USA News Archive

William Crittenden, a fourth-year College of Medicine student, discusses logistics at Project Homeless Connect with Dr. Margaret Moore-Nadler, chair of USA’s Health and Wellness Committee and associate professor of community mental health in the College of Nursing at South.

'This Is the Heart of Our Mission'
January 26, 2018

South students and faculty volunteer at Project Homeless Connect to provide clients with medical care and other resources. ...

USA researchers Dr. Jonathon Audia, right, and Dr. Diego Alvarez recently developed a model of bacterial sepsis and pneumonia that can aid in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

USA Researchers Aid in Superbug Fight
January 22, 2018

Two College of Medicine faculty have designed a model to study a pneumonia- and sepsis-causing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. ...

Shannon Shelley-Tremblay, the director of USA's Office of Community Engagement, previously served as executive director of the South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program, community manager for Lifelines Counseling Services, program manager for USA’s Youth Violence Prevention program and as an attorney and special education teacher.

University-Community Engagement Gets Boost
January 19, 2018

As head of USA's Office of Community Engagement, Shannon Shelley-Tremblay will guide volunteer outreach and service learning. ...

Dr. David Meola is the Bert and Fanny Meisler Assistant Professor of History and Jewish Studies at the University of South Alabama.

Seven Films of Jewish Significance
January 16, 2018

South's Dr. David Meola shares his thoughts on impactful cinema as the Mobile Jewish Film Festival gets underway. ...

South Joins Citywide MLK Celebrations
January 10, 2018

USA students, faculty and staff will participate in three days of events commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ...

Fifteen members of the University of South Alabama community were selected by Mobile Bay Magazine to its annual 40 Under 40 list of people who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence and a commitment to the local community.

Fifteen Picked for 40 Under 40
January 8, 2018

Fifteen USA alumni, faculty and staff are highlighted in Mobile Bay Magazine's annual list of who's who under 40 years o ...

Anne Dorland, who is pursuing a master’s degree in the College of Education and Professional Studies, teaches archaeology lessons at elementary schools through her graduate assistantship.

42 Classrooms, 13 Schools and 1 Semester
January 4, 2018

Graduate student Anne Dorland combines her love of education and archaeology through visits to elementary schools. ...

Dr. Sean Powers, right, chair of marine sciences at the University of South Alabama, is part of a $12 million independent study that includes 21 scientists from 12 institutions who will seek to determine how many red snapper live in the Gulf of Mexico.

New Count for Gulf Red Snapper
January 4, 2018

USA's Dr. Sean Powers is part of a $12 million independent study that could affect hotly debated fishing regulations. ...

Dr. Chris Raczkowski, associate professor of English at the University of South Alabama, edited "A History of American Crime Fiction."

10 Factoids on American Crime Fiction
January 4, 2018

Dr. Chris Raczkowski, who edited 'A History of American Crime Fiction,' offers trivia that will entertain your dinner gu ...

Jennifer Scalici, a gynecologic oncologist with the University of South Alabama’s Mitchell Cancer Institute, leads an MCI team partnering with Auburn’s poultry science department to determine if a compound developed inside the Mobile center can successfully prevent ovarian cancer in hens.

MCI, Auburn Collaborate in Cancer Fight
January 4, 2018

Can an MCI-developed compound stop ovarian cancer in hens? USA researchers and Auburn are teaming up to find out. ...

Working One-On-One With Faculty
December 19, 2017

Benjamin Siu's research gets an added boost from feedback he receives from professors. 'They really sit down and mentor ...

Location, Location, Location
December 28, 2017

Jesse Puckett says South offers an impressive location and scholarships. 'When I was on campus, I felt like I was at home.� ...

Greek Life Develops Connections, Giving
December 19, 2017

Jack Stover joined a fraternity as a freshman. 'It's given me a chance to better myself. It's been a wonderful oppo ...

Getting a Jump Start on Medical School
December 19, 2017

Shubha Vinod enrolled in USA's Early Acceptance Program. For students pursuing a career in medicine, 'it's a huge a ...

University Holiday Schedule
December 19, 2017

Most departments will be closed until Jan. 2, 2018; a limited number observe different schedules during the break. ...

She Didn't Ask For a Sign, But ...
December 19, 2017

Chelsia Douglas transferred to South after a billboard caught her eye. 'Coming here is your one-stop shop for success.' ...

Dr. Erin Eun-Young Ahn, right, is congratulated by USA Trustee Arlene Mitchell, wife of the late Mayer Mitchell. She is joined by Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Margaret Sullivan.

