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Alumnus Jay Maru Inspires Seniors to Lead in an AI-Powered Future
October 7, 2025

The School of Computing recently welcomed alumnus Jay Maru, founder of Beyond AI, as a guest speaker for the Senior Seminar series ...

The School of Computing is excited to welcome two new faculty members this fall: Dr. Wendy Wang and Dr. John Bentley!
September 29, 2025

The School of Computing is excited to welcome two new faculty members this fall: Dr. Wendy Wang and Dr. John Bentley! ...

Dr. Jeff Landry and Dr. Jordan Shropshire receiving awards.

Two School of Computing Faculty Members receive USANAA Awards
September 2, 2025

The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association annually recognizes faculty members for outstanding achievement. ...

Dr. Jesse Ables Receives $155,000 NSF Grant for Explainable Intrusion Detection Research
August 29, 2025

Dr. Jesse Ables has been awarded a $155,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Computer and Information Sc ...

Dr. Jordan Shropshire and an SoC student using a server console in an SoC Server room

The School of Computing has launched a new fully online bachelor's degree program in Information Systems
May 8, 2025

The University of South Alabama School of Computing has launched a new, fully online bachelor's degree program in Information ...

Pictured from left, Dr. Michael Chambers, interim vice president for research and economic development; USA President Jo Bonner, Dr. Todd McDonald, professor of computer science; Dr. Bret Webb, professor of civil, coastal and environmental sciences; Lt. General William J. Hartman, deputy commander of USCYBERCOM; Dr. Andi Kent, USA executive vice president and provost; Dr. Sean Powers, chair of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences was representing Dr. Alison Robertson, associate professor of marine sciences; Dr. Tory Stevens, professor of physiology and cell biology; and Dr. Shenghua Wu, associate professor of civil, coastal and environmental engineering.

SoC faculty member featured at 3rd Annual Research and Technology Showcase
November 1, 2024

The Office of Research and Economic Development hosted its 3rd Annual Research and Technology Showcase on October 29, featuring th ...

Left: Dr. Harold Pardue, Right: Destin Hinkel

SoC student Destin Hinkel places second in the Three Minute Thesis competition.
October 29, 2024

The University of South Alabama Graduate School hosted its annual 3MT (Three Minute Thesis Competition) on Wednesday, October 9, 2 ...

Summer internship opportunity connects SoC student with SoC grad
August 27, 2024

Doctoral student and intern Tristan Clark and Research and Development Associate Tristen Mullins share more than just a name--they ...

Mary-Stuart Lewis, who graduated with a degree in information systems from the University of South Alabama, works in software development for CGI.

Graduate Lands Job at International Consulting Firm
August 20, 2024

When Mary-Stuart Lewis decided to study information systems at the University of South Alabama, she had never written a line of co ...

Undergraduate student Hassan Aziz enjoying summer internship at Airbus
June 14, 2024

Hassan Aziz, a senior Computer Science major, is spending his summer as an intern at Airbus. He landed the internship after attend ...

SoC student Becca Clark inducted into the Jaguar Senior Medallion Society.
June 14, 2024

Twenty-four students were inducted into the Jaguar Senior Medallion Society for outstanding academic and leadership achievements, ...

School of Computing Student Spotlight: Nick Flynn
April 19, 2024

Nick Flynn is a senior at the University of South Alabama. He will graduate in May with a degree in Information Technology from th ...

South Earns National Designation for Cybersecurity Research
April 18, 2024

In a major acknowledgement of its cyber research capabilities, the University of South Alabama School of Computing has been awarde ...

DayZero Students Excel at DOE's CyberForce Competition
November 6, 2023

DayZero student organization traveled to Chicago this past weekend to compete in the Department of Energy's (DOE) CyberForce ...

Shelby Caldwell, an SoC graduate, landed her dream job at FBI

SoC Grad Gets Her Dream Job at FBI
November 2, 2023

Caldwell enrolled at South and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Computer and Information Sciences. She was acti ...

