2017 News Archive

South Launches "Global USA" Program
February 10, 2017

The new office will consolidate services for international students and provide new opportunities to create global engagement. ...

The Rev. Joji Reddy Lingaredd's research on plant extracts could lead to identifying herbal medicines as alternative cancer treatments. His research at MCI is designed to lay the groundwork for future collaboraiton.

Outreach Through Works, Not Words
February 10, 2017

The Rev. Joji Reddy Lingareddy's plans for a life of preaching led him to an unexpected place: USA Mitchell Cancer Institute. ...

Drew Yates' College of Engineering degree from USA has become his ticket to see the world. Here, he's taking in the sights of Shanghai, China, where he and his co-workers from Prism Systems, Inc., were developing software for a theme park.

Grad's Job: Chinese Theme Park Tester
February 8, 2017

'I think I want to try that,' Drew Yates '14 said of engineering. Now he's testing software systems for thrill rides. ...

Ravi Rajendra is a senior biology major from Montgomery.

SGA Past President Wins Future Leader Award
February 8, 2017

Ravi Rajendra received the recognition from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. ...

Internationally recognized archaeologist Dr. Robert Kelly of the University of Wyoming will speak at USA on Feb. 22.

Leading Archaeologist to Discuss Our 'Fifth Beginning'
February 8, 2017

Internationally recognized archaeologist Dr. Robert Kelly of the University of Wyoming will speak at South on Feb. 22. ...

This sculpture on the campus of Spring Hill College honors U.S. Army soldier Stephen E. Karopczyc, a member of the Class of 1965, who was killed in Vietnam. The memorial is one of many spotlighted in the 'War and Remembrance on the Alabama Gulf Coast' on display at South's Marx Library.

Living in a 'Landscape of Commemoration'
February 7, 2017

The 'War and Remembrance' exhibit, at South's Marx Library through Feb. 28, highlights memorials across Coastal Alabama. ...

South theatre students Aryn Carr, Malcolm Hayden and Kaylee Pulliam rehearse for Theatre USA’s production of 'The Fabulous Fable Factory,' which will run Feb. 10-18 at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center..

'Fabulous Fables' in Footlights at Theatre USA
February 3, 2017

'The Fabulous Fable Factory' runs Feb. 10-18 at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center on South's campus. ...

Dr. Sandra Stenson, professor of chemistry, worked at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a research scientist after earning her doctorate.

A Lot Goes Into Such a Little Pill
February 2, 2017

So how do drug makers cram your meds into that small space? It's complex, and not cheap, says Professor Dr. Sandra Stenson. ...

The annual Soul Food Luncheon, sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, kicked off a month of events celebrating Black History Month.

First Course: Soul Food Luncheon
February 1, 2017

A month of events celebrating the culture and contributions of African Americans kicks off with food and friendship. ...

The University of South Alabama joins community partners to announce a 75,000 Degrees Initiative to meet the needs of the region's growing workforce. From left are Bob Charlebois, USA transfer coordinator; Dr. Peggy Bradford, Lumina Foundation; Lynne Chronister, USA vice president for research and economic development; Dr. Tony Waldrop, USA president; Carolyn R. Akers, CEO of the Mobile Area Education Foundation; Chandra Scott, director of strategic outcomes, Mobile Area Education Foundation; and Dr. Andrea Kent, dean of the USA College of Education.

USA Joins 75,000 Degrees Initiative
January 31, 2017

Effort seeks to increase the number of residents with post-secondary degrees and credentials to meet a growing workforce. ...

Dr. Jeremiah Newell is a 2008 graduate of the College of Education and the chief operating officer for the Mobile Area Education Foundation.

From Shoe Salesman to the Ivy League
January 31, 2017

Dr. Jeremiah Newell earned his undergrad at South before heading to Harvard. This year the College of Education turns 50. ...

Twin brothers Daniel, left, and Caleb Butler were among several hundred South volunteers at the this year's Project Homeless Connect. Volunteers served and supported nearly 300 homeless individuals.

A Chance Encounter, a Changed Outlook
January 30, 2017

Twin brothers volunteer at Project Homeless Connect after meeting a former neighbor. "I thought, 'I could be homeless.'" ...

Recipients of internal funding grants for TeamUSA projects are, from left, Dr. Zoya Khan, associate professor of Spanish; Kimberly Jordan, MSN, RN, instructor of adult health nursing; Colleen Lynch, MSN, RN, CNL, instructor of adult health nursing; Dr. Phil Carr, Chief Calvin McGhee Endowed Professor of Native American Studies and professor of anthropology; Dr. Debra Swanzy, RN, assistant professor of adult health nursing; and Dr. Elizabeth Allison, assistant professor of leadership and teacher education. Not pictured: Dr. Theresa Wright, RN, vice chair and associate professor of adult health nursing.

Seven Faculty Members Receive TeamUSA Awards
January 27, 2017

Faculty members will use internal grants for projects enhancing South's team-based learning program, TeamUSA. ...

University of South Alabama Collegiate 100 members attend the 31st Annual 100 Black Men National Conference held recently in New Orleans. From left are Cornelius Madison, senior mechanical engineering major from Montgomery; Broderick Morrissette, junior information technology major from Prichard; Dr. Michael Mitchell, vice president for student affairs and adviser of Collegiate 100; Myles Payton, sophomore communication major from Montgomery; and Adreun Malone, senior professional health sciences major from Memphis, Tenn.

