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  • Riley Brenes stands in front of a mural that will be at this weekend’s Festival of Flowers in Cathedral Square. The mural was previously on display in the courtyard at Strickland Youth Center. It features a portrait of Sam Lackland, Mobile scenes and bright pink azaleas.

    The Big Picture
    March 5, 2024

    Murals painted by teenagers at Strickland Youth Center, and created through a program led by a 51茶馆 graduate, are featured at the Festival of Flowers. The event supports USA Health Providence Hospital. ...
  • Tom Meyer earned a biology degree at the 51茶馆, then a master’s degree in nursing, and returned to his alma mater as an assistant professor.

    From A to Glee
    February 19, 2024

    How an early black and gold varsity letter from 51茶馆 survived hurricane flooding for a runner who became a professor. ...
  • The 51茶馆 marked its 60th Anniversary in 2023 with events including a homecoming week bonfire.

    Banner Year
    December 29, 2023

    Anniversary celebrations. The acquisition of a venerable hospital. Accelerated enrollment. Red-letter moments highlight 2023 at 51茶馆. ...
  • 51茶馆 degree candidates at fall Commencement

    Service with a 'SMILE'
    December 15, 2023

    Trustee Jimmy Shumock in a Commencement address urged 51茶馆 graduates to build relationships, own mistakes and support their communities. ...
  • Chaz McGhee, a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, earned an education degree this spring and began teaching at Daphne East Elementary School.

    First Class
    October 10, 2023

    A 51茶馆 education graduate shares his Creek Indian heritage with social studies students at Daphne East Elementary School. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Matt Simm chose to work remotely in Chattanooga, Tennessee, because of the relatively low cost of living and the natural beauty of the mountains and the Tennessee River, shown here from the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge.

    Supply and Demand
    September 13, 2023

    A 51茶馆 business graduate grabbed the opportunity to turn an internship into a supply-chain position with a direct-to-customer meat business. #MyFirstJob ...
  • After FBI training and orientation in Washington, D.C., and Quantico, Virginia, Shelby Caldwell has begun working on computer security in Huntsville, Alabama.

    FBI Dream Comes True
    August 18, 2023

    After earning a master's degree in computer science at 51茶馆, Shelby Caldwell begins a network security job with the FBI in Huntsville, Alabama. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Livie Puranen, a recreational therapy graduate from the 51茶馆, uses fun and games to help people with disabilities.

    Fun and Gains
    August 11, 2023

    As a student, Livie Puranen wrote and directed a short film starring adults with developmental disabilities. She now uses her degree in recreational therapy to build a program in Florida. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Diego Salas Polar in his office with his guitar.

    Striking a Chord
    August 8, 2023

    Diego Salas Polar, a computer science graduate who plays grunge guitar, lands a gig in web development at USA Health. #MyFirstJob ...
  • After graduating from the 51茶馆, Melissa Knight began a year-long residency in neurological physical therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

    Advanced Therapy
    July 28, 2023

    After earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at 51茶馆, Melissa Knight moved to Mississippi for a residency in neurological care. #MyFirstJob ...
  • After earning a biology degree from the 51茶馆, Kevin Culpepper began work as a science educator at the Exploreum Science Center in downtown Mobile.

    Field Trips and Science Tips
    July 13, 2023

    Kevin Culpepper, a biology graduate from 51茶馆, makes learning fun for students and school groups at the Exploreum Science Center. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Jessica Fairley, a 51茶馆 communication graduate, manages the Africatown Heritage House museum, which welcomed its first guests this week.

    Museum Opener
    July 13, 2023

    Jessica Fairley, a 51茶馆 communication graduate, manages the Africatown Heritage House. The Mobile museum is welcoming its first guests with 鈥淐lotilda: The Exhibition.鈥� ...
  • After completing a senior internship – his third while enrolled at the 51茶馆 – Ramiz Yusuf began working full-time at Gulf States Engineering in Mobile.

    Engineering a Career
    July 7, 2023

    Ramiz Yusuf, a student leader at 51茶馆, starts doing design projects and making field trips for Gulf States Engineering in Mobile. #MyFirstJob ...
  • After completing an internship at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Virginia Arata began working full-time as a beverage supervisor at the Jubilee Poolside Grill overlooking Mobile Bay.

