ceremonies, 50 years after USA's first commencement. ...
May 6, 2017 -
Shelby Hall Beat Out Cornell, Caltech
Mikayla Walters chose ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø for engineering after visiting campus. She will stay for her master's after a layover in Chile. ...
May 1, 2017 -
'Humbled by Her Experience'
Winifred George watched the compassion of nurses when her grandmother died. Now she wants to help bring life into the world. ...
May 1, 2017 -
New Degree Programs for New Graduates
Master of science degrees will be awarded in sports management, along with marine conservation and resource management. ...
May 1, 2017 -
Commissioner, Diplomat to Address Graduates
Mobile's Merceria Ludgood and the EU's David O'Sullivan will speak during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6. ...
April 27, 2017 -
$100 Million and Counting
The ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø reaches a milestone in its $150 million 'Upward & Onward' fundraising campaign. ...
April 24, 2017 -
New Alumni Center to Open in 2018
The center recognizes donors Julian and Kim MacQueen: 'It's very important for us to create unity in everything we do.' ...
April 24, 2017 -
Rural Medicine Practice Made Possible
The DeBakey Foundation has provided the USA College of Medicine more than $2 million to support academic scholarships. ...
April 24, 2017 -
In Darkness, Colors Shine Bright
ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø graduate Ricky Trione's medium was pen and ink. When he lost his sight, Trione thought he'd lost art, too. ...
April 14, 2017 -
Honors Senior, Graduate Earn NSF Fellowships
Madison Tuttle and Bobby Faulk are among eight ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø students to receive the prestigious scholarship award since 2011. ...
April 3, 2017 -
VP Picked for Development, Alumni
Margaret Murray Sullivan steps in as the University advances its ambitious $150 million Upward & Onward fundraising campaign. ...
March 29, 2017 -
A Business Begun at the Breakfast Table
ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø graduate Vanessa Reyner started small, but soon expanded her 'purpose-driven' marketing agency to meet client needs. ...
March 15, 2017 -
Jags to Jobs: Coach Joey Charon
ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Coach Joey Charon talks about working for his alma mater, a typical day at the office and how to reach your fitness goals. ...
February 24, 2017 -
From Shoe Salesman to the Ivy League
Dr. Jeremiah Newell earned his undergrad at ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø before heading to Harvard. This year the College of Education turns 50. ...
January 31, 2017 -
Sound Knocked Out, Grad Grabs Sharpie
Meteorologist Patrick Bigbie of WDAM-TV 7 quickly improvised as a tornado bore down on his viewers near Hattiesburg, Miss. ...
January 25, 2017