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'Upward & Onward' Tops $93 Million
October 13, 2016

One year after the kickoff, South's comprehensive fundraising campaign is well on its way to reaching the $150 million goal. ...

Roadkill: It's What's for Dinner
October 7, 2016

A South psychologist offers five reasons to be thankful for scavengers, and why we might learn from their behavior. ...

South Offering Online Depression Screenings
October 7, 2016

Think you may have more than just the blues? Confidential and free assessments are available through the month of October. ...

USA students, from left, Aaron Howard, broadcast journalism major; Ayla Oden, strategic communications major; Jordan Lang, strategic communications major; and Kaylee Henry, strategic communications major; work together on a classroom assignment as Dr. Julie Estis, director of QEP, and Dr. James Aucoin, chair of communications, talk with them about their work.

Not Your Father's Group Study Session
October 3, 2016

South's team-based learning initiative emphasizes attributes sought by employers, and the results have been impressive. ...

Larry Lilley, chief executive officer at Computer Technology Solutions, created a corporate culture that prioritized employee retention. "We are focused on creating a premiere workplace in the Southeast for those who love technology and solving problems," he said.

Before the Buzzer, a Company is Born
September 30, 2016

At a Jags game, two South students found themselves designing a startup — CTS, now one of the best places to work in Alabama ...

Greeting students in the reception area of the new Student Health Center location during Be Jag Healthy are Miss Pawla and SouthPaw. Second row from left are Valerie Heidel, supervisor of clinical operations; Alexus Banks, president of the student Jag Health Team; FeAunte’ Preyear, health education and quality improvement coordinator; and Beverly Kellen, practice director for the Student Health Center.

Renovated Student Health Center Opens
September 28, 2016

Health care providers for South students are now located in the heart of campus; building dedication planned for October. ...

Stallworth Lecture to Focus on "Thomas Jefferson and the Dilemma of Slavery"
September 27, 2016

The 2016 Stallworth Lecture features the moral contradictions and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson’s life. Dr. John Boles ...

South Students Introduced to Disruptive Technology for Total Customer Engagement

Technology That's All About the Customer
September 26, 2016

South students were provided with a demonstration on "Disruptive Technology for Total Customer Engagement." ...

Drs. O. Grace Hundley and T.J. Hundley both applied as high school seniors to the College of Medicine's Early Acceptance Program. They met at South, married at South and work at South.

A Marriage Made in Medical School
September 26, 2016

Drs. T.J. Hundley and O. Grace Hundley met as USA undergrads, married as medical students and now give back as faculty at South. ...

High school jocks Kurt (Desmond Bozeman) and Ram (Trenton Davis) harass the new kid, J.D. (Jeremiah Sims), in Theatre USA's production of Heathers the Musical.

'Heathers: The Musical' Opens Season
September 21, 2016

Based on the 1988 movie, 'Heathers: The Musical' is a dark comedy that will take the audience on a wild, musical ride. ...

A Mitchell College of Business survey showed more than half of the people attending the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival patronized local businesses. Photo courtesy of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce.

Study: Fairhope Festival Big for Non-Locals
September 20, 2016

Nearly one-third of attendees at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival are not from Alabama, and most are repeat customers. ...

97.1 The Prowl began broadcasting over FB airwaves on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. Student staff of The Prowl gather, along with Dr. Jim Aucoin, professor and chair of communications, and Heather Stanley, faculty advisor, at an open house to celebrate the historic moment.

Now Broadcasting Live, 97.1 The Prowl
September 16, 2016

South's student-operated radio station is transmitting over FM airwaves after several years of internet-only streaming. ...

When Someone Dies, a Soldier is Injured
September 16, 2016

Dr. Joseph Currier, assistant professor of psychology, is focused on healing 'moral injuries' brought back from the batt ...

Dr. Samantha Islam, associate professor of civil engineering/transportation engineering, said the rural road system presents one of the greatest obstacles in an evacuation.

Evacuation Primer as Season Peaks
September 13, 2016

Dr. Samantha Islam reveals our greatest weakness during a hurricane evacuation and what she'd do with a giant pot of money. ...

Several of the Members of the Sexual Assault and Violence Educators team, known as SAVE, attend the first session of the Girls’ Night Out, violence prevention program held in the Student Center Ballroom. From left are Courtney Diener, Title IX and violence prevention and education specialist, Bria Scott, nursing major; Candace Wilkerson, psychology major; Aisia Snow, speech and hearing major; Taylor Scott and Kadijah Oliver, both professional health science majors.

Open Dialogue Seeks to Curtail Violence
September 9, 2016

The volunteer Violence Prevention Alliance launched Girls' Night Out and the Bro Code to take an aim at sexual assault. ...

Christian Manganti, second from right, who scored a perfect 36 on his ACT college assessment test, is the 2016-17 USA Board of Trustees Scholar. Manganti's parents, far left, and Shirley Zhang, last year's winner, attended Friday's Board of Trustees meeting.