Ahn Picks Up Mitchell Cancer Award
December 13, 2017

Dr. Erin Eun-Young Ahn has been named the recipient of the 2017 Mayer Mitchell Award for Excellence in Cancer Research. ...

Concussion expert and UNC-Chapel Hill Dean Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz gives the USA Commencement speech on Saturday. “You will only be as good as you practice to be,” he told graduates. “If something is truly important to you, devote yourself to it and make sacrifices for it.”

Graduates, Get Ready for 'Twists and Turns'
December 10, 2017

Concussion expert Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz says 'we didn't back down' on head-trauma research. Stay focused, he tells g ...

USA Mortar Board Chapter Given Gold Torch Award
December 12, 2017

The national honor society presented its annual award to South, one of only 37 chapters earning the distinction. ...

Newly announced South Alabama football Head Coach Steve Campbell was named Southland Coach of the Year, taking Central Arkansas this fall to a conference title and a 10-2 season.

Steve Campbell Named Head Football Coach
December 7, 2017

He joins the Jags after a four-year stint at Central Arkansas, where this fall he guided the Bears to a 10-2 record. ...

Murdoch Newton Campbell enrolled in classes at South because he wanted to learn Spanish, and "I kept on going." He will walk at Commencement as one of the oldest, if not the oldest, graduate in the South's 54-year history.

At 84, He'll Graduate — And Re-Enroll
December 6, 2017

Murdoch Campbell didn't intend to earn a degree when he enrolled a decade ago. but 'being here has become addictive to m ...

Neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, a nationally recognized expert on sport-related concussions, will deliver the USA Fall Commencement address at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, in the USA Mitchell Center.

Concussion Expert to Address Graduates
December 5, 2017

Neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz will give the Commencement speech at Saturday's 2 p.m. ceremony at the Mitchell Center. ...

Dr. Ylenia Chiari investigated why the famed Galapagos tortoise got two different shells. Her findings made the New York Times.

How Did a Tortoise Get This Shell?
December 4, 2017

Dr. Ylenia Chiari investigated why the famed Galapagos tortoise has two different shells. Her findings made the New York Times. ...

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs launched the iLead Leadership Institute, an eight-week program to build and strengthen student leaders. From left are Maniysha Marshall, iLead Class of 2017 president; Dr. Valerie James, founder of Vision Spot Consulting, LLC., which managed and facilitated the first iLead Leadership Institute; and Deja Thompson, vice president of iLead.

Developing Leaders Through 'iLead'
December 1, 2017

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs launched an eight-week program to build and strengthen student leaders. ...

Dr. Steve Schultze, a climatologist at the University of South Alabama, talks about the crop of hops he's cultivating in Baldwin County. The green nets are a necessary protection against the afternoon sun. Schultze hopes to harvest his first hops crop next year. If successful, the plants could mean a new economic crop for coastal Alabama.

Gulf Coast Soil Gets New Crop: Hops
December 1, 2017

South climatologist Dr. Steven Schultze combines his expertise and a knack for gardening to support a growing microbrew scene. ...

Gov. Kay Ivey temporarily chaired Thursday's University of South Alabama Board of Trustees meeting. She also toured campus and met with administration, student, faculty and alumni leaders.

'USA is Critical to Our State's Success'
November 30, 2017

Gov. Kay Ivey, the ex-officio chair of South's Board of Trustees, takes the gavel at its quarterly meeting and tours campus. ...

USA physics majors Paul White, left, and Erriel Milliner, right, discuss the NOvA research project with Dr. Martin Frank, assistant professor of physics, in the lab where they interact with other researchers around the country.

Searching for the Smallest Known Thing
November 22, 2017

Dr. Martin Frank and his physics students are connecting with researchers across the U.S. in pursuit of neutrino knowledge. ...

Dr. Romulus Godang, left, professor of physics, and Benjamin Shamback, professor of visual arts, were selected respectively as Phi Kappa Phi's scholar and artist of the year.

Phi Kappa Phi Names Scholar, Artist of 2017
November 21, 2017

Dr. Romulus Godang, professor of physics, and Benjamin Shamback, professor of visual arts, received the honors. ...

Monica Sai Pasala, a biomedical sciences major from Birmingham, recently won the best poster award at the National Collegiate Honors Council conference in Atlanta.

Honors Student Wins Top Poster Award
November 21, 2017

Monica Sai Pasala, a junior biomedical sciences major, conducted research focused on the structure of proteins. ...

South Raises $245K for United Way Agencies
January 1, 2016

More than 2,300 employees and retirees donated, making USA the leader for most dollars raised by individual giving. ...

