Academics News

Fred Kelley turned to exercise to improve his life following a heart attack in 2000. This fall he enrolled at South and is taking online classes toward a college degree.

A Second Chance at Life Points South
August 28, 2018

In the 18 years since his heart attack, Fred Kelley has turned to exercise, and now education, to improve his life. ...

University of South Alabama President Tony Waldrop, left, joins Bishop State Community College President Reginald Sykes, center, and Coastal Alabama Community College President Gary Branch to formally launch the "15 to Finish" campaign, encouraging students to take 15 credit hours each fall and spring semester, and enhance their chances to graduate on time. The three institutions are partnering with the Mobile Area Education Foundation, which has a goal of 75,000 degrees or credentials in the Mobile community by 2030.

South Joins '15 to Finish' Campaign
August 14, 2018

The initiative, a partnership with the Mobile Area Education Foundation and nearby community colleges, encourages students to take 15 credit hours a semester. ...

Dusty Norris, a graduate of the University of South Alabama’s anthropology program, is using an archaeology tool to record information about one of the artifacts found at the sites of the shotgun houses in areas of downtown Mobile. This preliminary work is being done as plans for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project moves forward.

Modest Homes, Rich History
August 14, 2018

A USA archaeology team is conducting fieldwork at the site of several shotgun houses; 'These tend to be the forgotten people.' ...

The Zimlich quintuplets, from left, Amelia Rose, Isabella, Shipley, Sophia and Hallie, were born in 1999 at the University of South Alabama Children’s & Women’s Hospital. This August, they will join the Class of 2022 at South.

Quintuplets Enroll at South
August 2, 2018

Amelia Rose, Isabella, Shipley, Sophia and Hallie Zimlich, born at USA Children's & Women's Hospital, join the Class of 2022. ...

Dr. Blair Saale, assistant professor and assistant director of clinical education, was one of only six physical therapy faculty from around the country chosen for the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program.

USA Professor Chosen for Parkinson's Faculty Program
July 27, 2018

Dr. Blair Saale recently participated in a distinguished Parkinson's Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program. ...

Cataloging the Past for Future Growth
July 12, 2018

A USA archaeology team is doing field work at the future site of the proposed Mobile River bridge and Bayway expansion. ...

From left, Michael Marfice, Perrin Windham and Kyle Clark are the inaugural recipients of a Blue Cross and Blue Shield Scholarship aimed at improving health care in underserved areas.

Expanding Access to Quality Health Care
July 11, 2018

Three medical students receiving Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama scholarships pledge to practice in underserved communities. ...

Researchers and volunteers are hanging lime-green sticky traps in citrus trees near the Dauphin Island Sea Lab to try and catch bugs that are threatening the trees' existence. Dr. David Battiste, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of South Alabama, teams up with Daniel Forbes, a student at Mobile's Davidson High School.

The Tiny Bug That Is Killing Citrus
July 10, 2018

USA chemist Dr. David Battiste and his citrus soldiers are on the hunt to capture the destructive Asian citrus psyllid. ...

The Mitchell College of Business is committed to the University’s focus on excellence, lifelong learning, and the education of the whole person.

MCOB AACSB REACCREDITATION
July 3, 2018

The Mitchell College of Business at the University of South Alabama has been reaccredited by the leading accrediting body for business education, maintaining a distinction held by only five percent of business schools in the world. ...

University of South Alabama engineering students Brittany McMillan, Peyton Posey and Evan Mazur are researching storm surge impacts on barrier islands with Dr. Stephanie Smallegan, assistant professor of civil, coastal and environmental engineering. Behind them is the College of Engineering's wave flume, which can be filled with water and manipulated to simulate various wave actions found in landfalling hurricanes.

Dauphin Island vs. The Hurricanes
July 26, 2018

A South professor and her students are analyzing how the island might best withstand the impact of tropical cyclones. ...

USA Partners With ACUE on 'Effective Teaching Practices'
June 26, 2018

The new course through the Association of College and University Educators will be delivered online to faculty cohorts. ...

South Hosts Bicentennial Summer Institute Workshop
June 22, 2018

Teachers arrive at USA for a four-day experience titled 'Mobile: People of the Rivers.' ...

The life and legacy of Clotilda survivors of Africatown will be included in the first feature documentary film with the collaborative efforts of faculty from the University of South Alabama and Spring Hill College. Discussing resources for the documentary are, from left, Dr. Joel’ Lewis Billingsley, producer; Dr. Kern Jackson, co-producer; Ryan Noble, director; and Dr. Pamela R. Moore, co-producer.

'We Needed to Tell This Story'
June 4, 2018

USA and Spring Hill College faculty are collaborating on a documentary film project focused on the settlers of Africatown. ...

Sara Boone is a junior in South's Honors College. "The College is not just for future doctors or engineers. It’s also for students like me," she said.

Expansion Diversifies Honors College
May 24, 2018

South's Honors College is nearly a year old and is thriving on attracting students for an interdisciplinary experience. ...

Kourtney McCollum is the first recipient of the Hansen and Aucoin Journalism Scholarship. McCollum is congratulated by Dr. Jim Aucoin.

