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Dr. Krista Harrell, left, associate dean of students, and Dr. Peggy Delmas, assistant professor in the College of Education, were recently recognized for their article ?Partnering for a Purpose: Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and a Common Reading Program.?

Journal Article Reflects Student and Academic Affairs Collaboration
April 7, 2015

University of South Alabama Drs. Peggy Delmas, assistant professor in the College of Education, and Krista Harrell, associate dean ...

Hundreds of University of South Alabama supporters converged on Montgomery for Higher Education Day in 2014.

USA to Rally on Higher Education Day
April 6, 2015

University administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni will join thousands of other representatives from across Alabama on ...

read story, Jaguar Marching Band Selects Drum Major for Next Season

Jaguar Marching Band Selects Drum Major for Next Season
April 1, 2015

Carson Watson, a sophomore biology major and a native of Prattville, Ala., has been selected as the next drum major for the Univer ...

Art Napoleon is known as a versatile bi-lingual singer and songwriter with a wicked sense of humor. He will perform April 9; the event is free and open to the public.

"Dances with Cosmology" to be held April 9
April 1, 2015

The USA Native 棉花糖直播n Studies Program, with funding from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and the Archaeology Museum will prese ...

read story, USA Center for the Study of War & Memory to Host “The Civil War in History and Memory, 1865-2015” on April 6

Symposium Set for Civil War History and Memory
March 27, 2015

The Center for the Study of War & Memory at the University of South Alabama will focus on "The Civil War in History and M ...

Speakers at the 2015 Employee Annual Fund kickoff included, from left, Denise Anderson, director of care management at USA Children's & Women's Hospital; Dr. Joseph F. Busta Jr., vice president for development and alumni relations; Dr. Mary Townsley, associate dean of the College of Medicine; Chris Jett, an administrator at USA Children's & Women's Hospital; Dr. Robert Van Barrow, professor emeritus; Dr. Alec Yasinsac, dean of the School of Computing; Dr. Tony Waldrop, USA president; and Gabriela Vargas, a USA student.

2015 Employee Annual Fund Kicks Off
March 26, 2015

The University of South Alabama kicked off its 2015 Employee Annual Fund this week, opening a campaign that brings together employ ...

Dr. Steve Picou, right, founder and director of USA?s Coastal Resource and Resiliency Center, and Dr. Keith Nicholls, senior associate director, want to establish a clearer picture of ways the 2010 Gulf Coast oil spill affected coastal communities

USA Researchers: Lessons to Learn from Oil Spill
March 26, 2015

Dr. Steve Picou, founder and director of the University of South Alabama Coastal Resource and Resiliency Center, and Dr. Keith Nic ...

read story, USA College of Education to Sponsor Series on “Promoting Diversity in the Classroom”

"Promoting Diversity in the Classroom" Series Begins
March 25, 2015

The College of Education at the University of South Alabama wants to share the importance of embracing diversity and the need to r ...

Dr. Stephen J. Walsh watches a Galapagos Island turtle during a visit to the Galapagos Science Center. Walsh is recognized internationally for his studies of human impacts on the islands.

Renowned Galapagos Islands Researcher to Lecture at USA
March 24, 2015

Dr. Stephen J. Walsh, internationally recognized for his research into human impacts on the Galapagos Islands, will present a semi ...

Nicholas ?Nick? Brownlee, far right, joins fellow finalists on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in New York shortly after he was announced as a winner on Sunday of the prestigious Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Brownlee, a 2012 graduate of USA in vocal performance, is considered one of the rising stars of the opera world.

USA 棉花糖直播 Nick Brownlee Wins Prestigious Metropolitan Opera Competition
March 23, 2015

USA graduate and bass-baritone Nicholas "Nick" Brownlee sang two arias on Sunday in New York to become one of five winni ...

Sara Gonzales holds her envelope as she waits for the ringing of the bell signaling medical school students can find out where they matched during the University of South Alabama College of Medicine's Match Day event March 20, 2015, at the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center.

Medical 棉花糖直播 Celebrate Residencies at Match Day
March 20, 2015

Senior medical students at the University of South Alabama gathered March 20 at the Mobile Convention Center to find out this year ...

Dr. Bret Webb, left, and Dr. Scott Douglass, both with USA's department of civil engineering, will provide expertise related to hurricane storm surge and waves in their role with the Community Resilience Center of Excellence.

USA Researchers Join Nationwide Resilience Team
March 19, 2015

University of South Alabama researchers are joining a nationwide effort to help communities recover from disasters. The effort is ...

Winners were announced from USA's 2nd Annual 3MT® Competition held Wednesday, March 18. They are, from left, Lindsey Whitehurst, computer science; runner-up Selena Jackson, psychology; and Peoples? Choice Winner Michael Hempowicz, mechanical engineering. They are congratulated by Dr. B. Keith Harrison, dean of the 棉花糖直播 School and associate vice president for academic affairs.

