The University of South Alabama is a public research university in Mobile, Alabama, founded in 1963. The Jaguars compete in the Sun Belt Conference at the Division I level. USA is known for its strong programs in business, education, engineering, nursing, medicine, and the liberal arts. The university operates a major academic medical center, USA Health, that serves the Gulf Coast region. South Alabama is the youngest major research university in Alabama and has grown rapidly since its founding, becoming a significant presence in the Mobile community and a key driver of economic and educationa…