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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University Gets Bigger, Energy Bill Gets Smaller
December 22, 2015Efficiencies including water wells drilled on campus translate to utility savings and a reduced carbon footprint. ... -
University Holiday Schedule
December 18, 2015Most departments will be closed until January 4; a limited number observe different schedules during the break. ... -
USA Announces Dean for the College of Education
December 17, 2015Dr. Andrea M. Kent has served as interim dean since August and has been a member of the faculty of the college for the past 11 yea ... -
Jag Swag for Last-Minute Gift Ideas
December 16, 2015The holiday season is upon us! If you are still looking for the perfect gift, the University of South Alabama has you covered. ... -
'Star Wars' Offered Boost During Hollywood Slump
December 12, 2015Associate Professor Dr. Richard Ward discusses George Lucas and the impact of 'Star Wars' as 'The Force Awakens ... -
Rep. John Lewis: 'We Are Depending on You.'
December 12, 2015The Civil Rights icon and Georgia congressman urged graduates to 'use your education as a great tool to change injustice. ... -
College in Fewer than Four Years
December 11, 2015Katherine Sweet started down one academic path. Then she discovered philosophy and ended up in Thailand. ... -
Honors Student Ready for Med School
December 10, 2015Raaj Ghosal graduates with a passion for academics, research and service. His key to success? Maintaining balance. ... -
USA Student Earns Degree 37 Years Later
December 10, 2015John Waldron walked across the Mitchell Center stage Saturday, ending a journey that was interrupted in 1978. ... -
'There's No Better Music Than 9000 RPM'
December 10, 2015USA graduate Grant Enfinger, winner of the 2015 Automobile Racing Club of America Racing Series, describes life at 200 mph. ... -
Rep. John Lewis to Speak at Fall Commencement
December 8, 2015The Alabama native, Civil Rights icon and Georgia congressman will address USA graduates on Saturday at the Mitchell Center. ... -
USA Engineering Honor Society Named Nation's Best
December 7, 2015The University of South Alabama chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, has been recognized by the organiz ... -
Jaguars Excel with 2015 United Way Campaign
December 4, 2015A total of 2,477 employees and retirees of the University contributed $261,201 to the 2015 USA Employee Campaign for the nonprofit ... -
A Nursing Trip Outside the 'Comfort Zone'
December 4, 2015Students went to the Dominican Republic to provide basic health care services and deliver donations to a special-needs orphanage. ... -
USA Hosts Shut Out Human Trafficking Week
November 27, 2015Five days of events began Tuesday as the University teams up with UNICEF and the National Consortium for Academics and Sports. ... -
How to Step Up to the (Dinner) Plate
November 25, 2015When the ink on your diploma is still wet, it's especially important to know which fork to use. Here are eight etiquette tips ... -
Chambers Appointed Assistant VP
November 25, 2015The University of South Alabama has hired veteran health care entrepreneur Dr. Michael Chambers as its first assistant vice presid ... -
Crisis Scenario: A Calm Amid the Storm
November 20, 2015USA health care students respond under pressure to a mock explosion and disaster drill at the USS Alabama. ... -
USA Bowls to Benefit Local Homeless
November 19, 2015The visual arts department has been creating glazed bowls for Art Soup since 2002. This year potters worked in teams. ... -
Feel Like You're Going Around in Circles?
