Academics News

John Archibald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist of Alabama Media Group, will be the keynote speaker at the University of South Alabama College of Arts and Sciences Communication Career Day event to be held Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the USA Student Center.

Speakers Set For Communication Career Day
October 19, 2021

Pulitzer-prize winning journalist John Archibald will be the keynote speaker for the event which is open to all majors. ...

Logan, left, and Mallorie Collins, twin sisters from Satsuma, Alabama, share a residence hall suite, a major in mechanical engineering and a spirit for cheering on the Jaguars.

Engineering South Spirit
October 14, 2021

Logan and Mallorie Collins, twin sisters from Satsuma, share a major, a residence hall suite and a passion for cheering on Jaguar sports teams at South. #FreshmanFocus ...

The new exhibit celebrating 50 years of archeology at South showcases a variety of artifacts year round from the Gulf Coast that covers more than 12,000 years of prehistory and history.

Celebrating 50 Years of Archaeology at South
October 11, 2021

The "50 Years of South Alabama Archaeology: 1970- 2020" exhibit will be on display at the museum until spring 2022. ...

Dr. Kern Jackson specializes in African American and Southeastern United States folklore and oral narrative. He is currently working on a book project titled “Masters, Servants and Mardi Gras: Listening to the Wise Ones’ Personal Narratives.”

Jackson to Present at 19th Annual Hamner Lecture
October 8, 2021

Dr. Kern Jackson, director of South's African American Studies program, will speak at the event in the Marx Library Auditorium. ...

The University of South Alabama Board of Trustees have announcced three finalists for president. From left; Dr. Damon Andrew, Dean and Professor, College of Education, Florida State University; Mr. Jo Bonner, Chief of Staff to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey; Dr. Michael Tidwell, Immediate Past President, The University of Texas at Tyler.

President Finalists Announced
October 7, 2021

The USA Board of Trustees will welcome three candidates to interview as part of the search for the University's fourth president. Open forums are scheduled for this month. ...

Saltwater flooding in a busy intersection in Oahu, HI is the result of sea level rise causing higher tides that back up the stormwater system. This type of flooding is known as "high tide flooding," "sunny day flooding," or "nuisance flooding." It's an example of how sea-level rise is affecting everyday life in coastal regions.

Studying Sea-Level Rise
October 6, 2021

South is part of a research group looking to develop more resilient coastal infrastructure and enhanced coastal ecosystems. ...

Chris Hites, a junior majoring in communications, works as a replay operator with other members of the student ESPN+ broadcast team in the control booth during Saturday's game against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Lights, Jaguars, Action!
October 5, 2021

A student production team brings South sports to a nationwide audience on the ESPN+ network. Some of the crew members are communications majors; all share a unique view of Jaguar athletics. ...

From L-R, Paul Sledge and Delmas McCryndle are interviewed by Dr. Kern Jackson and USA student Ruby Staten about growing up on the Five Rivers delta. A $453,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will help make interviews like this one available to the general public. At the same time, create a structure for courses and internships through which students and faculty can continue to build relationships with the community through oral history.

Huge Boost for the Humanities
October 4, 2021

$453,000 NEH grant is the largest South has ever received for the humanities and will support multiple programs on campus. ...

Dr. Shenghua Zha, assistant professor in the USA College of Education and Professional Studies has recently written a grant to help future teachers learn how to integrate computer science in their K-12 subjects.

Future Teachers to Introduce Computer Science Foundations to K-12 Students
October 1, 2021

NSF grant will help future elementary school teachers improve their subject knowledge, computational thinking and design skills. ...

At Thompson High School, Carter Mandy was on a state championship esports team. He's joined South's team and is majoring in radiologic sciences.

Game Time at South
September 30, 2021

Carter Mandy is a soccer referee, computer builder and esports gamer. At South, he's majoring in radiologic sciences and navigating campus on his dad's college bike. #FreshmanFocus ...

Current Master of Fine Arts in Creative Technology and Practice graduate student Micah Mermilliod’s work will be on display at the upcoming art show. Mermilliod works as a curatorial assistant at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center.

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Technology Art Show
September 28, 2021

Department of Art and Art History will exhibit works of current and former Master of Fine Arts in Creative Technology and Practice graduate students. ...

University of South Alabama Director of International Education & Study Abroad Dr. Bri Ard has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award for 2021-2022. The Fulbright Program is considered the largest and most prestigious educational exchange program, providing recent college graduates, graduate students and young professionals the opportunity to continue their education or professional development through research and study in a foreign country

Ard Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
September 27, 2021

Dr. Bri Ard will teach American Studies at the University of Bucharest and conduct a qualitative research project on Romanian student life. ...

Keon Farmer, a nursing major from Pass Christian, Mississippi, says he's learning to play volleyball at the Student Recreation Center. “Whoever comes, comes, and we’ll play from 6:30 to 11 o’clock closing at night. It’s hard core.”

Pass Forward
September 23, 2021

Keon Farmer, a nursing major from Pass Christian, Miss., starts his career at South with a new sport, part-time job and spot on the First Year Council. #FreshmanFocus. ...

The pumpkin patch sales are scheduled for Friday, October 1, and Friday, October 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Glass Art Building. Glass pumpkins will be priced between $15 to $100, and purchases can be made via cash, check or credit card.

South Students to Host Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
September 22, 2021

Art students will showcase and sell their work raising funds to help maintain equipment for future glass students. ...

