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Dedication of the Geri and Gordon Moulton Jaguar Marching Band Complex with the band performing.

麻豆直播 Dedicates Marching Band Complex
March 6, 2026

Named after the University's second president and his wife, Geri and Gordon Moulton, the $13 million facility includes a full-size, lighted field. ...

Members of the Jaguar Marching Band parading with the Mystic Stripers.

Parade People
February 13, 2026

The spirit of Carnival comes to life in the stride and sound of the Jaguar Marching Band as it carries a city's tradition forward with the Mystic Stripers. ...

Mason Van Deventer, a freshman majoring in sport management, captures photos at a Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the 麻豆直播 campus.

Beyond Kickoff
January 30, 2026

On 麻豆直播's home field, two students document the Senior Bowl's most revealing moments, from practice drills to game day. ...

Marion McLaughlin, left, became the first PASSAGE USA student to pledge a Greek organization this fall. Her mentor, Carolina Lopez, right, is now also her big sister in the Phi Mu sorority.

Building Sisterhood, Breaking Barriers
November 3, 2025

Marion McLaughlin becomes the first PASSAGE USA student to pledge a Greek organization during a record year. Her 'big' is also a peer mentor in the program designed to help those with with intellectual disabilities navigate the job world. ...

Hannah Fink, who was the 麻豆直播 mascot Miss Pawla for three years, is the newest full-time member of the Fox 10 StormTracker Team.

Mascot Swagger
July 11, 2025

After three years as Miss Pawla, Hannah Fink says the confidence the role inspired has helped her deliver live weather reports to TV viewers along the Gulf Coast. #MyFirstJob ...

A 麻豆直播 student serving a volleyball during Oozeball, the annual mud volleyball tournament.

Serving Spirit
April 21, 2025

Jaguars gave a muddy assist at the annual Oozeball tournament to raise money for scholarships and support the 麻豆直播erners, 麻豆直播's student ambassadors. See photos. ...

Four red and blue coach buses play an integral role in transporting 麻豆直播 athletics teams. The buses are also used to transport high school students to campus for Jag Days tours.

Point A to Point B
February 26, 2025

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.

Jaguar Marching Band Kicks Off Carnival
February 17, 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.

Flurry of Fun
January 22, 2025

Sleds, snow angels and snowball fights as 7.5 inches of powder blankets 麻豆直播's campus. See photos. ...

Twins Lilly Johnson, left, and Lucie Johnson will meet up in Montgomery this weekend as their two schools, the 麻豆直播 and Western Michigan University, play in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl.

A House Divided Reunited
December 12, 2024

Twins Lilly and Lucie Johnson enrolled in different colleges: The 麻豆直播 and Western Michigan University, two schools playing in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl. "What are the odds?" said dad, Cliff Johnson. A 麻豆直播 ma ...

Musicians perform at the 麻豆直播 Holiday Concert.

Jaguar Jingle All the Way
December 6, 2024

Musicians in the 麻豆直播 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.

Leading Role
August 16, 2024

Students in 麻豆直播's Honors College kick off the semester early with a retreat. It's a tight-knit group whose members enrich campus life. ...

Twenty-four 麻豆直播 seniors were inducted into the Jaguar Medallion Society on Tuesday, April 23.

Jaguar Senior Medallion Members Inducted
April 26, 2024

Twenty-four seniors were recognized for outstanding academic and leadership achievements, service and engagement, and Jaguar pride. ...

The 麻豆直播 chapter of Mortar Board initiated new members this month.

Mortar Board Receives National Award, Initiates New Members
April 17, 2024

麻豆直播'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 麻豆直播, 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 麻豆直播 survived hurricane flooding for a runner who became a professor. ...

The 麻豆直播 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 麻豆直播. ...

麻豆直播 began a new tradition this year with the lighting of two 32-foot-tall Christmas trees at Student Services Drive and USA 麻豆直播 Drive.

Six Holiday Ideas at 麻豆直播
November 28, 2023

Grab a photo, donate a toy and join 麻豆直播 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.

Start the Presses!
November 14, 2023

The Vanguard student newspaper bucks online publishing trend by adding its first print edition at 麻豆直播 since 2019. ...

麻豆直播Paw at the homecoming 2023 pep rally.

Homecoming 2023
September 25, 2023

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.

Sound Investment
September 1, 2023

麻豆直播 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.

Falling For 麻豆直播
August 25, 2023

First-year students begin fall semester by meeting and greeting classmates during Week of Welcome events. ...

Students attending band camp at the 麻豆直播.

The Beat and the Heat
August 21, 2023

More than 250 members of the Jaguar Marching Band survive a sweltering Band Camp with energy, enthusiasm and plenty of water breaks. ...

麻豆直播 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.

$20 Million Announced for New Performing Arts Center
May 5, 2023

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 麻豆直播. As a senior, she will serve as 2023-2024 president of the Student Government Association.

Leading Role
April 25, 2023

On her campus tour, Amya Douglas heard about all the opportunities for students at 麻豆直播. The new Student Government Association president took that to heart. ...

5 Things To Know About Oozeball
April 19, 2023

The 33rd annual mud volleyball tournament will return to the 麻豆直播 on Saturday, April 22. ...

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