Members of the DayZero student organization in Augusta, GA

DayZero Places 3rd in Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition
October 18, 2023

Members of the DayZero student organization were selected to attend the Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC ...

3MT participants in the Student Center Ballroom

SoC Student Dylan Johnson Places 3rd in 3MT
October 17, 2023

The Graduate School hosted the 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) Competition in the Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. ...

Dr. Jordan Shropshire named inaugural Lawrence Minto Sylvestre Endowed Chair of Computing.
October 11, 2023

Dr. Jordan Shropshire has been awarded the Lawrence Minto Sylvestre Endowed Chair in Computing effective October 1, 2023. ...

Silhouette of three individuals in cap and gown

Computing Claims Second-Highest Post-College Earnings
September 18, 2023

Computing Claims Second-Highest Post-College Earnings ...

Pictured at the EPA signing ceremony (front to back, l to r) are: Mr. Richard De Fatta (SMDC Deputy to the Commander), Mr. Jo Bonner (USA President), Mr. Chase Golden (SMDC Cyber Strategist), Mr. Terry Carlson (SMDC Chief Cyber Strategist), Dr. Todd McDonald (CFITS Director), Dr. Todd Andel (Dean, School of Computing), Dr. Andi Kent (USA Executive Vice President and Provost), Ms. Lynne Chronister (USA Vice President for Research and Economic Development)

USA Signs Educational Partnership Agreement with U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
August 21, 2023

USA Signs Educational Partnership Agreement with U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command ...

Nurses gathered to work on stress reduction

University Hospital selected for national program to fight nurse burnout
July 26, 2023

University Hospital selected for national program to fight nurse burnout ...

The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation raised $250,000 to establish the Senator Richard Shelby and Dr. Annette Shelby Endowed scholarship in engineering and computing. The gift qualifies for matching funds from the Mitchell-Moulton Scholarship Initiative, bringing the total amount to $500,000. Recipients will be known as Shelby Scholars. From left, Dr. Andi Kent, USA executive vice president and provost; Dr. Todd Andel, School of Computing dean; Bradley Byrne, Mobile Chamber of Commerce CEO; Abraham "Abe" Mitchell; Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson; Jo Bonner, USA president; Dr. John Usher; College of Engineering dean; Margaret Sullivan, vice president of development and alumni relations.

New Engineering and Computing Scholarships Announced
July 20, 2023

New Engineering and Computing Scholarships Announced ...

This summer, the School of Computing and the Center for Forensics, Information Technology, and Security (CFITS) has been busy hosting Programming and Computing Knowledge (PACK) camps.

Programming and Computing Knowledge (PACK) Camps
July 7, 2023

The School of Computing and the Center for Forensics, Information Technology, and Security (CFITS) has been busy hosting Programin ...

Current IPT Students hired as apprentices at Evonik
June 9, 2023

Current IPT Students hired as apprentices at Evonik ...

Tristen Mullins: Protecting the power grid against cyberattacks
June 5, 2023

Protecting the power grid against cyberattacks ...

Davidson High Computer Camp at USA
June 5, 2023

Davidson High Computer Camp at USA gives students a real look at high-tech career ...

Team Members Pictured (l to r): Nicholas Thompson, Sarah Pyle, Robert Anderson, Brianna Rawden, Housseuina Ba, Jalyn Thornton, Lydia Stroud, and Jose Wheeler

World of Cyber Competitions
March 7, 2023

USA Students Introduced to the World of Cyber Competitions ...

Members of the DayZero student organization participated in a virtual qualifier for the Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (SECCDC)

DayZero Advances to SECCDC Regional
February 17, 2023

DayZero Advances to SECCDC Regional ...

Andel Named Computing Dean
January 26, 2023

Dr. Todd R. Andel has been named dean of the University of South Alabama School of Computing effective May 15. The school is desig ...

Christian Manganti, a third-year medical student, and Thuy Phung, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of pathology, display their poster describing the clinical impact of targeted genomic profiling.

Study assesses clinical impact of targeted genomic profiling
November 17, 2022

Study assesses clinical impact of targeted genomic profiling ...

