HJR91 Summary

• University of South Alabama was chartered by Legislative Act on May 3, 1963, and held its first classes on June 8, 1964, with 276 students and Dr. Frederick P. Whiddon as first President.

• Institution has grown to nearly 13,500 students offering more than 125 academic programs across 10 colleges and schools, including one of only two allopathic medical schools in Alabama and the state's largest nursing college.

• University operates USA Health, the region's only academic health care system, which includes a Level I trauma center, cancer institute, children's and women's hospital, and specialty care clinics.

• As a founding member of the Sun Belt Conference, the university competes in 17 Division 1 athletic programs and employs nearly 9,000 people with 93,000 lifetime alumni.

• Legislature congratulates the University of South Alabama on its 60-year milestone and directs presentation of the resolution to convey best wishes for future service in education, research, and health care.