Computer Science Student Wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition
March 19, 2015

Lindsey Whitehurst, a computer science major, won the top prize Wednesday, March 18, in USA's 2nd Annual 3MT庐 Competition ...

Dr. Andrea Agnew, assistant dean of students, was recently named Advocate of the Year for her work ensuring equal access and opportunities for people with disabilities.

USA Assistant Dean of 棉花糖直播 Named Advocate of the Year
March 17, 2015

Dr. Andrea Agnew, assistant dean of students for student services, was recently named Advocate of the Year by the Alabama Governor ...

The USA Concert Choir, shown here at the USA Holiday Concert, will perform with the Mobile Symphony March 21 and 22 at the Saenger Theatre.

USA Concert Choir to Perform with Mobile Symphony
March 13, 2015

The Mobile Symphony once again welcomes the University of South Alabama Concert Choir to the stage in "From Tragedy to Triump ...

USA Joins a Global Effort to Present V-Day 2015
March 13, 2015

The University of South Alabama Common Read/Common World Program will present "V-Day: Until the Violence Stops," to be h ...

Augustine, a drama starring French singer and actress Soko, is one of the six films that will be featured at the Tournees French Film Festival at the University of South Alabama.

USA Hosts Prestigious Tournees French Film Festival
March 12, 2015

The department of foreign languages and literatures will host the Tournees French Film Festival beginning at 7 p.m. this evening a ...

Dr. Rae Yang, professor of Chinese fiction at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., will speak at a March 19 lecture named after Howard F. Mahan, who served as chair of USA's history department from 1964 to 1983.

Chinese Fiction Scholar to Speak at Mahan Lecture
March 12, 2015

Dr. Rae Yang, professor of Chinese fiction at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., will deliver a lecture on "Contested Memory ...

Dr. Marcus Drymon, an assistant professor of marine sciences at USA, holds a small tiger shark and appears to attempt to open its mouth

Researcher Attempts to Solve Puzzler: Birds in Shark Stomachs
March 11, 2015

Dr. Marcus Drymon will use satellite tags to monitor the feeding behaviors of local tiger sharks. ...

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USA History Club to Sponsor Free Speech Panel
March 10, 2015

The USA History Club will sponsor a panel discussion, "Free Speech in Historical Perspective," at 6 p.m., Thursday, in t ...

Dr. Richard Lapchick, left, an internationally recognized sports sociologist, and U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus will be the spring 2015 commencement speakers.

Second Commencement and Speaker Added to Accommodate Growth
March 5, 2015

棉花糖直播s at the University of South Alabama's Spring Commencement on May 9 will be the first in the University's histor ...

The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association honored five people Thursday evening at the 2015 Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Dinner held in the Mitchell Center. Accepting the awards, from left, are: Greg Gabel, Distinguished Alumni Award; W. Andrew "Andy" Denny, Distinguished Service Award; Daniel Grafton, Distinguished Alumni Award; Geri Moulton for the late President Emeritus Gordon Moulton, Moulton Distinguished Service Award; Warren Nicholson, Distinguished Alumni Award.

USA National Alumni Association Honors Award Recipients
March 4, 2015

The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association honored three distinguished alumni and two service leaders for notable ...

SGA President Danielle Watson said she knows other first-generation students who haven?t had as much support as she has. A campus organization was formed in the fall to help first-generation students adjust to college life.

'I Knew South Was For Me'
March 2, 2015

Watson's story is not unlike those of other first-generation students who seek advancement through higher education. A campus ...

members from Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society assembled in meeting room

USA ABK Honor Society Inducts Record Number
March 1, 2015

The University of South Alabama Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society inducted a record number of 109 students at its induction ceremony hel ...

Group of Southerners assembled on the steps - all guys wearing red jackets and girls wearing black

USA Southerners Accepting Applications
February 27, 2015

The Southerners, the University of South Alabama official student ambassadors, are accepting applications for their 2015-2016 clas ...

USA President Dr. Tony G. Waldrop joins education leaders during a panel discussion at the 2015 USA Education Summit and Founders Day held at the USA Mitchell Center. Waldrop discussed student academic success and support efforts. From left, the Rev. Gregory Lucey, president of Spring Hill College; Dean of Instructional Services Dr. Latitia McCane, Bishop State Community College; Waldrop; and Chancellor Dr. Mark Heinrich, Alabama Community College System.

USA Joins Educators, Business Leaders at Education Summit
February 24, 2015

"The Role of Post-Secondary Education in Improving Educational Attainment for All 棉花糖直播" was the theme for the 2015 F ...

