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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USA Launches Gulf Coast Internship Academy
February 12, 2018Students will get leadership development, housing and experience in a variety of fields in jobs across south Baldwin County. ... -
Easier Than Completing The EZ Form
February 8, 2018Jags get help filing their income taxes while Mitchell College of Business students gain experience through an internship. ... -
Stokes Center for Creative Writing Hosts Author Michael Knight
February 6, 2018Knight, author of 'The Typist,' will speak Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Student Center. ... -
Turning Toy into Tool for Senior Project
February 5, 2018South mechanical and electrical engineering students retrofit a toy vehicle into a test drive for handicapped children. ... -
USA Celebrates Black History Month
February 1, 2018Events include a keynote speech by Board of Trustees Chair Pro Tem Kenneth Simon, USA's first African American SGA president. ... -
McCarron Named Associate VP for Medical Affairs
January 31, 2018In her new role, McCarron will oversee development efforts for the entire health system. ... -
More Than Imagining a Utopia
January 29, 2018Jonathan Hursh, '04, founded an urban innovation firm focused on reimagining slums after a decade of working in them. ... -
'This Is the Heart of Our Mission'
January 26, 2018South students and faculty volunteer at Project Homeless Connect to provide clients with medical care and other resources. ... -
USA Researchers Aid in Superbug Fight
January 22, 2018Two College of Medicine faculty have designed a model to study a pneumonia- and sepsis-causing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. ... -
University-Community Engagement Gets Boost
January 19, 2018As head of USA's Office of Community Engagement, Shannon Shelley-Tremblay will guide volunteer outreach and service learning. ... -
Seven Films of Jewish Significance
January 16, 2018South's Dr. David Meola shares his thoughts on impactful cinema as the Mobile Jewish Film Festival gets underway. ... -
South Joins Citywide MLK Celebrations
January 10, 2018USA students, faculty and staff will participate in three days of events commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ... -
Fifteen Picked for 40 Under 40
January 8, 2018Fifteen USA alumni, faculty and staff are highlighted in Mobile Bay Magazine's annual list of who's who under 40 years o ... -
New Count for Gulf Red Snapper
January 4, 2018USA's Dr. Sean Powers is part of a $12 million independent study that could affect hotly debated fishing regulations. ... -
10 Factoids on American Crime Fiction
January 4, 2018Dr. Chris Raczkowski, who edited 'A History of American Crime Fiction,' offers trivia that will entertain your dinner gu ... -
MCI, Auburn Collaborate in Cancer Fight
January 4, 2018Can an MCI-developed compound stop ovarian cancer in hens? USA researchers and Auburn are teaming up to find out. ... -
42 Classrooms, 13 Schools and 1 Semester
January 4, 2018Graduate student Anne Dorland combines her love of education and archaeology through visits to elementary schools. ... -
Location, Location, Location
December 28, 2017Jesse Puckett says South offers an impressive location and scholarships. 'When I was on campus, I felt like I was at home. ... -
Working One-On-One With Faculty
December 19, 2017Benjamin Siu's research gets an added boost from feedback he receives from professors. 'They really sit down and mentor ... -
Greek Life Develops Connections, Giving
December 19, 2017Jack Stover joined a fraternity as a freshman. 'It's given me a chance to better myself. It's been a wonderful oppo ... -
Getting a Jump Start on Medical School
December 19, 2017Shubha Vinod enrolled in USA's Early Acceptance Program. For students pursuing a career in medicine, 'it's a huge a ... -
University Holiday Schedule
December 19, 2017Most departments will be closed until Jan. 2, 2018; a limited number observe different schedules during the break. ... -
She Didn't Ask For a Sign, But ...
