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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Not Your Father's Group Study Session
October 3, 2016South's team-based learning initiative emphasizes attributes sought by employers, and the results have been impressive. ... -
Before the Buzzer, a Company is Born
September 30, 2016At a Jags game, two South students found themselves designing a startup — CTS, now one of the best places to work in Alabama ... -
Renovated Student Health Center Opens
September 28, 2016Health care providers for South students are now located in the heart of campus; building dedication planned for October. ... -
Stallworth Lecture to Focus on "Thomas Jefferson and the Dilemma of Slavery"
September 27, 2016The 2016 Stallworth Lecture features the moral contradictions and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson’s life. Dr. John Boles ... -
Technology That's All About the Customer
September 26, 2016South students were provided with a demonstration on "Disruptive Technology for Total Customer Engagement." ... -
A Marriage Made in Medical School
September 26, 2016Drs. T.J. Hundley and O. Grace Hundley met as USA undergrads, married as medical students and now give back as faculty at South. ... -
'Heathers: The Musical' Opens Season
September 21, 2016Based on the 1988 movie, 'Heathers: The Musical' is a dark comedy that will take the audience on a wild, musical ride. ... -
Study: Fairhope Festival Big for Non-Locals
September 20, 2016Nearly one-third of attendees at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival are not from Alabama, and most are repeat customers. ... -
Now Broadcasting Live, 97.1 The Prowl
September 16, 2016South's student-operated radio station is transmitting over FM airwaves after several years of internet-only streaming. ... -
When Someone Dies, a Soldier is Injured
September 16, 2016Dr. Joseph Currier, assistant professor of psychology, is focused on healing 'moral injuries' brought back from the batt ... -
Evacuation Primer as Season Peaks
September 13, 2016Dr. Samantha Islam reveals our greatest weakness during a hurricane evacuation and what she'd do with a giant pot of money. ... -
Open Dialogue Seeks to Curtail Violence
September 9, 2016The volunteer Violence Prevention Alliance launched Girls' Night Out and the Bro Code to take an aim at sexual assault. ... -
National Merit Scholar Awarded Trustees Honor
September 9, 2016Christian Manganti, a graduate of West Harrison High School in Gulfport, Miss., plans to major in biomedical sciences. ... -
Holocaust Symposium Set for Campus
September 6, 2016The University of South Alabama's Center for the Study of War and Memory will focus on the Holocaust during its fall symposiu ... -
One Banner Weekend, Three Jag Victories
September 6, 2016South's football team scores its first SEC win, soccer beats top-ranked Florida State and volleyball starts its season 5-1. ... -
One Year In, Fledgling Program Reaches 100
September 6, 2016Hospitality and Tourism, declaring 100 majors, announces scholarship awards at industry reception. ... -
Enrollment, ACT Scores Break Records
September 2, 2016The average GPA for entering freshmen this fall was 3.48, and 132 students enrolled with ACT scores of 30 or higher. ... -
The Aftermath of Naming Storms
September 1, 2016Lindsey Vazquez sought to answer this question in her graduate research: Are people more scared of a Herman than a Hermine? ... -
Are Plastics Getting Into Your Oysters?
