Spring Hill College Says Embezzlement Case Was Isolated Incident
Spring Hill College says a former employee's guilty plea to embezzling about $186,000 from the school was an isolated incident. Officials say no other college
USA Foundation Weighs $1 Million and $10 Million Scholarship Gifts
The University of South Alabama Foundation debated $1 million and $10 million gifts to the Mitchell-Moulton Scholarship Initiative before delaying a decision.
Shoe Station Founder Reflects on 30 Years of Growth from Mobile Roots
Mobile entrepreneur Terry Barkin built Shoe Station from a single Bel Air Boulevard store in 1984 into an 18-store regional chain.
Nine Chihuahuas Rescued After Being Abandoned in Cold West Mobile County
A local rescue group is caring for nine Chihuahuas found abandoned in west Mobile County as volunteers search for more dogs left behind.
Little Lagoon Preservation Group to Tackle Septic Tanks, Marinas at Gulf Shores Meeting
Little Lagoon Preservation Society hears plans on septic removal, marina limits and water quality goals at its Gulf Shores meeting.
Daphne Aerospace Engineer Trades Missile Defense for Homegrown Crafts and Algae Research
Daphne native Elizabeth Hayes moved from designing missile defense software to algae research while building a local crafters marketplace back home.
Daphne-Born Algae Fuel Project Eyes Full-Scale Commercial Site on Mobile Bay
A Daphne pilot project turning wastewater and algae into drinking water and crude oil is scouting a large commercial site on Mobile Bay.
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.
USA Scholarship Matching Campaign Tops 200 Awards as Tuition Pressure Grows
A matching-gift campaign built on a $50 million donation has already produced 76 new and 137 enhanced scholarships at the University of South Alabama.
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.