A vase manufactured with a small 3D printer in South’s chemistry building. Larger projects will now be possible after South landed an Economic Development Administration grant. The funding will be used to renovate the Science Laboratory Building and purchase mid-sized 3D printers. The University and local manufacturing companies will now be able to collaborate on research projects, in turn strengthening the local economy and providing students with the skills to work in a booming industry.

Grant To Fund Science Lab Upgrades
September 20, 2021

The Economic Development Administration awards $644,045 to improve South's 3D printing capabilities, including a metal printer. ...

FeAunte’ Preyear has been promoted to Coordinator of Title IX in the division of Student Affairs at the University of South Alabama. She says her goal is, "to create an environment that is welcoming, accessible, inclusive and free from discrimination.”

FeAunte' Preyear Named Title IX Coordinator
September 16, 2021

Preyear, a South alumna, will be responsible for overseeing the University's compliance with Title IX regulations. ...

Dr. Haidee Custodio, an infectious disease pediatrician and associate professor of pediatrics at USA Health, is enrolled in the University of South Alabama Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Graduate Certificate Program, hoping to become proficient in Spanish to better serve her non-English speaking patients.

Breaking Through the Language Barrier
September 15, 2021

A new graduate certificate program prepares current and future healthcare professionals to serve Spanish-speaking patients. ...

Zuleima Russell, a senior majoring in biology, attends the University of South Alabama with her daughter, Erica Howell, and son, Randall Russell.

Jaguar Mom
September 13, 2021

Zuleima Russell, a senior studying biology, shares the South campus with a son in computer science and a daughter studying mechanical engineering. ...

The Colleges of Nursing, Arts and Sciences, and Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama, have joined forces to better serve at-risk youth and teens who are dealing with mental health issues in Mobile and surrounding areas. From left are interprofessional team members Dr.Candice Selwyn, research assistant professor in Nursing; Dr. Kimberly Williams, associate professor in Nursing and project director for the grant; Dr. Shanda Scott, assistant professor in Nursing and director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Dr. Kimberly Zlomke,co-project director and professor in Arts and Sciences. Not pictured are Dr. Yvette Qualls Getch, co-project director and associate professor in Education and Professional Studies; Dr. Kirsten E. Pancione, project coordinator and assistant professor in Nursing; Dr. Bettina Riley, associate professor in Nursing, and Dr. Brian David Johnson, assistant professor in Nursing.

South Receives Grant to Expand Behavioral Health Services and Workforce
September 10, 2021

$1.8 million will help expand and improve mental health services for at-risk youth and teens in Mobile and the Gulf Coast region. ...

South receives a $15,000 grant to establish a faculty-led program in Dijon, France. The University also aims to become a leader in study-abroad access for students with disabilities.

South Wins Grant for Study Abroad Accessibility
September 10, 2021

The grant will subsidize an affordable option for students interested in studying French language, culture and business in France. ...

Getting a Head Start on Their Teaching Careers
September 9, 2021

South and the Mobile Public Schools establish an initiative that pays student-teachers to begin their careers early. ...

Connor Holm, a freshman biomedical sciences major in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions, was recently awarded the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees Scholarship.

Satsuma Grad Awarded Trustees Scholarship
September 9, 2021

Connor Holm, a member of South's Honors College, shifts into college life with plans to do research, study medicine and enjoy his 6-speed hatchback. ...

Upgrade Your Skills, Advance Your Career
September 7, 2021

South launches a four-course plus internship program to help certificate candidates learn how to teach English abroad. ...

Ardent supporters of education and engineering, Drs. John and Sally Steadman hop their $3.8 million gift to South's College of Education helps generations of future engineering students pursue their dreams.

Helping Others Engineer Their Dreams
September 3, 2021

Longtime educators Drs. John and Sally Steadman pledge a $3.8 million gift to South's College of Engineering to benefit students and faculty. ...

An underwater camera on a remote operated vehicle in the Gulf of Mexico captured this school of greater amberjack near a pyramid deployed by the State of Alabama to provide fish habitat.

Tracking Amberjack
August 25, 2021

South leads a 'Dream Team' of Gulf Coast researchers in an $11.7 million greater amberjack study that could have significant implications for commercial and recreational fishing. ...

Academics News Archive

Speakers Set For Communication Career Day October 19, 2021

Engineering South Spirit October 14, 2021

Celebrating 50 Years of Archaeology at South October 11, 2021

Jackson to Present at 19th Annual Hamner Lecture October 8, 2021

President Finalists Announced October 7, 2021

Studying Sea-Level Rise October 6, 2021

Lights, Jaguars, Action! October 5, 2021

Huge Boost for the Humanities October 4, 2021

Future Teachers to Introduce Computer Science Foundations to K-12 Students October 1, 2021

Game Time at South September 30, 2021

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Technology Art Show September 28, 2021

Ard Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award September 27, 2021

Pass Forward September 23, 2021

South Students to Host Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser September 22, 2021

Grant To Fund Science Lab Upgrades September 20, 2021

FeAunte' Preyear Named Title IX Coordinator September 16, 2021

Breaking Through the Language Barrier September 15, 2021

Jaguar Mom September 13, 2021

South Receives Grant to Expand Behavioral Health Services and Workforce September 10, 2021

South Wins Grant for Study Abroad Accessibility September 10, 2021

Getting a Head Start on Their Teaching Careers September 9, 2021

Satsuma Grad Awarded Trustees Scholarship September 9, 2021

Upgrade Your Skills, Advance Your Career September 7, 2021

Helping Others Engineer Their Dreams September 3, 2021

Tracking Amberjack August 25, 2021