USA News Archives
The USA Office of Marketing and Communications has provided the following press releases
for use by media outlets. For assistance, contact Lance Crawford, Director of Media Relations.
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Pathway USA Gets National Recognition
June 5, 2017The program that improves access among two-year college students to a degree at South receives Gates Foundation funding. ... -
A Paris Primer: What Happens Now?
June 2, 2017Following the U.S. exit from the Paris Agreement, South's Dr. Scott Glaberman says there are five things you should know. ... -
Alumni, Service Leaders Recognized
June 1, 2017The USA National Alumni Association honored five members of the South community for outstanding achievements. ... -
A 'Journey of Hope,' on Two Wheels
June 1, 2017Junior Nick Barton, after biking 900 miles in Florida, will serve as crew chief in a Pi Kappa Phi fundraiser across the U.S. ... -
Jags Win Sun Belt Championship
May 29, 2017South Alabama's defeat of Georgia Southern marks the program's 11th conference title, and its first since 2005. ... -
6 Ways to Avert the Next WannaCry
May 26, 2017What you should know, and what South's School of Computing is doing, to ward off malware and other disruptive cyber attacks. ... -
South, Children Leave Imprint at Playground
May 23, 2017Tony Wright, two of his students and hundreds of children create ceramic handprint tiles for display at Medal of Honor Park. ... -
Arriving at USA by Way of the NFL
May 19, 2017Jeremy Towns traded in shoulder pads for a white medical coat to join his new teammates in South's College of Medicine. ... -
A (One-Press) Push for Innovation
May 17, 2017Travis Merrigan's busy week: Quit job, got married, moved to Seattle and began full bore developing the Grayl water bottle. ... -
Donations go to Rape Crisis Center
May 17, 2017Proceeds from the 'Vagina Monologues' are given to combat violence against women and girls. ... -
South to Host Beach Job Boot Camp
May 16, 2017The University will train 17- to 24-year-olds for summer employment in partnership with the cities of Mobile and Gulf Shores. ... -
South Employees, Retirees Raise $720K
May 16, 2017The Employee and Retiree Annual Fund is part of South's Upward & Onward comprehensive fundraising campaign. ... -
Alumna Named Alabama Teacher of the Year
May 12, 2017Chasity Collier, a fifth-grade science teacher at Dawes Intermediate School in Mobile County, graduated from South in 1998. ... -
'Advocacy' Highlights Public Speaking Contest
May 11, 2017Thirty-one 9th-12th graders from five local schools participated in the contest at the University of South Alabama. ... -
The Waterman Globe Makes Its Return
May 10, 2017After being draped off for repairs for more than a year, South's traditional photo backdrop at Commencement is back. ... -
'Learning Should be a Lifelong Activity'
May 9, 2017Retiring professor Dr. Doug Haywick walked across the stage at the Mitchell Center to earn his second bachelor's degree. ... -
A Pinch Hitter With a Double Bass
May 9, 2017Before arriving at South, Rod Newsome was mostly self-taught. He's since played twice with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. ... -
South Graduates' 'Bittersweet' Moment
May 6, 2017The University recognized more than 2,200 degree candidates at two ceremonies, 50 years after USA's first commencement. ... -
'Innovative Ways to Serve'
May 5, 2017South holds its annual awards luncheon to honor and showcase student organizations and community service. ... -
USA Greek Community Recognized
May 4, 2017Sororities and fraternities raised more than $102,000 for philanthropy this year, and dedicated nearly 32,000 service hours. ... -
Two Countries, Two Stages, One Concert
May 3, 2017South faculty will play with elementary school students in China via live stream in a May 11 free concert open to the public. ... -
Shelby Hall Beat Out Cornell, Caltech
May 1, 2017Mikayla Walters chose South for engineering after visiting campus. She will stay for her master's after a layover in Chile. ... -
'Humbled by Her Experience'
May 1, 2017Winifred George watched the compassion of nurses when her grandmother died. Now she wants to help bring life into the world. ... -
New Degree Programs for New Graduates
May 1, 2017Master of science degrees will be awarded in sports management, along with marine conservation and resource management. ... -
Commissioner, Diplomat to Address Graduates
