Academics News

Mobile native Michael Knight is the author of two novels, three collections of short stories and a book of novellas. He is scheduled to speak Thursday, at 5 p.m. in the Student Center.

Stokes Center for Creative Writing Hosts Author Michael Knight
February 6, 2018

Knight, author of 'The Typist,' will speak Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Student Center. ...

Electrical engineering students Victoria Antell, left, and Emaleigh Sargent were part of the USA Capstone Project team that modified a toy vehicle on behalf of a handicapped child. They’re holding a relay board used to reverse polarity for the wheel motors, which allows for forward and reverse drive direction.

Turning Toy into Tool for Senior Project
February 5, 2018

South mechanical and electrical engineering students retrofit a toy vehicle into a test drive for handicapped children. ...

Dr. David Meola is the Bert and Fanny Meisler Assistant Professor of History and Jewish Studies at the University of South Alabama.

Seven Films of Jewish Significance
January 16, 2018

South's Dr. David Meola shares his thoughts on impactful cinema as the Mobile Jewish Film Festival gets underway. ...

Anne Dorland, who is pursuing a master’s degree in the College of Education and Professional Studies, teaches archaeology lessons at elementary schools through her graduate assistantship.

42 Classrooms, 13 Schools and 1 Semester
January 4, 2018

Graduate student Anne Dorland combines her love of education and archaeology through visits to elementary schools. ...

Dr. Chris Raczkowski, associate professor of English at the University of South Alabama, edited "A History of American Crime Fiction."

10 Factoids on American Crime Fiction
January 4, 2018

Dr. Chris Raczkowski, who edited 'A History of American Crime Fiction,' offers trivia that will entertain your dinner guests. ...

Concussion expert and UNC-Chapel Hill Dean Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz gives the USA Commencement speech on Saturday. “You will only be as good as you practice to be,” he told graduates. “If something is truly important to you, devote yourself to it and make sacrifices for it.”

Graduates, Get Ready for 'Twists and Turns'
December 10, 2017

Concussion expert Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz says 'we didn't back down' on head-trauma research. Stay focused, he tells grads. ...

USA Mortar Board Chapter Given Gold Torch Award
December 12, 2017

The national honor society presented its annual award to South, one of only 37 chapters earning the distinction. ...

Murdoch Newton Campbell enrolled in classes at South because he wanted to learn Spanish, and "I kept on going." He will walk at Commencement as one of the oldest, if not the oldest, graduate in the South's 54-year history.

At 84, He'll Graduate — And Re-Enroll
December 6, 2017

Murdoch Campbell didn't intend to earn a degree when he enrolled a decade ago. but 'being here has become addictive to me.' ...

Neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, a nationally recognized expert on sport-related concussions, will deliver the USA Fall Commencement address at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, in the USA Mitchell Center.

Concussion Expert to Address Graduates
December 5, 2017

Neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz will give the Commencement speech at Saturday's 2 p.m. ceremony at the Mitchell Center. ...

Dr. Steve Schultze, a climatologist at the University of South Alabama, talks about the crop of hops he's cultivating in Baldwin County. The green nets are a necessary protection against the afternoon sun. Schultze hopes to harvest his first hops crop next year. If successful, the plants could mean a new economic crop for coastal Alabama.

Gulf Coast Soil Gets New Crop: Hops
December 1, 2017

South climatologist Dr. Steven Schultze combines his expertise and a knack for gardening to support a growing microbrew scene. ...

USA physics majors Paul White, left, and Erriel Milliner, right, discuss the NOvA research project with Dr. Martin Frank, assistant professor of physics, in the lab where they interact with other researchers around the country.

Searching for the Smallest Known Thing
November 22, 2017

Dr. Martin Frank and his physics students are connecting with researchers across the U.S. in pursuit of neutrino knowledge. ...

Dr. Romulus Godang, left, professor of physics, and Benjamin Shamback, professor of visual arts, were selected respectively as Phi Kappa Phi's scholar and artist of the year.

Phi Kappa Phi Names Scholar, Artist of 2017
November 21, 2017

Dr. Romulus Godang, professor of physics, and Benjamin Shamback, professor of visual arts, received the honors. ...

Monica Sai Pasala, a biomedical sciences major from Birmingham, recently won the best poster award at the National Collegiate Honors Council conference in Atlanta.

Honors Student Wins Top Poster Award
November 21, 2017

Monica Sai Pasala, a junior biomedical sciences major, conducted research focused on the structure of proteins. ...

South Recognized for Rising Retention Rates
November 20, 2017

USA received the national 'Return on Education Award' for improving persistence by as much as 20 percent. ...

Students representing their home countries gather for a group photo as part of International Education Week.

South Holds International Education Week
November 17, 2017

USA hosted events throughout the week celebrating international education and cultural exchange. ...

