USA News Archive

The Jaguar Marching Band greeted new students as they moved into campus residence halls Saturday during Move-In Day, one of the many events for USA's Week of Welcome.

Move-In Day Kicks Off Week of Welcome at USA
August 15, 2015

The University of South Alabama's faculty and staff greeted students and opened the fall semester with the first Week of Welc ...

Lynne Chronister, USA vice president for research and economic development, will moderate an Aug. 26 forum focused on identifying problems, issues and challenges facing women.

USA VP to Moderate 'Glass Ceiling' Forum
August 14, 2015

Lynne Chronister, vice president for research and economic development at the University of South Alabama, will moderate a women&# ...

As part of freshman orientation, first-year medical students were introduced to faculty members, attended information sessions and participated in icebreaker activities.

College of Medicine Class of 2019 Introduced
August 11, 2015

The University of South Alabama College of Medicine welcomed new faces last week for the Class of 2019's freshman orientation ...

Travis Davis, a USA history graduate, was one of six students nationally to intern in the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.

USA Alumnus Receives Summer White House Internship
August 11, 2015

Travis Davis, a 2011 graduate of the University of South Alabama and native of Mobile, has been spending his summer working at the ...

Singapore's Ambassador to the United States, Ashok Mirpuri, center, met with Congressman Bradley Byrne, left, and University of South Alabama President Dr. Tony Waldrop during the ambassador's visit to the USA campus.

Singapore Ambassador, Congressman Byrne Visit USA
August 4, 2015

Singapore's Ambassador to the United States, Ashok Mirpuri, visited the University of South Alabama on Aug. 4 at the invitati ...

Coffee with a Cop is one of many USA police initiatives building stronger relationships within the University community. USA has been named one of America's Safest College Campuses by BestColleges.com.

USA Named One of America's Safest Colleges
July 28, 2015

BestColleges.com has named the University of South Alabama one of the nation's safest college campuses. ...

Attendees at the 2015 GenCyber Camp held at USA's School of Computing look over the day's assigned task. The camp is sponsored by the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation. About 30 students and several teachers from Davidson High School are participating.

Davidson High Students Develop Cyber Skills at USA
July 23, 2015

About 30 students are attending the University of South Alabama's School of Computing to learn from the experts during the Ge ...

USA officials display the official certification for the School of Computing as a National Center of Academic Excellence during a recent conference in Las Vegas. From left are Dr. Leonard Reinsfelder, deputy director for education and training, National Security Agency; Dr. David Johnson, USA provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; Angela Clark, senior instructor of computing; Dr. Todd Andel, associate professor of computing; Lynne Clark, chief, National Information Assurance Education and Training Program, National Security Agency; and Jacqueline Sullivan, acting program lead, Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity Training and Education Program.

School of Computing Picks Up Academic Excellence Certification
July 23, 2015

The School of Computing at the University of South Alabama received official certification recently from the U.S. National Securit ...

The following were actively involved in the USA Bro Code campaign, which won a national award from the Association of College Unions International. From left are Dr. Krista Harrell, associate dean of students and Title IX coordinator; James Contratto, associate director for student activities, University Programs; Leslie Weaver, counselor in Counseling and Testing Services; Kelsey Bryant, student; Katrina Kennedy, secretary, department of foreign languages and literatures in the College of Arts and Sciences; Howard Whitston, instructor, School of Computing; Dr. Carolyn Dolan, professor, community/mental health nursing, in the College of Nursing; FeAunte Preyear, health education and quality improvement coordinator, Student Health, Robbie Durr, area coordinator, department of housing and dining; and Maggie Fields, coordinator of Student Disability Services.

Bro Code Wins National Award
July 23, 2015

The University of South Alabama recently received the Collaborative Program of the Year award at The Association of College Unions ...

Kimberly Williams Pettway, an instructor of social work in the department of sociology, anthropology and social work, has been appointed as director of the University of South Alabama’s Center for Academic Service-Learning and Civic Engagement.