University of South Alabama students, from left, Shubhangi Singh, Nicholas Flynn and Destinie Diggs recently presented their research at the 24th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Singh won the Best Poster Award from the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

South Students Share Research at Annual Undergraduate Symposium
November 14, 2022

South Students Share Research at Annual Undergraduate Symposium ...

CyberForce Team Members (L to R):

Dr. Todd McDonald (DayZero Advisor), Zach Van Welzen, Ethan Blum, Matt Van Welzen, Rebecca Clark, Destin Hinkel, Sam Smith

DayZero Competes in DOE CyberForce
November 11, 2022

DayZero Competes in DOE CyberForce ...

Bri Wilson, a volleyball player from Alabaster, Alabama, followed her sister's lead in wearing No. 13. “I’m not superstitious, but I do like to do everything the same way.”

Jaguar Volleyball Player Dives into College Life
September 29, 2022

Jaguar Volleyball Player Dives into College Life ...

Inauguration Ceremony for President Jo Bonner
September 6, 2022

Inauguration Ceremony for President Jo Bonner - Friday, Sept. 23rd at 3:00 PM at the Mitchell Center ...

Silver Endowed Presidential Lectureship ft. Captain D. Micheal Abrashoff
September 6, 2022

Silver Endowed Presidential Lectureship ft. Captain D. Micheal Abrashoff ...

What's the Scoop
September 6, 2022

Presidential Inauguration Week: What's the Scoop? Ice Cream and Student Showcase at The Student Center Amphitheater Tuesday, ...

Beautification Projects
September 6, 2022

Presidential Inauguration Week: Beautification Projects - Monday, September 19th ...

Jag Pantry Food Drive Launch
September 6, 2022

Jag Pantry Food Drive Launch ...

Monday, September 19th - Beautification Projects & Jag Pantry Food Drive
Tuesday, September 20th - Ice cream & Student Showcase at the Student Center (3:00 - 5:00 PM)
Thursday, September 22nd - Lectureship by Dr. Abrashoff at Mitchell Center (2:30 PM)
Friday, September 23rd - Inauguration Ceremony at Mitchell Center (3:00 PM)

Save the Dates!
September 2, 2022

Save the Dates for the Week of Presidential Inauguration ...

Tristen Mullins, a University of South Alabama graduate student of the year in the School of Computing, is beginning her career in cybersecurity at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee.

South Grad Starts Cybersecurity Career at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
August 11, 2022

South Grad Starts Cybersecurity Career at Oak Ridge National Laboratory ...

Congrats to our Spring 2022 graduates
June 1, 2022

Congrats to our Spring 2022 graduates! ...

Rebecca Clark, Claire Wills, and Shelby Caldwell attended the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference in Cleveland, Ohio

Women in CyberSecurity conference
April 18, 2022

School of Computing students recently attended the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference in Cleveland, Ohio March 17-19, along ...

Casey and Doug Porter - 2022 recipients of SoC’s Neil Henderson Distinguished Alumni Award
April 12, 2022

Casey and Doug Porter are 2022 recipients of SoC's Neil Henderson Distinguished Alumni Award ...

Alumni Spotlight: Suparba Panda
April 12, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Suparba Panda ...

Zachary Stevens Receives Travel Scholarship to Attend HIMSS 2022 Global Conference
April 6, 2022

Zachary Stevens Receives Travel Scholarship to Attend HIMSS 2022 Global Conference ...

The Honorable Harvey "Les" Barnett, Jr. '74
March 17, 2022

The Honorable Harvey "Les" Barnett, Jr. '74 ...

Mitchell supporting two new undergrad programs at Univ. of South Alabama
March 9, 2022

Mitchell supporting two new undergrad programs at Univ. of South Alabama ...

US Cyber Games Draft Day
March 3, 2022

US Cyber Games Draft Day ...

DayZero Team Invited to SECCDC-2022 Regional at KSU
March 3, 2022

DayZero Team Invited to SECCDC-2022 Regional at KSU ...

