Alumni News Archive
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Internship Leads to New Perspective
Kelsey Ramirez had resolved against working with children. That was until she found her calling at a child welfare agency. ...
January 11, 2017 -
South Grad's Office Has Four Wheels
Ashton Pennington, an officer with South's Police Department, was a javelin thrower and Student Auxiliary officer at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼. ...
January 9, 2017 -
Bringing Order to the Court in Atlanta
Yolanda Lewis '00, '02 manages 300 people and a $24.5 million budget as Superior Court of Fulton County, Ga., administrator. ...
December 14, 2016 -
Retired Vice Admiral to Address Graduates
William 'Dean' Lee '79 will speak at Saturday's commencement, which will be live-streamed from the Mitchell Center. ...
December 5, 2016 -
#аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼HOCO16: 'Let the Good Times Roar'
Homecoming week kicks off Oct. 24 and culminates five days later when the Jags face the Georgia State Panthers. ...
October 18, 2016 -
'Upward & Onward' Tops $93 Million
One year after the kickoff, South's comprehensive fundraising campaign is well on its way to reaching the $150 million goal. ...
October 13, 2016 -
Before the Buzzer, a Company is Born
At a Jags game, two South students found themselves designing a startup — CTS, now one of the best places to work in Alabama. ...
September 30, 2016 -
A Marriage Made in Medical School
Drs. T.J. Hundley and O. Grace Hundley met as аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ undergrads, married as medical students and now give back as faculty at South. ...
September 26, 2016 -
The Unfailing Return of Tom Frankin
With poor grades and questionable automotive repair skills, writer Franklin lands a job in a morgue, then earns two degrees. ...
August 22, 2016 -
Focused and Living Beyond Her Dreams
For South grad Tiffany Williams, a Los Angeles casting and reality show producer, hard work and a little risk-taking pays off. ...
July 12, 2016 -
'The Pride I Am Feeling is Like No Other'
South alum Nicholas Brownlee wins prestigious international singing competition – then has to get back on stage for an encore. ...
July 6, 2016 -
"Team Zambia" Produces Life Lessons for Students
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ engineering students designed an irrigation system using existing technology to help villagers grow sustainable crops. ...
June 6, 2016 -
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Board of Trustees Elects New Officers
Attorney Kenneth O. Simon, businessman James H. Shumock and philanthropist Arlene Mitchell were selected for three-year terms. ...
June 3, 2016 -
Matt Spivey: Teacher, Coach and Neighbor
South alumnus and 'foster child' of Mobile's Trinity Gardens neighborhood finds focus at Chastang Middle School. ...
May 16, 2016 -
Determined to Leave a Legacy of Service
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ alumnus Dr. Eric Williams, president of the National Black Nurses Association, has a robust agenda. ...
May 10, 2016 -
Three Pieces of Advice for South Graduates
Pulitzer Prize columnist Cynthia Tucker Haynes and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ alumnus Kenneth O. Simon offer life lessons at Commencement. ...
May 8, 2016 -
Graduation: Everything You Need to Know
A Pulitzer Prize winner and a respected attorney will speak at two commencement ceremonies on Saturday. ...
May 3, 2016 -
Learning the Importance of Dedication, Sacrifice
Catherine Zivanov, Goldwater Scholar and Honors Program student, is following the example set by her parents. ...
May 2, 2016 -
One Step Closer to Fulfilling a Dream
Daeshen Smith knew from a young age he wanted to be a sports broadcaster, and his thesis reflects his interest. ...
May 2, 2016 -
Before Sun Rises, South Grad Shines
Margie Friedman's firstborn son was a patient at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Children's & Women's Hospital. Today she is a nurse there. ...
April 1, 2016 -
How Women Shaped American History
Five аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ faculty, staff and alumnae share their own successes and lessons learned from women history makers. ...
March 29, 2016 -
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Counselor Wins Top Award
Leslie Weaver-Martin, a аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ alumna and a licensed professional counselor with аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼'s Counseling and Testing Services, is the recipient of the Outstanding Practitioner Award for 2015 and the 2016 Historian for the Alabama C ...
March 23, 2016 -
South Grad Rides Gravitational Wave
Chris Buchanan, an Honors Program alum, contributed to what is being heralded as 'the discovery of the century.' ...
March 10, 2016 -
Alumni Association Recognizes Excellence
Six alumni and friends are honored at the annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards gala for their contributions. ...
March 4, 2016 -
From Part-Time Barista to Business Owner
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ graduate Alan Tolson finds success - and some relief - after planning and preparation to run a Mobile fixture. ...
February 2, 2016