USA launches $400M capital campaign to invest in our region’s economic vitality + medical innovation

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‘Where Bold Begins’ is USA’s largest capital campaign in history. (Lance Crawford / University of South Alabama)

A $400M campaign by the University of South Alabama was announced on Thurs., April 23 — their largest capital campaign in university history. Titled ‘Where Bold Begins,’ the campaign’s goal is to expand educational opportunities, enhance patient care + advance innovation.

So far, the campaign has already raised $360 million toward its goal.

Here’s a rundown:

  • Who: University of South Alabama
  • What: A $400M capital campaign
  • When: April 23, 2026
  • Where: Announcement made at a celebratory event @ USA’s Student Center

“Progress begins when someone chooses to be bold. An investment in the University of South Alabama is a direct investment in human potential, medical innovation and the economic vitality of our region and the world for generations to come.”

~ President Jo Bonner, in celebration of ‘Where Bold Begins’ capital campaign

Keep reading to learn more about what the proceeds of this capital campaign will fund!

WHERE BOLD BEGINS

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USA’s Gordon and Geri Moulton Bell Tower is named in honor of the university’s second president and his wife for exceptional service. (Mobile Bay Now)

‘Where Bold Begins’ is South’s first capital campaign since 2020, which exceeded its 5-year, $150 million goal by nearly $12 million. To donate to this campaign, University of South Alabama’s alumni + friends can visit the campaign’s website HERE.

“We stand today on a foundation of vision and resolve as the Flagship of the Gulf Coast. This campaign is our declaration that we will not only honor the legacy of our past; we will use it to build a future of limitless potential.”

~ President Jo Bonner, while announcing the capital campaign

South’s funding priorities are:

  • USA Health
    • The region’s only academic health system
    • Includes University Hospital, Children’s & Women’s Hospital, the Mitchell Cancer Institute, Providence Hospital + more than 40 clinics and physician offices across the region
    • Employs more than 7,200 clinical + non-clinical staff
  • Construction of the new Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine building
    • Already nearing completion
  • The Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences + critical needs across other academic units
  • International engagement
    • Includes study abroad opportunities
  • The new Geri and Gordon Moulton Jaguar Marching Band Complex
    • This opened this spring!
  • South’s expanding focus on educational opportunities + state-of-the-art facilities for the military community

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