Full News Archive
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USA Researchers Join Nationwide Resilience Team
University of South Alabama researchers are joining a nationwide effort to help communities recover from disasters. The effort is ...
March 19, 2015 -
Computer Science Student Wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Lindsey Whitehurst, a computer science major, won the top prize Wednesday, March 18, in USA's 2nd Annual 3MT® Competition ...
March 19, 2015 -
USA Assistant Dean of Students Named Advocate of the Year
Dr. Andrea Agnew, assistant dean of students for student services, was recently named Advocate of the Year by the Alabama Governor ...
March 17, 2015 -
USA Concert Choir to Perform with Mobile Symphony
The Mobile Symphony once again welcomes the University of South Alabama Concert Choir to the stage in "From Tragedy to Triump ...
March 13, 2015 -
USA Joins a Global Effort to Present V-Day 2015
The University of South Alabama Common Read/Common World Program will present "V-Day: Until the Violence Stops," to be h ...
March 13, 2015 -
USA Hosts Prestigious Tournees French Film Festival
The department of foreign languages and literatures will host the Tournees French Film Festival beginning at 7 p.m. this evening a ...
March 12, 2015 -
Chinese Fiction Scholar to Speak at Mahan Lecture
Dr. Rae Yang, professor of Chinese fiction at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., will deliver a lecture on "Contested Memory ...
March 12, 2015 -
Researcher Attempts to Solve Puzzler: Birds in Shark Stomachs
Dr. Marcus Drymon will use satellite tags to monitor the feeding behaviors of local tiger sharks. ...
March 11, 2015 -
USA History Club to Sponsor Free Speech Panel
The USA History Club will sponsor a panel discussion, "Free Speech in Historical Perspective," at 6 p.m., Thursday, in t ...
March 10, 2015 -
Second Commencement and Speaker Added to Accommodate Growth
Graduates at the University of South Alabama's Spring Commencement on May 9 will be the first in the University's histor ...
March 5, 2015 -
USA National Alumni Association Honors Award Recipients
The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association honored three distinguished alumni and two service leaders for notable ...
March 4, 2015 -
'I Knew South Was For Me'
Watson's story is not unlike those of other first-generation students who seek advancement through higher education. A campus ...
March 2, 2015 -
USA ABK Honor Society Inducts Record Number
The University of South Alabama Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society inducted a record number of 109 students at its induction ceremony hel ...
March 1, 2015 -
USA Southerners Accepting Applications
The Southerners, the University of South Alabama official student ambassadors, are accepting applications for their 2015-2016 clas ...
February 27, 2015 -
USA Joins Educators, Business Leaders at Education Summit
"The Role of Post-Secondary Education in Improving Educational Attainment for All Students" was the theme for the 2015 F ...
February 24, 2015 -
School of Computing Hosts State Awards Honoring Young Women
Eighteen young women from across Alabama were recognized Saturday, Feb. 21, for their accomplishments and aspirations in computing ...
February 24, 2015 -
College of Education to Host 2015 Education Summit
The College of Education at the University of South Alabama will celebrate 48 years of teaching, research and service during its F ...
February 20, 2015 -
USAPD Holds 'Check Your Ride' Event for Students
Students are encouraged to have their vehicles checked for spring break travel during the 'Check Your Ride' event on Wed ...
February 20, 2015 -
Theatre USA Presents 'The Shape of Things'
Theatre USA will present Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things" Friday, Feb. 20, thru Sunday, Feb. 28, in the Laidlaw ...
February 20, 2015 -
USA Faculty Member Awarded Outstanding Teacher Award
Kristy Britt, senior instructor of foreign languages and literatures at the University of South Alabama, has been named recipient ...
February 19, 2015 -
Former Diplomat to Discuss Changing U.S-Cuban Relations
Dr. Carlos Alzugaray Treto will lecture on "Cuban-U.S. Relations after Dec. 17: A View from Havana" at 6 p.m., Feb. 23, ...
February 19, 2015 -
School of Computing Recognized by NSA, Homeland Security
National, state and local officials praised the University of South Alabama's School of Computing as USA announced on Feb. 11 ...
February 11, 2015 -
National Business Organization Honors Weaver for Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Mark Weaver, holder of the Ben May Chair of Entrepreneurship and the founding director of the Melton Center for Entrepreneuria ...
February 10, 2015 -
USA Participates in National Wear Red Day
Winners were announced for this year's National Wear Red Day, which was held to call attention to heart disease. ...
