2017 News Archive

Working One-On-One With Faculty
December 19, 2017

Benjamin Siu's research gets an added boost from feedback he receives from professors. 'They really sit down and mentor me.' ...

Location, Location, Location
December 28, 2017

Jesse Puckett says South offers an impressive location and scholarships. 'When I was on campus, I felt like I was at home.' ...

She Didn't Ask For a Sign, But ...
December 19, 2017

Chelsia Douglas transferred to South after a billboard caught her eye. 'Coming here is your one-stop shop for success.' ...

University Holiday Schedule
December 19, 2017

Most departments will be closed until Jan. 2, 2018; a limited number observe different schedules during the break. ...

Greek Life Develops Connections, Giving
December 19, 2017

Jack Stover joined a fraternity as a freshman. 'It's given me a chance to better myself. It's been a wonderful opportunity.' ...

Getting a Jump Start on Medical School
December 19, 2017

Shubha Vinod enrolled in USA's Early Acceptance Program. For students pursuing a career in medicine, 'it's a huge advantage.' ...

Dr. Erin Eun-Young Ahn, right, is congratulated by USA Trustee Arlene Mitchell, wife of the late Mayer Mitchell. She is joined by Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Margaret Sullivan.

Ahn Picks Up Mitchell Cancer Award
December 13, 2017

Dr. Erin Eun-Young Ahn has been named the recipient of the 2017 Mayer Mitchell Award for Excellence in Cancer Research. ...

Concussion expert and UNC-Chapel Hill Dean Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz gives the USA Commencement speech on Saturday. “You will only be as good as you practice to be,” he told graduates. “If something is truly important to you, devote yourself to it and make sacrifices for it.”

Graduates, Get Ready for 'Twists and Turns'
December 10, 2017

Concussion expert Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz says 'we didn't back down' on head-trauma research. Stay focused, he tells grads. ...

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USA Mortar Board Chapter Given Gold Torch Award
December 12, 2017

The national honor society presented its annual award to South, one of only 37 chapters earning the distinction. ...

Newly announced South Alabama football Head Coach Steve Campbell was named Southland Coach of the Year, taking Central Arkansas this fall to a conference title and a 10-2 season.

Steve Campbell Named Head Football Coach
December 7, 2017

He joins the Jags after a four-year stint at Central Arkansas, where this fall he guided the Bears to a 10-2 record. ...

Murdoch Newton Campbell enrolled in classes at South because he wanted to learn Spanish, and

At 84, He'll Graduate — And Re-Enroll
December 6, 2017

Murdoch Campbell didn't intend to earn a degree when he enrolled a decade ago. but 'being here has become addictive to me.' ...

Neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, a nationally recognized expert on sport-related concussions, will deliver the USA Fall Commencement address at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, in the USA Mitchell Center.

Concussion Expert to Address Graduates
December 5, 2017

Neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz will give the Commencement speech at Saturday's 2 p.m. ceremony at the Mitchell Center. ...

Dr. Ylenia Chiari investigated why the famed Galapagos tortoise got two different shells. Her findings made the New York Times.

How Did a Tortoise Get This Shell?
December 4, 2017

Dr. Ylenia Chiari investigated why the famed Galapagos tortoise has two different shells. Her findings made the New York Times. ...

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs launched the iLead Leadership Institute, an eight-week program to build and strengthen student leaders. From left are Maniysha Marshall, iLead Class of 2017 president; Dr. Valerie James, founder of Vision Spot Consulting, LLC., which managed and facilitated the first iLead Leadership Institute; and Deja Thompson, vice president of iLead.

Developing Leaders Through 'iLead'
December 1, 2017

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs launched an eight-week program to build and strengthen student leaders. ...

Dr. Steve Schultze, a climatologist at the University of South Alabama, talks about the crop of hops he's cultivating in Baldwin County. The green nets are a necessary protection against the afternoon sun. Schultze hopes to harvest his first hops crop next year. If successful, the plants could mean a new economic crop for coastal Alabama.

Gulf Coast Soil Gets New Crop: Hops
December 1, 2017

South climatologist Dr. Steven Schultze combines his expertise and a knack for gardening to support a growing microbrew scene. ...

Gov. Kay Ivey temporarily chaired Thursday's University of South Alabama Board of Trustees meeting. She also toured campus and met with administration, student, faculty and alumni leaders.

'USA is Critical to Our State's Success'
November 30, 2017

Gov. Kay Ivey, the ex-officio chair of South's Board of Trustees, takes the gavel at its quarterly meeting and tours campus. ...

USA physics majors Paul White, left, and Erriel Milliner, right, discuss the NOvA research project with Dr. Martin Frank, assistant professor of physics, in the lab where they interact with other researchers around the country.

Searching for the Smallest Known Thing
November 22, 2017

Dr. Martin Frank and his physics students are connecting with researchers across the U.S. in pursuit of neutrino knowledge. ...

Dr. Romulus Godang, left, professor of physics, and Benjamin Shamback, professor of visual arts, were selected respectively as Phi Kappa Phi's scholar and artist of the year.

Phi Kappa Phi Names Scholar, Artist of 2017
November 21, 2017

Dr. Romulus Godang, professor of physics, and Benjamin Shamback, professor of visual arts, received the honors. ...

Monica Sai Pasala, a biomedical sciences major from Birmingham, recently won the best poster award at the National Collegiate Honors Council conference in Atlanta.

Honors Student Wins Top Poster Award
November 21, 2017

Monica Sai Pasala, a junior biomedical sciences major, conducted research focused on the structure of proteins. ...

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South Raises $245K for United Way Agencies
January 1, 2016

More than 2,300 employees and retirees donated, making USA the leader for most dollars raised by individual giving. ...

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South Recognized for Rising Retention Rates
November 20, 2017

USA received the national 'Return on Education Award' for improving persistence by as much as 20 percent. ...

Students representing their home countries gather for a group photo as part of International Education Week.

South Holds International Education Week
November 17, 2017

USA hosted events throughout the week celebrating international education and cultural exchange. ...

Tyler Brandon, a senior music education major, conducts the performance Thursday evening of two pieces, “Moulton Fanfare and “Moulton Tower Suite,” he composed as part of his honors thesis.

New Music Inspired by Moulton Tower
November 17, 2017

Senior Tyler Brandon leads the performance of two pieces he composed for his senior thesis celebrating the iconic bell tower. ...

A New Report Card on Mobile's Economy
November 16, 2017

South's Center for Real Estate and Economic Development is releasing its free 'Mobile Bay Economic Snapshot.' ...

A performance from the 2016 USA holiday concert.

Join South for its Annual Holiday Concert
November 15, 2017

USA musicians will bring 'Joy to the World' with familiar classics during a free Dec. 1 performance at the Mitchell Center. ...