USA News Archives
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Two new programs in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions will expand both academic and professional opportunit ... -
Dr. John Lehrter and the University of South Alabama School of Marine and Environmental Sciences will lead the three-year study of ... -
Art Start
June 29, 2022Micah Mermilliod moves from solo shows to collaborative work as an assistant curator for the Alabama Contemporary Art Center. #MyF ... -
Greater Amberjack Count
June 28, 2022USA professor is leading a federally funded project that could have significant implications for commercial and recreational fishi ... -
Big City Beginning
June 21, 2022Mi'Asia Barclay, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at South, begins her health administration career in At ... -
Career-Beginning Injury
June 13, 2022Dislocating his elbow during a high school baseball game leads Jay Copeland to physical therapy training at South and a job in Bir ... -
South joins the City of Mobile in educating and commemorating during the Juneteenth celebration from June 16-July 21, 2022. ... -
The academically rigorous summer program helps prepare first-generation college students for the challenges that lie ahead. ... -
Word of Mouth
June 6, 2022The Jewish Mobile Oral History Project at South looks to make connections, share experiences and record stories before they are lo ... -
South Offers Heroes Scholarship
May 27, 2022The Heroes Scholarship is available to all active servicemen and servicewomen pursuing an undergraduate degree at USA. ... -
Stocks and Socks
May 26, 2022Quin Frazier, a finance student and entrepreneur from Huntsville, is building a clothing business around sweat pants with fleece s ... -
A ribbon-cutting and open house were held for students, faculty, staff and administrators to celebrate the newly renovated space. ... -
USA Study Abroad is a Finalist for National Award
May 24, 2022Study Abroad's Remote Medical Spanish in Ecuador program with Kaya Responsible Travel is up for the GoAbroad Innovation Volun ... -
William Edmonds, who teaches French at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, is named Alabama's top secondary educator. ... -
Kent Named Provost, Executive Vice President
May 19, 2022Dr. Andi Kent will play a significant role in guiding the University in support of its mission of promoting discovery, health and ... -
Green Speaks on Noyce at NSF Meeting
May 12, 2022Dr. André Green was a keynote speaker at a National Science Foundation meeting celebrating the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholar ... -
Thinking of Home
May 11, 2022Dr. Anton Svynarenko, a visiting assistant professor of Russian says, the war in his native Ukraine is hard to understand. ... -
'Find Your Superpower'
May 7, 2022Spring and summer graduates are urged to discover their purpose, as thousands gathered over two days at the USA Mitchell Center to ... -
Jaguar Senior Medallion Society Honored
May 4, 2022The University of South Alabama's Division of Student Affairs recently honored 17 graduating seniors with its inaugural Jagua ... -
Ivy Nguyen and Noel Godang, both juniors majoring in biomedical sciences, have been named winners of Goldwater scholarships. ... -
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
May 2, 2022South's new certificate program for Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language allows students multiple career options. ... -
Five for Five
May 2, 2022The Zimlich quintuplets were born at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital. On Saturday, they reach another miles ... -
USA Students Elect 2022-23 SGA Officers
April 30, 2022South's SGA officers protect and advance students' interests as well as promote the welfare of the student body. ... -
Math Researcher Awarded NSF Grant
April 27, 2022Dr. Michael DiPasquale, an assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, received a $197,000 grant to support research in com ... -
'How Do We Make Vaccines Manly?'
April 27, 2022South psychologist Dr. Ryon McDermott leads a national study of the relationship between traditional men's roles and attitude ... -
The Vanguard and Due South, student-run publications win multiple awards in this spring's "Best of the South" compe ... -
Cutting Carbon Emissions
April 26, 2022Dr. Jim Davis and Dr. Kevin West are leading a research team that is developing carbon capture technology using ionic liquids. ... -
Big Dig
April 21, 2022The USA Center for Archaeological Studies unearths the past to make way for a bridge linking Alabama's two coastal counties. ... -
Carlos Moore will discuss "The Important Role of the 3rd, Co-Equal Branch of Government: The Judiciary." at the Marx Lib ... -
Rodeo Nurse
April 11, 2022Wenda Johnson, who earned her master's and doctorate in nursing at South, combines a career in medicine with rodeo success in ... -
A Passion for Student Affairs
April 7, 2022Dr. Krista Harrell hopes her gift to USA's Student Center helps make others aware of the value of giving to Student Affairs. ... -
South Students Attend Human Rights Workshop in U.K.
April 4, 2022The Consortium hosts teaching and research seminars on human rights, global conflict, humanitarian aid and peacebuilding. ... -
USA HEART Project and 'It's on Us' Spring Week of Action
April 1, 2022The South community invited to participate in activities taking place April 4-8 recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. ... -
Chaired by the Innovation in Learning Center, the 12th annual Conference will feature both in-person and virtual sessions in May. ... -
First Response
March 31, 2022South emergency medical services graduate Damonique Evans becomes the first Black woman to work as paramedic firefighter for the M ... -
New Book Shares Hopes, Challenges of American Democracy
March 29, 2022USA's Cynthia Tucker and Frye Galliard collaborate to write their new book, "The Southernization of America: A Story of ... -
The two new undergraduate degrees in the School of Marine and Environmental Sciences complement the school's existing program ... -
The award demonstrates consistent and excellent mentorship for graduate students as well as scholarly achievement and contribution ... -
Robots, Drones and Green Slime
March 22, 2022South graduate Timothy Johnson brings science education to life as a specialist for Alabama Technology in Motion and through publi ... -
South Partnering With Amazon
March 22, 2022The e-commerce giant is making it easier for its employees to earn a college degree by reimbursing tuition costs. ... -
Summit To Support Underrepresented Student Success
March 17, 2022South's Black Faculty & Staff Association is hosting an inaugural Education Summit on Retention for underrepresented stud ... -
Federal Grants Expand Training for Sexual Assault Response
March 17, 2022South's College of Nursing received two federal grant awards that will assist in its efforts to educate and certify nurses as ... -
$60 Million Earmarked for College of Medicine Building
March 14, 2022The appropriation from U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby will help fund construction, which will include a new addition and an extensive re ... -
USA National Alumni Association honored alumni and community leaders at the 17th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards. ... -
Design, Build, Fly
March 10, 2022South mechanical engineering students look forward to flying, landing and unloading a remote-controlled plane they designed and bu ... -
Phi Kappa Phi Presents Scholar and Artist Awards
March 9, 2022South's Phi Kappa Phi chapter has selected Dr. Na Gong as Scholar of the Year, and Dr. Charlotte Pence as Artist of the Year. ... -
Mitchell Supporting Two New Undergrad Programs
March 8, 2022Bachelor of Science programs in Industrial Management and Technology as well as Organizational Leadership will be offered. ... -
A Rising Star
March 8, 2022South Assistant Professor Dr. Matt Howard has been selected for the Association for Psychological Science Rising Star Award. ... -
The study led to the creation of a gap analysis instrument to evaluate pressure injury practices and can be used nationwide. ... -
Poverty and Public Health
March 3, 2022At the USA Center for Healthy Communities, Dr. Martha Arrieta has spent nearly 20 years working to reduce health disparities in po ...