2026 News Archive
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Point-of-care ultrasound training now part of pediatrics residency curriculum
With goals that include improving procedural safety and clinician competency, the Department of Pediatrics at USA Health recently held its second annual pediatric point-of-care ultrasound hands-on workshop at the USA Health Simulation Center. ...
October 15, 2026 -
Applications Open for Educator's Compass: Teaching Track
The Whiddon College of Medicine invites faculty members to apply for the Educator's Compass: Teaching Track, a cohort-based faculty development program designed to help medical educators strengthen their teaching skills and confidence in classro ...
October 15, 2026 -
Civil War Historian Dr. Caroline Janney to Deliver History Lecture at USA
Janney will speak on "An End and a Beginning: How Lee's Surrender Shaped the Lost Cause." ...
October 14, 2026 -
Medical students, residents present clinical research at state pediatrics meeting
Medical students and pediatrics residents from the Whiddon College of Medicine were selected to present clinical case reports and research projects during the annual meeting of the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in Birmingham. ...
October 14, 2026 -
Scholarship supports future physician's mission to serve
Jacques C. Mbongue, Ph.D., a first-year medical student at the Whiddon College of Medicine, has received a State of Alabama Board of Medical Scholarship Award to support his medical education and future service in rural Alabama. ...
October 14, 2026 -
National Physical Therapy Month: Preparing the Next Generation of Physical Therapists
In recognition of National Physical Therapy Month, the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions highlights a South Alabama DPT student, faculty member and alumna whose experiences reflect the program's emphasis on clinical preparatio ...
October 14, 2026 -
Nightingale Scholarship Supports South Nursing Student's Leadership Journey
Catelin Sayen, a student in South Alabama's BSN-to-DNP Executive Nursing Leadership program, received a Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania Scholarship supporting her continued growth as a nurse leader. The award will help reduce financial pressu ...
October 13, 2026 -
Health Humanities Snack and Chat: Stories From a Death Doula
Cathy O'Keefe will share insights from her 40-year career as an art and recreational therapist for patients at USA Health and how those experiences shaped her end-of-life doula practice. ...
October 13, 2026 -
Digging Into PR With the Archaeology Museum's Intern
Gulfport, Mississippi native Angel Paulk is honing his skills as a social media intern for the University of South Alabama's Museum of Archaeology. As a sophomore at South majoring in communication studies with a minor in public relations, Paulk ...
October 13, 2026 -
USA Announces 2026 Homecoming Queen, King and Court
The 2026 Homecoming festivities have concluded with the announcement of the University's homecoming court, presented at halftime of the USA vs. Louisiana-Monroe game on Oct. 3. ...
October 7, 2026 -
PA Week: Student, Faculty and Alumni Perspectives
In recognition of PA Week, the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions highlights a student, faculty member and alumnus from South Alabama's Physician Assistant Studies program. Their experiences reflect the many paths into the prof ...
October 7, 2026 -
Whiddon College of Medicine to sponsor students in Schweitzer Fellowship
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship improves the health of communities by developing leaders who create enduring impact through collaboration, compassion, and authentic partnership. ...
October 7, 2026 -
Learning Launchpad offers on-demand faculty development
The Whiddon College of Medicine's new Learning Launchpad provides faculty with on-demand access to recorded professional development sessions, including opportunities to earn CME credit. ...
October 7, 2026 -
Medical students partner with Dwell Mobile for annual Wellness Fair
Members of the Medical Spanish Interest Group and Pediatric Interest Group partnered with Dwell Mobile to provide health education and resources during the nonprofit organization's annual Wellness Fair. ...
October 7, 2026 -
Staff participate in Executive Women International Leadership Conference
Representing the Whiddon College of Medicine were Marcina Lang, MPA; Kathy Harden; Sierra Huff-Brown; and Alani Rodgers, Ed.D. ...
October 1, 2026 -
The Mediator of Dreams
From childhood aviation ambitions to engineering everyday fitness technology, mechanical engineering alumnus Matthew Chauvin found his impact designing the devices people rely on around the world. #MyFirstJob ...
September 29, 2026 -
Taking Shape in the Studio
For Ocean Springs, Mississippi native Pia Culver, the process of glassblowing is as much about overcoming fear as it is about creating art. She's a ceramics major in the art and art history department, planning to pursue a concentration in glass ...
September 29, 2026 -
Melton Center Awards $53,000 In Seed Money
On Tuesday, the Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of South Alabama hosted the Launch Lower Alabama Pitch Competition. Entrepreneurs from South and three other academic partners went head-to-head for a chance to recei ...
September 28, 2026 -
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