Arts and Sciences News Archive
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South To Lead $5 Million Study of Two Gulf Fish Species
The NOAA Fisheries funded project will help Alabama and other Gulf States better manage cobia and tripletail, two popular fish species. ...
February 9, 2026 -
Beyond Kickoff
On South's home field, two students document the Senior Bowl's most revealing moments, from practice drills to game day. ...
January 30, 2026 -
USA Meteorology Professor Emeritus Inducted into Alabama Broadcasters HOF
Dr. Bill Williams started South's meteorology department and has been inducted into the Alabama Broadcasters' Hall of Fame. ...
January 27, 2026 -
Scared Strong
Researchers at the University of South Alabama are toughening up young oysters against predators. A novel approach could increase survivorship by up to 70 percent — good news for a mollusk that hardens shorelines and hooks the palate. ...
January 13, 2026 -
Holly Jolly Jaguars Holiday Concert Set for Dec. 4
Get in the holiday spirit at the annual Christmas concert featuring South's Department of Music. The event is free and open to the public. ...
December 3, 2025 -
Phi Kappa Phi Names Its Scholar and Artist of Year
Dr. Sean Powers and Dr. Peter Wood are being recognized by South's chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. ...
December 2, 2025 -
For Bass-Baritone, a Welcomed High Note
Nicholas Brownlee '12 is named 2025 Male Singer of the Year at the International Opera Awards and recognized with the 2025 Richard Tucker Award. ...
November 21, 2025 -
South A Top 100 College for Commitment to Military Families
Military Times magazine ranked South 86th of 357 institutions in its 2025 Best for Vets College rankings. ...
November 21, 2025 -
USA Research and Tech Showcase Honors Faculty Innovation in Archaeology, Cyber Defense and Genetics
Drs. Phillip Carr, Todd Andel, Glen Borchert and Aishwarya Prakash are recognized at the 4th annual Research and Tech Showcase. ...
October 22, 2025 -
Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences Granted $1.5 Million
The funding will be used to secure infrastructure and support for establishing South's Delta and Coastal Alabama Wildlife, Fisheries and Carbon Flux Observatory. ...
September 30, 2025 -
Holding the Line
Protective root fungi could be key to saving shorelines from saltwater incursion. Researchers from the University of South Alabama are putting it to the test. ...
August 22, 2025 -
Powers Receives Alabama Conservationist Award
Dr. Sean Powers is recognized as the State's Fisheries Conservationist of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation. ...
August 5, 2025 -
Social Work Program Hosts Field Training Luncheon
Bachelor of Social Work program recognizes its agency partners for their role in preparing students to work in the field. ...
July 28, 2025 -
Soil to Sea
Grace Barrentine's work as an anthropologist has her digging into the land for now, but the shipwrecks of the deep are calling. #MyFirstJob ...
July 22, 2025 -
Chapman Picked to Lead Army ROTC
Lt. Col. Kurt Chapman brings 18 years of military service to South's Army ROTC program. ...
July 15, 2025 -
Mascot Swagger
After three years as Miss Pawla, Hannah Fink says the confidence the role inspired has helped her deliver live weather reports to TV viewers along the Gulf Coast. #MyFirstJob ...
July 11, 2025 -
Two Honors College Students Selected for the 2025 Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowship
Mary Helene Marmande and Dev Mehta were two of only six students nationally to receive the research award. ...
July 8, 2025 -
Career Alignment
Lakelyn Tinsley transferred to South and changed her major, leaning into a creative drive that fueled her journey to a Mobile advertising agency. #MyFirstJob ...
June 18, 2025 -
Abby's Next Journey
Abby Russ used to scroll through social media accounts of students traveling the world. Last summer, she documented her own adventure in Spain, helping her win a $20,000 fellowship to Buenos Aires. ...
June 9, 2025 -
Alabama Red Snapper Season Opens
A survey completed by South researchers suggests the red snapper numbers are the highest in more than a decade. ...
May 23, 2025 -
South Named Purple Heart University
The University received the honor for its long-standing history of supporting the military and military families. ...
April 30, 2025 -
South Achieves Military Friendly® Status
Universities were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from surveys to determine Military Friendly designation. ...
April 11, 2025 -
USA Professor Wins $500,000 Grant to Study Plant Biology
Dr. Tuan Tran, assistant professor of Biology, has secured a three-year $500,000 National Science Foundation grant. ...
April 8, 2025 -
South Welcomes New SGA Leadership for 2025-26
The University of South Alabama announced newly elected 2025-2026 Student Government Association officers. ...
April 4, 2025 -
South Alumna Named Acting Head of NOAA
Laura Grimm, who received her master's in marine sciences from South in 2015, has been named NOAA's acting administrator. ...
April 4, 2025