The 2015 Alabama Aspirations in Computing Awards 2015 was held at Shelby Hall on Feb. 21. Those recognized included, on bottom row, from left, Karlissa Garrett, Sylacauga High School; Amber Jackson, Alabama School of Math and Science; on top row, from left, Summer Vo, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham; Sarah Darrow, Huntsville High School; Ashly Blount, Tuscaloosa Academy; Jazzlyn Miller, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham; and Tiffany Stonecipher, Muscle Shoals Career Academy, Alabama AIC Educator.

School of Computing Hosts State Awards Honoring Young Women
February 24, 2015

Eighteen young women from across Alabama were recognized Saturday, Feb. 21, for their accomplishments and aspirations in computing ...

Dr. Gregory Fitch, executive director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, will be the keynote speaker for College of Education's Founders Day and Education Summit.

College of Education to Host 2015 Education Summit
February 20, 2015

The College of Education at the University of South Alabama will celebrate 48 years of teaching, research and service during its F ...

USAPD Holds 'Check Your Ride' Event for 棉花糖直播
February 20, 2015

棉花糖直播 are encouraged to have their vehicles checked for spring break travel during the 'Check Your Ride' event on Wed ...

A seemingly random encounter between Adam (Brandon Mallette) and Evelyn (Gabrielle Brou) leads to a stunning climax in the Theatre USA production of Neil LaBute?s ?The Shape of Things,? playing Feb. 20-28 at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center.

Theatre USA Presents 'The Shape of Things'
February 20, 2015

Theatre USA will present Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things" Friday, Feb. 20, thru Sunday, Feb. 28, in the Laidlaw ...

Kristy Britt, senior instructor of foreign languages and literatures, was named recipient of the 2015 Outstanding Foreign Language Teacher Post-Secondary Award.

USA Faculty Member Awarded Outstanding Teacher Award
February 19, 2015

Kristy Britt, senior instructor of foreign languages and literatures at the University of South Alabama, has been named recipient ...

Former Cuban diplomat Dr. Carlos Alzugaray Treto speaks to students at Indiana State University about U.S.-Cuban relations. Photo courtesy of Indiana State University.

Former Diplomat to Discuss Changing U.S-Cuban Relations
February 19, 2015

Dr. Carlos Alzugaray Treto will lecture on "Cuban-U.S. Relations after Dec. 17: A View from Havana" at 6 p.m., Feb. 23, ...

The USA School of Computing and its students welcomed federal, state and local officials to celebrate USA's designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense by the U.S. National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

School of Computing Recognized by NSA, Homeland Security
February 11, 2015

National, state and local officials praised the University of South Alabama's School of Computing as USA announced on Feb. 11 ...

National Business Organization Honors Weaver for Lifetime Achievement
February 10, 2015

Dr. Mark Weaver, holder of the Ben May Chair of Entrepreneurship and the founding director of the Melton Center for Entrepreneuria ...

Members of Pi Kappa Alpha and Phi Mu participate in National Wear Red Day at the University of South Alabama.

USA Participates in National Wear Red Day
February 10, 2015

Winners were announced for this year's National Wear Red Day, which was held to call attention to heart disease. ...

The Beta Theta Chapter of Chi Omega Women?s Fraternity at USA raised $23,191 for the local Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Chi Omega Raises Funds to Support Local Foundation
February 6, 2015

The Beta Theta Chapter of Chi Omega Women's Fraternity at the University of South Alabama recently raised $23,191 at its 49th ...

student speaking with two ALDOT representatives at career fair

USA Career Services to Hold Spring Career Fair
February 6, 2015

University of South Alabama students and alumni are invited to meet and speak with representatives from various companies and orga ...

Events Planned for Black History Month
February 5, 2015

The University of South Alabama will honor African-棉花糖直播n history with events throughout February in recognition of Black Histor ...

Harry Brislin, a USA alumnus, joined the University on Jan. 30 as USA Technology & Research Park?s first full-time manager.

Brislin Named Manager of USA Technology & Research Park
February 2, 2015

A leader in commercial real estate development and project management has been named the manager of the University of South Alabam ...

University faculty, staff and students assisted at the Project Homeless Connect event at The Grounds. Talking with two USA student volunteers is Karen Peterson, director of USA's Center for Academic Service-Learning and Civic Engagement.

USA Volunteers Assist at Project Homeless Connect
January 30, 2015

The University of South Alabama and Housing First connected nearly 200 homeless individuals and families to much-needed services a ...

Chronister Receives Catalyst Award from Chamber
January 30, 2015

Lynne Chronister, vice president for research and economic development, has been named recipient of the Mobile Area Chamber of Com ...

five service volunteers wearing green Humana Builds t-shirts on building site

'Get Involved and Give Back' with Project Homeless Connect
January 27, 2015

More than 300 students, faculty and staff are needed to "Get Involved and Give Back" to Project Homeless Connect on Frid ...

