2017 News Archive

USA’s Office of Student Activities recognizes students for outstanding community service during the annual Student Organization Awards Banquet. From left are Shelby Guidry, Animal Rights Alliance, Student Organization of the Year; Veena Danthuluri, Indian Student Association, Program of the Year; Allyson Heng, Student Organization Leader of the Year; Lyndsie Rhoden, Emerging Leader of the Year; and Kellie Caddell, Student-Run Free Clinic, Graduate Student Organization of the Year.

'Innovative Ways to Serve'
May 5, 2017

South holds its annual awards luncheon to honor and showcase student organizations and community service. ...

Greek organization students raised more than $102,000 for philanthropy this year, and dedicated nearly 32,000 hours of logged-in community service. From left, Ross McDonald, president of Pi Kappa Phi, Fraternity Dean’s Cup winner; Derek Pickett, president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., NPHC Fraternity of the Year; Bryanna Hall, president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., NPHC Sorority of the Year; Amanda Nadeau, Alpha Omicron Pi, Sorority Dean’s Cup winner; and Sharon Williams, Chi Omega, Sorority Dean’s Cup winner.

USA Greek Community Recognized
May 4, 2017

Sororities and fraternities raised more than $102,000 for philanthropy this year, and dedicated nearly 32,000 service hours. ...

Dr. Peter Wood standing on lawn with trumpet

Two Countries, Two Stages, One Concert
May 3, 2017

South faculty will play with elementary school students in China via live stream in a May 11 free concert open to the public. ...

Mikayla Walters will return to South to earn a master’s degree in chemical engineering: “I love learning and I am eager to learn all I can in my field.”

Shelby Hall Beat Out Cornell, Caltech
May 1, 2017

Mikayla Walters chose South for engineering after visiting campus. She will stay for her master's after a layover in Chile. ...

Winifred George, who will earn her bachelor's in nursing, wants to work in labor and delivery, and, in the near future, return to school for her graduate degree.

'Humbled by Her Experience'
May 1, 2017

Winifred George watched the compassion of nurses when her grandmother died. Now she wants to help bring life into the world. ...

Jacob Blandford and Martha Marie Engeling will earn their master's degrees in two new programs, marine conservation and resource management and sports management, respectively.

New Degree Programs for New Graduates
May 1, 2017

Master of science degrees will be awarded in sports management, along with marine conservation and resource management. ...

Mobile County Commission President Merceria Ludgood will speak at the 9:30 a.m. ceremony, and European Union Ambassador to the United States David O’Sullivan will address graduates at the 2 p.m. ceremony on May 6.

Commissioner, Diplomat to Address Graduates
April 27, 2017

Mobile's Merceria Ludgood and the EU's David O'Sullivan will speak during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6. ...

David Williams of Mobile, a former Mobile County Public School middle and high school teacher pursuing his Ph.D. in instructional design and development at South, will present his paper on the effective way to use test development theory during the University of South Alabama’s Conference on Teaching and Learning.

Innovative Teaching Strategies Focus of Conference
April 24, 2017

The 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, 2017

The University of South Alabama reaches a milestone in its $150 million 'Upward & Onward' fundraising campaign. ...

Julian MacQueen credits South for taking a chance on him 40 years ago. South's new alumni center will be named after his family.

New Alumni Center to Open in 2018
April 24, 2017

The center recognizes donors Julian and Kim MacQueen: 'It's very important for us to create unity in everything we do.' ...

Abe Mitchell, whose gift created a $50 million matching scholarship initiative, meets with, from left, students Alexys Brown, Christian Manganti, Derek Rowan and Raven McShan.

Expanding Access to Education, Opportunity
April 24, 2017

Abraham Mitchell, whose generous gift initiated a $50 million scholarship initiative, meets with several grateful recipients. ...

Dr. Gretchen Vandiver, 2012 recipient of the DeBakey Scholarship, is shown in Iquitos, Peru on a medical mission trip through the Christian Medical Ministry of South Alabama.

Rural Medicine Practice Made Possible
April 24, 2017

The DeBakey Foundation has provided the USA College of Medicine more than $2 million to support academic scholarships. ...

Natalie Sessions French seated at computer

Jags to Jobs: Natalie Sessions French
April 21, 2017

Jags to Jobs is a LinkedIn series that features University of South Alabama alumni, their careers and how they got to where they are today. ...

USA students rehearse for the 2017 'La Vie Parisienne Operetta,' which will take place April 21-23.

A French Opera on the Gulf Coast
April 20, 2017

Students take the stage for this weekend's 'La Vie Parisienne,' complete with a saucy millionaire and can-can dancing. ...

Upgrades to Parking, Pipes, Roads, Roofs
April 20, 2017

Look for an increase in construction on main campus following commencement and lasting through the summer. ...

Dr. Thomas Rich, associate professor of pharmacology, left, and Dr. Silas Leavesley, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, are co-founders of SpectraCyte, a previous Alabama Launchpad award winner.

South to Host Alabama Launchpad
April 20, 2017

USA, along with the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, will welcome innovative startups April 27 in downtown Mobile. ...