Director of Civic Engagement, Service-Learning Appointed
July 15, 2015

Kimberly Williams Pettway will begin a one-year appointment as director of the University of South Alabama's Center for Acade ...

Members of USA’s team in the 2015 SAE Supermileage Competition display their Design Report Trophy. Shown, front row from left, Chris Hanley, senior, mechanical engineering; Brandon Troub, senior, mechanical engineering; Daniel Mooney, junior, mechanical engineering; back row from left, Lisa Schibelius, senior, mechanical engineering; Taurean Mulkey, sophomore, computer engineering; Ethan Anderson, junior, mechanical engineering; Dalton Dennis, junior, mechanical engineering; Dr. Frances Donovan, faculty advisor, SAE. Team members not showed: Taylor Gwin, senior, mechanical engineering; Glynn Davies, senior, mechanical engineering; Christian Cobb, senior, mechanical engineering; Patrick Rohr, junior, electrical engineering; Christoph Graf, graduate student, communications; Kristen Gilman, senior, accounting.

USA Supermileage Car Heads to Gulf Coast Exploreum
July 14, 2015

The University of South Alabama Supermileage Car, which beat out dozens of universities for the Design Report Trophy at the 2015 S ...

USA Police Department Officer Mallory A. Ambrose, who graduated with honors from the Alabama Advanced Criminal Justice Academy, said “I love that my job includes helping others and serving my community."

USA Police Officer Graduates With Highest Academic Average
July 10, 2015

The University of South Alabama Police Department recognizes Officer Mallory A. Ambrose, who recently graduated with honors from t ...

USA sophomore David Zakrzewski, left, is a recipient of the Davis Leadership Award, established in 2000 by Judge Don Davis, right, and Dr. Beth Davis.

USA Student Honored with Davis Leadership Award
July 10, 2015

David Zakrzewski, a sophomore at the University of South Alabama and the corresponding secretary for the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of ...

Dr. Tony Waldrop, USA president, center, talks with Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill, right, and Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bill Sisson at Wednesday's news conference to announce the designation of 12 new Manufacturing Communities. Southwest Alabama received the designation last year.

Waldrop: 'Engage the Community' in Economic Development
July 9, 2015

USA President Dr. Tony Waldrop, speaking at the announcement of 12 new Manufacturing Communities, emphasized USA's role in ec ...

University of South Alabama Initiates Exploratory Process for Football Stadium
July 6, 2015

The University of South Alabama has initiated a preliminary exploration of the financial, logistical and infrastructural requireme ...

USA Study Reveals Labor Shortage Pushing Wages Higher in Gulf Shores and South Baldwin County
June 30, 2015

A shortage of workers for rapidly expanding jobs in restaurants, hotels, condominiums, retail and entertainment industries in Sout ...

Student holding Go Jags sign while standing in front of Colliseum ruins

USA Receives Record Number of Study Abroad Scholarships for 2015
June 29, 2015

The University of South Alabama Study Abroad program has received more than $100,000 in scholarship funds, which have been awarded ...

After two decades of serving only graduate students, the department of marine sciences welcomes its first undergraduate students in the Fall of 2015. The department also adds a master's degree program in marine conservation and resource management.

Marine Sciences Makes Big Splash with New Programs
June 28, 2015

Students at USA can now earn an undergraduate minor in marine sciences, and the department also has added a master's degree i ...

USA MBA Hosts Open House
June 23, 2015

The Mitchell College of Business at the University of South Alabama will host an open house and informational session for its mast ...

Dr. Jack Di Palma, director of the University of South Alabama Digestive Health Center and professor of internal medicine at the USA College of Medicine, said PillCam COLON technology can be used for patients who have an incomplete colonoscopy or for those who cannot tolerate a colonoscopy for screening.

Gut Check: Pill Camera Takes Digestive Tract Tour
June 22, 2015

With PillCam COLON, developed by Given Imaging, physicians are able to visualize the colon to monitor and diagnose disorders of th ...

