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University of South Alabama alumna Chasity Collier, a fifth-grade science teacher at Dawes Intermediate School in Mobile

USA Alumna Receives National Teaching Award
July 3, 2018

Chasity Collier, a University of South Alabama alumna has been recognized with a National Presidential Award. ...

Seven Surprises Found in USA's Marx Library
July 3, 2018

Historical detectives will glean insights into politics and culture in the Government Documents Collection. ...

The Mitchell College of Business is committed to the University’s focus on excellence, lifelong learning, and the education of the whole person.

MCOB AACSB REACCREDITATION
July 3, 2018

The Mitchell College of Business at the University of South Alabama has been reaccredited by the leading accrediting body for busi ...

University of South Alabama graduate Dana Faye Housch moved to Dresden, Germany, in 2009 and founded a nonprofit organization called German Lessons for Refugees. Photo courtesy of Dana Faye Housch.

Lessons in English, German and Tolerance
June 27, 2018

South graduate Dana Faye Housch found her home in Dresden, Germany. She's now helping refugees do the same. ...

University of South Alabama engineering students Brittany McMillan, Peyton Posey and Evan Mazur are researching storm surge impacts on barrier islands with Dr. Stephanie Smallegan, assistant professor of civil, coastal and environmental engineering. Behind them is the College of Engineering's wave flume, which can be filled with water and manipulated to simulate various wave actions found in landfalling hurricanes.

Dauphin Island vs. The Hurricanes
July 26, 2018

A South professor and her students are analyzing how the island might best withstand the impact of tropical cyclones. ...

USA Partners With ACUE on 'Effective Teaching Practices'
June 26, 2018

The new course through the Association of College and University Educators will be delivered online to faculty cohorts. ...

Answers to South Stadium Questions
June 22, 2018

Why build a stadium? Why should it be a public-private venture? What would happen to Ladd-Peebles? Answers to these, and more. ...

South Hosts Bicentennial Summer Institute Workshop
June 22, 2018

Teachers arrive at USA for a four-day experience titled 'Mobile: People of the Rivers.' ...

Julian and Kim MacQueen, owners of Innisfree Hotels, said a recent trip around the world was more than a vacation. "We were looking for new ways of hospitality as well as new ways hospitality was part of each community," he said.

'Around the World in 80 Stays'
June 19, 2018

For people who flew around the world in a private jet, alumni Julian and Kim MacQueen are incredibly grounded. ...

Davis Enters Royal Society of Chemistry
June 14, 2018

Dr. James Davis, professor of chemistry, has been accepted as a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry headquartered in London. ...

USA Joins Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute
June 14, 2018

The goal of ARM, a collaboration in industrial robotics and workforce innovation, is to increase manufacturing and sustainable car ...

Scientists by Day, Musicians at Night
June 14, 2018

South professors will hold a free concert on June 23 at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. ...

Dr. Alec Yasinsac, left, dean of South’s School of Computing, and Michael Chambers, USA assistant vice president for research innovation, lead a spring workshop in Birmingham as part of South's grant to advance research to real-world applications.

Marketing 101 for Researchers
June 14, 2018

South is helping researchers across the nation move innovation out of labs to real-world applications for consumers. ...

Dr. Kevin White, chair of USA's department of civil, coastal and environmental engineering, recently co-authored a summary paper that begins to map a path forward to improving wastewater management in Alabama's Black Belt.

'We Can Tackle This Problem'
June 14, 2018

Dr. Kevin White is calling attention -- and bringing solutions -- to poor wastewater management in Alabama's Black Belt. ...

Dr. Karen Fagan, left, director of USA Health’s pulmonary and critical care division, and Dr. Natalie Bauer, an associate professor of pharmacology at USA, are two of the more than 40 faculty members who work with the USA Center for Lung Biology. “I couldn’t move my work forward in this way without collaborating the way I have with Dr. Fagan, and that’s why I think the USA Center for Lung Biology provides an excellent environment for practicing translational medicine,” Bauer said.

Medicine From Bench to Bedside
June 14, 2018

The USA Center for Lung Biology has success in investigating lung disease, then translating that knowledge to serve patients. ...

Poarch Creeks Donate $500,000
June 11, 2018

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians' gift will fund the Chief Calvin W. McGhee Grand Ballroom at the MacQueen Alumni Center. ...

South's Travis Swaggerty was picked 10th in the first round of Major League Baseball's draft. Asked after his selection what gave him the most "swag," he responded: "Doing everything for my team.”

Pirates Take Swaggerty With 10th Pick
June 5, 2018

South outfielder Travis Swaggerty, chosen in the first round, is one of six Jags selected in the Major League Baseball draft. ...