National Merit Scholar Awarded Trustees Honor
September 9, 2016

Christian Manganti, a graduate of West Harrison High School in Gulfport, Miss., plans to major in biomedical sciences. ...

Holocaust Symposium Set for Campus
September 6, 2016

The University of South Alabama's Center for the Study of War and Memory will focus on the Holocaust during its fall symposiu ...

Dallas Davis leaps over Mississippi State defenders in the Jags 21-20 victory in Starkville, Miss.

One Banner Weekend, Three Jag Victories
September 6, 2016

South's football team scores its first SEC win, soccer beats top-ranked Florida State and volleyball starts its season 5-1. ...

During a reception at the Country Club of Mobile, the following were recognized for receiving Alabama Tourism Industry Scholarships from the Alabama Travel Council: from left, Cassidy Fuller, sophomore, $1,000; Carissa Barrios, sophomore, $1,5000; and Kayleigh Coleman, senior, $1,500.

One Year In, Fledgling Program Reaches 100
September 6, 2016

Hospitality and Tourism, declaring 100 majors, announces scholarship awards at industry reception. ...

Enrollment, ACT Scores Break Records
September 2, 2016

The average GPA for entering freshmen this fall was 3.48, and 132 students enrolled with ACT scores of 30 or higher. ...

The Aftermath of Naming Storms
September 1, 2016

Lindsey Vazquez sought to answer this question in her graduate research: Are people more scared of a Herman than a Hermine? ...

Are Plastics Getting Into Your Oysters?
August 30, 2016

Doctoral student Caitlin Wessel is researching the impact of ocean debris on a favorite Gulf Coast delicacy. ...

Tuesday Scott, a freshman in biomedical sciences, paddles on the Apalachee River in the lower Mobile-Tensaw River Delta during the August Outdoor Adventures full-moon paddle.

A Full-Moon Adventure in Mobile's Delta
August 26, 2016

Take a trip accented by the sounds of cicadas and splashing mullet and the sights of alligator eyes and a glimmering skyline. ...

All roads lead South for Tom Franklin. The New York Times best-selling writer earned USA undergraduate and graduate degrees, taught at the University and will return in March as part of a visiting writers series.

The Unfailing Return of Tom Frankin
August 22, 2016

With poor grades and questionable automotive repair skills, writer Franklin lands a job in a morgue, then earns two degrees. ...

The University of South Alabama, in partnership with the city of Mobile, is landscaping the medians adjacent to campus, extending the University’s visual entrance from the portals along University Boulevard and Old Shell Road.

Extending South's Visual Entrance
August 19, 2016

In collaboration with the city of Mobile, the University makes aesthetic improvements to its bordering roadways. ...

Members of the athletic department staff will be on hand at this trailer to take donations for flood victims from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, as well as from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday.

South Collecting Items for Flood Victims
August 16, 2016

The Department of Athletics will receive donated goods and supplies through the weekend at the trailer in front of Stanky Field. ...

Expanded Focus for Real Estate Center
August 16, 2016

Headed by Dr. Reid Cummings, USA's Center for Real Estate and Economic Development seeks active role in Gulf Coast growth. ...

The University of South Alabama's Class of 2020 on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at the USA Mitchell Center.

Class of 2020 Greeted with 2016 Convocation
August 15, 2016

New students get survival tips and go on an imaginary Pokémon hunt across campus with USA President Tony Waldrop. ...

Video: Move-In Day 2016
August 13, 2016

Members of the South community lift boxes and carry bags to help ensure a good first day on campus for the newest Jaguars. ...

Dr. David Nelson, chair of mechanical engineering, said there were no undergraduates doing research in his department 15 years ago. "Now, we have 25-to-30 each year," including students like Kelly Welsh.

'Do Research and You Can't Go Wrong'
August 11, 2016

Kelly Welsh made a last-minute decision to attend South. She followed her instincts, and then found her home in the lab. ...

Meghan Zuhowski, Blake Waters and Jeremiah Sims starred last season in the musical, 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!,' at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center.

New Year, New Season for Theatre USA
August 9, 2016

Four performances — a musical, a thriller, a fable and a comedy — will take place at South's Laidlaw Performing A ...

male speaker before classroom of students

A Desire to Educate, But Not Teach
August 4, 2016

South now offers an undergraduate degree for students who want a career in education outside a classroom setting. ...

South Launches New Events System
August 1, 2016

An upgraded calendar and management system will enable comprehensive listings and online event bookings. ...

Dr. Stephanie Jett, left, visiting assistant professor of psychology, shares Pokémon Go tips with Susan and Chandler Grimsley at Moulton Tower, where students and others flock to hunt for Pokémon. Susan Grimsley is a 2012 graduate of South with a master's degree in accounting.

Heads Down, New Communities Build Up
July 29, 2016

South psychologist and Pokémon Go buff Dr. Stephanie Jett expects the augmented reality game will spur academic studies. ...

Dr. Richard Carter has more than 17 years of experience as an administrator in higher education, with particular expertise in degree completion programs, international education and recruiting, military and veteran outreach, and the delivery of online programs for non-traditional learners.

