Academics News

Jack Stover, a summer graduate completing a double major in international business and Spanish, has kept an active schedule during his time at the University of South Alabama. “My extracurricular activities have been just as important to me as my academic work,” he says.

Not Enough Hours in the Day
May 9, 2020

Double major in business and Spanish. Fraternity president. Internships and study abroad. Jack Stover has been busy. ...

Mary Catherine Cazalas conducted research as a graduate assistant in the Swallowing Disorders Initiative Lab in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions. She won the College’s Dean’s Award for her academic and research work.

Dean's Award, Discipline, Determination
May 9, 2020

Mary Catherine Cazalas's pursuit of a graduate degree in speech pathology brought her back to 'the best city in the world.' ...

Members of the Jaguar Marching Band record a virtual performance of “South,” the University of South Alabama fight song.

Finding Harmony, and a Good Wi-Fi Signal
May 5, 2020

Accustomed to playing together, South faculty and students find creative ways to bridge the distance caused by COVID-19. ...

USA Professor Wins Prestigious NEH Grant
May 4, 2020

Dr. Timothy Lombardo will research and write a book about the craft brewing industry’s effect on American cities. ...

A few days before they left Peru, where they were in lockdown due to the novel coronavirus, a group of Study Abroad students from the University of South Alabama took a group photo with fellow students from Augusta State, University of Georgia and Lenoir-Rhyne University. The USA students are, top row, Zach McCleery, far left; Laura Thompson, fourth from the left; Laurel Collins, sixth from the left; and Jasmine Furguson, bottom row, far left. Joel Ellzie, an instructor in USA’s department of emergency medical services, is in the top center of the photograph next to Collins.

'This Might Actually Be a Thing'
May 1, 2020

A group of South students were in Peru when the novel coronavirus shut down its borders. This is the story of how they got out. ...

The University of South Alabama will hold a virtual, online commencement ceremony on May 9 to honor spring and summer degree candidates.

South to Hold Virtual Commencement
May 1, 2020

The awarding of the degrees will take place 11 a.m., May 9. The ceremony will stream on the homepage and social media. ...

Fall Reopening Planned at USA
May 1, 2020

The University is making plans to reopen campus and resume in-person classes and residential living for the Fall 2020 semester. ...

Dr. Alvin Williams, chair of marketing and quantitative methods at the University of South Alabama, said "in pandemic mode, supply chains must become even more flexible to accommodate the rapid rate of change."

COVID-19 to Supply Lessons on Supply Chain
April 27, 2020

Dr. Alvin Williams, marketing and quantitative methods chair, offers insight on the novel coronavirus's impact on supply chains. ...

Barry Coleman, who endowed a scholarship in grandmother's name, becoming one the youngest major gift donors to the College of Nursing, earlier this semester met the scholarship's first recipient, Jennifer Dowling.

'He Simply Will Not Accept Failure'
April 27, 2020

Barry Coleman endows scholarship in grandmother's name, becoming one the youngest major gift donors to the College of Nursing. ...

Summer Tuition Break Approved
April 14, 2020

With the novel coronavirus pushing courses online, the USA Board of Trustees endorsed a summer tuition adjustment for 2020. ...

Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety
April 10, 2020

USA's Dr. Kimberly Zlomke discusses how to care for yourself, and talk to your children. 'Anxiety is a common emotion,' says Zlomke. ...

USA is home to four of the seven Alabama students selected as 2020 Goldwater Scholars. From left, Richard Fu, Hannah Giannini, Samantha Michlowitz and John Pomerat.

Striking Gold: 4 Named Goldwater Scholars
April 9, 2020

USA maxes out Goldwater Scholarship slots and tops the state with four undergraduates in the 2020 class. ...

Ricky Green, an information technology instructor at the University of South Alabama, uses 3D printers to produce parts that will be put together to make face shields for healthcare workers.

USA DIYers Innovate on PPE
May 8, 2020

South faculty join a nationwide do-it-yourself movement to guard against a shortage of personal protective equipment. ...

South Alabama football Coach Steve Campbell leads freshmen in a cheer during the 2019 Week of Welcome for new students.

Application Fee, ACT/SAT Requirements Waived
April 6, 2020

South also offering a $100 credit for virtual visits to connect with prospective undergraduate students. ...

Raed Alsulami, a University of South Alabama graduate in hospitality and tourism management and assistant manager for the main restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, credits his experiences as a student for his current success. “I feel that the program at USA helped me get to where I am today and provided opportunities for me to maximize my goals in the industry,” he said.

Fusing Southern, Saudi Hospitality
March 30, 2020

One of South's first hospitality and tourism graduates, Raed Alsulami works at a top-ranked restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh. ...