The life and legacy of Clotilda survivors of Africatown will be included in the first feature documentary film with the collaborative efforts of faculty from the University of South Alabama and Spring Hill College. Discussing resources for the documentary are, from left, Dr. Joel’ Lewis Billingsley, producer; Dr. Kern Jackson, co-producer; Ryan Noble, director; and Dr. Pamela R. Moore, co-producer.

'We Needed to Tell This Story'
June 4, 2018

USA and Spring Hill College faculty are collaborating on a documentary film project focused on the settlers of Africatown. ...

Plans for a football stadium on South's campus includes seating for 25,000 and an end zone terrace with high-top tables. South's Board of Trustees authorized site work on Friday.

Green Light for Stadium Site Work
June 1, 2018

South's Board of Trustees authorized preliminary work on a campus football stadium, pending confirmation of funding. ...

Sara Boone is a junior in South's Honors College. "The College is not just for future doctors or engineers. It’s also for students like me," she said.

Expansion Diversifies Honors College
May 24, 2018

South's Honors College is nearly a year old and is thriving on attracting students for an interdisciplinary experience. ...

Stephanie Eads-Williamson has made it her life's work to save stray animals, and some of those end up at her home on Dog River, where she lives with her husband, Garrett Williamson.

Her World Has Gone to the Dogs
May 21, 2018

Stephanie Eads-Williamson, '92, left a job in pharmaceutical sales to pursue her calling — saving stray animals, at eve ...

Kourtney McCollum is the first recipient of the Hansen and Aucoin Journalism Scholarship. McCollum is congratulated by Dr. Jim Aucoin.

New Journalism Scholarship Created
May 18, 2018

Kourtney McCollum is the first recipient of the Peggy Hansen and Jim Aucoin Journalism Scholarship. ...

Employee, Retiree Campaign Brings In $822,856
May 18, 2018

The South Fund annual giving campaign's total of more than $800,000 is the second largest since its inception. ...

Dr. Elizabeth Adams, chair and associate professor of speech pathology and audiology at the University of South Alabama, said frequency and pitch factors into why some people hear words differently.

Why Some Hear 'Yanny,' Others 'Laurel'
May 16, 2018

South audiologist Dr. Elizabeth Adams explains the latest social media craze and why we hear sounds differently. ...

USA soccer won both the regular-season and tournament titles, contributing to South's win of the Vic Bubas Cup.

South Takes Top Athletic Honors
May 16, 2018

The Jaguars win the Sun Belt Conference's all-sports trophy, the Vic Bubas Cup, for the fourth consecutive year. ...

The University of South Alabama was one of only five universities in the United States to participate in a pilot exchange program through the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. From left, Ilza de Oliveira Feitosa Passos and Jéssica Campêlo de Sá visited Mobile for two months, and South students Eric Anderson and Dale Pate in turn will travel to Brazil.

'The Benefit of Keeping an Open Mind'
May 14, 2018

Two students prepare to head to South America in exchange program; South one of five universities picked to participate. ...

Dr. Roma Hanks, professor and chair of sociology, anthropology and social work, recently received the Heart of Gold Volunteer Award from the United Way of Southwest Alabama. She is joined by Dr. Tony Waldrop, USA president.

Hanks Honored for Community Service
May 11, 2018

Dr. Roma Hanks is recognized for improving health and wellness education for seniors and connecting students to internships. ...

Dr. Dhananjay Tambe, second from left, an assistant professor in mechanical engineering and pharmacology, worked with engineering students, from left, Cassandra Chapman, Brandon Stokley and Quentin Morris to develop the "Tighten It" smart drill prototype. Chapman and Stokely graduated Saturday.

Developing a Smarter Surgical Drill
May 10, 2018

USA engineering students built a prototype drill with a torque that is just right. In the process, they too learned to pivot. ...

Jennifer Oveson attended the University of South Alabama part-time and overcame obstacles due to spina bifida to earn her bachelor's degree. "Giving up is not an option," her parents told her.

13 Years Later, a Well-Earned Degree
May 10, 2018

With family and perseverance, Jennifer Oveson reaches her goal and creates a support group to help others do the same. ...

Alabama Senate, House Pass Resolution Supporting USA Health
May 7, 2018

The local delegation to the state Legislature presented the resolution to Dr. Tony Waldrop, president, and other University leader ...

Dr. Tyler Sexton, who completed his residency at the University of South Alabama and is now chair of pediatrics at a Mississippi hospital, spoke to graduates about overcoming obstacles. Sexton was born with cerebral palsy.

'Commit to the Journey, Not to the Outcome'
May 6, 2018

South graduates urged to overcome obstacles and 'forever chase your dreams;' 2,200 recognized during Spring Commencement ...