Dean Selected for Continuing Education
July 28, 2016

Dr. Richard Carter will begin Sept. 1 as dean of the School of Continuing Education and Special Programs. ...

Dr. Doug Haywick, associate professor of geology, said Mother Nature does not have it out against human, "but the constant changes that occur in the environment work around-the-clock to challenge every living organism."

5 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill Us
July 27, 2016

'It's bad news when you are on the receiving end of a mass extinction,' concedes USA geologist Dr. Doug Haywick. ...

Jessica Adams started her career as a deputy sheriff for the Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater, Fla., before entering nursing.

Have HIV-Testing Kits, Will Travel
July 22, 2016

Jessica Adams, a doctoral nursing student, will volunteer with a medical team at a September music festival in Uganda. ...

Dr. Jon Simmons, associate professor of surgery at the College of Medicine, balances being a trauma surgeon with an equally passionate curiosity for researching new ways to better treat patients.

Investigating New Treatment in Trauma
July 20, 2016

Dr. Jon Simmons explores why fatalities often can be pinned on an inflammatory response that causes organ failure. ...

Kinsley Knapp, a nursing student, received two scholarships to attend what’s considered one of America’s premier conferences for college women, the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.

Empowering Women, Developing Leaders
July 18, 2016

Kinsley Knapp, a nursing major, gets a D.C. lesson on public policy, social change and maintaining a competitive edge. ...

Emily Martin, left, and Tu Anh, work on encryption assignments during GenCyber Camp held at USA's School of Computing. They and other rising 9th Graders at Davidson High School participated in the week-long program.

Connecting Math, Science and a Paycheck
July 15, 2016

High school students learn about cyber security and career opportunities during a week-long program at South. ...

Dr. Phil Carr, Chief Calvin McGhee Endowed Professor of Native American Studies, gives a hands-on archaeology lesson to Kolby Rayborn and Kylee Langham during Art and Archaeology Day.

'No Dinosaurs, No Whips, and No Crystal Skulls'
July 13, 2016

Children from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians arrive on campus and get a non-Hollywood lesson in archaeology. ...

Tiffany Williams, sitting in her Los Angeles studio, said she is by nature a shy person but “learned that you only get one life, and I was determined to make the best of it.”

Focused and Living Beyond Her Dreams
July 12, 2016

For South grad Tiffany Williams, a Los Angeles casting and reality show producer, hard work and a little risk-taking pays off. ...

The College of Education and Educational Talent Search at the University of South Alabama recently partnered to introduce the arts into a math and science summer program for middle and high school students. Danielle Johnson, Mary G. Montgomery High School, left, and Yekina Adams, Pillans Middle School, view the Gees Bend quilt exhibit at the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center.

Critical to STEM Success — the Arts
July 11, 2016

Summer program supports blending arts into science, technology, engineering and math for a well-rounded K-12 education. ...

Each Saturday, South students like Michael Geter, a computer science major, learn job basics in a unique partnership between the University and the Beach Club Resort in Gulf Shores.

Gulf Shores Summer Internship or Bust
July 7, 2016

South students learn servant leadership and the ins and outs of the hospitality business for money and industry experience. ...

University of South Alabama graduate Nicholas Brownlee was one of two American singers to make the finals at the 35th International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition, and the only bass-baritone in the final round.

'The Pride I Am Feeling is Like No Other'
July 6, 2016

South alum Nicholas Brownlee wins prestigious international singing competition – then has to get back on stage for an encor ...

Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library opens at Marx Library

USA Archives Completes Move to Main Campus
July 1, 2016

The Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library opens with 10,000 square feet on the third floor of Marx Library. ...

Dr. Joel Erdmann, on the field at TD Ameritrade Park before a game at the NCAA College World Series, has been USA's athletic director since 2009.

As World Series Closes, So Does AD's Role
June 30, 2016

Dr. Joel Erdmann's committee picked and seeded the teams whose play ultimately led to Coastal Carolina's win in Omaha. ...

Catherine Zivanov, who was in South's Honors Program, will begin studying at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in July.

USA Graduate Wins Prestigious Fellowship
June 30, 2016

Catherine Zivanov, 22, is the first University of South Alabama student to win the Phi Kappa Phi Marcus L. Urann Fellowship. ...

The Literacy Center at the University of South Alabama College of Education opens with two camps this summer. Joan Holland, center director, top left, and Dr. Andrea Kent, dean of the College of Education, top right, observe Hillary McNeal, elementary and special education major at South, help Calista Swope from Collier Elementary School with a reading assignment.

Beating the Summer Reading Slump
June 27, 2016

The College of Education opens a literacy center with two camps and tutoring to build critical learning skills. ...

Mitchell College of Business Assistant Dean Dr. Alex Sharland, left, and Dean Dr. Bob Wood said uncertainty following the Brexit referendum is upsetting global economic markets.

The Beginning of the End of the UK?
June 24, 2016

South's Mitchell College of Business experts break down three knowns and three unknowns following the Brexit vote. ...