2026 News Archive
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An Opportunity to Collaborate in France
French and music major Marisol Hoffman visited France this summer to conduct research for her honors thesis, which examines a story about students of the same former colonial school involved in the French Resistance against the Nazis during World War ...
August 26, 2026 -
Engineering Faculty Recognized by USA National Alumni Association
Congrats to Dr. Shenghua Wu (Civil) and Dr. Bhushan Lohar (Systems) for being recognized at the USA National Alumni Association Meeting! Dr. Wu was presented with the Outstanding Scholar Award and Dr. Lohar the Faculty Innovation Award. Each year a ...
August 26, 2026 -
DayZero Wins Cyber Fire Puzzle Competition
The USA School of Computing DayZero Cyber team competed in the Cyber Fire Puzzle Competition in August 2026 and placed first! The first-place finish gives the DayZero team strong momentum as members prepare for their next competition and continue dev ...
August 26, 2026 -
Global USA Hosts Reception for Japanese Pottery Collection Exhibition
The University community and public are invited to celebrate a unique collection of historic Satsuma pottery at Meisler Hall. ...
August 26, 2026 -
Exploring Alaska With Marine Sciences Undergraduates
This past July, students from the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences traded the traditional classroom for the mountains, glaciers, forests and coastal waters of Alaska during a 12-day study-away experience. ...
August 25, 2026 -
Study Abroad Program Investigates the English & American Justice Systems
This summer was the political science and criminal justice department's inaugural study abroad trip to London. The trip was led by Dr. Katherine Meeker and Dr. Alexis Rockwell, assistant professors of political science and criminal justice. ...
August 25, 2026 -
Dr. Mohini Kamra receives ILC new faculty award
Dr. Mohini Kamra, assistant professor in Biomedical Sciences, received the Innovation in Learning Center's new faculty award for Most Engaged New Faculty. ...
August 25, 2026 -
Goldwater Scholars Conduct Research in Japan
Mary Helene Marmande and Bailey Baxter joined Dr. David Forbes, professor of chemistry, in Nagoya this summer. Marmande, a chemistry major, and Baxter, an Honors College student and double major in biomedical sciences and chemistry, are Goldwater Sch ...
August 25, 2026 -
Tuckey presents research at inaugural Microbes as Therapeutics conference
Amanda Tuckey, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the Whiddon College of Medicine, presented her research at the inaugural Microbes as Therapeutics Gordon Research Conference in Lewiston, Maine. ...
August 25, 2026 -
South Receives $3 Million GoMESA Grant
The funding will be used to build an outdoor classroom and boardwalk across Three Mile Creek. ...
August 20, 2026 -
Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program welcomes new students
The Whiddon College of Medicine welcomed its newest cohort of students to the Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program. ...
August 20, 2026 -
Join the Whiddon College of Medicine for JagFest tailgate
Whiddon College of Medicine faculty, staff and students are invited to eat, connect and cheer on the Jags at the first football game of the season. ...
August 20, 2026 -
Medical students recognized for summer research
The Whiddon College of Medicine recently announced the top oral and poster presentations from the 53rd Annual Medical Student Summer Research Day. ...
August 20, 2026 -
USA scientist awarded NIH grant to advance DNA repair research
Aishwarya Prakash, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has received a $156,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to develop new tools for studying proteins that play a critical role in repairing damaged DNA. ...
August 12, 2026 -
Rx for Success Prepares Students for Medical School Transition
Starting medical school is a major transition, but incoming students at the Whiddon College of Medicine got a head start on building the skills and confidence they need to succeed. ...
August 13, 2026 -
Medical Student Receives National Scholarship for Commitment to Service and Health Equity
Mohammed Ghalib, a third-year medical student, has been awarded a 2026-2027 NBME/NMF scholarship in recognition of his commitment to service and health equity. ...
August 13, 2026 -
Whiddon College of Medicine Announces 2026 Dean's Predoctoral Fellowship Awardees
Graduate students Brusi Kola, Sarah Macon-Foley and Brianna Mitchell were named the recipients of the Dean's Predoctoral Fellowship Awards. ...
August 14, 2026 -
Jaguar Twirler Makes Team USA
Sophomore Nevaeh Green will represent the United States in Italy after an award-winning performance at the National Baton Twirling Association championships. ...
August 12, 2026 -
Leading the Way in Mental Health Advocacy
Laventrice S. Ridgeway, Ed.D., associate dean of student affairs at the Whiddon College of Medicine, has been named president of Chapter VIII of the Alabama Counseling Association. ...
August 12, 2026 -
Taking the Stage Across America
South grad Ari Theodore is traveling the country to help students discover the magic of theater, one community at a time. #MyFirstJob ...
August 7, 2026 -
Faith, Service and Medicine Unite on Mission Trip to Senegal
This summer, a group of faculty physicians, alumni and 15 medical students from the Whiddon College of Medicine traveled to Malicounda, Senegal, where they provided essential medical care to underserved communities. ...
August 6, 2026 -
Doc Rock: Call for Bands
Doc Rock returns on February 18, 2027, at Soul Kitchen, featuring local bands and benefiting USA Health. ...
August 5, 2026 -
Undergraduate students explore biomedical research at Whiddon College of Medicine
Six undergraduate students spent the summer immersed in biomedical research at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, gaining hands-on laboratory experience, presenting their findings, and exploring careers in science and medicine. ...
August 4, 2026 -
Register now: The Mentor Practicum
Registration is now open for The Mentor Practicum, a cohort-based training designed for faculty, residents, program coordinators, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows. ...
August 4, 2026 -
Aequitas Health Medical Honor Society welcomes new members
The Whiddon College of Medicine has selected six medical students from the Class of 2027 as new members of the Aequitas Health Medical Honor Society. ...
August 4, 2026