Full News Archive
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Faculty Explore Innovative Teaching Methods
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Institute was coordinated by the Innovation in Learning Center and USAonline. ...
June 29, 2017 -
Teacher Training Focuses on Alabama History
Presentation on oral history led by USA's Dr. Joel' Lewis Billingsley is a part of the Alabama Bicentennial Summer Insti ...
June 27, 2017 -
Overcoming Struggles to Help Others
Ron Stallworth slept in his car between class and work. The alumnus has since established a scholarship for others in need. ...
June 23, 2017 -
South Names Dean of New Honors College
Dr. Kathy J. Cooke will lead an ambitious initiative to increase honors enrollment and offer additional tracks of study. ...
June 22, 2017 -
Seven Former Jags Competing in MLB, MiLB
South Alabama players have gone on to teams including the Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox. ...
June 20, 2017 -
South Brand Internationally Recognized
USA's comprehensive branding initiative earns a bronze award in the 2017 Circle of Excellence program. ...
June 20, 2017 -
Hollings Scholars in Record Numbers at USA
Four South meteorology students are 2017 recipients of the prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships. ...
June 15, 2017 -
USA Students Go Global in London
A delegation of USA Student Government officers and faculty went to London for the international Going Global conference. ...
June 14, 2017 -
All-Sports Trophy Comes South Again
USA's baseball team won the Sun Belt Conference tournament, giving South the league's Vic Bubas Cup. ...
June 9, 2017 -
Returning South Leads to More Career Success
The ink on Monica Whatley’s diploma was barely dry before the math and statistics major packed up and moved to Washington, D ...
June 9, 2017 -
5 Playground Safety Tips for the Summer
With children headed outside, USA's Dr. Jason Richerson offers advice for staying free of fractures, burns and boo-boos. ...
June 7, 2017 -
Jags to Jobs: Sean Scarcliff
Sean Scarcliff, a space operations officer for the U.S. Army, earned his master's degree in history from South in 2010 after ...
June 6, 2017 -
Pathway USA Gets National Recognition
The program that improves access among two-year college students to a degree at South receives Gates Foundation funding. ...
June 5, 2017 -
A Paris Primer: What Happens Now?
Following the U.S. exit from the Paris Agreement, South's Dr. Scott Glaberman says there are five things you should know. ...
June 2, 2017 -
Alumni, Service Leaders Recognized
The USA National Alumni Association honored five members of the South community for outstanding achievements. ...
June 1, 2017 -
A 'Journey of Hope,' on Two Wheels
Junior Nick Barton, after biking 900 miles in Florida, will serve as crew chief in a Pi Kappa Phi fundraiser across the U.S. ...
June 1, 2017 -
Jags Win Sun Belt Championship
South Alabama's defeat of Georgia Southern marks the program's 11th conference title, and its first since 2005. ...
May 29, 2017 -
6 Ways to Avert the Next WannaCry
What you should know, and what South's School of Computing is doing, to ward off malware and other disruptive cyber attacks. ...
May 26, 2017 -
South, Children Leave Imprint at Playground
Tony Wright, two of his students and hundreds of children create ceramic handprint tiles for display at Medal of Honor Park. ...
May 23, 2017 -
Arriving at USA by Way of the NFL
Jeremy Towns traded in shoulder pads for a white medical coat to join his new teammates in South's College of Medicine. ...
May 19, 2017 -
A (One-Press) Push for Innovation
Travis Merrigan's busy week: Quit job, got married, moved to Seattle and began full bore developing the Grayl water bottle. ...
May 17, 2017 -
Donations go to Rape Crisis Center
Proceeds from the 'Vagina Monologues' are given to combat violence against women and girls. ...
May 17, 2017 -
South to Host Beach Job Boot Camp
The University will train 17- to 24-year-olds for summer employment in partnership with the cities of Mobile and Gulf Shores. ...
May 16, 2017 -
South Employees, Retirees Raise $720K
The Employee and Retiree Annual Fund is part of South's Upward & Onward comprehensive fundraising campaign. ...
May 16, 2017 -
Alumna Named Alabama Teacher of the Year
Chasity Collier, a fifth-grade science teacher at Dawes Intermediate School in Mobile County, graduated from South in 1998. ...
