Full News Archive
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#MyFirstJob: Russell Standridge
With an interest in sports and medicine, Russell Standridge found the 'perfect mix' in a career as a physical therapist. ...
July 15, 2019 -
NWF State College Joins Pathway USA
Northwest Florida State College is the fifth Gulf Coast institution to team up with South to increase access to a four-year degree ...
July 12, 2019 -
In a Storm's Wake, a Service Focus Emerged
Two-time South alumna Eugenie Sellier's career at Feeding the Gulf Coast was inspired in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. ...
July 10, 2019 -
#MyFirstJob: Lacey Bolden
Lacey Bolden says you never know what will happen in the ER. But with her degree from South, she feels prepared for every patient. ...
July 2, 2019 -
Meeting Patients Where They Are, in Peru
South P.A. students travel to South America to treat patients in a country with one of the highest rates of cervical cancer. ...
June 28, 2019 -
Solutions Through Creativity, Innovation
Engineering alumnus Gurinder Singh leads efforts to transition the maritime industry to sustainability and lower emissions. ...
June 27, 2019 -
#MyFirstJob: Billie McKinney
As an engineer at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Billie McKinney's job helps ensure the safety of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard personnel. ...
June 24, 2019 -
USA Board of Trustees Elects Officers
Jimmy Shumock, Arlene Mitchell and Alexis Atkins were elected to lead the USA Board of Trustees for the next three years. ...
June 18, 2019 -
#MyFirstJob: Zane Patterson
An account manager at Shipshape Urban Farms, Zane Patterson thrives on start-up culture. 'I get to help shape this business.& ...
June 17, 2019 -
Rodriguez awarded NIH diversity supplement
Yelitza Rodriguez is a graduate student in the University of South Alabama Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program. ...
June 14, 2019 -
West African Religious Leaders to Speak at South
USA will host a free lecture to discuss vodou, a traditional Afro-Haitian religion, and other African-based religious practices. ...
June 14, 2019 -
Creating His Own Story, Telling Others'
Andrew Conniff, who earned a strategic communication degree from South in 2017, is named 2019 Photojournalist of the Year. ...
June 13, 2019 -
Lawkis Named Executive Director
Nick Lawkis, a University advocate in Montgomery and Washington, D.C., since 2015, was tapped to head governmental relations. ...
June 12, 2019 -
#MyFirstJob: Tara Principe
Distinguished Young Women's new marketing director got a rehearsal performance even before she graduated. ...
June 10, 2019 -
College of Engineering Dean Named
Dr. John M. Usher has been named dean of the USA College of Engineering. He arrives Aug. 1 from Mississippi State University. ...
June 7, 2019 -
How to Forecast the 2019 Hurricane Season
Sea temperatures, sea-level pressure and monsoons all factor into a hurricane forecast. Here is South's experts' take on ...
June 7, 2019 -
#MyFirstJob: Caroline Carithers
"I was kind of shocked I got my dream job so quickly, so I'm very excited," says South grad and WKRG-TV5's new ...
June 4, 2019 -
Protecting the Gulf's Underwater Nurseries
Propellers, hurricanes and even sea turtles pose a threat to Gulf of Mexico seagrass. South researchers aim to reverse its decline ...
May 31, 2019 -
'Resistance, Resilience and Survival'
The USA community reflects with joy, sadness, optimism and apprehension on the discovery of the Clotilda in the Mobile Delta. ...
May 30, 2019 -
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant Awarded
South's Lydia Turner is one of 75 students nationwide to receive the award. ...
May 23, 2019 -
Faculty Receive National Credential in Teaching Excellence
The faculty demonstrated their commitment to student success by completing a yearlong Course in Effective Teaching Practices. ...
May 23, 2019 -
Erosion: Keeping a LID on It
USA Engineering is using low-impact development, or LID, to reduce erosion and storm water runoff into Three Mile Creek. ...
May 20, 2019 -
Soccer's Morris Picked for Sun Belt Summit
Briana Morris has been invited to be a part of the Sun Belt Conference's 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Summit. ...
May 16, 2019 -
One Summer, a Half a World Away
Mitchell College of Business student Jack Stover will spend 10 weeks learning about Indonesian language, culture and chocolate. ...
May 15, 2019 -
South Celebrates National Nurses Week
Amid a projected shortage, USA is adding nurses to the 4 million in the U.S., and to the more than 15,000 College of Nursing alumn ...