College of Education and Professional Studies Honored by Mobile County Public School System
May 3, 2018

The College of Education and Professional Studies will be recognized with the 'The Future Starts With Us' award. ...

At 18 years old, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Rodin will be the youngest person ever to receive a degree from USA's Mitchell College of Business.

19-year-old to Receive Business Degree
May 1, 2018

Elizabeth Rodin says South and the Mitchell College of Business offered 'a private school education at a public price.' ...

Shaniqua Hammock is considering pursing a master’s degree in forensic psychology after graduating Magna Cum Laude during Saturday's Spring Commencement.

Love at First Psych, and Some Guidance
May 1, 2018

Shaniqua Hammock developed a fascination of the mind in a psychology class; a mentor helped her pursue that passion. ...

Thanh Nguyen has worked for two years as an intern at Sandia National Laboratories, where he has a job lined up after receiving his master's degree.

Born in Vietnam, He'll Protect the United States
May 1, 2018

The multilingual Thanh Nguyen will head to California for a six-figure job working in the 'moving landscape' of cyber se ...

Dr. Tyler Sexton, who overcame a childhood diagnosis of cerebral palsy, and Bettye R. Maye, an educator, civil rights activist and longtime University of South Alabama Board of Trustees member, will address USA graduates during Spring Commencement ceremonies.

South Ready For Spring Commencement
May 1, 2018

Dr. Tyler Sexton, a USA-trained pediatrician with cerebral palsy, and longtime educator Bettye R. Maye to speak to graduates. ...

USA Common Read/Common World Selects 'Just Mercy'
April 27, 2018

Bryan Stevenson, author of 'Just Mercy,' is the co-founder of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery. ...

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Michael Mitchell, right center, presents the 2018 Dean's Cup award to University of South Alabama Greek organizations for outstanding service and leadership. From left are Carson Davidenko, president of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity; Madison Rutledge, president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and Brooke Qualkenbush, 2016-2017 president of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity.

Greek Organizations Recognized
April 26, 2018

South honored sorority and fraternity members for outstanding service, leadership and academic achievement. ...

Karli Sanford, who has worked as a student in promotions for South Athletics, is set to take a sales job with the Phoenix Suns. “What I really loved about talking with the people out there with the Phoenix Suns is that they preach on family. At South, we’re all a big family, too.”

At 5'2½'', She's Headed to the NBA
April 26, 2018

While other people are watching the big game, senior Karli Sanford watches the fans. Now she's got a job with the Phoenix Sun ...

Mobile’s Abraham A. Mitchell, owner of the Mitchell Brothers company, has been named as a Beta Gamma Sigma 2018 Business Achievement Award winner at the AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting.

Mitchell Recognized for Business Achievements
April 25, 2018

South benefactor Abraham A. Mitchell is named as a Beta Gamma Sigma 2018 Business Achievement Award winner. ...

The University of South Alabama men’s tennis team dominated singles to take the Sun Belt Conference Championship.

Men's Tennis Takes Sun Belt Championship
April 24, 2018

The Jags dominated singles against the Georgia State Panthers to win their first conference championship in 10 years. ...

Nursing student Carole Aomo, performs CPR on a simulated human patient with the assistance of nursing and physician assistant students during a real-time mass casualty drill at the University of South Alabama.

Actors as Victims, Manikins as Patients
April 20, 2018

Nursing and allied health students experience controlled chaos during a drill ending in the soon-to-be expanded simulation lab. ...

University of South Alabama senior design project team members, from left, Ali Alshehri, Martin Aquirre, Jacob Franklin and Emily Robertson review their redevelopment plans for Stewart Park. Theirs was one of four teams of South engineering students whose senior design project was to redesign components of selected city properties in Mobile.

Planning the Rebirth of a City Park
April 17, 2018

Four teams of 17 engineering seniors design projects that could breathe new life into city spaces, including Stewart Park. ...

Dr. Claire Cage, assistant professor of history, was the only Alabama recipient when the NEH recently announced the awards. She will travel to France where she will do research for a book on the history of forensic, or legal, medicine during the early 19th century.

For Early Autopsies, a Trip to France
April 16, 2018

South's Dr. Claire Cage receives a National Endowment for the Humanities stipend to study 19th century forensics. ...

Natalia Trejo, right, received first place in the 2018 High School Public Speaking Contest. Gabriel Robertson, center, came in second, followed by Beata Casiday.

USA Sponsors High School Public Speaking Contest
April 16, 2018

Natalia Trejo of Murphy High School took first place, followed by Gabriel Robertson and Beata Casiday. ...

Dr. Gayle Davidson-Shivers, professor of instructional design and development in the College of Education and Professional Studies, collaborated on the second edition of 'Web-Based Learning: Design, Implementation and Evaluation.'

