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Student Life News Archive

  • Twins Lilly Johnson, left, and Lucie Johnson will meet up in Montgomery this weekend as their two schools, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and Western Michigan University, play in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl.
    Twins Lilly and Lucie Johnson enrolled in different colleges: The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and Western Michigan University, two schools playing in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl. "What are the odds?" said dad, Cliff Johnson. A South ma ...
  • Musicians perform at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Holiday Concert.
    Musicians in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Department of Music entertain at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's annual Holiday Concert. ...
  • Members of each of the 12 groups of students carry the colorful flags they made at the Honors College retreat. The flags will eventually hang in the Bethel, the Honors College headquarters.
    Students in South's Honors College kick off the semester early with a retreat. It's a tight-knit group whose members enrich campus life. ...
  • Twenty-four ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø seniors were inducted into the Jaguar Medallion Society on Tuesday, April 23.
    Twenty-four seniors were recognized for outstanding academic and leadership achievements, service and engagement, and Jaguar pride. ...
  • The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø chapter of Mortar Board initiated new members this month.
    South's chapter of Mortar Board has received the Ruth Weimer Mount Chapter Excellence Award as best chapter in the nation. ...
  • Tom Meyer earned a biology degree at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, then a master’s degree in nursing, and returned to his alma mater as an assistant professor.
    How an early black and gold varsity letter from South survived hurricane flooding for a runner who became a professor. ...
  • The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø marked its 60th Anniversary in 2023 with events including a homecoming week bonfire.
    Anniversary celebrations. The acquisition of a venerable hospital. Accelerated enrollment. Red-letter moments highlight 2023 at South. ...
  • South began a new tradition this year with the lighting of two 32-foot-tall Christmas trees at Student Services Drive and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø South Drive.
    Grab a photo, donate a toy and join South musicians for a 'Home for the Holidays' concert. Here are some ways to celebrate the season. ...
  • With print editions of The Vanguard student newspaper are, from left, Brandon Clark, managing editor; Stephanie Huynh, editor-in-chief; and Iman Thibodeaux, contributing writer.
    The Vanguard student newspaper bucks online publishing trend by adding its first print edition at South since 2019. ...
  • SouthPaw at the homecoming 2023 pep rally.
    Video: Thousands of students and alumni danced and cheered their way through "Homecoming 2023: Diamonds Are Forever," a 60th Anniversary celebration. ...
  • The new Jaguar Marching Band complex, shown in this rendering, will be constructed on the south side of Hancock Whitney Stadium.
    South announces plans for a permanent home for the Jaguar Marching Band, complete with a new outdoor practice field. The project, expected to be complete by 2026, will allow the band to grow membership. ...
  • Jordan Morrison, center, showed up early for the Class of 2027 photo at the Moulton Bell Tower. A student-athlete, Morrison is from Huntsville, Alabama, and plans to major in computer science.
    First-year students begin fall semester by meeting and greeting classmates during Week of Welcome events. ...
  • Students attending band camp at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
    More than 250 members of the Jaguar Marching Band survive a sweltering Band Camp with energy, enthusiasm and plenty of water breaks. ...
  • ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President Jo Bonner, right, announces a $20 million gift from Abraham "Abe" Mitchell at the University's 60th Anniversary celebration. The donation will be used to build a new performing arts center on campus.
    The gift from supporter Abraham "Abe" Mitchell was celebrated as the University commemorates six decades of promoting discovery, health and learning. ...
  • Amya Douglas got involved in student government through the First Year Council as soon as she arrived at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. As a senior, she will serve as 2023-2024 president of the Student Government Association.
    On her campus tour, Amya Douglas heard about all the opportunities for students at South. The new Student Government Association president took that to heart. ...
  • Oozeball at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
    The 33rd annual mud volleyball tournament will return to the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø on Saturday, April 22. ...
  • Students celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors.
    The Indian Student Association welcomes students, faculty and staff to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. Pro tip: Wear white. ...
  • Camellia Hall and Azalea Hall are two of the most popular first-year communities at South. Each is a four-story residence built in the last several years.
    Before picking a roommate or requesting a specific hall, there are some bigger questions to ask: What should students want and expect in their home away from home? ...
  • The Jaguar Marching Band leads the way for the Infant Mystics on Monday in downtown Mobile.
    The Jaguar Marching Band, along with SouthPaw and Miss Pawla, made way for the Infant Mystics during Carnival in downtown Mobile. See the photos. ...
  • Musicians perform at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 2022 Holiday Concert.
    South musicians celebrate the season with a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Holiday Concert at the Mitchell Center. ...
  • 2022 holiday concert invite. December 1, 6:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Center
    Vocal and instrumental ensembles will be joined by the Jaguar Marching Band at the free Dec. 1 concert. The public is invited to attend. ...
  • Tailgating at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
    Pre-game parties on College Tailgate Row also serve as career opportunities and casual meeting places for South students and alumni. ...
  • KC Crusoe, a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student, at the Student Center on campus.
    KC Crusoe, president of the First Year Council, studies political science to prepare for a career in government. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • At the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, where she is a freshman, Claudia Allday is studying nursing and travels campus on an electric bicycle.
    Claudia Allday decides to enter nursing after her mother spent three months in the hospital during the COVID pandemic. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • Suhas Patil at the rock wall at the Student Rec Center at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
    Suhas Patil starts pre-med training with EMS classes and the camaraderie of the Honors College. #FreshmanFocus ...