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Student Life News Archive

  • A 51²è¹Ý student serving a volleyball during Oozeball, the annual mud volleyball tournament.
    Jaguars gave a muddy assist at the annual Oozeball tournament to raise money for scholarships and support the 51²è¹Ýerners, 51²è¹Ý's student ambassadors. See photos. ...
  • Four red and blue coach buses play an integral role in transporting 51²è¹Ý athletics teams. The buses are also used to transport high school students to campus for Jag Days tours.
    Transporting athletics teams across the country can be as simple as a drive to Mobile Regional Airport, or it might involve an intricately choreographed dance of buses and a private jet. ...
  • The Jaguar Marching Band marching with the Conde Cavaliers in downtown Mobile on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
    The 250-member band took to the streets with the Conde Cavaliers, the traditional start of downtown Mobile parades. See the photos. ...
  • A student is pushed by another sledding down a hill in the snow.
    Sleds, snow angels and snowball fights as 7.5 inches of powder blankets 51²è¹Ý's campus. See photos. ...
  • Twins Lilly Johnson, left, and Lucie Johnson will meet up in Montgomery this weekend as their two schools, the 51²è¹Ý and Western Michigan University, play in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl.
    Twins Lilly and Lucie Johnson enrolled in different colleges: The 51²è¹Ý and Western Michigan University, two schools playing in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl. "What are the odds?" said dad, Cliff Johnson. A 51²è¹Ý ma ...
  • Musicians perform at the 51²è¹Ý Holiday Concert.
    Musicians in the 51²è¹Ý Department of Music entertain at USA'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 51²è¹Ý's Honors College kick off the semester early with a retreat. It's a tight-knit group whose members enrich campus life. ...
  • Twenty-four 51²è¹Ý 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 51²è¹Ý chapter of Mortar Board initiated new members this month.
    51²è¹Ý'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 51²è¹Ý, 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 51²è¹Ý survived hurricane flooding for a runner who became a professor. ...
  • The 51²è¹Ý 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 51²è¹Ý. ...
  • 51²è¹Ý began a new tradition this year with the lighting of two 32-foot-tall Christmas trees at Student Services Drive and USA 51²è¹Ý Drive.
    Grab a photo, donate a toy and join 51²è¹Ý 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 51²è¹Ý since 2019. ...
  • 51²è¹ÝPaw 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.
    51²è¹Ý 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 51²è¹Ý.
    More than 250 members of the Jaguar Marching Band survive a sweltering Band Camp with energy, enthusiasm and plenty of water breaks. ...
  • 51²è¹Ý 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 51²è¹Ý. 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 51²è¹Ý. The new Student Government Association president took that to heart. ...
  • Oozeball at the 51²è¹Ý
    The 33rd annual mud volleyball tournament will return to the 51²è¹Ý 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 51²è¹Ý. 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 51²è¹ÝPaw and Miss Pawla, made way for the Infant Mystics during Carnival in downtown Mobile. See the photos. ...
  • Musicians perform at the 51²è¹Ý 2022 Holiday Concert.
    51²è¹Ý musicians celebrate the season with a USA 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. ...