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Kristin Maas-Bangston, University of South Alabama associate director for student-athlete academic services, tutors Jaguar basketball player Tyreke Locure at the new Mobile County Center for Academic Success at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

Jaguar Athletics Makes the Grade
August 27, 2020

South's athletic programs top the Sun Belt Conference in academic progress rates over the last one-year and four-year periods ...

Madison English, a freshman at the University of South Alabama, has been selected to receive a full scholarship called the 100 Black Men USA Scholars of Perseverance and Social Justice. English said a high school teacher inspired her to get involved. “He told us that the world depends on our generation and we need to make our votes count,” she said.

Mobile Freshman Wins Support
August 26, 2020

Madison English receives the first social justice scholarship from the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile and the University. ...

Dr. Kathy Cooke has been elected president of the Southern Regional Honors Council, a coalition of honors scholars in the Southern region.

Cooke Elected President of Southern Regional Honors Council
August 20, 2020

USA Honors College dean and history professor will begin serving in her role as Southern Regional Honors Council president in Marc ...

2020 USA civil engineering graduate, Evan Mazur is awarded one of six Hohenstein Fellowship by the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

A Multi-Talented Scholar
August 19, 2020

Evan Mazur is named a Hohenstein Fellow by the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and receives an $8,500 award for graduate school. ...

Savannah Dinkel, Lauren Gaspard and Jose Pardo Granados are among the new Honors College students who, along with other freshmen, began classes this week on South's campus. “I wanted to be part of a community,” Dinkle said.

New Students Join JagNation
August 19, 2020

South's Honors College gets a head start at its annual retreat, and Week of Welcome is underway to welcome new students. ...

60 South faculty members took part in the Innovation in Learning Center's four-week Summer Institute emphasizing online teaching techniques.

Staying on the Cutting Edge of Learning
August 19, 2020

The Innovation in Learning Center hosts Summer Institute for South faculty members to perfect their online teaching skills. ...

Dr. Joe Gaston, assistant professor in USA's department of counseling and instructional sciences and Julie Neidhardt, second grade science teacher at Hutchens elementary school.

South Launches "Next in Ed" Podcast
August 14, 2020

The Next in Ed podcast will feature conversations with teachers, administrators and policymakers about issues in education. ...

Clayton Suell, an engineering senior at the University of South Alabama, was recognized with an Alabama Space Grant Consortium Award.

Quickly Making an IMPACT
August 14, 2020

Clayton Suell, who studies artificial intelligence in South's IMPACT Lab, wins an Alabama Space Grant Consortium Award. ...

Dr. Stephanie Smallegan, assistant professor, coastal and civil engineering earns a 2020 fellowship from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Life is a Beach
August 13, 2020

Dr. Stephanie Smallegan received the 2020 early-career research fellowship given by the National Academies' Gulf Research Pro ...

Dr. Jeremiah Henning, an assistant professor of biology, has secured a two-year, $348,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.

The Science of Diversity and Inclusion
August 10, 2020

Dr. Jeremiah Henning, an assistant professor of biology, secures a two-year, $348,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. ...

Business Analytics Added to Ph.D. Program
August 7, 2020

The Commission on Higher Education approves an additional concentration for Ph.D. in South's business administration program. ...

William DeMouy called the principal at Grand Bay Middle School the day he saw the job opening for a teacher. He interviewed the next morning. “I was thrilled. I was like, ‘Let’s do it. Let’s go for it.’”

A Second Bachelor's, A Second Start
August 4, 2020

#MyFirstJob: William DeMouy finds his place in the classroom as the geography and civics teacher embarks on a new career. ...

Ph.D. student, Jennifer Henderson's paper exploring the topic of electronic waste and its implications for both producers and consumers was named Best in Track by the Association of Marketing Theory and Practice.

Ph.D. Student Honored for Study of E-Waste
August 4, 2020

USA Business Administration PhD student, Jennifer Henderson earned "Best In Track" for her paper on recycling electronic ...

University of South Alabama Jaguar statue

COVID-19 Testing Begins for Students
August 3, 2020

South students can be tested at no cost or will need to provide proof of medical clearance from a healthcare provider. ...

Social justice consultant, Christina Dawkins will serve as facilitator for workshop sessions.

USA Hosts a Series of Workshops on Social Movements
August 3, 2020

Social movements are an essential part of American democracy and understanding them creates a learning opportunity for students. ...

Jazzlyn Hatcher has been named the undergraduate recipient of the University of South Alabama's Global Student Leadership Award.