April 27, 2017Mobile's Merceria Ludgood and the EU's David O'Sullivan will speak during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturda ... -
Innovative Teaching Strategies Focus of Conference
April 24, 2017The deadline to register for the University of South Alabama's Conference on Teaching and Learning is Wednesday, April 26. ... -
$100 Million and Counting
April 24, 2017The University of South Alabama reaches a milestone in its $150 million 'Upward & Onward' fundraising campaign. ... -
Expanding Access to Education, Opportunity
April 24, 2017Abraham Mitchell, whose generous gift initiated a $50 million scholarship initiative, meets with several grateful recipients. ... -
New Alumni Center to Open in 2018
April 24, 2017The center recognizes donors Julian and Kim MacQueen: 'It's very important for us to create unity in everything we do.&# ... -
Rural Medicine Practice Made Possible
April 24, 2017The DeBakey Foundation has provided the USA College of Medicine more than $2 million to support academic scholarships. ... -
Jags to Jobs: Natalie Sessions French
April 21, 2017Jags to Jobs is a LinkedIn series that features University of South Alabama alumni, their careers and how they got to where they a ... -
A French Opera on the Gulf Coast
April 20, 2017Students take the stage for this weekend's 'La Vie Parisienne,' complete with a saucy millionaire and can-can danci ... -
Upgrades to Parking, Pipes, Roads, Roofs
April 20, 2017Look for an increase in construction on main campus following commencement and lasting through the summer. ... -
South to Host Alabama Launchpad
April 20, 2017USA, along with the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, will welcome innovative startups April 27 in downtown Mobile. ... -
In Darkness, Colors Shine Bright
April 14, 2017South graduate Ricky Trione's medium was pen and ink. When he lost his sight, Trione thought he'd lost art, too. ... -
$1.5 Million Grant to South Professor
April 13, 2017Dr. Steve Lim's research is on cell signaling that contributes to atherosclerosis, a chronic vascular inflammatory disease. ... -
South Heads to National Cyber Defense Finals
April 12, 2017Members of DayZero advance after winning the top slot in the Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. ... -
South Launches Minority Business Accelerator
April 10, 2017The program is made possible with a $25,000 grant from PNC Bank and the involvement of a consortium of community partners. ... -
SGA Officers Elected For 2017-18
April 7, 2017Carl A. Thomas, 21, has been selected as president; Elizabeth Hernandez, 20, will be next year's vice president. ... -
Stop What You're Doing and Be Awesome
April 7, 2017Chemical engineering major Benjamin Siu takes his mentor's advice, and is awarded a Goldwater Scholarship along the way. ... -
Comic Romp Closes Theatre USA Season
April 4, 2017Theatre USA will present the classic farce, 'A Flea in Her Ear,' April 14-22. Tickets are on sale. ... -
Transportation Giant Honors South Meteorologist
April 4, 2017CSX Corp. recognizes Dr. Keith Blackwell for his Hurricane Matthew forecasting through the Coastal Weather Research Center. ... -
Honors Senior, Graduate Earn NSF Fellowships
April 3, 2017Madison Tuttle and Bobby Faulk are among eight South students to receive the prestigious scholarship award since 2011. ... -
Education Has a New Name at South
March 30, 2017The College of Education, celebrating 50 years, is expanding under the name College of Education and Professional Studies. ... -
Seeking Change, Student Co-Authors Legislation
March 30, 2017Strategic communications major Anisa Heilman collaborates on a state bill addressing opportunities for deaf children. ... -
VP Picked for Development, Alumni
March 29, 2017Margaret Murray Sullivan steps in as the University advances its ambitious $150 million Upward & Onward fundraising campaign. ... -
Mulekar Selected to Attend Leadership Institute
March 27, 2017Dr. Madhuri Mulekar, professor and chair of mathematics and statistics, received a scholarship for the two-week program. ... -
'College Is Possible,' No Limits to Learning
March 24, 2017Through social and academic preparation, PASSAGE USA is offering the intellectually disabled a path to employment. ... -
Britt Named to World Languages Board
March 24, 2017Senior instructor Kristy Britt was elected to the board of directors of the Alabama World Languages Association. ... -
Video: What South Means to You
March 23, 2017One year after the "We Are South" brand launch, South students share their voices to finish the rally cry "We Are . ...