6 Tips for Distance Learning
March 26, 2020

Distance learning can present challenges for students used to a traditional classroom setting. These tips can make it easier. ...

Andy Vickers, a graduate of the University of South Alabama's Mitchell College of Business, opened two F45 fitness training studios and plans to open a third in Pensacola.

Turning Adversity into Opportunity
March 22, 2020

With dreams of wakeboarding derailed, Andy Vickers is using his entrepreneurial skills to help others reach their fitness goals. ...

Dr. Robert Holm, professor of music at the University of South Alabama, plays on a Steinway recently donated to the department of music through a legacy gift by Dr. Jeanne Sylvestre, an emeritus professor of accounting.

They Shared Chopin, Played on Steinway
March 16, 2020

An accounting professor's legacy gift, the Polish composer's Opus 25, No. 1, and a South pianist took center stage at Laidlaw. ...

Courtney Bryson, who is completing her clinical work to become a registered nurse and earn an associate degree from Coastal Alabama Community College, is already taking online classes at the University of South Alabama toward a Bachelor's of Science in nursing.

Getting a Head Start in Nursing
February 21, 2020

South is collaborating with community colleges to speed the time it takes to earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing. ...

Dr. Heather Hall, dean of the University of South Alabama College of Nursing, has been elected chairperson of the Alabama Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Nursing Dean to Chair State Board
February 20, 2020

Dr. Heather Hall, dean the USA College of Nursing, has been elected chair of the Alabama Association of Colleges of Nursing. ...

Giving Day Graphic that says: 1,1771 Donors, $534,671 Raised, USA Giving Day 2020, Thank You

USA Giving Day Raises $534,671
February 19, 2020

More than 1,700 donors supported scholarships, research, athletics and USA Health programs during the third annual USA Giving Day. ...

Vanessa Quintana is one of the latest South graduates to work under Steve Mussell, right, designing and building Carnival floats. “Steve tells me to put on my Mardi Gras goggles. He wants me to look at a float like someone would at a parade.”

Bringing Artistry to the Streets of Carnival
February 18, 2020

USA alumni keep a tradition alive by designing and building floats for some of Mobile's most iconic Mardi Gras parading groups. ...

Will Rayner, a professional health sciences major from Hoover, Ala., practices on one of the high-tech patient simulators in the new, 39,000-square-foot Simulation Building. The facility is used by South's nursing, allied health and medical students.

Simulated Conditions, Real Results
February 14, 2020

USA healthcare students begin training in the newly opened Simulation Building using high-tech, low-stress manikins. ...

Dr. Tony Waldrop, University of South Alabama president, talks with Beth Thomas, corporate communications manager for Alabama Power, inside the new Alabama Power USA Coastal Weather Research Center. The center provides weather forecasting to more than 100 clients.

Weather Center Gets New Name, Location
February 11, 2020

The Alabama Power USA Coastal Weather Research Center supports business and serves as a training ground for meteorology students. ...

Author Patti Callahan, winner of the prestigious Harper Lee Award, will conduct a writing workshop and discuss her bestselling novel “Becoming Mrs. Lewis” Feb. 13 at the University of South Alabama.

Author Patti Callahan to Hold Workshop
February 11, 2020

The Stokes Center for Creative Writing will host Callahan, who will conduct a writing workshop and discuss her historical novel. ...

Academics News Archive

Not Enough Hours in the Day May 9, 2020

Dean's Award, Discipline, Determination May 9, 2020

Finding Harmony, and a Good Wi-Fi Signal May 5, 2020

USA Professor Wins Prestigious NEH Grant May 4, 2020

'This Might Actually Be a Thing' May 1, 2020

South to Hold Virtual Commencement May 1, 2020

Fall Reopening Planned at USA May 1, 2020

COVID-19 to Supply Lessons on Supply Chain April 27, 2020

'He Simply Will Not Accept Failure' April 27, 2020

Summer Tuition Break Approved April 14, 2020

Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety April 10, 2020

Striking Gold: 4 Named Goldwater Scholars April 9, 2020

USA DIYers Innovate on PPE May 8, 2020

Application Fee, ACT/SAT Requirements Waived April 6, 2020

Fusing Southern, Saudi Hospitality March 30, 2020

6 Tips for Distance Learning March 26, 2020

Turning Adversity into Opportunity March 22, 2020

They Shared Chopin, Played on Steinway March 16, 2020

Getting a Head Start in Nursing February 21, 2020

Nursing Dean to Chair State Board February 20, 2020

USA Giving Day Raises $534,671 February 19, 2020

Bringing Artistry to the Streets of Carnival February 18, 2020

Simulated Conditions, Real Results February 14, 2020

Weather Center Gets New Name, Location February 11, 2020

Author Patti Callahan to Hold Workshop February 11, 2020