Love of South Korean Culture Leads to Recognition
July 31, 2020

International studies major, Jazzlyn Hatcher has been named the undergraduate winner of USA's Global Student Leadership Award ...

Adam Merkle and four other South Ph.D. students had their study of possible causes for MLB's declining attendance published in the Journal of Marketing Analytics.

Examining Baseball's Declining Attendance Problem
July 31, 2020

South Ph.D. student, Adam Merkle and his team examined possible causes for Major League Baseball's declining attendance. ...

Kayla Smith, left, and Syliah Neely earned Gilman scholarships to fund their study abroad opportunities.

USA Students Earn Gilman Scholarships
July 30, 2020

South students earn Gilman scholarships, but the Covid-19 pandemic is forcing them to adjust their 2020 study abroad plans. ...

University of South Alabama graduate student, Marcee Hinds has been selected the Alabama High School History Teacher of the Year.

USA Grad Student Named Alabama History Teacher of Year
July 28, 2020

The Gilder Lehrman Institute has selected USA graduate student, Marcee Hinds as the state's top high school history teacher. ...

Serena Thidasongsavanh works as a nurse in the emergency department at USA Health University Hospital. Compared with other academic medical centers in the United States, the University Hospital emergency department handles some of the most complex and challenging cases requiring the highest level of care.

Hitting the Ground Running - Serena Thidasongsavanh
July 28, 2020

#MyFirstJob: Comfortable shoes and a fast pace keep Serena Thidasongsavanh on her toes as a hospital emergency room nurse. ...

Louis and Melinda Mapp have announced their intentions to donate land in Baldwin County for the future location of a campus for USA Health.

USA Health Baldwin Campus Planned
July 28, 2020

Louis and Melinda Mapp intend to donate eight acres for the campus, which would include primary and specialty care. ...

USA chosen to Participate in Transatlantic Mobility Program
July 28, 2020

The French Embassy has chosen USA as one of four institutions to participate in a faculty-led student exchange program in 2020. ...

Jennifer Conrad, left, a University of South Alabama graduate, and Lauren Kapeluck own ellenJAY, a boutique bakery in Midtown Mobile. The two have taken part in South's Real Advice Mentoring Program, RAMP, for help with business planning and growth strategy.

More Than Cookie-Cutter Advice
July 21, 2020

A South mentoring program offers entrepreneurs, like those at ellenJAY bakery, tailored guidance to help their businesses rise. ...

Gaelyn Angus-Barker, who graduated from the University of South Alabama with a degree in mechanical engineering, is in a two-year program at General Motors that includes four six-month rotations in different positions.

Engineer Rolls to General Motors
July 21, 2020

#MyFirstJob: After graduating in May, Gaelyn Angus-Barker heads north for job with the automobile industry in downtown Detroit. ...

April Berry, 4th-year doctoral student at USA

Focused on Her Future
July 20, 2020

Doctoral student April Berry's drive and persistence pays dividends as she hopes to show others they can achieve their dreams ...

Dr. Andre Green, associate vice president of academic affairs and 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile president.

Opening Doors to Opportunity
July 17, 2020

USA and The 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile are collaborating to establish a full-tuition scholarship beginning in Fall 2020. ...

Joe Milter, who graduated in May from the University of South Alabama, works with Dr. Kevin West, background, professor of chemical engineering, in a College of Engineering lab during spring semester. Milter is one of the students who has worked on an antimicrobial fiber research project, collaborated on by West and Drs. Grant Glover, associate professor of chemical engineering, and Terry Ravine, associate professor of biomedical sciences.

South Team Smells Success in Fabrics
July 16, 2020

Commercial applications for antimicrobial material range from germ-free hospital linens to less stinky athletic apparel. ...

University of South Alabama engineering students examine an asphalt pavement core sample held by Dr. Shenghua Wu, assistant professor of civil engineering/pavement engineering. The sample was removed from a road made from 100 percent reclaimed asphalt pavement, which is the focus of research by Wu and the students.

Recycle, Reclaim and Repave
July 15, 2020

Dr. Shenghua Wu and his students wanted to test a road made entirely of recycled asphalt. They found one nearby in Florida. ...

Business Professor Awarded Fulbright Fellowship
July 16, 2020

Dr. Ermano Affuso, associate professor of economics and finance, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. ...

Chemistry Professor Selected for Cottrell Scholar Collaborative
July 15, 2020

The Cottrell Scholar Collaborative seeks to increase the development of research-supported educational strategies. ...

