2026 News Archive
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A collaborative approach to fighting sepsis
For researchers at the Whiddon College of Medicine, understanding why sepsis happens -- and finding better ways to detect, treat and ultimately prevent its consequences -- has been a longstanding collaborative effort. ...
September 24, 2026 -
Marine Sciences Professor Wins NSF Grant
Research Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences in the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences Dr. Zhilong Liu has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant of $247,885 to develop physics-informed artificial intelligence methods for ...
September 22, 2026 -
ROTC Cadet Earns Prestigious Training Award
Political Science Major William Carol, and current ROTC Cadet Battalion XO graduated from Cadet Summer Training with the prestigious RECONDO badge. He's in the top 25% of graduates. He will graduate South next spring with a commission in the U.S ...
September 22, 2026 -
A Homecoming White Coat
A South Alabama Physician Assistant Studies alumna returned to campus in August to place the white coat on her daughter, Alexis Burckhartt. The moment connected two generations of the same family through South's PA program and highlighted how th ...
September 21, 2026 -
South Earns $1 Million EPA Grant to Improve Water Quality in Gulf
South Earns $1 Million EPA Grant to Improve Water Quality in Gulf ...
September 16, 2026 -
Class of 2030 elects officers and M1 representatives
The Whiddon College of Medicine Class of 2030 recently elected its leaders, selecting classmates who aim to build a supportive, connected and collaborative community throughout the next four years. ...
September 17, 2026 -
South Awarded Prestigious Grant to Host French Film Festival
Curated around the central theme of harmony, the festival will showcase the richness and diversity of French cinema ...
September 17, 2026 -
South Earns $1 Million EPA Grant to Improve Water Quality in Gulf
The project, led by USA professor Dr. Shenghua Wu, will develop innovative floating wetland islands to help remove nutrient pollution from waterways entering the Gulf. ...
September 16, 2026 -
College of Nursing faculty member selected as 2026-2027 LevelUP Fellow
Christina Baughn, assistant professor in Adult Health Nursing, has been selected as a 2026-2027 LevelUP Fellow, supporting student learning and career readiness. ...
September 16, 2026 -
South Surprises Fonde Elementary During Extra Yard for Teachers
South celebrated Fonde Elementary educators with a pep rally, a $1,000 school award and a $100 classroom supply award as part of Extra Yard for Teachers. ...
September 16, 2026 -
Finding the Connections
Board of Trustees Scholar Ethan Sugg follows the rhythm of science and sound. ...
September 15, 2026 -
USA Kicks Off Mobile Heart Walk Fundraising Campaign
The annual Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7, starting at 8 a.m. outside the USA Mitchell Center. ...
September 15, 2026 -
Three Covey College Faculty Members Selected as LevelUP Fellows
Three faculty members from the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions have been selected for South Alabama's 2026-2027 LevelUP Fellows cohort, representing Radiologic Sciences, Speech Pathology and Audiology, and Biomedical Science ...
September 14, 2026 -
Finding Herself - A Thousand Miles From Home
Lindsey Budd graduated from South with a degree in criminal justice. She was fortunate to publish as an undergraduate, conducting research with Associate Professor of Political Science and Criminal Justice Corina Schulze. She found her passion in sup ...
September 11, 2026 -
Marillyn Hewson to Discuss Leadership and Aerospace at USA
Former Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson will speak at the University of South Alabama's MacQueen Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 17. ...
September 10, 2026 -
Second-year Ph.D. students join research labs
Students in the Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program have joined the labs in which they will conduct research for their dissertation through graduation. Meet five of our second-year Ph.D. students. ...
September 10, 2026 -
Enrollment Tops 14,000 as South Welcomes High-Achieving Freshman Class
The University of South Alabama welcomed its most academically talented freshman class and fourth-largest ever, pushing total enrollment to 14,157 in fall 2026. ...
September 9, 2026 -
Whiddon College of Medicine alumni recognized by Aequitas Health
Two graduates from the Whiddon College of Medicine's Class of 2026 —Qays Aljabi and Brandon Schonour — were recognized by Aequitas Health for student-led initiatives that advance health equity and improve access to care. ...
September 8, 2026 -
Faculty Learning Community to explore medical humanities
Peyton McElroy, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Division of Medical Education, is launching a new Faculty Learning Community this fall focused on the role of the humanities in medicine, health, illness and healing. ...
September 8, 2026 -
For the Shumocks, Giving Back Starts With Showing Up
Jaguar baseball reconnected Jimmy Shumock to his alma mater, starting decades of leadership that paved the way for a $1 million legacy gift with his wife, Debbie. ...
September 4, 2026 -
What Happens When Powerful Collaboration Hits the Shores?
This past June, fifth and sixth-grade students at Gulf Shores Elementary School left the classroom for the shores. Alongside marine science majors earning a minor in the UTeach program, the students participated in the Beach Brain camp, learning math ...
September 4, 2026 -
The Science of Comfort and Play
At USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, recreational therapy looks a little different for recent graduate Emma Bryson, thanks to a full-time canine colleague named Rainier. #MyFirstJob ...
September 3, 2026 -
Borchert Lab gives high school students hands-on research experience
Six high school students spent part of their summer immersed in biomedical research at the Whiddon College of Medicine, gaining firsthand experience in the laboratory and exploring what a career in science might look like. ...
September 3, 2026 -
BMS graduate students join lab 'matches'
This year, 11 Ph.D. students in the Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program have joined the labs in which they will conduct research for their dissertation through graduation. ...
September 3, 2026 -
Student group to present on LGBTQ+ community health needs
MedPride & Allies, in collaboration with the Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project, will present "Appendix Q: LGBTQ+ Community Health Needs in Southwest Alabama." ...
September 3, 2026