AM/NS Calvert Contributes to K-12 STEM Outreach Programs
February 4, 2022

AM/NS Calvert Contributes to K-12 STEM Outreach Programs ...

Alumnus Jay Maru Inspires Seniors to Lead in an AI-Powered Future October 7, 2025

The School of Computing is excited to welcome two new faculty members this fall: Dr. Wendy Wang and Dr. John Bentley! September 29, 2025

Two School of Computing Faculty Members receive USANAA Awards September 2, 2025

Dr. Jesse Ables Receives $155,000 NSF Grant for Explainable Intrusion Detection Research August 29, 2025

The School of Computing has launched a new fully online bachelor's degree program in Information Systems May 8, 2025

SoC faculty member featured at 3rd Annual Research and Technology Showcase November 1, 2024

SoC student Destin Hinkel places second in the Three Minute Thesis competition. October 29, 2024

Summer internship opportunity connects SoC student with SoC grad August 27, 2024

Graduate Lands Job at International Consulting Firm August 20, 2024

Undergraduate student Hassan Aziz enjoying summer internship at Airbus June 14, 2024

SoC student Becca Clark inducted into the Jaguar Senior Medallion Society. June 14, 2024

School of Computing Student Spotlight: Nick Flynn April 19, 2024

South Earns National Designation for Cybersecurity Research April 18, 2024

DayZero Students Excel at DOE's CyberForce Competition November 6, 2023

SoC Grad Gets Her Dream Job at FBI November 2, 2023

DayZero Places 3rd in Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition October 18, 2023

SoC Student Dylan Johnson Places 3rd in 3MT October 17, 2023

Dr. Jordan Shropshire named inaugural Lawrence Minto Sylvestre Endowed Chair of Computing. October 11, 2023

Computing Claims Second-Highest Post-College Earnings September 18, 2023

USA Signs Educational Partnership Agreement with U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command August 21, 2023

University Hospital selected for national program to fight nurse burnout July 26, 2023

New Engineering and Computing Scholarships Announced July 20, 2023

Programming and Computing Knowledge (PACK) Camps July 7, 2023

Current IPT Students hired as apprentices at Evonik June 9, 2023

Tristen Mullins: Protecting the power grid against cyberattacks June 5, 2023

Davidson High Computer Camp at USA June 5, 2023

World of Cyber Competitions March 7, 2023

DayZero Advances to SECCDC Regional February 17, 2023

Andel Named Computing Dean January 26, 2023

Study assesses clinical impact of targeted genomic profiling November 17, 2022

South Students Share Research at Annual Undergraduate Symposium November 14, 2022

DayZero Competes in DOE CyberForce November 11, 2022

Jaguar Volleyball Player Dives into College Life September 29, 2022

Inauguration Ceremony for President Jo Bonner September 6, 2022

Silver Endowed Presidential Lectureship ft. Captain D. Micheal Abrashoff September 6, 2022

What's the Scoop September 6, 2022

Beautification Projects September 6, 2022

Jag Pantry Food Drive Launch September 6, 2022

Save the Dates! September 2, 2022

South Grad Starts Cybersecurity Career at Oak Ridge National Laboratory August 11, 2022

Congrats to our Spring 2022 graduates June 1, 2022

Women in CyberSecurity conference April 18, 2022

Casey and Doug Porter - 2022 recipients of SoC’s Neil Henderson Distinguished Alumni Award April 12, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Suparba Panda April 12, 2022

Zachary Stevens Receives Travel Scholarship to Attend HIMSS 2022 Global Conference April 6, 2022

The Honorable Harvey "Les" Barnett, Jr. '74 March 17, 2022

Mitchell supporting two new undergrad programs at Univ. of South Alabama March 9, 2022

US Cyber Games Draft Day March 3, 2022

DayZero Team Invited to SECCDC-2022 Regional at KSU March 3, 2022

AM/NS Calvert Contributes to K-12 STEM Outreach Programs February 4, 2022