May 13, 2019 -
Art Honors Life, Connects to History
South graduate Dr. Gloria Wilson's creativity is inspired by family ties and influenced by those who came before her. ...
May 13, 2019 -
Common Read/Common World Book Chosen
'When the Emperor was Divine' by Julie Otsuka was picked as South's Common Read/Common World book selection for 201 ...
April 10, 2019 -
Online RN-to-BSN Offered at South
Registered nurses can complete the professional courses for a bachelor's degree in one year. Nursing scholarships are availab ...
May 6, 2019 -
Grads Urged to Live with Purpose, Integrity
Former NFL fullback Ovie Mughelli and USA advocate Happy Fulford addressed graduates at Spring Commencement ceremonies. ...
May 5, 2019 -
When Storms Approach, Balloons Go Up
South faculty and students are participating in a program that aims to learn more about tornadoes, resulting in timelier forecasts ...
May 5, 2019 -
'There Are No Limits for These Students'
South graduates first class of PASSAGE USA, a two-year program to promote independence for students with intellectual disabilities ...
May 4, 2019 -
Bounds Joins College of Education and Professional Studies
Dr. Hank M. Bounds, outgoing president of the University of Nebraska, will serve in the department of leadership and teacher educa ...
May 1, 2019 -
At Her Beginning, She Sought End Answers
Nursing senior Natalie Williams, driven by the death of her grandfather, focused on palliative care for her Honors College thesis. ...
April 29, 2019 -
Has Degree and Officer Bars, Will Travel
For Khamaria Saadiq, hospitality and tourism management offers an opportunity to be 'around good ideas' and 'enjoy ...
April 29, 2019 -
Continuing the Family's Jaguar Line
Stacy Sergeant, a third-generation Jaguar, said a co-op with a shipbuilding company allowed him to make important connections. ...
April 29, 2019 -
University Readies for Spring Commencement
A longtime University leader and an ex-NFL star-turned-environmentalist will address graduates Saturday at the Mitchell Center. ...
April 29, 2019 -
New MBA Offered for Health Care Professionals
South's Master of Business Administration program will offer a concentration in health care leadership with a flexible schedu ...
April 26, 2019 -
Greek Community Awarded for Achievements
The annual awards ceremony recognized fraternities and sororities for academics, membership, service and campus involvement. ...
April 25, 2019 -
USA MBA Team Takes First
Mitchell College of Business students beat out students from Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina and Florida. ...
April 23, 2019 -
Combining Two Loves: Teaching and French
Honors College senior Raven McShan is awarded a prestigious teaching assistantship that will take her overseas. ...
April 23, 2019 -
USA Tennis Takes Two Titles
South Alabama women's and men's tennis teams claim Sun Belt Conference titles to advance to the NCAA tournament. ...
April 22, 2019 -
South Employee Campaign Exceeds $1 Million
Employee and retiree donations, along with matching gifts, surpassed $1 million and the goal set by 30 percent. ...
April 19, 2019 -
Women's Golf Wins Sun Belt Championship
The women's golf team advances to the NCAA regional for the first time after claiming its second Sun Belt Championship. ...
April 18, 2019 -
Dorgan Receives CAREER Grant from NSF
Dr. Kelly Dorgan, assistant professor of marine sciences, has received a prestigious CAREER grant from the NSF. ...
April 17, 2019 -
South Supporting NASA's Deep Space Ambitions
The University is one of only ten chosen nationwide to design systems, concepts and technologies to go beyond the moon. ...
April 15, 2019 -
Poet Diana Khoi Nguyen to Visit USA
Diana Khoi Nguyen, a finalist for the National Book Award, will speak at 5 p.m. on April 18 in the Student Center Terrace Room. ...
April 15, 2019 -
'Let's Do Something About It'
USA students mentor to close the achievement gap and build opportunities for rural middle and high school students. ...
April 15, 2019 -
Student Government Leadership Elected
Students gathered at the USA Amphitheater to learn the results of South's SGA 2019-2020 election for new leadership. ...
April 12, 2019 -
Haines Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The Alabama Library Association honored Carolyn Haines, a long-time assistant professor of creative writing at USA. ...
April 11, 2019 -
Honoring a 'World of Difference'
South's College of Engineering honors the contributions of alumni, supporters, faculty and staff as it celebrates 50 years. ...
April 9, 2019