2015 News Archive
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Picou Named Distinguished Professor
Dr. Steve Picou, founder and director of the University of South Alabama Coastal Resource and Resiliency Center, is recognized for his research on how disasters impact communities. ...
November 11, 2015 -
Homecoming 2015 in Pictures
Weekend events included a parade and pep rally, followed by the big game and the presentation of the homecoming court. ...
November 9, 2015 -
Three-Peat! Soccer Wins Sun Belt Title
For the third consecutive year, the Jags won the Sun Belt Conference Tournament title and will advance to the NCAA Tournament. ...
November 9, 2015 -
Clean Water in Haiti Just the Start
Alums Stephanie and Ryan Robinson arrived on the island five years ago. They found new purpose, and friendship, along the way. ...
November 5, 2015 -
Der Skandal: 7 Next Steps for VW
As Volkswagen looks to protect its brand, Professor Alvin Williams suggests ways the German automaker can regain trust. ...
November 4, 2015 -
USA Wins Women's Cross Country Title
The team earned its first Sun Belt Conference championship since 1993; David Barnett was named the Coach of the Year. ...
November 3, 2015 -
Scholarship Signing Held for DYW Students
The 2015 national winner of the Distinguished Young Women program enrolled at South, as did a record number of statewide winners. ...
November 2, 2015 -
Still in High School, Already in a USA Lab
Alabama School of Mathematics and Science students collaborate with USA researchers in finding a treatment for pancreatic cancer. ...
November 2, 2015 -
USA Announces New Office of Scholarship Services
The University has launched the Office of Scholarship Services to help coordinate and track available scholarships and make the information more available to students. ...
October 30, 2015 -
South Homecoming Events Announced
A 'Fired Up' bonfire on Monday kicked off a week of events 'Building Our Legacy.' The Jaguars take on the Vandals Nov. 7. ...
October 29, 2015 -
What's Wrong With Low Gas Prices?
Nothing when refueling at the pump, but there are other factors to consider as prices remain below $2 a gallon. ...
October 29, 2015 -
USA Technology & Research Park Grows With Southern Light
Southern Light recently completed a $5 million, Tier 3 data center at USA that can hold more than 150 data racks consuming 800 kilowatts of power. ...
October 28, 2015 -
Austal President: 'Fit the Company's Culture'
Craig Perciavalle encourages USA students to intern and learn about the companies where they want to work. ...
October 27, 2015 -
A View from Cuba: USA Student Studies Abroad
"They didn't want to talk about politics much. They were way more interested in American baseball," said senior Ethan Hamilton. ...
October 26, 2015 -
Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner to Speak at USA
The University's Ninth Annual N. Jack Stallworth Lecture will present Dr. Alan Taylor, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation professor in American history at the University of Virginia. ...
October 23, 2015 -
JagTran Changing Routes; Student Parking Added
JagTran will make significant changes to their Blue and Green routes. Also, more than 100 underutilized employee parking spaces have been changed to student parking. ...
October 23, 2015 -
USA Faculty Help Name New Tortoise Species
The Eastern Santa Cruz Tortoise on the Galapagos Islands is a distinct species that will require closer attention. ...
October 22, 2015 -
A Cashew is a Fruit, and other Plant Trivia
'It Ain't Easy Seeing Green,' second in a three-part USA series, is held at a downtown pub. Final installment set for November. ...
October 21, 2015 -
9 Ways Students Can Relieve Stress
USA's director of counseling has tips for relieving anxiety and balancing life, including finding time to exercise and laugh. ...
October 19, 2015 -
Educators Immersed in Team-Based Learning
Six faculty members from the Universidad de Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala shared experiences with USA faculty. ...
October 16, 2015 -
Student-Run Clinic Provides Care to Homeless
The University of South Alabama hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the student-run free clinic at 15 Place, a homeless shelter in Mobile. ...
October 15, 2015 -
Can You Run Faster Than USA's President?
Spoiler alert: No. But students and staff can predict their own times - and see how close they can get - at the Rec Center. ...
October 15, 2015 -
$150 Million Goal Set for USA Campaign
Upward & Onward will support the University's five strategic priorities. More than $73 million already has been raised. ...
October 13, 2015 -
Student Affairs Rep Beats Cancer, Marathon
Associate Director James Contratto finishes 'ROCKstrong!' in Chicago while raising $2,300 for the American Cancer Society. ...
October 12, 2015 -
Public Invited to International Archaeology Day Events
Learn to play chunky, make a necklace and guess the use of artifacts at the USA Archaeology Museum on Oct. 17. ...
October 12, 2015