November 18, 2015Roundabouts may be coming to an intersection near you. Dr. Samantha Islam can get you up to speed on what to expect. ... -
Join USA for a 'Season of Celebration'
November 17, 2015The annual holiday concert, presented by the Department of Music, will take place Dec. 3. It is free and open to the public. ... -
Consultants Selected for Possible Stadium
November 12, 2015Three firms will assist with examining the financial, logistical and infrastructural needs associated with a football stadium. ... -
Theatre USA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
November 11, 2015'An Enemy of the People' begins Friday and runs through this weekend and next at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. ... -
Picou Named Distinguished Professor
November 11, 2015Dr. Steve Picou, founder and director of the University of South Alabama Coastal Resource and Resiliency Center, is recognized for ... -
Homecoming 2015 in Pictures
November 9, 2015Weekend events included a parade and pep rally, followed by the big game and the presentation of the homecoming court. ... -
Three-Peat! Soccer Wins Sun Belt Title
November 9, 2015For the third consecutive year, the Jags won the Sun Belt Conference Tournament title and will advance to the NCAA Tournament. ... -
Clean Water in Haiti Just the Start
November 5, 2015Alums Stephanie and Ryan Robinson arrived on the island five years ago. They found new purpose, and friendship, along the way. ... -
Der Skandal: 7 Next Steps for VW
November 4, 2015As Volkswagen looks to protect its brand, Professor Alvin Williams suggests ways the German automaker can regain trust. ... -
USA Wins Women's Cross Country Title
November 3, 2015The team earned its first Sun Belt Conference championship since 1993; David Barnett was named the Coach of the Year. ... -
Scholarship Signing Held for DYW Students
November 2, 2015The 2015 national winner of the Distinguished Young Women program enrolled at South, as did a record number of statewide winners. ... -
Still in High School, Already in a USA Lab
November 2, 2015Alabama School of Mathematics and Science students collaborate with USA researchers in finding a treatment for pancreatic cancer. ... -
USA Announces New Office of Scholarship Services
October 30, 2015The University has launched the Office of Scholarship Services to help coordinate and track available scholarships and make the in ... -
South Homecoming Events Announced
October 29, 2015A 'Fired Up' bonfire on Monday kicked off a week of events 'Building Our Legacy.' The Jaguars take on the Vand ... -
What's Wrong With Low Gas Prices?
October 29, 2015Nothing when refueling at the pump, but there are other factors to consider as prices remain below $2 a gallon. ... -
USA Technology & Research Park Grows With Southern Light
October 28, 2015Southern Light recently completed a $5 million, Tier 3 data center at USA that can hold more than 150 data racks consuming 800 kil ... -
Austal President: 'Fit the Company's Culture'
October 27, 2015Craig Perciavalle encourages USA students to intern and learn about the companies where they want to work. ... -
A View from Cuba: USA Student Studies Abroad
October 26, 2015"They didn't want to talk about politics much. They were way more interested in American baseball," said senior Eth ... -
Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner to Speak at USA
October 23, 2015The University's Ninth Annual N. Jack Stallworth Lecture will present Dr. Alan Taylor, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and the ... -
JagTran Changing Routes; Student Parking Added
October 23, 2015JagTran will make significant changes to their Blue and Green routes. Also, more than 100 underutilized employee parking spaces ha ... -
USA Faculty Help Name New Tortoise Species
October 22, 2015The Eastern Santa Cruz Tortoise on the Galapagos Islands is a distinct species that will require closer attention. ... -
A Cashew is a Fruit, and other Plant Trivia
October 21, 2015'It Ain't Easy Seeing Green,' second in a three-part USA series, is held at a downtown pub. Final installment set f ... -
9 Ways Students Can Relieve Stress
October 19, 2015USA's director of counseling has tips for relieving anxiety and balancing life, including finding time to exercise and laugh. ... -
Educators Immersed in Team-Based Learning
October 16, 2015Six faculty members from the Universidad de Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala shared experiences with USA faculty. ... -
Student-Run Clinic Provides Care to Homeless
October 15, 2015The University of South Alabama hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the student-run free clinic at 15 Place, a homeless shelter i ... -
Can You Run Faster Than USA's President?
October 15, 2015Spoiler alert: No. But students and staff can predict their own times - and see how close they can get - at the Rec Center. ... -
$150 Million Goal Set for USA Campaign
October 13, 2015Upward & Onward will support the University's five strategic priorities. More than $73 million already has been raised. ... -
Student Affairs Rep Beats Cancer, Marathon
October 12, 2015Associate Director James Contratto finishes 'ROCKstrong!' in Chicago while raising $2,300 for the American Cancer Societ ... -
Public Invited to International Archaeology Day Events
October 12, 2015Learn to play chunky, make a necklace and guess the use of artifacts at the USA Archaeology Museum on Oct. 17. ... -
For USA Author, a Career Defined by Civil Rights
October 9, 2015Writer-in-Residence Frye Gaillard's new book and first novel, 'Go South to Freedom,' will be published next year. ... -
'High Impact' Experience for USA Undergrads
October 9, 2015From studying blimps to analyzing negative childhood attachments, students discover opportunities through research. ...