August 30, 2016Doctoral student Caitlin Wessel is researching the impact of ocean debris on a favorite Gulf Coast delicacy. ... -
A Full-Moon Adventure in Mobile's Delta
August 26, 2016Take a trip accented by the sounds of cicadas and splashing mullet and the sights of alligator eyes and a glimmering skyline. ... -
The Unfailing Return of Tom Frankin
August 22, 2016With poor grades and questionable automotive repair skills, writer Franklin lands a job in a morgue, then earns two degrees. ... -
Extending South's Visual Entrance
August 19, 2016In collaboration with the city of Mobile, the University makes aesthetic improvements to its bordering roadways. ... -
South Collecting Items for Flood Victims
August 16, 2016The Department of Athletics will receive donated goods and supplies through the weekend at the trailer in front of Stanky Field. ... -
Expanded Focus for Real Estate Center
August 16, 2016Headed by Dr. Reid Cummings, USA's Center for Real Estate and Economic Development seeks active role in Gulf Coast growth. ... -
Class of 2020 Greeted with 2016 Convocation
August 15, 2016New students get survival tips and go on an imaginary Pokémon hunt across campus with USA President Tony Waldrop. ... -
Video: Move-In Day 2016
August 13, 2016Members of the South community lift boxes and carry bags to help ensure a good first day on campus for the newest Jaguars. ... -
'Do Research and You Can't Go Wrong'
August 11, 2016Kelly Welsh made a last-minute decision to attend South. She followed her instincts, and then found her home in the lab. ... -
New Year, New Season for Theatre USA
August 9, 2016Four performances — a musical, a thriller, a fable and a comedy — will take place at South's Laidlaw Performing A ... -
A Desire to Educate, But Not Teach
August 4, 2016South now offers an undergraduate degree for students who want a career in education outside a classroom setting. ... -
South Launches New Events System
August 1, 2016An upgraded calendar and management system will enable comprehensive listings and online event bookings. ... -
Heads Down, New Communities Build Up
July 29, 2016South psychologist and Pokémon Go buff Dr. Stephanie Jett expects the augmented reality game will spur academic studies. ... -
Dean Selected for Continuing Education
July 28, 2016Dr. Richard Carter will begin Sept. 1 as dean of the School of Continuing Education and Special Programs. ... -
5 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill Us
July 27, 2016'It's bad news when you are on the receiving end of a mass extinction,' concedes USA geologist Dr. Doug Haywick. ... -
Have HIV-Testing Kits, Will Travel
July 22, 2016Jessica Adams, a doctoral nursing student, will volunteer with a medical team at a September music festival in Uganda. ... -
Investigating New Treatment in Trauma
July 20, 2016Dr. Jon Simmons explores why fatalities often can be pinned on an inflammatory response that causes organ failure. ... -
Empowering Women, Developing Leaders
July 18, 2016Kinsley Knapp, a nursing major, gets a D.C. lesson on public policy, social change and maintaining a competitive edge. ... -
Connecting Math, Science and a Paycheck
July 15, 2016High school students learn about cyber security and career opportunities during a week-long program at South. ... -
'No Dinosaurs, No Whips, and No Crystal Skulls'
July 13, 2016Children from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians arrive on campus and get a non-Hollywood lesson in archaeology. ... -
Focused and Living Beyond Her Dreams
July 12, 2016For South grad Tiffany Williams, a Los Angeles casting and reality show producer, hard work and a little risk-taking pays off. ... -
Critical to STEM Success — the Arts
July 11, 2016Summer program supports blending arts into science, technology, engineering and math for a well-rounded K-12 education. ... -
Gulf Shores Summer Internship or Bust
July 7, 2016South students learn servant leadership and the ins and outs of the hospitality business for money and industry experience. ... -
'The Pride I Am Feeling is Like No Other'
July 6, 2016South alum Nicholas Brownlee wins prestigious international singing competition – then has to get back on stage for an encor ... -
USA Archives Completes Move to Main Campus
July 1, 2016The Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library opens with 10,000 square feet on the third floor of Marx Library. ... -
As World Series Closes, So Does AD's Role
June 30, 2016Dr. Joel Erdmann's committee picked and seeded the teams whose play ultimately led to Coastal Carolina's win in Omaha. ... -
USA Graduate Wins Prestigious Fellowship
June 30, 2016Catherine Zivanov, 22, is the first University of South Alabama student to win the Phi Kappa Phi Marcus L. Urann Fellowship. ... -
Beating the Summer Reading Slump
June 27, 2016The College of Education opens a literacy center with two camps and tutoring to build critical learning skills. ... -
The Beginning of the End of the UK?
June 24, 2016South's Mitchell College of Business experts break down three knowns and three unknowns following the Brexit vote. ... -
One Year Later, Taking a Leadership Role
June 23, 2016Maire Nakada, a South nursing student and 2015 Distinguished Young Woman, promotes 'being your best self.' ... -
Piano Camp Keeps the Music Alive
June 21, 2016One of the participants was Natalie Newton, a repeat camper who began playing at age 7 on a Radio Shack keyboard. ... -
Inspiring Educators to Create Bright Futures
June 17, 2016The Southeast Regional Robert Noyce Connections Conference highlighted South's commitment to K-12 education. ...