Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to the College of Engineering at the University of South Alabama.

It is a pleasure to greet you to our vibrant, innovative, and entrepreneurial
community of students, faculty, and staff. The College is a hub of cutting-
edge research, hands-on learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration, all
geared toward enabling you to realize your potential while solving the many
challenges of today’s world. The opportunities to make a meaningful impact
with a South engineering degree are limitless.

Our mission is to provide a world-class education that meets the needs of
the 21st century; one that is grounded in the fundamentals and buoyed by
a foundation of critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills. We are
proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty who are leaders in
their fields, and a curriculum designed to be both rigorous and adaptable to
produce engineers who can meet the changing demands they will
experience in their career. Through partnerships with industry, government,
and academic institutions worldwide, we empower our students, faculty,
and staff to push the boundaries of knowledge and create sustainable
solutions to global challenges.

At South, we have many resources and support systems available to you,
from research opportunities with our faculty to experiential learning to
mentorship programs and student organizations. As you embark on this
exciting journey, whether you are a traditional or non-tradition student, we
are excited for you to add to our rich, diverse culture, joining a community
that is committed to your success! Together, we will shape the future of
engineering and make a lasting difference in the world. Welcome again,
and I look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish!

Sincerely,

Dr. Darryl James, PE, PhD