Dr. Glen Borchert, associate professor of pharmacology, is collaborating on one of seven externally funded COVID-related research projects underway at the University of South Alabama and USA Health.

Examining a Pathway to Treat COVID-19
July 15, 2020

Researchers in the College of Medicine are examining a novel novel genetic pathway that could lead to new treatments. ...

South Grad Awarded Top Life Sciences Thesis
July 15, 2020

Valeria King earned a master's degree in biology from the University of South Alabama in 2018. ...

Carlos Moore, a municipal judge and attorney in Mississippi, is the first president of the USA Black Alumni Society.

With Changing Views, a New Banner
July 14, 2020

South alumnus Carlos Moore took the Mississippi flag down in his courtroom three years ago. Now, the state has followed suit. ...

Courtney McKeand, whose portfolio is thick with science fiction and fantasy characters, landed a freelance contract after graduating from the University of South Alabama. “I’m thrilled to have found work so quickly and in my field,” she said.

Artist Lives Dream in Fantasy World
July 14, 2020

#MyFirstJob: Courtney McKeand overcame multiple sclerosis to earn art degree at South and land freelance job in science fiction. ...

School of Computing Assistant Professor Dr. David Bourrie landed a $213,000 grant that will significantly increase the University's research and education capabilities.

The Need for Speed
July 9, 2020

Dr. David Bourrie lands a grant that will expand USA's cyber infrastructure and transition to a true high-speed network. ...

Adam Gautier earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer and information sciences at the University of South Alabama. Before finishing school in May, he was chosen graduate student of the year for the School of Computing.

Computer Security Career Takes Off
July 7, 2020

#MyFirstJob: Adam Gautier's degree took him to Huntsville, where he's found challenges, camaraderie and comical space re ...

Ted Amadi returned to his hometown of Chicago to participate in the American Heart Association's Supporting Undergraduate Research Experience.

Biomedical Sciences Student Wins Prestigious Fellowship
July 2, 2020

Senior Ted Amadi earns an American Heart Association's Supporting Undergraduate Research Experience fellowship. ...

Dr. Cameron Chick, who earned a doctorate at the University of South Alabama, is a clinical audiologist at the Georgia Hearing Institute.

Audiologist Hears Call as Dr. Chick
June 30, 2020

#MyFirstJob: Cameron Chick turned a South education and a Macon internship into a job at the Georgia Hearing Institute. ...

Dr. Jeremiah Henning, an assistant professor of biology, contributed to a paper published this week that studied the representation of women and people of color in biology textbooks.

Finding Role Models in Textbooks
June 26, 2020

Biology texts are doing better at representing women and scientists of color, but still fall short, says USA associate professor. ...

South Releases Reopening Plan
June 26, 2020

Social distancing, face masks, COVID-19 screening, web-blended classes and a staggered move-in are included in the guidelines. ...

Mansa El played on the USA women's basketball team from 2010-2013. She now coaches boys basketball in Texas. “Having a hand in preparing them for life, that’s a pretty good feeling,” she said.

Challenging Players, and Expectations
June 24, 2020

Former Jag Mansa El is a rarity in basketball — a female coach of a boys team. She prepares her players for the game, and li ...

Preston White, a senior nursing major from Decatur, Ala, is one of eight volunteers in the Jag Student Support Network. The peer-to-peer organization helps students handle stress and cope with personal and academic issues.

USA Starts Peer Student Support Network
June 23, 2020

Jag Student Support Network trains students to help peers handle stress and cope with personal and academic issues. ...

Martavious Hails, a spring 2020 computer science graduate, works on a NASA team that uses satellite information to improve short-term weather forecasting.

South, then North and to Space
June 22, 2020

#MyFirstJob: Martavious Hails joined a NASA team in Huntsville that uses satellite imagery to improve weather forecasting. ...

Dr. Charlotte Pence, Director of Stokes Center for Creative Writing wins Fellowship from the Alabama Arts Council.

USA's Pence Receives Fellowship
June 18, 2020

Alabama Arts Council awards fellowship to Dr. Charlotte Pence as her latest book of poems is scheduled for release. ...

Amara Baltimore, a spring graduate of the Mitchell College of Business, is just 22 years old, but she’s already conducting audits and interviewing taxpayers in her first job with the Alabama Department of Revenue.

The Nonconfrontational, Sympathetic Auditor
June 15, 2020

#MyFirstJob: With a $10 backdrop, Amara Baltimore looks for thousands in lost revenue for the state of Alabama. ...