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Student-driven safety app debuts at USA
January 26, 2015

LiveSafe seamlessly connects students to USA police and allows people to text tips using photos and video. The app is free to down ...

USA 棉花糖直播 build swing at St. Johns United Methodist Church.

USA Honors MLK with Day of Service
January 21, 2015

Nearly 200 University of South Alabama students, faculty, staff, alumni and community volunteers completed numerous service projec ...

USA PA Scholars Recognized at Open House
January 21, 2015

University of South Alabama physician assistant studies students in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied 棉花糖直播 Professions recei ...

student volunteers at Dumas Wesley on MLK Day

USA to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day
January 16, 2015

The University of South Alabama will participate in the 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m ...

Boy facing camera as other children run away in the background representing "Run Boy Run",one of the featured films of the 2015 Mobile Jewish Film Festival at USA.

USA Hosts 2015 Mobile Jewish Film Festival
January 13, 2015

The Mobile Jewish Film Festival will show several contemporary films at the University of South Alabama, Mobile and Fairhope venue ...

J.L. Bedsole Foundation donates scholarship to USA.

J.L. Bedsole Foundation Donates $1 Million
December 18, 2014

The J.L. Bedsole Foundation, a long-time supporter of the University of South Alabama, has pledged $1 million to establish the J.L ...

USA Jaguars Work at Montgomery Area Food Bank
December 18, 2014

As University of South Alabama Jaguars Head Football Coach Joey Jones, his coaching staff and players prepare for the 2014 Raycom ...

USA Employees broke last year's record during the 2014 United Way Campaign on campus.

USA Ends 2014 United Way Campaign
December 12, 2014

One-half of the University's employees have pledged more than $267,000 to the 2014 USA Employee Campaign for the United Way o ...

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Journal Article Reflects Student and Academic Affairs Collaboration April 7, 2015

USA to Rally on Higher Education Day April 6, 2015

Jaguar Marching Band Selects Drum Major for Next Season April 1, 2015

"Dances with Cosmology" to be held April 9 April 1, 2015

Symposium Set for Civil War History and Memory March 27, 2015

2015 Employee Annual Fund Kicks Off March 26, 2015

USA Researchers: Lessons to Learn from Oil Spill March 26, 2015

"Promoting Diversity in the Classroom" Series Begins March 25, 2015

Renowned Galapagos Islands Researcher to Lecture at USA March 24, 2015

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USA Concert Choir to Perform with Mobile Symphony March 13, 2015

USA Joins a Global Effort to Present V-Day 2015 March 13, 2015

USA Hosts Prestigious Tournees French Film Festival March 12, 2015

Chinese Fiction Scholar to Speak at Mahan Lecture March 12, 2015

Researcher Attempts to Solve Puzzler: Birds in Shark Stomachs March 11, 2015

USA History Club to Sponsor Free Speech Panel March 10, 2015

Second Commencement and Speaker Added to Accommodate Growth March 5, 2015

USA National Alumni Association Honors Award Recipients March 4, 2015

'I Knew South Was For Me' March 2, 2015

USA ABK Honor Society Inducts Record Number March 1, 2015

USA Southerners Accepting Applications February 27, 2015

USA Joins Educators, Business Leaders at Education Summit February 24, 2015

School of Computing Hosts State Awards Honoring Young Women February 24, 2015

College of Education to Host 2015 Education Summit February 20, 2015

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Theatre USA Presents 'The Shape of Things' February 20, 2015

USA Faculty Member Awarded Outstanding Teacher Award February 19, 2015

Former Diplomat to Discuss Changing U.S-Cuban Relations February 19, 2015

School of Computing Recognized by NSA, Homeland Security February 11, 2015

National Business Organization Honors Weaver for Lifetime Achievement February 10, 2015

USA Participates in National Wear Red Day February 10, 2015

Chi Omega Raises Funds to Support Local Foundation February 6, 2015

USA Career Services to Hold Spring Career Fair February 6, 2015

Events Planned for Black History Month February 5, 2015

Brislin Named Manager of USA Technology & Research Park February 2, 2015

USA Volunteers Assist at Project Homeless Connect January 30, 2015

Chronister Receives Catalyst Award from Chamber January 30, 2015

'Get Involved and Give Back' with Project Homeless Connect January 27, 2015

Student-driven safety app debuts at USA January 26, 2015

USA Honors MLK with Day of Service January 21, 2015

USA PA Scholars Recognized at Open House January 21, 2015

USA to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day January 16, 2015

USA Hosts 2015 Mobile Jewish Film Festival January 13, 2015

J.L. Bedsole Foundation Donates $1 Million December 18, 2014

USA Jaguars Work at Montgomery Area Food Bank December 18, 2014

USA Ends 2014 United Way Campaign December 12, 2014