Academics News

Dr. Sandra Stenson, professor of chemistry, worked at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a research scientist after earning her doctorate.

A Lot Goes Into Such a Little Pill
February 2, 2017

So how do drug makers cram your meds into that small space? It's complex, and not cheap, says Professor Dr. Sandra Stenson. ...

Recipients of internal funding grants for TeamUSA projects are, from left, Dr. Zoya Khan, associate professor of Spanish; Kimberly Jordan, MSN, RN, instructor of adult health nursing; Colleen Lynch, MSN, RN, CNL, instructor of adult health nursing; Dr. Phil Carr, Chief Calvin McGhee Endowed Professor of Native American Studies and professor of anthropology; Dr. Debra Swanzy, RN, assistant professor of adult health nursing; and Dr. Elizabeth Allison, assistant professor of leadership and teacher education. Not pictured: Dr. Theresa Wright, RN, vice chair and associate professor of adult health nursing.

Seven Faculty Members Receive TeamUSA Awards
January 27, 2017

Faculty members will use internal grants for projects enhancing South's team-based learning program, TeamUSA. ...

Junior anthropology majors Shaunna Goetz, left, and Antonia Carter recently visited the United Arab Emirates to do preliminary research on ancient bones, which have since been sent to South for a long-term study.

South Archaeologists Travel to the UAE
January 24, 2017

The all-female team led by Dr. Lesley Gregoricka sent back ancient bones for a long-term study on how people lived and died. ...

Dr. Jung-Hyun Kim, Ph.D., left, a post-doctoral fellow, and Dr. Erin Ahn, Ph.D., associate professor of Oncologic Sciences at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, collected and analyzed the clinical features of 20 unrelated patients who shared a developmental delay and intellectual disability, and narrowed down which genes are closely related to brain development.

Cancer Research Leads to Syndrome Discovery
January 23, 2017

The findings by two USA Mitchell Cancer Institute researchers ends a New York family's search for their daughter's diagnosis. ...

Phiwat Klomkaew, left, a junior chemical engineering major, and Kevin Ingles, a junior math and physics major, will present scientific papers at the 94th Alabama Academy of Sciences annual meeting.

Undergrad Experiences, Ph.D. Expectations
January 19, 2017

Two USA juniors will present papers at the Alabama Academy of Sciences annual meeting next month on South's campus. ...

Gold Humanism Honor Society Members Selected
January 19, 2017

Ten medical students, three residents and one faculty member have been named to the USA Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society. ...

Dr. Don Mosley, professor of management in the Mitchell College of Business and executive director of the college’s Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, said corporate tax reform, economic stimulation and deregulation would help small businesses thrive.

Good News For Small Businesses?
January 18, 2017

The backbone of America's economy could get a boost if President-elect Donald Trump and Congress do these three things. ...

Ashlyn Cohen, left, and Lydia Turner help lead a session on the Declaration of Independence and equality during Monday's 'teach-in' held in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Freedom, Equality Focus of 'Teach-In'
January 17, 2017

The student-organized forum included a robust discussion and dissection of wording in the Declaration of Independence. ...

South staff recognized in 40 under Forty.

Strong Showing in 40 Under Forty
January 13, 2017

Faculty, staff and alumni representing both academics and health care join Mobile Bay magazine's annual leaders list. ...

Through her job, Kelsey Ramirez finds ways to help teens who are dealing with issues such as substance abuse, emotional illness or criminal charges. The goal is to provide outpatient care so they can continue living with family at home rather than being sent to residential treatment programs or state detention.

Internship Leads to New Perspective
January 11, 2017

Kelsey Ramirez had resolved against working with children. That was until she found her calling at a child welfare agency. ...

During her training at the State Police Academy in Selma, Ala., Ashton Pennington was awarded the prestigious “Leadership Award.”

South Grad's Office Has Four Wheels
January 9, 2017

Ashton Pennington, an officer with South's Police Department, was a javelin thrower and Student Auxiliary officer at USA. ...

SOLD! First Preparation, then the Pitch
January 4, 2017

Business students analyzed local commercial properties and, as part of their grade, presented to Mobile real estate leaders. ...

Yolanda L. Lewis is the court administrator/chief administrative officer for the Superior Court of Fulton County Georgia in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit, and 5th Judicial Administrative District.

Bringing Order to the Court in Atlanta
December 14, 2016

Yolanda Lewis '00, '02 manages 300 people and a $24.5 million budget as Superior Court of Fulton County, Ga., administrator. ...

Dr. Craig Pearce, Ben May Distinguished Professor in the USA Mitchell College of Business, pioneered the management technique of shared leadership after working as a consultant in Great Britain.

Meet 'Mr. Shared Leadership'
December 12, 2016

Dr. Craig Pearce says companies should rethink their management structure to increase efficiency, productivity and profit. ...

While searching for a teaching job after graduating, Robert Bennie Warren said he will continue to work on his fourth book. Titled “Archetype,” it centers around a female child soldier in Africa with super powers.

Author Writing His Next Chapter — and Book
December 5, 2016

With two degrees and three published books, Robert Bennie Warren plans to teach, write and, perhaps, work on a doctorate. ...