Virtual visits give students a glimpse of the University of South Alabama campus through information sessions, videos and stories. Anna Wentworth, right, of Mobile, an incoming freshman who plans to major in secondary education, talks with Adrienne Gannon, assistant director of new student recruitment.

Getting to Know USA Virtually
June 12, 2020

More than 500 prospective students have connected with academic recruiters for virtual visits. Schedule your appointment. ...

Members of the University of South Alabama Jaguar Marching Band perform the USA fight song together, one-by-one.

South!, in 70 Different Places
June 9, 2020

Members of the Jaguar Marching Band — plus a dog who helps keep time — perform the USA fight song together, one-by-one ...

Caleb Santa Cruz, a communication studies graduate, works as a youth pastor at Summit Church, which is constructing a new church building in Foley.

A Career, and a Church, Under Construction
June 9, 2020

#MyFirstJob: Caleb Santa Cruz, a communication studies graduate, heads back home to begin a job as a youth pastor. ...

PASSAGE USA graduated its first class in 2019. The program's students are now eligible for federally funded financial aid.

PASSAGE USA Students Eligible for Federal Aid
June 9, 2020

PASSAGE USA program gives students with intellectual disabilities opportunities to attend college and experience campus life. ...

Broadcasting Scholarship Endowed
June 9, 2020

Alabama Broadcasters Association gives $25,000 to endow a scholarship for TV, radio and broadcasting students. ...

Full News Archive

Jaguar Athletics Makes the Grade August 27, 2020

Mobile Freshman Wins Support August 26, 2020

Cooke Elected President of Southern Regional Honors Council August 20, 2020

A Multi-Talented Scholar August 19, 2020

New Students Join JagNation August 19, 2020

Staying on the Cutting Edge of Learning August 19, 2020

South Launches "Next in Ed" Podcast August 14, 2020

Quickly Making an IMPACT August 14, 2020

Life is a Beach August 13, 2020

The Science of Diversity and Inclusion August 10, 2020

Business Analytics Added to Ph.D. Program August 7, 2020

A Second Bachelor's, A Second Start August 4, 2020

Ph.D. Student Honored for Study of E-Waste August 4, 2020

COVID-19 Testing Begins for Students August 3, 2020

USA Hosts a Series of Workshops on Social Movements August 3, 2020

Love of South Korean Culture Leads to Recognition July 31, 2020

Examining Baseball's Declining Attendance Problem July 31, 2020

USA Students Earn Gilman Scholarships July 30, 2020

USA Grad Student Named Alabama History Teacher of Year July 28, 2020

Hitting the Ground Running - Serena Thidasongsavanh July 28, 2020

USA Health Baldwin Campus Planned July 28, 2020

USA chosen to Participate in Transatlantic Mobility Program July 28, 2020

More Than Cookie-Cutter Advice July 21, 2020

Engineer Rolls to General Motors July 21, 2020

Focused on Her Future July 20, 2020

Opening Doors to Opportunity July 17, 2020

South Team Smells Success in Fabrics July 16, 2020

Recycle, Reclaim and Repave July 15, 2020

Business Professor Awarded Fulbright Fellowship July 16, 2020

Chemistry Professor Selected for Cottrell Scholar Collaborative July 15, 2020

Examining a Pathway to Treat COVID-19 July 15, 2020

South Grad Awarded Top Life Sciences Thesis July 15, 2020

With Changing Views, a New Banner July 14, 2020

Artist Lives Dream in Fantasy World July 14, 2020

The Need for Speed July 9, 2020

Computer Security Career Takes Off July 7, 2020

Biomedical Sciences Student Wins Prestigious Fellowship July 2, 2020

Audiologist Hears Call as Dr. Chick June 30, 2020

Finding Role Models in Textbooks June 26, 2020

South Releases Reopening Plan June 26, 2020

Challenging Players, and Expectations June 24, 2020

USA Starts Peer Student Support Network June 23, 2020

South, then North and to Space June 22, 2020

USA's Pence Receives Fellowship June 18, 2020

The Nonconfrontational, Sympathetic Auditor June 15, 2020

Getting to Know USA Virtually June 12, 2020

South!, in 70 Different Places June 9, 2020

A Career, and a Church, Under Construction June 9, 2020

PASSAGE USA Students Eligible for Federal Aid June 9, 2020

Broadcasting Scholarship Endowed June 9, 2020