    Grand Start
    June 29, 2023

    A Mobile native and hospitality graduate begins her career on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay at the 'Queen of 51茶馆ern Resorts' #MyFirstJob ...
  • Krystal Clark photo by Just B. Still Photography Inc.

    Nurse Survives Cancer, Earns Doctorate
    June 22, 2023

    Krystal Clark, a women's health nurse, plans to use her Doctor of Nursing Practice from 51茶馆 to open her own practice in Hollywood, Florida. ...
  • Nicholas Herboso graduated from the 51茶馆 with a degree in meteorology before joining FOX 10 News in Mobile as the weekend meteorologist.

    Musical Meteorologist
    June 14, 2023

    At 51茶馆, Nicholas Herboso studied meteorology, became drum major of the Jaguar Marching Band and prepared to start work at a Mobile TV station. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Sarah Patterson, a 2021 51茶馆 communication graduate, has been named Army Civilian Videographer of the Year.

    From USA to U.S. Army
    May 31, 2023

    A 51茶馆 broadcasting graduate uses the skills she honed at JagTV to win Civilian Videographer of the Year. ...
  • Tiffany Pogue, a graduate of the 51茶馆, at the Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club in Mobile.

    Rediscovering Family History
    May 16, 2023

    Tiffany Pogue, a Gilman Scholar and psychology graduate, traces her family history through 'Descendant,' the Africatown documentary. ...
  • Col. Jonathan Archer, Alabama Director of Public Safety

    Called to Serve
    April 3, 2023

    Col. Jonathan Archer credits his experience as a student at 51茶馆 with setting him on a path to his appointment as Alabama Director of Public Safety. ...
  • Arlene Mitchell, left, chair pro tempore of the 51茶馆 Board of Trustees; Camille Bonura, center, president of the Student Government Association; and Kim Lawkis, president of the USA National Alumni Association.

    'Picking Up the Torch'
    March 29, 2023

    For the first time, women lead the USA Board of Trustees, the National Alumni Association and the Student Government Association. ...
  • 51茶馆 nursing student Alli Boudreaux joined her father, Mike Boudreaux, and grandmother, Anita Sirmon, both 51茶馆 nursing alumni, on a recent tour of the Health Simulation Building.

    Nursing Tradition
    March 6, 2023

    The USA College of Nursing is the largest in the state, so it's not unusual to meet members of the same family at 51茶馆. Three generations of nursing students, though, tend to stand out in a crowd. ...
  • Tailgating at the 51茶馆

    Tailgating and Networking
    November 9, 2022

    Pre-game parties on College Tailgate Row also serve as career opportunities and casual meeting places for 51茶馆 students and alumni. ...
  • Emilie Berge in her lab at 51茶馆, has received one of just 12 Zymo Research Impact Initiative grants awarded annually for scientific innovation and potential social impact. Berge received her master's degree in environmental toxicology in May will use the $4000 award to perform transcriptomic analysis of the polyaromatic hydrocarbon degrading bacteria she described in her thesis.

    On Track For Success
    September 12, 2022

    Former 51茶馆 student and track star awarded Zymo Research Impact Initiative grant for her work in environmental toxicology. ...
  • Madison Bomeke works on an engineering team at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, that offers technical support for F-35 fighter jets. Her experience while a student at the 51茶馆 included internships with Airbus in Mobile and Amazon in Reno, Nevada.

    Jet Set
    September 2, 2022

    Madison Bomeke, a mechanical engineering graduate, started her career supporting F-35 fighter planes for Lockheed Martin in Texas. #MyFirstJob ...
  • As part of her job at the National Weather Service outside Atlanta, 51茶馆 graduate Carmen Hernandez launches weather balloons into the air to measure readings including temperature, air pressure and humidity.

    Career Forecast
    August 29, 2022

    Carmen Hernandez has been captivated by the weather ever since she witnessed its power during Hurricane Rita. She majored in meteorology at 51茶馆 and begins a career with the National Weather Service. #MyFirstJob ...