December 19, 2017Chelsia Douglas transferred to South after a billboard caught her eye. 'Coming here is your one-stop shop for success.' ... -
Ahn Picks Up Mitchell Cancer Award
December 13, 2017Dr. Erin Eun-Young Ahn has been named the recipient of the 2017 Mayer Mitchell Award for Excellence in Cancer Research. ... -
Graduates, Get Ready for 'Twists and Turns'
December 10, 2017Concussion expert Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz says 'we didn't back down' on head-trauma research. Stay focused, he tells g ... -
Steve Campbell Named Head Football Coach
December 7, 2017He joins the Jags after a four-year stint at Central Arkansas, where this fall he guided the Bears to a 10-2 record. ... -
At 84, He'll Graduate — And Re-Enroll
December 6, 2017Murdoch Campbell didn't intend to earn a degree when he enrolled a decade ago. but 'being here has become addictive to m ... -
Concussion Expert to Address Graduates
December 5, 2017Neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz will give the Commencement speech at Saturday's 2 p.m. ceremony at the Mitchell Center. ... -
How Did a Tortoise Get This Shell?
December 4, 2017Dr. Ylenia Chiari investigated why the famed Galapagos tortoise has two different shells. Her findings made the New York Times. ... -
Developing Leaders Through 'iLead'
December 1, 2017The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs launched an eight-week program to build and strengthen student leaders. ... -
Gulf Coast Soil Gets New Crop: Hops
December 1, 2017South climatologist Dr. Steven Schultze combines his expertise and a knack for gardening to support a growing microbrew scene. ... -
'USA is Critical to Our State's Success'
November 30, 2017Gov. Kay Ivey, the ex-officio chair of South's Board of Trustees, takes the gavel at its quarterly meeting and tours campus. ... -
Searching for the Smallest Known Thing
November 22, 2017Dr. Martin Frank and his physics students are connecting with researchers across the U.S. in pursuit of neutrino knowledge. ... -
Phi Kappa Phi Names Scholar, Artist of 2017
November 21, 2017Dr. Romulus Godang, professor of physics, and Benjamin Shamback, professor of visual arts, received the honors. ... -
Honors Student Wins Top Poster Award
November 21, 2017Monica Sai Pasala, a junior biomedical sciences major, conducted research focused on the structure of proteins. ... -
South Holds International Education Week
November 17, 2017USA hosted events throughout the week celebrating international education and cultural exchange. ... -
New Music Inspired by Moulton Tower
November 17, 2017Senior Tyler Brandon leads the performance of two pieces he composed for his senior thesis celebrating the iconic bell tower. ... -
A New Report Card on Mobile's Economy
November 16, 2017South's Center for Real Estate and Economic Development is releasing its free 'Mobile Bay Economic Snapshot.' ... -
Join South for its Annual Holiday Concert
November 15, 2017USA musicians will bring 'Joy to the World' with familiar classics during a free Dec. 1 performance at the Mitchell Cent ... -
An Oasis in a Student's Food Desert
November 15, 2017Jags are donating to a newly opened food pantry as short-term relief to a common problem — hungry students low on cash. ... -
USA Med Students Score in Top Quartile
November 13, 2017South's College of Medicine gets high marks in both student satisfaction and academic performance, according to recent data. ... -
Triple Major Selected as Rhodes Scholar Finalist
November 9, 2017Honors student Christian Pearsall is chosen to interview for one of only 32 spots to study at the University of Oxford. ... -
Five Goals, Five Straight Sun Belt Titles
November 6, 2017The Jags put up a convincing win against Coastal Carolina to take a record number of conference tournament championships. ... -
Making a Dent in One Species' Recovery
November 3, 2017With the smalltooth sawfish's numbers shrinking, South graduate Dr. Andrea Kroetz gets to witness several pups enter life. ... -
Engineering, From a German Perspective
November 1, 2017South formalizes an exchange program that sends students to German universities while attracting their students to USA. ... -
Fell Picks Up Lucy Blair Award
October 31, 2017Dr. Dennis Fell, chair of physical therapy, was recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association at its conference. ... -
Jags Take Soccer Sun Belt Crown
October 28, 2017With a 1-0 victory over Little Rock, the team wins its fourth straight regular season title. Up next: Appalachian State. ... -
In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale
October 26, 2017South nursing graduate and doctoral student Capt. Rupert Laco is recognized for patient care and his service in the Air Force. ... -
South to Host Author Adam Prince Reading
October 26, 2017The event sponsored by the Stokes Center for Creative Writing and the department of English will take place Oct. 30. ... -
Engineering Honor Society Tops in Nation
October 25, 2017Tau Beta Pi was recognized for the second time in three years with the R.C. Matthews Outstanding Chapter Award. ...