South Recognized for Rising Retention Rates
November 20, 2017

USA received the national 'Return on Education Award' for improving persistence by as much as 20 percent. ...

Students representing their home countries gather for a group photo as part of International Education Week.

South Holds International Education Week
November 17, 2017

USA hosted events throughout the week celebrating international education and cultural exchange. ...

Tyler Brandon, a senior music education major, conducts the performance Thursday evening of two pieces, “Moulton Fanfare and “Moulton Tower Suite,” he composed as part of his honors thesis.

New Music Inspired by Moulton Tower
November 17, 2017

Senior Tyler Brandon leads the performance of two pieces he composed for his senior thesis celebrating the iconic bell tower. ...

A New Report Card on Mobile's Economy
November 16, 2017

South's Center for Real Estate and Economic Development is releasing its free 'Mobile Bay Economic Snapshot.' ...

A performance from the 2016 USA holiday concert.

Join South for its Annual Holiday Concert
November 15, 2017

USA musicians will bring 'Joy to the World' with familiar classics during a free Dec. 1 performance at the Mitchell Cent ...

Supraja “Sippy” Sridhar, a second-year medical student, and other students are helping to provide food for hungry South students through the Donor to Diner organization she created.

An Oasis in a Student's Food Desert
November 15, 2017

Jags are donating to a newly opened food pantry as short-term relief to a common problem — hungry students low on cash. ...

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges' Graduation Questionnaire, 98 percent of students from the USA College of Medicine were either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their education.

USA Med Students Score in Top Quartile
November 13, 2017

South's College of Medicine gets high marks in both student satisfaction and academic performance, according to recent data. ...

Given the chance to study at the University of Oxford, honors student Christian Pearsall said he would like to pursue a degree in musculoskeletal science. It would pair well with the Rhodes Scholar finalist's plans to become an orthopedic surgeon.

Triple Major Selected as Rhodes Scholar Finalist
November 9, 2017

Honors student Christian Pearsall is chosen to interview for one of only 32 spots to study at the University of Oxford. ...

Theatre majors Thomas Deen IV and Abigail St. John will star in Theatre USA’s upcoming production of “Our Town.”

"Our Town" Heads to USA
November 7, 2016

The critically acclaimed classic American drama will open Nov. 10 at Theatre USA. Tickets are available. ...

The University of South Alabama soccer team won its fifth consecutive Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship Sunday with a 5-0 victory over Coastal Carolina. Photo courtesy of Michelle Stancil/Sun Belt Conference.

Five Goals, Five Straight Sun Belt Titles
November 6, 2017

The Jags put up a convincing win against Coastal Carolina to take a record number of conference tournament championships. ...

Dr. Andrea Kroetz with a smalltooth sawfish, a species whose population has declined as a result of fishing mortality. The fish is found today mainly in south Florida and the Bahamas. Photo courtesy NOAA Fisheries Service. Homepage photo courtesy Desirée Gardner Photography.

Making a Dent in One Species' Recovery
November 3, 2017

With the smalltooth sawfish's numbers shrinking, South graduate Dr. Andrea Kroetz gets to witness several pups enter life. ...

University of South Alabama electrical engineering major Thomas Stubblefield, left, and Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences automotive engineering major Edward Dotzlaff are participants in the University's engineering student exchange program. Stubblefield spent last spring semester in Germany and Dotzlaff is spending this fall semester at South.

Engineering, From a German Perspective
November 1, 2017

South formalizes an exchange program that sends students to German universities while attracting their students to USA. ...

Dr. Dennis Fell, professor and chair of the department of physical therapy, received the Lucy Blair Service Award at the American Physical Therapy Association annual conference in Boston, Mass.

Fell Picks Up Lucy Blair Award
October 31, 2017

Dr. Dennis Fell, chair of physical therapy, was recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association at its conference. ...

Sophomore Kory Dixon advances on Little Rock in the Jags' 1-0 victory to win the Sun Belt Conference title.

Jags Take Soccer Sun Belt Crown
October 28, 2017

With a 1-0 victory over Little Rock, the team wins its fourth straight regular season title. Up next: Appalachian State. ...

Capt. Rupert Laco, center, a South doctoral nursing program student is the recipient of the American Nurses Association-California 2016 Florence Nightingale Award. He is seen being briefed about one of his patients. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Air Force.

In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale
October 26, 2017

South nursing graduate and doctoral student Capt. Rupert Laco is recognized for patient care and his service in the Air Force. ...