Robin Campbell, who after a little more than two years at South is set to receive her undergraduate degree, plans to pursue her master’s degree in industrial organizational psychology.

From a Challenging Start, a Fast Finish
December 5, 2016

Abandoned in China and raised by her adopted grandparents, Robin Campbell finishes her degree in a little more than two years. ...

Retired in 1998, Dr. Robert Barrow remains a familiar face around campus, where he takes a daily walk with his wife, Margot; daughter, Audrey; and Bucky the Boston terrier.

His Mentorship Led to an Internship, Career
December 5, 2016

Retired Vice Admiral William 'Dean' Lee credits Dr. Robert Barrow with guiding him from mall watcher to homeland protector. ...

Engineering student Yousef Omar, right, and Dr. Sumit Arora, instructor in the College of Engineering's Core Facility, examine a silver wire magnified 200 times with the University's scanning electron microscope. Silver nanoparticles are a key ingredient in their research efforts regarding sunscreens and other biomedical applications.

In Search of a Safer Sunscreen
December 1, 2016

Undergrad Yousef Omar describes his 'insanely awesome' research on a more effective sun blocker using silver nanoparticles. ...

Rebecca Fitz, left, is visiting the United States through a bilateral student exchange program. Patricia Bellido Jara, a South student, attended Fitz's University of Passau in Germany in the spring. "There’s no question the cultures are different – and that can be a shock – but each place I visited was unique in its own way," Bellido Jara said.

7,000 Miles Apart, Two Cultures Cross Paths
November 18, 2016

South's Study Abroad student exchange program is shrinking distances while expanding global experiences. ...

South students in the emergency medical services program load a "victim" onto a helicopter for treatment at a local hospital during an annual disaster drill held Thursday on campus.

Today in Class: Bananas and Helicopters
November 17, 2016

South students learn how to keep a cool head — and suture fruit — during a campus mass-casualty drill. (Fake blood included.) ...

Junior Alex Coley, left, and Dr. Glen Borchert are among a growing number of USA undergraduates and faculty members collaborating on research that crosses disciplines. Coley and Borchert use this microscope to look at pancreatic cancer cells.

Finding Ways to Starve Cancer Cells
November 14, 2016

Honors program junior Alex Coley, with the help of a faculty mentor, is researching ways to target vulnerabilities in cells. ...

Dr. Thomas Shaw, director of the USA Polling Group/Survey Research Center, said representative sample-based polling remains the most accurate way to obtain information about what large groups of people think, feel and do.

Toss Out the Polls? Not So Fast
November 9, 2016

South pollster Dr. Thomas Shaw said there remains much value in political polling. Just don't forget that margin of error. ...

Breathe In, Breathe Out: Reduce That Stress
November 8, 2016

With the election over, South psychologist Dr. Elise Labbé-Coldsmith offers seven ways to return balance to your life. ...

University of South Alabama Collegiate 100 members gather with their mentors from the 100 Black Men of Mobile Inc. From left are Dr. Andre Green, mentor and associate dean in the College of Education; Broderick Morrissette; Marlon Jones; Collegiate 100 mentor and adviser Dr. Michael Mitchell, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students; Jerod Coleman; Derek Pickett and JuWan Robinson.

'It's Important That We Are Visible'
November 2, 2016

South mentors offer support, friendship and hope through the Collegiate 100 and the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile. ...

South students Thanh Nguyen, left, and Joel Dawson, right, meet with Dr. Todd Andel, associate professor of computing and principal investigator for a $4.1 million grant awarded to the School of Computing.

On the Front Lines of Cyber Defense
November 1, 2016

South students take advantage of a $4.1 million grant that covers tuition and places them in internships with federal agencies. ...

Academics News Archive

A Lot Goes Into Such a Little Pill February 2, 2017

Seven Faculty Members Receive TeamUSA Awards January 27, 2017

South Archaeologists Travel to the UAE January 24, 2017

Cancer Research Leads to Syndrome Discovery January 23, 2017

Undergrad Experiences, Ph.D. Expectations January 19, 2017

Gold Humanism Honor Society Members Selected January 19, 2017

Good News For Small Businesses? January 18, 2017

Freedom, Equality Focus of 'Teach-In' January 17, 2017

Strong Showing in 40 Under Forty January 13, 2017

Internship Leads to New Perspective January 11, 2017

South Grad's Office Has Four Wheels January 9, 2017

SOLD! First Preparation, then the Pitch January 4, 2017

Bringing Order to the Court in Atlanta December 14, 2016

Meet 'Mr. Shared Leadership' December 12, 2016

Author Writing His Next Chapter — and Book December 5, 2016

From a Challenging Start, a Fast Finish December 5, 2016

His Mentorship Led to an Internship, Career December 5, 2016

In Search of a Safer Sunscreen December 1, 2016

7,000 Miles Apart, Two Cultures Cross Paths November 18, 2016

Today in Class: Bananas and Helicopters November 17, 2016

Finding Ways to Starve Cancer Cells November 14, 2016

Toss Out the Polls? Not So Fast November 9, 2016

Breathe In, Breathe Out: Reduce That Stress November 8, 2016

'It's Important That We Are Visible' November 2, 2016

On the Front Lines of Cyber Defense November 1, 2016