2017 News Archive
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South Brand Internationally Recognized
USA's comprehensive branding initiative earns a bronze award in the 2017 Circle of Excellence program. ...
June 20, 2017 -
Hollings Scholars in Record Numbers at USA
Four South meteorology students are 2017 recipients of the prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships. ...
June 15, 2017 -
USA Students Go Global in London
A delegation of USA Student Government officers and faculty went to London for the international Going Global conference. ...
June 14, 2017 -
All-Sports Trophy Comes South Again
USA's baseball team won the Sun Belt Conference tournament, giving South the league's Vic Bubas Cup. ...
June 9, 2017 -
Returning South Leads to More Career Success
The ink on Monica Whatley’s diploma was barely dry before the math and statistics major packed up and moved to Washington, D.C. ...
June 9, 2017 -
5 Playground Safety Tips for the Summer
With children headed outside, USA's Dr. Jason Richerson offers advice for staying free of fractures, burns and boo-boos. ...
June 7, 2017 -
Jags to Jobs: Sean Scarcliff
Sean Scarcliff, a space operations officer for the U.S. Army, earned his master's degree in history from South in 2010 after majoring in history and minoring in military science. ...
June 6, 2017 -
Pathway USA Gets National Recognition
The program that improves access among two-year college students to a degree at South receives Gates Foundation funding. ...
June 5, 2017 -
A Paris Primer: What Happens Now?
Following the U.S. exit from the Paris Agreement, South's Dr. Scott Glaberman says there are five things you should know. ...
June 2, 2017 -
Alumni, Service Leaders Recognized
The USA National Alumni Association honored five members of the South community for outstanding achievements. ...
June 1, 2017 -
A 'Journey of Hope,' on Two Wheels
Junior Nick Barton, after biking 900 miles in Florida, will serve as crew chief in a Pi Kappa Phi fundraiser across the U.S. ...
June 1, 2017 -
Jags Win Sun Belt Championship
South Alabama's defeat of Georgia Southern marks the program's 11th conference title, and its first since 2005. ...
May 29, 2017 -
6 Ways to Avert the Next WannaCry
What you should know, and what South's School of Computing is doing, to ward off malware and other disruptive cyber attacks. ...
May 26, 2017 -
South, Children Leave Imprint at Playground
Tony Wright, two of his students and hundreds of children create ceramic handprint tiles for display at Medal of Honor Park. ...
May 23, 2017 -
Arriving at USA by Way of the NFL
Jeremy Towns traded in shoulder pads for a white medical coat to join his new teammates in South's College of Medicine. ...
May 19, 2017 -
A (One-Press) Push for Innovation
Travis Merrigan's busy week: Quit job, got married, moved to Seattle and began full bore developing the Grayl water bottle. ...
May 17, 2017 -
Donations go to Rape Crisis Center
Proceeds from the 'Vagina Monologues' are given to combat violence against women and girls. ...
May 17, 2017 -
South to Host Beach Job Boot Camp
The University will train 17- to 24-year-olds for summer employment in partnership with the cities of Mobile and Gulf Shores. ...
May 16, 2017 -
South Employees, Retirees Raise $720K
The Employee and Retiree Annual Fund is part of South's Upward & Onward comprehensive fundraising campaign. ...
May 16, 2017 -
Alumna Named Alabama Teacher of the Year
Chasity Collier, a fifth-grade science teacher at Dawes Intermediate School in Mobile County, graduated from South in 1998. ...
May 12, 2017 -
'Advocacy' Highlights Public Speaking Contest
Thirty-one 9th-12th graders from five local schools participated in the contest at the University of South Alabama. ...
May 11, 2017 -
The Waterman Globe Makes Its Return
After being draped off for repairs for more than a year, South's traditional photo backdrop at Commencement is back. ...
May 10, 2017 -
'Learning Should be a Lifelong Activity'
Retiring professor Dr. Doug Haywick walked across the stage at the Mitchell Center to earn his second bachelor's degree. ...
May 9, 2017 -
A Pinch Hitter With a Double Bass
Before arriving at South, Rod Newsome was mostly self-taught. He's since played twice with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. ...
May 9, 2017 -
South Graduates' 'Bittersweet' Moment
The University recognized more than 2,200 degree candidates at two ceremonies, 50 years after USA's first commencement. ...
May 6, 2017