Tyler Brandon, a senior music education major, conducts the performance Thursday evening of two pieces, “Moulton Fanfare and “Moulton Tower Suite,” he composed as part of his honors thesis.

New Music Inspired by Moulton Tower
November 17, 2017

Senior Tyler Brandon leads the performance of two pieces he composed for his senior thesis celebrating the iconic bell tower. ...

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges' Graduation Questionnaire, 98 percent of students from the USA College of Medicine were either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their education.

USA Med Students Score in Top Quartile
November 13, 2017

South's College of Medicine gets high marks in both student satisfaction and academic performance, according to recent data. ...

Given the chance to study at the University of Oxford, honors student Christian Pearsall said he would like to pursue a degree in musculoskeletal science. It would pair well with the Rhodes Scholar finalist's plans to become an orthopedic surgeon.

Triple Major Selected as Rhodes Scholar Finalist
November 9, 2017

Honors student Christian Pearsall is chosen to interview for one of only 32 spots to study at the University of Oxford. ...

Theatre majors Thomas Deen IV and Abigail St. John will star in Theatre USA’s upcoming production of “Our Town.”

"Our Town" Heads to USA
November 7, 2016

The critically acclaimed classic American drama will open Nov. 10 at Theatre USA. Tickets are available. ...

University of South Alabama electrical engineering major Thomas Stubblefield, left, and Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences automotive engineering major Edward Dotzlaff are participants in the University's engineering student exchange program. Stubblefield spent last spring semester in Germany and Dotzlaff is spending this fall semester at South.

Engineering, From a German Perspective
November 1, 2017

South formalizes an exchange program that sends students to German universities while attracting their students to USA. ...

Dr. Dennis Fell, professor and chair of the department of physical therapy, received the Lucy Blair Service Award at the American Physical Therapy Association annual conference in Boston, Mass.

Fell Picks Up Lucy Blair Award
October 31, 2017

Dr. Dennis Fell, chair of physical therapy, was recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association at its conference. ...

Capt. Rupert Laco, center, a South doctoral nursing program student is the recipient of the American Nurses Association-California 2016 Florence Nightingale Award. He is seen being briefed about one of his patients. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Air Force.

In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale
October 26, 2017

South nursing graduate and doctoral student Capt. Rupert Laco is recognized for patient care and his service in the Air Force. ...

Writer Adam Prince will read from his works on Monday, Oct. 30, at the Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

South to Host Author Adam Prince Reading
October 26, 2017

The event sponsored by the Stokes Center for Creative Writing and the department of English will take place Oct. 30. ...

USA Tau Beta Pi officers, from left, Luis Rodriguez Reveles, recording secretary; Tyler Tow, corresponding secretary; Caleb Barlow, vice president; Kelsey Ferrill, cataloger; and Phiwat Klomkaew, president.

Engineering Honor Society Tops in Nation
October 25, 2017

Tau Beta Pi was recognized for the second time in three years with the R.C. Matthews Outstanding Chapter Award. ...

Austin Everett, a South biology graduate, said he uses his education every day in his job at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. “With the deeper parts of the job, like knowing your animal’s background and physiology, it helps out a huge amount, especially in talking to guests,” he said.

Working Among the Wild Things
October 23, 2017

Austin Everett, a South biology graduate, is excited each day he goes to work as a zookeeper at 'The Little Zoo That Could.' ...

Academics News Archive

Stokes Center for Creative Writing Hosts Author Michael Knight February 6, 2018

Turning Toy into Tool for Senior Project February 5, 2018

Seven Films of Jewish Significance January 16, 2018

42 Classrooms, 13 Schools and 1 Semester January 4, 2018

10 Factoids on American Crime Fiction January 4, 2018

Graduates, Get Ready for 'Twists and Turns' December 10, 2017

USA Mortar Board Chapter Given Gold Torch Award December 12, 2017

At 84, He'll Graduate — And Re-Enroll December 6, 2017

Concussion Expert to Address Graduates December 5, 2017

Gulf Coast Soil Gets New Crop: Hops December 1, 2017

Searching for the Smallest Known Thing November 22, 2017

Phi Kappa Phi Names Scholar, Artist of 2017 November 21, 2017

Honors Student Wins Top Poster Award November 21, 2017

South Recognized for Rising Retention Rates November 20, 2017

South Holds International Education Week November 17, 2017

New Music Inspired by Moulton Tower November 17, 2017

USA Med Students Score in Top Quartile November 13, 2017

Triple Major Selected as Rhodes Scholar Finalist November 9, 2017

"Our Town" Heads to USA November 7, 2016

Engineering, From a German Perspective November 1, 2017

Fell Picks Up Lucy Blair Award October 31, 2017

In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale October 26, 2017

South to Host Author Adam Prince Reading October 26, 2017

Engineering Honor Society Tops in Nation October 25, 2017

Working Among the Wild Things October 23, 2017