New Journalism Scholarship Created
May 18, 2018

Kourtney McCollum is the first recipient of the Peggy Hansen and Jim Aucoin Journalism Scholarship. ...

Dr. Elizabeth Adams, chair and associate professor of speech pathology and audiology at the University of South Alabama, said frequency and pitch factors into why some people hear words differently.

Why Some Hear 'Yanny,' Others 'Laurel'
May 16, 2018

South audiologist Dr. Elizabeth Adams explains the latest social media craze and why we hear sounds differently. ...

The University of South Alabama was one of only five universities in the United States to participate in a pilot exchange program through the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. From left, Ilza de Oliveira Feitosa Passos and Jéssica Campêlo de Sá visited Mobile for two months, and South students Eric Anderson and Dale Pate in turn will travel to Brazil.

'The Benefit of Keeping an Open Mind'
May 14, 2018

Two students prepare to head to South America in exchange program; South one of five universities picked to participate. ...

Dr. Dhananjay Tambe, second from left, an assistant professor in mechanical engineering and pharmacology, worked with engineering students, from left, Cassandra Chapman, Brandon Stokley and Quentin Morris to develop the "Tighten It" smart drill prototype. Chapman and Stokely graduated Saturday.

Developing a Smarter Surgical Drill
May 10, 2018

USA engineering students built a prototype drill with a torque that is just right. In the process, they too learned to pivot. ...

Jennifer Oveson attended the University of South Alabama part-time and overcame obstacles due to spina bifida to earn her bachelor's degree. "Giving up is not an option," her parents told her.

13 Years Later, a Well-Earned Degree
May 10, 2018

With family and perseverance, Jennifer Oveson reaches her goal and creates a support group to help others do the same. ...

Dr. Tyler Sexton, who completed his residency at the University of South Alabama and is now chair of pediatrics at a Mississippi hospital, spoke to graduates about overcoming obstacles. Sexton was born with cerebral palsy.

'Commit to the Journey, Not to the Outcome'
May 6, 2018

South graduates urged to overcome obstacles and 'forever chase your dreams;' 2,200 recognized during Spring Commencement. ...

College of Education and Professional Studies Honored by Mobile County Public School System
May 3, 2018

The College of Education and Professional Studies will be recognized with the 'The Future Starts With Us' award. ...

At 18 years old, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Rodin will be the youngest person ever to receive a degree from USA's Mitchell College of Business.

19-year-old to Receive Business Degree
May 1, 2018

Elizabeth Rodin says South and the Mitchell College of Business offered 'a private school education at a public price.' ...

Shaniqua Hammock is considering pursing a master’s degree in forensic psychology after graduating Magna Cum Laude during Saturday's Spring Commencement.

Love at First Psych, and Some Guidance
May 1, 2018

Shaniqua Hammock developed a fascination of the mind in a psychology class; a mentor helped her pursue that passion. ...

Thanh Nguyen has worked for two years as an intern at Sandia National Laboratories, where he has a job lined up after receiving his master's degree.

Born in Vietnam, He'll Protect the United States
May 1, 2018

The multilingual Thanh Nguyen will head to California for a six-figure job working in the 'moving landscape' of cyber security. ...

Dr. Tyler Sexton, who overcame a childhood diagnosis of cerebral palsy, and Bettye R. Maye, an educator, civil rights activist and longtime University of South Alabama Board of Trustees member, will address USA graduates during Spring Commencement ceremonies.

South Ready For Spring Commencement
May 1, 2018

Dr. Tyler Sexton, a USA-trained pediatrician with cerebral palsy, and longtime educator Bettye R. Maye to speak to graduates. ...

Academics News Archive

A Second Chance at Life Points South August 28, 2018

South Joins '15 to Finish' Campaign August 14, 2018

Modest Homes, Rich History August 14, 2018

Quintuplets Enroll at South August 2, 2018

USA Professor Chosen for Parkinson's Faculty Program July 27, 2018

Cataloging the Past for Future Growth July 12, 2018

Expanding Access to Quality Health Care July 11, 2018

The Tiny Bug That Is Killing Citrus July 10, 2018

MCOB AACSB REACCREDITATION July 3, 2018

Dauphin Island vs. The Hurricanes July 26, 2018

USA Partners With ACUE on 'Effective Teaching Practices' June 26, 2018

South Hosts Bicentennial Summer Institute Workshop June 22, 2018

'We Needed to Tell This Story' June 4, 2018

Expansion Diversifies Honors College May 24, 2018

New Journalism Scholarship Created May 18, 2018

Why Some Hear 'Yanny,' Others 'Laurel' May 16, 2018

'The Benefit of Keeping an Open Mind' May 14, 2018

Developing a Smarter Surgical Drill May 10, 2018

13 Years Later, a Well-Earned Degree May 10, 2018

'Commit to the Journey, Not to the Outcome' May 6, 2018

College of Education and Professional Studies Honored by Mobile County Public School System May 3, 2018

19-year-old to Receive Business Degree May 1, 2018

Love at First Psych, and Some Guidance May 1, 2018

Born in Vietnam, He'll Protect the United States May 1, 2018

South Ready For Spring Commencement May 1, 2018