The White Coat ceremony marks a significant milestone for rising third-year students - the point where they begin their clinical rotations and start interacting with patients on a daily basis.

Medical Student Milestone: White Coats for Class of 2017
June 21, 2015

During the White Coat ceremony, the students were cloaked with the traditional dress of physicians for more than 100 years. The ce ...

USA Physician Assistant Students Host Free Clinic
June 18, 2015

The 2016 Physician Assistant class at the University of South Alabama offered free health screenings and other health-related serv ...

USA School of Computing Offers New Doctorate
June 17, 2015

This fall, USA's School of Computing will offer its first doctoral program in computing, a unique and multidisciplinary progr ...

four individuals stand discussing Distributed Control System with Mark Damiani, seated, with Valero Energy and hardware on the left

Distributed Control System Donated to College of Engineering
June 15, 2015

Students and faculty at the University of South Alabama will enjoy a more meaningful, hands-on learning experience about manufactu ...

USA President Tony Waldrop, third from left, accepts the Vic Bubas Cup from University of Louisiana at Monroe President Dr. Nick Bruno. Others shown, from left, are USA Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine/Senior Women Administrator Jinni Frisbey, Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson, USA Director of Athletics Dr. Joel Erdmann and USA Executive Vice President Dr. John Smith.

South Alabama Athletics Claims Vic Bubas Cup
June 10, 2015

On the strength of four Sun Belt Conference championships, the University of South Alabama has been awarded the Vic Bubas Cup as t ...

USA Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Director Dr. Carl Cunningham, left, and Coordinator Petre Freeman work to help students have a successful academic college experience at South Alabama.

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Prepares Students for Success
June 9, 2015

The USA Office of Multicultural Student Affairs celebrated a successful program year with the growth of more than 50 new students. ...

Leslie Weaver, a licensed professional counselor with USA Counseling and Testing Services, began working at the University in 2014.

USA Counselor Named President of Counseling Association Chapter
June 8, 2015

Leslie Weaver, a licensed professional counselor and a national board certified counselor for USA Counseling and Testing Services ...

Fanny and Bert Meisler, longtime supporters of the University of South Alabama, announced a gift to establish an endowment to enhance Jewish Studies at USA.

Fanny and Bert Meisler Endowed Professorship in Jewish Studies Announced
June 5, 2015

The Fanny and Bert Meisler Endowed Professorship in Jewish Studies will expand and deepen the University's relationship with ...

Dr. Angus McBryde Welcomed Back at USA
June 5, 2015

Dr. Angus McBryde has been named professor and interim chair of the department of orthopaedic surgery at the University of South A ...

Bedsole Foundation Scholars take part in trust-building exercise during a leadership seminar session at the USA Mitchell College of Business.

USA Mitchell College of Business Hosts Bedsole Scholars
June 3, 2015

The Mitchell College of Business at the University of South Alabama recently hosted leadership seminars on the main campus for th ...

Dr. Srinivas Palanki, professor and chair of chemical and biomolecular engineering, with the University?s new Transmission Electron Microscope, which will allow researchers to examine structure, composition and properties of materials at a scale of a nanometer.

Tall Microscope for Small Particles, Big Boost for Research
June 2, 2015

The University of South Alabama has opened a new frontier of research for the University with the addition of a microscope that wi ...

Dr. Kelly Dorgan, assistant professor of marine sciences at the University of South Alabama, will use her National Academy of Sciences funding to study how worms, microalgae and bacteria stabilize or destabilize sediments against erosion.

USA Professor Receives Gulf Research Program Fellowship
May 29, 2015

Dr. Kelly Dorgan, assistant professor of marine sciences at the University of South Alabama and a senior marine scientist at the D ...

University of South Alabama College of Medicine second-year medical student Jason Snider instructs a group of children at the Boys & Girls Club on Cody Road April 29, 2015. Medical students from the USA College of Medicine have formed a Preventive Medicine Team. The team's mission is to provide education and resources on medically relevant topics to the local community.

