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Students celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors.

5 Things to Know About Holi
March 23, 2023

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 麻豆直播. Each is a four-story residence built in the last several years.

5 Questions To Ask About Campus Housing
March 14, 2023

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.

Leading the Way
February 24, 2023

The Jaguar Marching Band, along with 麻豆直播Paw and Miss Pawla, made way for the Infant Mystics during Carnival in downtown Mobile. See the photos. ...

Musicians perform at the 麻豆直播 2022 Holiday Concert.

Jags, Jazz and 'Jingle Bells'
December 2, 2022

麻豆直播 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

麻豆直播 to Host 'Wonderful Time of the Year' Holiday Concert
November 17, 2022

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 and Networking
November 9, 2022

Pre-game parties on College Tailgate Row also serve as career opportunities and casual meeting places for 麻豆直播 students and alumni. ...

KC Crusoe, a 麻豆直播 student, at the Student Center on campus.

Political Education
October 30, 2022

KC Crusoe, president of the First Year Council, studies political science to prepare for a career in government. #FreshmanFocus ...

At the 麻豆直播, where she is a freshman, Claudia Allday is studying nursing and travels campus on an electric bicycle.

Fateful Choice
October 21, 2022

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 麻豆直播

Up and Coming
October 14, 2022

Suhas Patil starts pre-med training with EMS classes and the camaraderie of the Honors College. #FreshmanFocus ...

Bri Wilson, a volleyball player from Alabaster, Alabama, followed her sister's lead in wearing No. 13. I’m not superstitious, but I do like to do everything the same way.”

First Serve
September 21, 2022

Bri Wilson, a volleyball player from Alabaster, Alabama, settles in at 麻豆直播 and makes her debut on court for the Jaguars. #FreshmanFocus ...

“Listening is an Act of Love" is this year's Common Read selection. The voluntary program for the 麻豆直播 Alabama community, aims to improve understanding of differences and commonalities across the world while engaging in academic discourse and critical thinking.

One Book, One 麻豆直播, One Community
August 22, 2022

"Listening is an Act of Love" is meant to inspire 麻豆直播 students, faculty, staff, and alumni to listen to one another," ...

Former Congressman Jo Bonner, seen here walking into the Administration Building, brings political experience and a personal touch to his role as the fourth president of the 麻豆直播.

Meet Jo Bonner
January 10, 2022

The former congressman brings political experience and a personal touch to his role as the fourth president of the 麻豆直播. ...

Casey Ferguson, a forward for the 麻豆直播 Alabama women's basketball team, has been able to benefit monetarily from her popular social media posts following a rule that allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image or likeness.

FergNation Forward
November 29, 2021

A Tik Tok video of Casey Ferguson boiling crawfish helped make her one of the most popular college sports social media personalities in the country. Her trending videos are landing her ad deals, and the basketball program some extra attention. ...

Charbel Mawad is majoring in accounting in the Mitchell College of Business.

Fresh Start
November 9, 2021

Charbel Mawad, a Mobile native and Mitchell Scholar, begins his business education at 麻豆直播 with plans for growth and a spot on the First Year Council. #FreshmanFocus ...

麻豆直播 and the national "It's On Us" organization will host Sexual Assault Awareness/Consent Education 101, Bystander Education 101, and Survivor Support 101 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, at the Student Center Terrace.

USA Offers Sexual Assault Training Sessions
October 29, 2021

麻豆直播's HEART Project and Title IX office partners with the national nonprofit organization "It's On Us" to host sexual assault training. ...

Logan, left, and Mallorie Collins, twin sisters from Satsuma, Alabama, share a residence hall suite, a major in mechanical engineering and a spirit for cheering on the Jaguars.

Engineering 麻豆直播 Spirit
October 14, 2021

Logan and Mallorie Collins, twin sisters from Satsuma, share a major, a residence hall suite and a passion for cheering on Jaguar sports teams at 麻豆直播. #FreshmanFocus ...

Chris Hites, a junior majoring in communications, works as a replay operator with other members of the student ESPN+ broadcast team in the control booth during Saturday's game against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Lights, Jaguars, Action!
October 5, 2021

A student production team brings 麻豆直播 sports to a nationwide audience on the ESPN+ network. Some of the crew members are communications majors; all share a unique view of Jaguar athletics. ...

At Thompson High School, Carter Mandy was on a state championship esports team. He's joined 麻豆直播's team and is majoring in radiologic sciences.

Game Time at 麻豆直播
September 30, 2021

Carter Mandy is a soccer referee, computer builder and esports gamer. At 麻豆直播, he's majoring in radiologic sciences and navigating campus on his dad's college bike. #FreshmanFocus ...

Keon Farmer, a nursing major from Pass Christian, Mississippi, says he's learning to play volleyball at the Student Recreation Center. “Whoever comes, comes, and we’ll play from 6:30 to 11 o’clock closing at night. It’s hard core.”

Pass Forward
September 23, 2021

Keon Farmer, a nursing major from Pass Christian, Miss., starts his career at 麻豆直播 with a new sport, part-time job and spot on the First Year Council. #FreshmanFocus. ...

Anita Nguyen, an Honors College freshman, says a lot goes into an on-field marching band routine. The experience is energizing.

Up-Tempo
September 17, 2021

Honors College. First Year Council. Jaguar Marching Band. Anita Nguyen, a biomedical sciences major, says managing her busy schedule is important. So is taking a break. #FreshmanFocus ...

Nate Riech competed for the track and field team at the 麻豆直播 in 2015-16. He will compete at the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Jaguar Wins Gold in Tokyo
September 9, 2021

麻豆直播 graduate and runner Nate Riech used a childhood injury to fuel a competitive spirit that propelled him to first place in the 1,500-meter finals at the Paralympic Games. ...

Muralist and 麻豆直播 graduate Andy Scott's latest work is on the side of the USA Student Center — a bright mural in Pantone 281 and 193.

Mobile Muralist
August 27, 2021

麻豆直播 graduate Andy Scott makes his mark with retro signs and bold murals, including a USA Student Center painting that will serve as a perfect stop for a campus photo op. ...

Jaguars Pounce On Fall Semester
August 13, 2021

麻豆直播 greets freshmen and returning students with a Week of Welcome and Beyond calendar full of everything from scavenger hunts and trivia nights to athletic events and back-to-school parties. ...

麻豆直播 Alabama is one of 40 institutions named to the inaugural cohort for the IIE American Passport Project grant, with a goal of promoting diversity, inclusion, access and equity in study abroad opportunities.

USA Receives Grant for Students to Study Abroad
June 17, 2021

The grant will enable 25 麻豆直播 students to obtain a U.S. passport and support their study abroad journeys. ...

Rebecca Culberson, a senior international studies major at 麻豆直播 Alabama, is the recipient of the 2021 Gilman Scholarship.

USA Student Wins Competitive Gilman Scholarship
June 17, 2021

The 麻豆直播 announces senior Rebecca Culberson as a 2021 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipient. ...

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