May 12, 2017 -
'Advocacy' Highlights Public Speaking Contest
Thirty-one 9th-12th graders from five local schools participated in the contest at the University of South Alabama. ...
May 11, 2017 -
The Waterman Globe Makes Its Return
After being draped off for repairs for more than a year, South's traditional photo backdrop at Commencement is back. ...
May 10, 2017 -
'Learning Should be a Lifelong Activity'
Retiring professor Dr. Doug Haywick walked across the stage at the Mitchell Center to earn his second bachelor's degree. ...
May 9, 2017 -
A Pinch Hitter With a Double Bass
Before arriving at South, Rod Newsome was mostly self-taught. He's since played twice with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. ...
May 9, 2017 -
South Graduates' 'Bittersweet' Moment
The University recognized more than 2,200 degree candidates at two ceremonies, 50 years after USA's first commencement. ...
May 6, 2017 -
'Innovative Ways to Serve'
South holds its annual awards luncheon to honor and showcase student organizations and community service. ...
May 5, 2017 -
USA Greek Community Recognized
Sororities and fraternities raised more than $102,000 for philanthropy this year, and dedicated nearly 32,000 service hours. ...
May 4, 2017 -
Two Countries, Two Stages, One Concert
South faculty will play with elementary school students in China via live stream in a May 11 free concert open to the public. ...
May 3, 2017 -
Shelby Hall Beat Out Cornell, Caltech
Mikayla Walters chose South for engineering after visiting campus. She will stay for her master's after a layover in Chile. ...
May 1, 2017 -
'Humbled by Her Experience'
Winifred George watched the compassion of nurses when her grandmother died. Now she wants to help bring life into the world. ...
May 1, 2017 -
New Degree Programs for New Graduates
Master of science degrees will be awarded in sports management, along with marine conservation and resource management. ...
May 1, 2017 -
Commissioner, Diplomat to Address Graduates
Mobile's Merceria Ludgood and the EU's David O'Sullivan will speak during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturda ...
April 27, 2017 -
Innovative Teaching Strategies Focus of Conference
The deadline to register for the University of South Alabama's Conference on Teaching and Learning is Wednesday, April 26. ...
April 24, 2017 -
$100 Million and Counting
The University of South Alabama reaches a milestone in its $150 million 'Upward & Onward' fundraising campaign. ...
April 24, 2017 -
New Alumni Center to Open in 2018
The center recognizes donors Julian and Kim MacQueen: 'It's very important for us to create unity in everything we do. ...
April 24, 2017 -
Expanding Access to Education, Opportunity
Abraham Mitchell, whose generous gift initiated a $50 million scholarship initiative, meets with several grateful recipients. ...
April 24, 2017 -
Rural Medicine Practice Made Possible
The DeBakey Foundation has provided the USA College of Medicine more than $2 million to support academic scholarships. ...
April 24, 2017 -
Jags to Jobs: Natalie Sessions French
Jags to Jobs is a LinkedIn series that features University of South Alabama alumni, their careers and how they got to where they a ...
April 21, 2017 -
A French Opera on the Gulf Coast
Students take the stage for this weekend's 'La Vie Parisienne,' complete with a saucy millionaire and can-can danci ...
April 20, 2017 -
Upgrades to Parking, Pipes, Roads, Roofs
Look for an increase in construction on main campus following commencement and lasting through the summer. ...
April 20, 2017 -
South to Host Alabama Launchpad
USA, along with the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, will welcome innovative startups April 27 in downtown Mobile. ...
April 20, 2017 -
In Darkness, Colors Shine Bright
South graduate Ricky Trione's medium was pen and ink. When he lost his sight, Trione thought he'd lost art, too. ...
April 14, 2017 -
$1.5 Million Grant to South Professor
Dr. Steve Lim's research is on cell signaling that contributes to atherosclerosis, a chronic vascular inflammatory disease. ...
April 13, 2017 -
South Heads to National Cyber Defense Finals
Members of DayZero advance after winning the top slot in the Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. ...
April 12, 2017 -
Comic Romp Closes Theatre USA Season
Theatre USA will present the classic farce, 'A Flea in Her Ear,' April 14-22. Tickets are on sale. ...
April 4, 2017