Medical Students Form Preventive Medicine Team
May 28, 2015

Second-year medical students at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine have formed a Preventive Medicine Team. The te ...

USA Director of International Education Holly Hudson took part in a trade mission earlier this month to the Dominican Republic with other Alabama representatives of education, industry and commerce. Among those who attended were, from left, Troy Wayman, vice president of Economic Development for the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce; Greg Canfield, Alabama commerce secretary; Hilda Lockhart, director of international trade for the Alabama Department of Commerce; U.S. Ambassador James ?Wally? Brewster; Maria Mendez, director of Latin American Trade and Development for the Alabama State Port Authority; Hudson; and Denson White with APM Terminals in Mobile.

Education as an Export: USA Takes Part in Trade Mission
May 28, 2015

The University of South Alabama recently took part in a trade mission to boost opportunities in education, tourism and commerce be ...

Greek-affiliated students are making a difference by doing service projects and raising more than $60,000 in funds for those in need. From left are Alexis Brown, president of Iota Nu City-Wide Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Shelby Begley, president of Phi Mu Sorority; Dr. Michael Mitchell, vice president of Student Affairs and dean of students; Joshua Salter, president of the Zeta Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and Nathan Jones, 2014 president of Sigma Chi Fraternity

USA Recognizes Greek Organizations for Year of Service
May 26, 2015

The University of South Alabama recently recognized students for their outstanding work during the 20142015 school year as me ...

USA researchers were recently awarded grants through the Abraham A. Mitchell Cancer Research Fund. From left, Dr. Kim Littefield, assistant vice president for research development and learning; Dr. Mike Finan, MCI director; Dr. Luda Rachek, assistant professor in the USA College of Medicine, department of pharmacology; Abraham "Abe" Mitchell; Dr. Mark Taylor, associate professor in the USA College of Medicine, department of physiology and cell biology; Dr. Glen Borchert, assistant professor in the USA department of biology; and Dr. Laurie Owen, MCI associate director for basic and translational sciences and Barbara Colle Chair for oncological sciences.

Mitchell Grants Awarded for Cancer Research
May 26, 2015

Three teams of University of South Alabama researchers, all working in collaboration with Mitchell Cancer Institute researchers, h ...

USA faculty members who are inaugural recipients of Research and Scholarly Development Grants from the Office of Research and Economic Development are, from left, Dr. Lawrence LeClaire, assistant professor of biochemistry; Dr. Grant Glover, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering; Dr. Ryan Littlefield, assistant professor of biology; and
Dr. Rob Barrington, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology.

Seed Funding Planted for New Research
May 22, 2015

USA's Research and Scholarly Development Grant Program was created to provide tenure and non-tenure track faculty with fundin ...

USA recognizes students during the annual Student Organization Awards Luncheon. From left are Tia Irvine and Rosa Elizabeth Gomez representing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for the Program of the Year award; Shravya Utlapali for Emerging Leader of the Year; Angelia McGaugh representing the USA Sustainability Council with the Student Organization of the Year award; Jared Elmore recognized for the Outstanding Student Leader of the Year award; and Molly Miller, SGA Student-at-Large.

Students, Organizations Recognized for Leadership
May 20, 2015

The University of South Alabama held its Student Organization Leadership Awards luncheon recently to honor and showcase campus and ...

Brandon Troub, an engineering major at the University of South Alabama, demonstrates the USA Supermileage Car, which will be a highlight of the College of Engineering?s Car Show on Saturday at Shelby Hall on the USA campus.

Supermileage Car Ready for Tough Competition
May 15, 2015

The public will get a look at USA's supermileage vehicle on Saturday, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., during the College of Engineering ...

view across sand toward water of the gulf. Sea Oats in the foreground and umbrella and beach chair in the distance

USA Opens Gulf Coast Campus in Gulf Shores
May 12, 2015

University of South Alabama academic officials provided community and government leaders with a preview of programs and offerings ...

Robert Mines, 19, a USA chemical and biomolecular engineering major from Pensacola, Fla., has been named a 2015 Goldwater Scholar.