Professor Co-Authors Web-Based Learning Book
April 16, 2018

Dr. Gayle Davidson-Shivers collaborated on the second edition of 'Web-Based Learning: Design, Implementation and Evaluation.& ...

Dr. David Meola, the Fanny and Bert Meisler Professor of Jewish Studies, holds the journal “Der Jude,” created by Dr. Gabriel Riesser and published in the 1830s to advance Jewish emancipation throughout the German states.

Minor Added in Jewish and Holocaust Studies
April 12, 2018

A new minor in Jewish and Holocaust Studies will be offered beginning this fall in the College of Arts and Sciences. ...

Beverly Kellen, director of operations for the USA Student Health Center, holds a recent edition of the Journal of American College Health featuring USA's Student Health Center.

Student Health Center Spotlighted
April 12, 2018

The health center recently was published on the cover of the Journal of American College Health. ...

USA students, from left, Michael Tanner, Thomas Jefferson Deen IV and Parker McGee prepare for Theatre USA’s production of Shakespeare’s “Pericles,” which opens Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Theatre USA Season Closes With 'Pericles'
April 11, 2018

One of Shakespeare's final plays will close USA's season with its premiere performance on Friday, April 13. ...

Dr. Rodney Rocconi, oncologist at the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, evaluated 29 patients with a genetically engineered vaccine made from tumor cells acquired from each patient. The results indicate targeted immunotherapy not only improves outcomes for patients battling recurrent ovarian cancer but incorporating the approach sooner could substantially extend survival.

Promising Results in Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
April 6, 2018

Lead researcher and South oncologist Dr. Rodney Rocconi used targeted immunotherapy in recurrent cancer patients. ...

Full News Archive

USA Alumna Receives National Teaching Award July 3, 2018

Seven Surprises Found in USA's Marx Library July 3, 2018

MCOB AACSB REACCREDITATION July 3, 2018

Lessons in English, German and Tolerance June 27, 2018

Dauphin Island vs. The Hurricanes July 26, 2018

USA Partners With ACUE on 'Effective Teaching Practices' June 26, 2018

Answers to South Stadium Questions June 22, 2018

South Hosts Bicentennial Summer Institute Workshop June 22, 2018

'Around the World in 80 Stays' June 19, 2018

Davis Enters Royal Society of Chemistry June 14, 2018

USA Joins Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute June 14, 2018

Scientists by Day, Musicians at Night June 14, 2018

Marketing 101 for Researchers June 14, 2018

'We Can Tackle This Problem' June 14, 2018

Medicine From Bench to Bedside June 14, 2018

Poarch Creeks Donate $500,000 June 11, 2018

Pirates Take Swaggerty With 10th Pick June 5, 2018

'We Needed to Tell This Story' June 4, 2018

Green Light for Stadium Site Work June 1, 2018

Expansion Diversifies Honors College May 24, 2018

Her World Has Gone to the Dogs May 21, 2018

New Journalism Scholarship Created May 18, 2018

Employee, Retiree Campaign Brings In $822,856 May 18, 2018

Why Some Hear 'Yanny,' Others 'Laurel' May 16, 2018

South Takes Top Athletic Honors May 16, 2018

'The Benefit of Keeping an Open Mind' May 14, 2018

Hanks Honored for Community Service May 11, 2018

Developing a Smarter Surgical Drill May 10, 2018

13 Years Later, a Well-Earned Degree May 10, 2018

Alabama Senate, House Pass Resolution Supporting USA Health May 7, 2018

'Commit to the Journey, Not to the Outcome' May 6, 2018

College of Education and Professional Studies Honored by Mobile County Public School System May 3, 2018

19-year-old to Receive Business Degree May 1, 2018

Love at First Psych, and Some Guidance May 1, 2018

Born in Vietnam, He'll Protect the United States May 1, 2018

South Ready For Spring Commencement May 1, 2018

USA Common Read/Common World Selects 'Just Mercy' April 27, 2018

Greek Organizations Recognized April 26, 2018

At 5'2½'', She's Headed to the NBA April 26, 2018

Mitchell Recognized for Business Achievements April 25, 2018

Men's Tennis Takes Sun Belt Championship April 24, 2018

Actors as Victims, Manikins as Patients April 20, 2018

Planning the Rebirth of a City Park April 17, 2018

For Early Autopsies, a Trip to France April 16, 2018

USA Sponsors High School Public Speaking Contest April 16, 2018

Professor Co-Authors Web-Based Learning Book April 16, 2018

Minor Added in Jewish and Holocaust Studies April 12, 2018

Student Health Center Spotlighted April 12, 2018

Theatre USA Season Closes With 'Pericles' April 11, 2018

Promising Results in Ovarian Cancer Vaccine April 6, 2018