'Prepping for Success:' The Collegiate 100
January 26, 2017

Members of South's Collegiate 100 recently served as delegates at the 100 Black Men National Conference in New Orleans. ...

box filled with donated toiletries and miscellaneous personal items for distribution to tornado victims

Jags Collecting Donations for Tornado Victims
January 25, 2017

South is accepting donations for William Carey University students displaced by a recent tornado at their Mississippi campus. ...

Meteorologist Patrick Bigbie, a 2015 South graduate, used hand-made signs to warn viewers about severe weather when his sound was knocked out.

Sound Knocked Out, Grad Grabs Sharpie
January 25, 2017

Meteorologist Patrick Bigbie of WDAM-TV 7 quickly improvised as a tornado bore down on his viewers near Hattiesburg, Miss. ...

Junior anthropology majors Shaunna Goetz, left, and Antonia Carter recently visited the United Arab Emirates to do preliminary research on ancient bones, which have since been sent to South for a long-term study.

South Archaeologists Travel to the UAE
January 24, 2017

The all-female team led by Dr. Lesley Gregoricka sent back ancient bones for a long-term study on how people lived and died. ...

Dr. Jung-Hyun Kim, Ph.D., left, a post-doctoral fellow, and Dr. Erin Ahn, Ph.D., associate professor of Oncologic Sciences at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, collected and analyzed the clinical features of 20 unrelated patients who shared a developmental delay and intellectual disability, and narrowed down which genes are closely related to brain development.

Cancer Research Leads to Syndrome Discovery
January 23, 2017

The findings by two USA Mitchell Cancer Institute researchers ends a New York family's search for their daughter's diagnosis. ...

R&B singer Jeremih will perform April 8 at the USA Mitchell Center. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Mitchell Center Box Office.

Jeremih to Perform at USA Spring Concert
January 21, 2017

Jaguar Productions and the Student Government Association will bring the R&B singer and songwriter to the Mitchell Center April 8. ...

Phiwat Klomkaew, left, a junior chemical engineering major, and Kevin Ingles, a junior math and physics major, will present scientific papers at the 94th Alabama Academy of Sciences annual meeting.

Undergrad Experiences, Ph.D. Expectations
January 19, 2017

Two USA juniors will present papers at the Alabama Academy of Sciences annual meeting next month on South's campus. ...

Gold Humanism Honor Society Members Selected
January 19, 2017

Ten medical students, three residents and one faculty member have been named to the USA Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society. ...

USA Medical Center Administrator Sam Dean has more than 15 years of health care leadership experience, including in Birmingham and Mississippi.

New Administrator Begins at USAMC
January 19, 2017

Sam Dean is responsible for operations at USA Medical Center, which serves as the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center. ...

Dr. Don Mosley, professor of management in the Mitchell College of Business and executive director of the college’s Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, said corporate tax reform, economic stimulation and deregulation would help small businesses thrive.

Good News For Small Businesses?
January 18, 2017

The backbone of America's economy could get a boost if President-elect Donald Trump and Congress do these three things. ...

Ashlyn Cohen, left, and Lydia Turner help lead a session on the Declaration of Independence and equality during Monday's 'teach-in' held in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Freedom, Equality Focus of 'Teach-In'
January 17, 2017

The student-organized forum included a robust discussion and dissection of wording in the Declaration of Independence. ...

University of South Alabama students participate in a clean-up project Monday as part of the MLK Day of Service.

USA Remembers King With Outreach
January 16, 2017

Hundreds of South volunteers participate in MLK Day of Service projects to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ...

2017 News Archive

South Launches "Global USA" Program February 10, 2017

Outreach Through Works, Not Words February 10, 2017

Grad's Job: Chinese Theme Park Tester February 8, 2017

SGA Past President Wins Future Leader Award February 8, 2017

Leading Archaeologist to Discuss Our 'Fifth Beginning' February 8, 2017

Living in a 'Landscape of Commemoration' February 7, 2017

'Fabulous Fables' in Footlights at Theatre USA February 3, 2017

A Lot Goes Into Such a Little Pill February 2, 2017

First Course: Soul Food Luncheon February 1, 2017

USA Joins 75,000 Degrees Initiative January 31, 2017

From Shoe Salesman to the Ivy League January 31, 2017

A Chance Encounter, a Changed Outlook January 30, 2017

Seven Faculty Members Receive TeamUSA Awards January 27, 2017

'Prepping for Success:' The Collegiate 100 January 26, 2017

Jags Collecting Donations for Tornado Victims January 25, 2017

Sound Knocked Out, Grad Grabs Sharpie January 25, 2017

South Archaeologists Travel to the UAE January 24, 2017

Cancer Research Leads to Syndrome Discovery January 23, 2017

Jeremih to Perform at USA Spring Concert January 21, 2017

Undergrad Experiences, Ph.D. Expectations January 19, 2017

Gold Humanism Honor Society Members Selected January 19, 2017

New Administrator Begins at USAMC January 19, 2017

Good News For Small Businesses? January 18, 2017

Freedom, Equality Focus of 'Teach-In' January 17, 2017

USA Remembers King With Outreach January 16, 2017