Two Engineering Students Recognized by Goldwater Competition
May 11, 2015

University of South Alabama junior Robert Mines, 19, a chemical and biomolecular engineering major, has been named a 2015 Goldwate ...

The University of South Alabama softball team claimed its third Sun Belt Conference Tournament title in four years on Saturday with a 2-0 defeat of top-seed Louisiana-Lafayette in San Marcos, Texas.

Third Sun Belt Title in Four Years for Softball Team
May 11, 2015

University of South Alabama softball scratched two runs across in the top of the seventh inning and rode a paramount pitching perf ...

Dr. Elizabeth Barkley will speak on "Terms of Engagement: Understanding and Promoting Student Engagement in Today's University Classroom" at the 5th Annual Teaching and Learning Conference. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, pictured below, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, spoke Monday on "Rethinking the Culture of STEM Education in America: Promoting Student Success and Minority Achievement."

New Strategies for Inquiry, Interaction Focus of Annual Conference
May 10, 2015

More than 300 participants are expected the "Inquiry & Interaction" Teaching and Learning Conference at the Universi ...

The University of South Alabama held two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the USA Mitchell Center. USA traditionally held one ceremony but split it in two to handle the increasing number of students, family and friends. The two commencement speakers were, pictured below from left, Dr. Richard Lapchick, internationally recognized sports sociologist, and U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus.

Spring Commencement: "It's Your Turn. It's Your Life"
May 9, 2015

In an historic move to allow more family members and friends to watch the awarding of degrees to 2,000 candidates, the University ...

University of South Alabama administrators and leaders of the 2015 Employee Annual Fund gather May 5 at the Student Center for a celebration reception, where it was announced the campaign raised more than $800,000.

USA Employee Campaign Makes $800,000 Impact
May 8, 2015

University of South Alabama employees continued their tradition of giving and investing in USA's students and programs with $ ...

Dr. Richard Lapchick, left, an internationally recognized sports sociologist, and U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus will speak at the 2015 Spring Commencement ceremonies.

2015 Commencement: One Location, Two Ceremonies, Thousands of Smiling Faces
May 8, 2015

Graduates at the University of South Alabama's Spring Commencement this Saturday, May 9, will be the first in the University& ...

The 2015 USA Academic All Stars receive recognition for research and fellowship opportunities. From front row left are, President Tony G. Waldrop; Dr. Andezej Wierzbiciki, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. David Johnson, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; Brandi Stewart; Bethany Cobb; Ningyong Xu; Minh Lu; George Moore; Nick Grondin; Dr. Marsha Hamilton, scholarship coordinator for the USA Honors Program; and Dr. Michael Doran, director of the USA Honors Program. From back row left are, Johanna Schleinitz; Kari Servold; Nikunj Patel; Bryan Ricksecker; Jan Hellmich; Robert Mines; Hannah Becton; Ric Poirson; Dr. Sally Steadman, scholarship coordinator for the USA Honors Program; and Dr. John Steadman, dean of the USA College of Engineering. Not pictured are Catherine Zivanov, Mikayla Wheeler, Kadeem Fuller, Brandon Rittelmeyer and Greg Lewis.

USA Honors Outstanding Students as 2015 Academic All Stars
May 7, 2015

The University of South Alabama recently recognized 21 outstanding students as 2015 Academic All Stars and recipients of national ...

Dr. Michael Finan was named director of the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute by University of South Alabama President Dr. Tony Waldrop following a unanimous recommendation by the search committee.

Dr. Michael Finan Named Director of USA Mitchell Cancer Institute
May 6, 2015

University of South Alabama President Dr. Tony Waldrop has named Dr. Michael Finan as director of the USA Mitchell Cancer Institut ...

Dr. Edward Panacek, professor and chair of emergency medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, earned his medical degree from the USA College of Medicine in 1981 and most recently served as a professor of emergency medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center (UCDMC) in Sacramento, Calif.

