Undergraduate Researchers Present Findings at Annual Symposium
Three undergraduate researchers in the Whiddon College of Medicine's Department of Pharmacology presented their work at the university's 28th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
-
-
Microbiology and Immunology Hosts Annual Research Symposium
The symposium gives students experience presenting their research in a conference-style setting while providing a collaborative environment to receive feedback and gain insights from outside perspectives.
-
Broome Honored by Midtown Optimist Club
Brandi Broome, a third-year medical student at the Whiddon College of Medicine, received the Medallion Award from the Midtown Optimist Club in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership and community service.
-
Questions With Purpose: Students Share Undergraduate Research
Seven undergraduate researchers working with College of Education and Professional Studies faculty shared projects exploring how people learn, perform and thrive at the University of South Alabama's 28th Annual ...
-
Pathology Researchers Publish Article on Rare Form of Uterine Cancer
Pathology researchers have published a scientific article in the International Journal of Gynecological Pathology on uterine carcinosarcoma, a rare but highly aggressive form of uterine cancer.
-
Prakash Elected to Leadership Role in International Scientific Society
Aishwarya Prakash, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has been elected vice president-elect of the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society.
-
Davies Honored at Research & Technology Showcase
Christopher Davies, Ph.D., associate dean of research at the Whiddon College of Medicine, was among the honorees at the fifth annual showcase.
-
USA College of Nursing Awarded $2.15 Million HRSA Grant for EMPOWERED Program
The University of South Alabama College of Nursing has received a four-year, $2.15 million HRSA grant for its EMPOWERED Program. Led by Dr. Jo Ann Otts, the project aims to expand educational opportunities, mentorship, ...
-
Annual Showcase Highlights South Faculty's Research Diversity
USA's Office of Research and Economic Development honors four faculty members for their contributions.
-
Breast cancer survivor champions research, advocacy and compassionate care
When Alani Rodgers, Ed.D., felt a lump in her breast in November 2022, she knew she needed to get it checked, even though a routine mammogram just months earlier had raised no concerns.
-
Medical students practice Spanish to strengthen patient communication
Medical students in the Whiddon College of Medicine's Obstetrics and Gynecology Student Interest Group teamed up with members of the Spanish Interest Group for a Taco Tuesday event, combining a shared meal with an ...
-
Pathology residents elected to national leadership committee
The appointments highlight the department's participation in national pathology leadership - representing nearly 30% of the committee - and its commitment to resident advocacy and professional development.
-
South Students Help Shelter the Homeless
A senior capstone project in the School of Computing is connecting unhoused individuals in the community with permanent housing.
-
New Insights into Tick-Borne Infection
Bacteria from the Gulf Coast tick can be transmitted to its host within one hour of attachment, according to new research by a recent graduate of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.
-
Whiddon College of Medicine leaders share accreditation and quality improvement strategies
Three representatives from the Whiddon College of Medicine shared strategies for strengthening medical education assessment and accreditation readiness during the 2026 Accreditation Preparation and Quality Improvement ...
-
Alumni Success: Making a Way
A first-generation college student balancing work and motherhood, Kristy McLain found her path at South. Now, as Alabama's 2026 School Counselor of the Year, she helps hundreds of students find theirs.
-
Abraham Mitchell, 1934-2026
A real estate titan who built a legacy of philanthropy at South, Abe Mitchell passes away, leaving an indelible mark on higher education and the generations of students he championed.
-
Audiology Awareness Month: Student, Faculty and Alumni Perspectives
In recognition of Audiology Awareness Month, the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions highlights a student, faculty member and alumna whose experiences reflect South Alabama's Doctor of Audiology ...
-
Whiddon College of Medicine advances strategic planning for its next chapter
The Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is developing its 2027-2031 strategic plan, bringing together faculty, staff, learners, alumni and institutional partners to help shape the college's future.
-
Civil War Historian Dr. Caroline Janney to Deliver History Lecture at USA
Janney will speak on "An End and a Beginning: How Lee's Surrender Shaped the Lost Cause."