Writer Adam Prince will read from his works on Monday, Oct. 30, at the Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

South to Host Author Adam Prince Reading
October 26, 2017

The event sponsored by the Stokes Center for Creative Writing and the department of English will take place Oct. 30. ...

USA to Host Science Olympiad
October 26, 2017

The 2018 Alabama Science Olympiad for middle and high school students will take place March. 3. ...

USA Tau Beta Pi officers, from left, Luis Rodriguez Reveles, recording secretary; Tyler Tow, corresponding secretary; Caleb Barlow, vice president; Kelsey Ferrill, cataloger; and Phiwat Klomkaew, president.

Engineering Honor Society Tops in Nation
October 25, 2017

Tau Beta Pi was recognized for the second time in three years with the R.C. Matthews Outstanding Chapter Award. ...

Austin Everett, a South biology graduate, said he uses his education every day in his job at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. “With the deeper parts of the job, like knowing your animal’s background and physiology, it helps out a huge amount, especially in talking to guests,” he said.

Working Among the Wild Things
October 23, 2017

Austin Everett, a South biology graduate, is excited each day he goes to work as a zookeeper at 'The Little Zoo That Could.&# ...

Biodiversity surveys and sampling at long term monitoring sites in the U.S. Virgin Islands have provided critical data on the seasonal fluctuations of microalgae and toxicity in these reef ecosystems leading to PIRE research. Graduate student Alexis Sabine is seen conducting biodiversity surveys at Flay Cay, U.S. Virgin Islands. Photo courtesy of Robert Brewer.

Tiny Algae Causing Big Problems
October 20, 2017

USA marine scientist will lead an international investigation into coral toxins that threaten seafood consumption safety. ...

Full News Archive

'This Is the Heart of Our Mission' January 26, 2018

USA Researchers Aid in Superbug Fight January 22, 2018

University-Community Engagement Gets Boost January 19, 2018

Seven Films of Jewish Significance January 16, 2018

South Joins Citywide MLK Celebrations January 10, 2018

Fifteen Picked for 40 Under 40 January 8, 2018

42 Classrooms, 13 Schools and 1 Semester January 4, 2018

New Count for Gulf Red Snapper January 4, 2018

10 Factoids on American Crime Fiction January 4, 2018

MCI, Auburn Collaborate in Cancer Fight January 4, 2018

Working One-On-One With Faculty December 19, 2017

Location, Location, Location December 28, 2017

Greek Life Develops Connections, Giving December 19, 2017

Getting a Jump Start on Medical School December 19, 2017

University Holiday Schedule December 19, 2017

She Didn't Ask For a Sign, But ... December 19, 2017

Ahn Picks Up Mitchell Cancer Award December 13, 2017

Graduates, Get Ready for 'Twists and Turns' December 10, 2017

USA Mortar Board Chapter Given Gold Torch Award December 12, 2017

Steve Campbell Named Head Football Coach December 7, 2017

At 84, He'll Graduate — And Re-Enroll December 6, 2017

Concussion Expert to Address Graduates December 5, 2017

How Did a Tortoise Get This Shell? December 4, 2017

Developing Leaders Through 'iLead' December 1, 2017

Gulf Coast Soil Gets New Crop: Hops December 1, 2017

'USA is Critical to Our State's Success' November 30, 2017

Searching for the Smallest Known Thing November 22, 2017

Phi Kappa Phi Names Scholar, Artist of 2017 November 21, 2017

Honors Student Wins Top Poster Award November 21, 2017

South Raises $245K for United Way Agencies January 1, 2016

South Recognized for Rising Retention Rates November 20, 2017

South Holds International Education Week November 17, 2017

New Music Inspired by Moulton Tower November 17, 2017

A New Report Card on Mobile's Economy November 16, 2017

Join South for its Annual Holiday Concert November 15, 2017

An Oasis in a Student's Food Desert November 15, 2017

USA Med Students Score in Top Quartile November 13, 2017

Triple Major Selected as Rhodes Scholar Finalist November 9, 2017

"Our Town" Heads to USA November 7, 2016

Five Goals, Five Straight Sun Belt Titles November 6, 2017

Making a Dent in One Species' Recovery November 3, 2017

Engineering, From a German Perspective November 1, 2017

Fell Picks Up Lucy Blair Award October 31, 2017

Jags Take Soccer Sun Belt Crown October 28, 2017

In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale October 26, 2017

South to Host Author Adam Prince Reading October 26, 2017

USA to Host Science Olympiad October 26, 2017

Engineering Honor Society Tops in Nation October 25, 2017

Working Among the Wild Things October 23, 2017

Tiny Algae Causing Big Problems October 20, 2017