Now in Boots, He Walked in Students' Shoes
Roy Mendenhall, like most officers in the USA Police Department, graduated from South. He found a career, and a wider world.
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Polling 'Vital,' So Are Fixes
USA Polling Group Director Dr. Thomas Shaw reflects on General Election polling and why public opinion surveys still matter.
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Alabama's Black Belt Blues
USA assistant professor Dr. Kern Jackson is featured in an Alabama Public Television documentary on Alabama's blues music history.
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An Eye for Coding, A Voice for a Scholarship
New technology in the 80s intrigued David Akridge, a chief of information officer who sang his way through college.
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Move Brings Adventure, New Direction
#FreshmanFocus: Thanh Haas was raised in Vietnam and has a German last name. Now she's getting a South education.
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Following Hurricanes, Gulf in Hot Water
A USA oceanographer says severe weather events can fuel marine heatwaves, impacting the intensity of subsequent tropical storms.
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Mobile Actress Takes Stage at South
#FreshmanFocus: Jhalana Jones, who has performed in local theater and moonlights as a princess, is studying music education.
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USA National Alumni Association Recognizes Outstanding Faculty, Young Alumnus
Five USA faculty members were recognized for their achievements as well as one outstanding young alumnus honored for 2020.
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South Wins AI Forecasting Grant
Artificial intelligence and machine learning could lead to improved weather forecasting and more targeted evacuations.
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Deep Beneath the Deep Blue Sea
Department of Marine Sciences newest faculty member Dr. Brandi Reese's cutting edge research explores life below the ocean floor.
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USA Grad Student Wins Master's Thesis Award
South's Valeria King beats out candidates from 200 institutions to earn top life sciences master's thesis for 2020.
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Dispelling Myths of Sexual Assault
'Challenging the Myths' book by South professors wins Women & Crime Award from Society of Criminology.
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Teaming up for Success in the Classroom
USA wins a National Science Foundation grant to help fund workshops for team-based learning in undergraduate mathematics courses.
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The Science of Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Jeremiah Henning, an assistant professor of biology, secures a two-year, $348,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
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Focused on Her Future
Doctoral student April Berry's drive and persistence pays dividends as she hopes to show others they can achieve their dreams.
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With Changing Views, a New Banner
South alumnus Carlos Moore took the Mississippi flag down in his courtroom three years ago. Now, the state has followed suit.
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Artist Lives Dream in Fantasy World
#MyFirstJob: Courtney McKeand overcame multiple sclerosis to earn art degree at South and land freelance job in science fiction.
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Finding Role Models in Textbooks
Biology texts are doing better at representing women and scientists of color, but still fall short, says USA associate professor.
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USA's Pence Receives Fellowship
Alabama Arts Council awards fellowship to Dr. Charlotte Pence as her latest book of poems is scheduled for release.
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South!, in 70 Different Places
Members of the Jaguar Marching Band — plus a dog who helps keep time — perform the USA fight song together, one-by-one.