Dr. Edward Panacek Appointed Chair of Emergency Medicine
May 4, 2015

Dr. Edward Panacek replaces Dr. Frank Pettyjohn as chair of emergency medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medic ...

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USA Mail Hub To Open with Expand Services and Hours
April 30, 2015

University of South Alabama students and employees will have access to an array of new mailing, shipping, copying and printing opt ...

Full News Archive

Move-In Day Kicks Off Week of Welcome at USA August 15, 2015

USA VP to Moderate 'Glass Ceiling' Forum August 14, 2015

College of Medicine Class of 2019 Introduced August 11, 2015

USA Alumnus Receives Summer White House Internship August 11, 2015

Singapore Ambassador, Congressman Byrne Visit USA August 4, 2015

USA Named One of America's Safest Colleges July 28, 2015

Davidson High Students Develop Cyber Skills at USA July 23, 2015

School of Computing Picks Up Academic Excellence Certification July 23, 2015

Bro Code Wins National Award July 23, 2015

Director of Civic Engagement, Service-Learning Appointed July 15, 2015

USA Supermileage Car Heads to Gulf Coast Exploreum July 14, 2015

USA Police Officer Graduates With Highest Academic Average July 10, 2015

USA Student Honored with Davis Leadership Award July 10, 2015

Waldrop: 'Engage the Community' in Economic Development July 9, 2015

University of South Alabama Initiates Exploratory Process for Football Stadium July 6, 2015

USA Study Reveals Labor Shortage Pushing Wages Higher in Gulf Shores and South Baldwin County June 30, 2015

USA Receives Record Number of Study Abroad Scholarships for 2015 June 29, 2015

Marine Sciences Makes Big Splash with New Programs June 28, 2015

USA MBA Hosts Open House June 23, 2015

Gut Check: Pill Camera Takes Digestive Tract Tour June 22, 2015

Medical Student Milestone: White Coats for Class of 2017 June 21, 2015

USA Physician Assistant Students Host Free Clinic June 18, 2015

USA School of Computing Offers New Doctorate June 17, 2015

Distributed Control System Donated to College of Engineering June 15, 2015

South Alabama Athletics Claims Vic Bubas Cup June 10, 2015

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Prepares Students for Success June 9, 2015

USA Counselor Named President of Counseling Association Chapter June 8, 2015

Fanny and Bert Meisler Endowed Professorship in Jewish Studies Announced June 5, 2015

Dr. Angus McBryde Welcomed Back at USA June 5, 2015

USA Mitchell College of Business Hosts Bedsole Scholars June 3, 2015

Tall Microscope for Small Particles, Big Boost for Research June 2, 2015

USA Professor Receives Gulf Research Program Fellowship May 29, 2015

Medical Students Form Preventive Medicine Team May 28, 2015

Education as an Export: USA Takes Part in Trade Mission May 28, 2015

USA Recognizes Greek Organizations for Year of Service May 26, 2015

Mitchell Grants Awarded for Cancer Research May 26, 2015

Seed Funding Planted for New Research May 22, 2015

Students, Organizations Recognized for Leadership May 20, 2015

Supermileage Car Ready for Tough Competition May 15, 2015

USA Opens Gulf Coast Campus in Gulf Shores May 12, 2015

Two Engineering Students Recognized by Goldwater Competition May 11, 2015

Third Sun Belt Title in Four Years for Softball Team May 11, 2015

New Strategies for Inquiry, Interaction Focus of Annual Conference May 10, 2015

Spring Commencement: "It's Your Turn. It's Your Life" May 9, 2015

USA Employee Campaign Makes $800,000 Impact May 8, 2015

2015 Commencement: One Location, Two Ceremonies, Thousands of Smiling Faces May 8, 2015

USA Honors Outstanding Students as 2015 Academic All Stars May 7, 2015

Dr. Michael Finan Named Director of USA Mitchell Cancer Institute May 6, 2015

Dr. Edward Panacek Appointed Chair of Emergency Medicine May 4, 2015

USA Mail Hub To Open with Expand Services and Hours April 30, 2015