USA President Tony Waldrop Reflects on First Five Months Ahead of Historic Inauguration
University of South Alabama President Tony Waldrop discusses his first months in office ahead of the university's first-ever formal inauguration.
Why USA’s $459 Million in Combined Assets Hasn’t Stopped Rising Tuition
Despite $459 million in combined university and foundation assets, USA has raised tuition four years running. Here's why the money can't help.
University of South Alabama Names New Dean for Mitchell College of Business
USA's Mitchell College of Business welcomes a new dean this July, succeeding a leader who guided the school for 25 years.
Spring Hill College Hires Veteran Fundraiser to Lead Advancement Efforts
Spring Hill College named Fred Salancy, a longtime fundraising leader from Florida State University, as its vice president for advancement, bringing 25 years of development experience to the Mobile campus.
University of South Alabama Approves $520,000 Study of Aging Campus Infrastructure
USA trustees approved a $520,000 study of aging pipes, cable and roofs across the Mobile campus after a series of sinkholes and pipe failures.
University of Mobile Launches Nationwide Prayer Movement, Asks Supporters to Sign ‘Prayer Contracts’
University of Mobile President Mark Foley says a year-long look back at his 12 years leading the Southern Baptist-affiliated school convinced him he had accomplished the goals he originally set…
Senate Confirms Mobile’s Angus Cooper II for Another Term on Alabama Trustees Board
The maritime executive and Cooper/T. Smith chairman was among three trustees reconfirmed by the Alabama Senate to terms running through 2015 on the University of Alabama board.
Davis Hits Byrne Over PACT, and 48,000 Alabama Families Are the Audience
Artur Davis attacked Bradley Byrne over a remark about the state's legal obligation to the failing PACT college tuition program, opening a general election fight months before either man had…
Mobile County Schools Watched State Budget Debate in 2008
In May 2008, Mobile County Public Schools officials said the state education budget debate could lead to additional local cuts after more than $30 million had already been removed.
New Chancellor Bradley Byrne Sees Better Days Ahead for Bishop State and the Two-Year System
Chancellor Bradley Byrne said Alabama's community colleges were living through the best of times and the worst of times, promising accountability while laying out plans for new Bishop State campuses…