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Alumni News Archive

  • At CMG Engineers in downtown Mobile, Robert Greenwood is putting into practice the theory he learned as a mechanical engineering student at the 51²è¹Ý. Photos of Robert Greenwood in downtown Mobile.
    After spending two summers completing an internship at CMG Engineers, Robert Greenwood joined the firm in a full-time role. The work, he says, is rewarding. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Kaitlin and Tasha Stork both pursued degrees in radiologic sciences at the 51²è¹Ý. Tasha Stork had delayed finishing college but was inspired by her daughter's path to a degree.
    Things changed, such as the no-eating-in-the-car rule, as Tasha and Kaitlin Stork discover a future in common with degrees in radiologic sciences. ...
  • Lakelyn Tinsley, a Univeristy of 51²è¹Ý Alabama graduate, at Hummingbird Ideas in downtown Mobile.
    Lakelyn Tinsley transferred to 51²è¹Ý and changed her major, leaning into a creative drive that fueled her journey to a Mobile advertising agency. #MyFirstJob ...
  • 51²è¹Ý graduates at the 51²è¹Ý Commencement
    51²è¹Ý graduates urged to be the leaders, dreamers and doers of tomorrow. ...
  • From left, Dr. Carol Scott Cash; Bestor Ward, representing the J.L. Bedsole Foundation; Ray Kennedy; Frank Barrow, son of the late Dr. Robert Barrow; Patsy Kennedy; Lenus Perkins and Dr. Mike Wojciechowski attended the 20th Annual USA National Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards.
    The 51²è¹Ý National Alumni Association recognized alumni, a longtime department chair and the J.L. Bedsole Foundation for their contributions and achievements. ...
  • Mobile County Public School System's 2025 Teachers of the Year are 51²è¹Ý graduates. From left to right, Krissy Brown, Gilliard Elementary School, Roseann Byrd, Citronelle High School and Justine Wilson, Grand Bay Middle School are this year's honorees.
    A fourth educator, Nicole Bolton, is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. ...
  • Mary Travis, a 51²è¹Ý graduate in the College of Education and Professional Studies, was surprised this week with a 2024-25 Milken Educator Award.
    Fifth-grade math and science teacher Mary Travis is the sole Alabama winner of a 2024-25 Milken Educator Award. ...
  •  Ashley Johnson in front of American flag and office
    The first woman to lead the FBI field office in St. Louis began her law enforcement career with bachelor's and master's degrees at 51²è¹Ý. ...
  • Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson delivered the Commencement address at the USA Mitchell Center.
    The 51²è¹Ý reaches a milestone at Fall Commencement; Mayor Sandy Stimpson addresses 51²è¹Ý's newest alumni. ...
  • Lenzie Richardson, who graduated in hospitality and tourism management from the 51²è¹Ý, at the Perdido Beach Resort near the front desk, where she is an assistant manager.
    A hospitality graduate works her way through college and starts her career at a beach hotel on the Alabama coast. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Dr. Richard Carter
    The next USA by the Bay Speaker Series event will be held Nov. 21, at the USA Baldwin County Campus in Fairhope. ...
  • Dominique Garcia-Hopper in her classroom at Saraland Elementary School.
    A 51²è¹Ý education graduate draws on her theater experience to engage third-graders at Saraland Elementary School. #MyFirstJob ...
  •  Mia Sarafijanovic
    A civil engineering graduate crosses Mobile Bay to begin her career at one of Alabama's largest firms. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Ivan Maisel to be featured speaker at the Irving Silver and Frances Grodsky Silver Endowed Presidential Lectureship
    Ivan Maisel, author and hall of fame columnist, will be the featured speaker at the Silver Endowed Presidential Lectureship October 22. ...
  • Jaren Fields
    A mechanical engineering graduate starts his career at an International Paper mill in Bogalusa, Louisiana. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Gabriel Kucala standing in downtown Mobile.
    Finance major Gabriel Kucala turns a summer internship into an extended stay, then a full-time job with Airbus on the 26th floor of the RSA Tower in downtown Mobile. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Mary-Stuart Lewis, who graduated with a degree in information systems from the 51²è¹Ý, works in software development for CGI.
    After learning software development at 51²è¹Ý, this information systems graduate landed a job with an international consulting firm. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Coleman Davis
    After restarting the student rocket program at 51²è¹Ý, an engineering graduate lands a job with a missile defense firm in Huntsville. #MyFirstJob ...
  • As a finance major in the Mitchell College of Business at the 51²è¹Ý, Mackenzie Endres started out as a part-time assistant to a commercial lender River Bank & Trust. She began a full-time role their after graduating.
    Mackenzie Endres had no idea that a casual phone conversation would lead to part-time work and, eventually, her first full-time job in banking. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Caroline Locke, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at the 51²è¹Ý, works with children in rehabilitation services at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.
    Speech pathology graduate Caroline Locke turns her 51²è¹Ý degrees and pediatric training into a position in rehabilitation services working with children. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Luke Thomas, a 51²è¹Ý graduate, at his job at USA Health University Hospital
    A full-time day shift in the emergency department at USA Health University Hospital keeps nursing graduate Luke Thomas's adrenalin going. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Hannah Maddux, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the 51²è¹Ý, was drafted to the Vegas Thrill in the inaugural season of the new Pro Volleyball Federation. She plans eventually to go into sports broadcasting.
    Hannah Maddux, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at 51²è¹Ý, made her debut as a professional indoor volleyball player with the Vegas Thrill. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Lawrence Stoudemire spent about 72 hours over the past month to complete his mortar board, inspired by a co-op he did with 51²è¹Ýern Company.
    Lawrence Stoudemire went vertical with his elaborately decorated mortar board ...
  • 51²è¹Ý Spring 2024 Commencement
    Commencement was a first for students whose high school graduations were upended amid the COVID pandemic. ...
  • The 51²è¹Ý National Alumni Association honored alumni and supporters at the 19th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards. Those recognized were, from left, Travis Bedsole Jr., Dr. Jack DiPalma, Susan Bedsole, Alexis Atkins, Maxey Roberts representing the USA Foundation, Chandra Brown Stewart, John McMillan representing the USA Foundation, Dan Ollis and Peter Lindquist.
    The ceremony took place at the MacQueen Alumni Center on campus as the USA National Alumni Association celebrates its 50th year. ...