February 10, 2015 -
Chi Omega Raises Funds to Support Local Foundation
The Beta Theta Chapter of Chi Omega Women's Fraternity at the University of South Alabama recently raised $23,191 at its 49th ...
February 6, 2015 -
USA Career Services to Hold Spring Career Fair
University of South Alabama students and alumni are invited to meet and speak with representatives from various companies and orga ...
February 6, 2015 -
Events Planned for Black History Month
The University of South Alabama will honor African-American history with events throughout February in recognition of Black Histor ...
February 5, 2015 -
Brislin Named Manager of USA Technology & Research Park
A leader in commercial real estate development and project management has been named the manager of the University of South Alabam ...
February 2, 2015 -
USA Volunteers Assist at Project Homeless Connect
The University of South Alabama and Housing First connected nearly 200 homeless individuals and families to much-needed services a ...
January 30, 2015 -
Chronister Receives Catalyst Award from Chamber
Lynne Chronister, vice president for research and economic development, has been named recipient of the Mobile Area Chamber of Com ...
January 30, 2015 -
'Get Involved and Give Back' with Project Homeless Connect
More than 300 students, faculty and staff are needed to "Get Involved and Give Back" to Project Homeless Connect on Frid ...
January 27, 2015 -
Student-driven safety app debuts at USA
LiveSafe seamlessly connects students to USA police and allows people to text tips using photos and video. The app is free to down ...
January 26, 2015 -
USA Honors MLK with Day of Service
Nearly 200 University of South Alabama students, faculty, staff, alumni and community volunteers completed numerous service projec ...
January 21, 2015 -
USA PA Scholars Recognized at Open House
University of South Alabama physician assistant studies students in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions recei ...
January 21, 2015 -
USA to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day
The University of South Alabama will participate in the 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m ...
January 16, 2015 -
USA Hosts 2015 Mobile Jewish Film Festival
The Mobile Jewish Film Festival will show several contemporary films at the University of South Alabama, Mobile and Fairhope venue ...
January 13, 2015 -
J.L. Bedsole Foundation Donates $1 Million
The J.L. Bedsole Foundation, a long-time supporter of the University of South Alabama, has pledged $1 million to establish the J.L ...
December 18, 2014 -
USA Jaguars Work at Montgomery Area Food Bank
As University of South Alabama Jaguars Head Football Coach Joey Jones, his coaching staff and players prepare for the 2014 Raycom ...
December 18, 2014 -
USA Ends 2014 United Way Campaign
One-half of the University's employees have pledged more than $267,000 to the 2014 USA Employee Campaign for the United Way o ...
December 12, 2014 -
Dr. David Johnson Named to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
Dr. David Johnson, USA's first provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, was selected today as a member of the ...
December 11, 2014 -
Dr. Lesley Gregoricka's Vampire Research Attracts National Attention
Dr. Lesley Gregoricka, assistant professor of anthropology, is receiving national media attention with groundbreaking research int ...
December 9, 2014 -
USA Faculty Member to Chair Social Work Licensing Board
Dr. Michael Daley, professor of social work, recently began a one-year term as chair of the Alabama State Board of Social Work Exa ...
December 8, 2014 -
Trustee Dr. Steven Furr to Speak at Fall Commencement
University of South Alabama Alumnus and Chairman Pro Tempore of the Board of Trustees Dr. Steven P. Furr, who has provided generou ...
December 8, 2014 -
USA Hosts Holiday Concert
The University of South Alabama invites the public to a holiday concert on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the USA Mitchell Center. ...
November 26, 2014 -
Faculty Senate Presents 2013-2014 Awards
The USA Faculty Senate recently honored three community partners and an assistant professor of biology for distinguished service t ...
November 24, 2014 -
Coastal Innovation Hub Receives Innovator of the Year Award
The University of South Alabama's Coastal Innovation Hub has been selected by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce for its 201 ...
November 21, 2014 -
USA Sponsors Mobile International Festival
USA is a sponsor for this year's Mobile International Festival, which coincides with International Education Week. The festiv ...
November 18, 2014 -
USA Presents Event on Voting Rights and MLK
The University of South Alabama will host a civil rights and social justice lecture, "This Bright Light of Ours: Black and Wh ...
November 18, 2014 -
Services Set for Dr. Frederick N. Meyer, chair of orthopaedic surgery
Dr. Frederick N. Meyer, professor and chair of orthopaedic surgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and a ha ...
November 17, 2014 -
USA Counseling and Testing Names New Counselor
Shanta Jenkins comes to the University of South Alabama with 15 years of experience as a mental health and substance abuse counsel ...
November 14, 2014