2017 News Archive

South Brand Internationally Recognized
June 20, 2017

USA's comprehensive branding initiative earns a bronze award in the 2017 Circle of Excellence program. ...

Dr. Sytske Kimball, chair of meteorology, right, discusses research projects with Caroline Kolakoski and Dillon Blount, two of the four South students named as recipients of the prestigious Hollings Scholarships. Caitlin Ford and Sam Sangster are also recipients.

Hollings Scholars in Record Numbers at USA
June 15, 2017

Four South meteorology students are 2017 recipients of the prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships. ...

A delegation of USA Student Government Officers, gather in a session of the international Going Global conference in London. From left accompanying the students is Associate Dean and title IX Coordinator Dr. Krista Harrell. Seated next are Josh Crownover, the SGA’s immediate past president, and Shaun Holloway, SGA’s chief of staff.

USA Students Go Global in London
June 14, 2017

A delegation of USA Student Government officers and faculty went to London for the international Going Global conference. ...

Sun Belt Conference's all-sports trophy AKA or Vick Bubas Cup

All-Sports Trophy Comes South Again
June 9, 2017

USA's baseball team won the Sun Belt Conference tournament, giving South the league's Vic Bubas Cup. ...

Returning South Leads to More Career Success
June 9, 2017

The ink on Monica Whatley’s diploma was barely dry before the math and statistics major packed up and moved to Washington, D.C. ...

5 Playground Safety Tips for the Summer
June 7, 2017

With children headed outside, USA's Dr. Jason Richerson offers advice for staying free of fractures, burns and boo-boos. ...

Jags to Jobs image with Capt. Sean Scarcliff standing with NASA building in the background

Jags to Jobs: Sean Scarcliff
June 6, 2017

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. ...

Dr. Nicole Carr, right, associate vice president for Student Academic Success, teamed with Dr. Kathy Thompson and Dr. Andre Green of the College of Education and Professional Studies to secure a grant that further supports South's Pathway USA program.

Pathway USA Gets National Recognition
June 5, 2017

The program that improves access among two-year college students to a degree at South receives Gates Foundation funding. ...

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A Paris Primer: What Happens Now?
June 2, 2017

Following the U.S. exit from the Paris Agreement, South's Dr. Scott Glaberman says there are five things you should know. ...

The USA National Alumni Association recognized five members of the South community on Thursday for outstanding achievements. From left are Dr. Pat C. Covey, founding dean of USA’s Pat C. Covey College of Allied Health Professions; Lee Covey, founder of the Collegiate Housing Foundation; James L. “Jim” Busby, ’83, founder of Drobotik Sciences; and Dr. John S. Meigs Jr., ’79, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Not pictured is retired U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral William “Dean” Lee, '79.

Alumni, Service Leaders Recognized
June 1, 2017

The USA National Alumni Association honored five members of the South community for outstanding achievements. ...

Nick Barton, a junior finance major from Alabaster, will spend part of his summer raising money for people with disabilities during Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity's national philanthropy, "Journey of Hope."

A 'Journey of Hope,' on Two Wheels
June 1, 2017

Junior Nick Barton, after biking 900 miles in Florida, will serve as crew chief in a Pi Kappa Phi fundraiser across the U.S. ...

The Jags' win over Georgia Southern marks South Alabama's 11th Sun Belt Tournament title, and its first since 2005.

Jags Win Sun Belt Championship
May 29, 2017

South Alabama's defeat of Georgia Southern marks the program's 11th conference title, and its first since 2005. ...

6 Ways to Avert the Next WannaCry
May 26, 2017

What you should know, and what South's School of Computing is doing, to ward off malware and other disruptive cyber attacks. ...

Graduate student Ramon Deanda, left, junior Lauren Carroll and Professor Tony Wright show some of the hand-print tiles that will be on display at Medal of Honor Park's playground.

South, Children Leave Imprint at Playground
May 23, 2017

Tony Wright, two of his students and hundreds of children create ceramic handprint tiles for display at Medal of Honor Park. ...

Arriving at USA by Way of the NFL
May 19, 2017

Jeremy Towns traded in shoulder pads for a white medical coat to join his new teammates in South's College of Medicine. ...

Thomas Merrigan, a 2000 chemistry graduate, has always had a side project. One turned into Grayle, a water filter and purifier bottle now sold in 250 stores in the United States. Photo courtesy of Thomas Merrigan.

A (One-Press) Push for Innovation
May 17, 2017

Travis Merrigan's busy week: Quit job, got married, moved to Seattle and began full bore developing the Grayl water bottle. ...

The “Vagina Monologues” performance at the University of South Alabama raised $616 for the Mobile Rape Crisis Center. South Alabama members of the cast recently presented a check to support the center's programs. From left are Catherine Buttrey, Kenishia Jackson, Title IX Coordinator and Associate Dean of Students Dr. Krista Harrell, Kadijah Oliver, Tiffany Martin and Eve Windhorst.