Each year, South graduate and artist Ricky Trione visits classes in the College of Education. A lesson quickly emerges: If a blind man can create boldly colored, vibrant paintings, and sit on the floor of a classroom teaching kindergarteners how to do the same, then teachers can use art to communicate with almost anyone.

In Darkness, Colors Shine Bright
April 14, 2017

South graduate Ricky Trione's medium was pen and ink. When he lost his sight, Trione thought he'd lost art, too. ...

Dr. Steve Lim, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the College of Medicine, said he hopes his research will advance current atherosclerosis therapies from preventative to treatable.

$1.5 Million Grant to South Professor
April 13, 2017

Dr. Steve Lim's research is on cell signaling that contributes to atherosclerosis, a chronic vascular inflammatory disease. ...

DayZero team members headed to the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition finals include, from left, Nathan Herron; Ryan Creel; Tristen Higginbotham; Garrett Smith; DeMarcus Williams; Chris Patrick; Dr. Todd Andel, professor of computer science; Thanh Nguyen and William Holder.

South Heads to National Cyber Defense Finals
April 12, 2017

Members of DayZero advance after winning the top slot in the Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. ...

Rachel Chandebise, portrayed by Sadie Bell Freeman, greets husband Victor, portrayed by Kip Hayes, during rehearsals for 'A Flea in Her Ear.'

Comic Romp Closes Theatre USA Season
April 4, 2017

Theatre USA will present the classic farce, 'A Flea in Her Ear,' April 14-22. Tickets are on sale. ...

Anthony Richardson has been in business for 28 years. While his grass-cutting services account for the lion’s share of his annual revenue, Richadson said the work is seasonal, leaving a four-month winter lull that has forced him to diversify his offerings.

South Launches Minority Business Accelerator
April 10, 2017

The program is made possible with a $25,000 grant from PNC Bank and the involvement of a consortium of community partners. ...

Introducing the newly elected 2017-2018 University of South Alabama SGA officers: From left, Kevin Aria, treasurer; Taylor Davis, chief justice; Carl A.Thomas, president; Elizabeth Hernandez, vice president; and Joshua Robertson, attorney general.

SGA Officers Elected For 2017-18
April 7, 2017

Carl A. Thomas, 21, has been selected as president; Elizabeth Hernandez, 20, will be next year's vice president. ...

Ben is a very impressive researcher who does an excellent job of managing his time between classes, research, student leadership and tutoring," says Dr. Kevin West, associate professor of chemical engineering, here with chemical engineering junior and Goldwater Scholar Ben Siu.

Stop What You're Doing and Be Awesome
April 7, 2017

Chemical engineering major Benjamin Siu takes his mentor's advice, and is awarded a Goldwater Scholarship along the way. ...

Congratulating Dr. Keith Blackwell, second from left, on his award from CSX were Andrew Murray, instructor of meteorology and Coastal Weather Research Center hurricane specialist; Dr. Andre Wierzbicki, dean of arts and sciences; Pete McCarty, director of the Coastal Weather Research Center; Dr. Bill Williams, director emeritus; and Dr. Sytske Kimball, chair of meteorology.

Transportation Giant Honors South Meteorologist
April 4, 2017

CSX Corp. recognizes Dr. Keith Blackwell for his Hurricane Matthew forecasting through the Coastal Weather Research Center. ...

Senior Madison Tuttle and graduate student Robert “Bobby” Faulk each is the recipient of prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Honors Senior, Graduate Earn NSF Fellowships
April 3, 2017

Madison Tuttle and Bobby Faulk are among eight South students to receive the prestigious scholarship award since 2011. ...

2017 News Archive

'Innovative Ways to Serve' May 5, 2017

USA Greek Community Recognized May 4, 2017

Two Countries, Two Stages, One Concert May 3, 2017

Shelby Hall Beat Out Cornell, Caltech May 1, 2017

'Humbled by Her Experience' May 1, 2017

New Degree Programs for New Graduates May 1, 2017

Commissioner, Diplomat to Address Graduates April 27, 2017

Innovative Teaching Strategies Focus of Conference April 24, 2017

$100 Million and Counting April 24, 2017

New Alumni Center to Open in 2018 April 24, 2017

Expanding Access to Education, Opportunity April 24, 2017

Rural Medicine Practice Made Possible April 24, 2017

Jags to Jobs: Natalie Sessions French April 21, 2017

A French Opera on the Gulf Coast April 20, 2017

Upgrades to Parking, Pipes, Roads, Roofs April 20, 2017

South to Host Alabama Launchpad April 20, 2017

In Darkness, Colors Shine Bright April 14, 2017

$1.5 Million Grant to South Professor April 13, 2017

South Heads to National Cyber Defense Finals April 12, 2017

Comic Romp Closes Theatre USA Season April 4, 2017

South Launches Minority Business Accelerator April 10, 2017

SGA Officers Elected For 2017-18 April 7, 2017

Stop What You're Doing and Be Awesome April 7, 2017

Transportation Giant Honors South Meteorologist April 4, 2017

Honors Senior, Graduate Earn NSF Fellowships April 3, 2017