Donations go to Rape Crisis Center
May 17, 2017

Proceeds from the 'Vagina Monologues' are given to combat violence against women and girls. ...

“USA is really honored to be a part of this program, which can become a model locally as well as nationally with everyone working together,” Lynne Chronister, USA vice president for research and economic development, said at a Tuesday news conference with Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, left, and Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft.

South to Host Beach Job Boot Camp
May 16, 2017

The University will train 17- to 24-year-olds for summer employment in partnership with the cities of Mobile and Gulf Shores. ...

South Employees, Retirees Raise $720K
May 16, 2017

The Employee and Retiree Annual Fund is part of South's Upward & Onward comprehensive fundraising campaign. ...

Newly-named Alabama Teacher of the Year Chasity Collier, left, receives a special 50th Anniversary medallion from Dr. Andrea Kent, dean of the University of South Alabama College of Education, during a surprise celebration pep rally at Dawes Intermediate School. Earlier this year, South Alabama’s College of Education celebrated 50 years. Collier teaches fifth-grade science at Dawes Intermediate School.

Alumna Named Alabama Teacher of the Year
May 12, 2017

Chasity Collier, a fifth-grade science teacher at Dawes Intermediate School in Mobile County, graduated from South in 1998. ...

The finalists of the USA Public Speaking Contest are, seated from left, third place winner Faith Wheeler of Murphy High School; first place winner Siddiqah Abdullah of Murphy High School and second place winner Marie Doyle from the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science. Standing from left are USA communications faculty Dr. Reggie Moody, associate professor; Katherine Rigsby, instructor; Megan Sparks, senior instructor; Dr. James Aucoin, professor and chair; and Dr. April Dupree Taylor, assistant professor.

'Advocacy' Highlights Public Speaking Contest
May 11, 2017

Thirty-one 9th-12th graders from five local schools participated in the contest at the University of South Alabama. ...

The Waterman Globe, after being removed from public view since 2015, was on display this year for Commencement activities, including the College of Medicine's convocation ceremony.

The Waterman Globe Makes Its Return
May 10, 2017

After being draped off for repairs for more than a year, South's traditional photo backdrop at Commencement is back. ...

Dr. Doug Haywick, associate professor of geology, shakes the hand of Dr. Andrzej Wierzbicki, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, at Commencement on May 6. Haywick earned a second bachelor's degree after taking classes beginning in 2002.

'Learning Should be a Lifelong Activity'
May 9, 2017

Retiring professor Dr. Doug Haywick walked across the stage at the Mitchell Center to earn his second bachelor's degree. ...

Rod Newsome, a junior at the University of South Alabama, fell in love with the bass in elementary school after a music teacher played the theme from "Jaws." As a student, he's played twice with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. Photo courtesy of Ben Harper, Mobile Symphony Orchestra.

A Pinch Hitter With a Double Bass
May 9, 2017

Before arriving at South, Rod Newsome was mostly self-taught. He's since played twice with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. ...

South Graduates' 'Bittersweet' Moment
May 6, 2017

The University recognized more than 2,200 degree candidates at two ceremonies, 50 years after USA's first commencement. ...

2017 News Archive

South Brand Internationally Recognized June 20, 2017

Hollings Scholars in Record Numbers at USA June 15, 2017

USA Students Go Global in London June 14, 2017

All-Sports Trophy Comes South Again June 9, 2017

Returning South Leads to More Career Success June 9, 2017

5 Playground Safety Tips for the Summer June 7, 2017

Jags to Jobs: Sean Scarcliff June 6, 2017

Pathway USA Gets National Recognition June 5, 2017

A Paris Primer: What Happens Now? June 2, 2017

Alumni, Service Leaders Recognized June 1, 2017

A 'Journey of Hope,' on Two Wheels June 1, 2017

Jags Win Sun Belt Championship May 29, 2017

6 Ways to Avert the Next WannaCry May 26, 2017

South, Children Leave Imprint at Playground May 23, 2017

Arriving at USA by Way of the NFL May 19, 2017

A (One-Press) Push for Innovation May 17, 2017

Donations go to Rape Crisis Center May 17, 2017

South to Host Beach Job Boot Camp May 16, 2017

South Employees, Retirees Raise $720K May 16, 2017

Alumna Named Alabama Teacher of the Year May 12, 2017

'Advocacy' Highlights Public Speaking Contest May 11, 2017

The Waterman Globe Makes Its Return May 10, 2017

'Learning Should be a Lifelong Activity' May 9, 2017

A Pinch Hitter With a Double Bass May 9, 2017

South Graduates' 'Bittersweet' Moment May 6, 2017