Academics News

Dr. Harold Pardue, director of graduate programs in the School of Computing, has been named dean of USA's Graduate School and associate vice president for academic affairs. A South alumnus, Pardue will start in his new position on Aug. 15.

South Graduate School Dean Named
July 6, 2017

Dr. Harold Pardue, a first-generation college student and USA alumnus, has been tapped to lead the Graduate School. ...

USA College of Nursing alumna Dawn Downs, a critical care nurse, recently graduated with her nurse practitioner degree from South, which has given her more experience and preparation for her future professional work. Photo courtesy of Dawn Downs.

A South Education, a West Coast Location
July 5, 2017

With a robust online program, USA's College of Nursing has graduates in all 50 states. Meet one: Dawn Downs of California. ...

Faculty Explore Innovative Teaching Methods
June 29, 2017

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Institute was coordinated by the Innovation in Learning Center and USAonline. ...

Dr. Kathy J. Cooke, dean of USA's new Honors College standing outside the Bethel Chapel

South Names Dean of New Honors College
June 22, 2017

Dr. Kathy J. Cooke will lead an ambitious initiative to increase honors enrollment and offer additional tracks of study. ...

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. ...

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. ...

three smoke stacks with smoke billowing out

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. ...

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. ...

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

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

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. ...

Dr. Peter Wood standing on lawn with trumpet

Two Countries, Two Stages, One Concert
May 3, 2017

South faculty will play with elementary school students in China via live stream in a May 11 free concert open to the public. ...

Mikayla Walters will return to South to earn a master’s degree in chemical engineering: “I love learning and I am eager to learn all I can in my field.”

Shelby Hall Beat Out Cornell, Caltech
May 1, 2017

Mikayla Walters chose South for engineering after visiting campus. She will stay for her master's after a layover in Chile. ...

Winifred George, who will earn her bachelor's in nursing, wants to work in labor and delivery, and, in the near future, return to school for her graduate degree.

'Humbled by Her Experience'
May 1, 2017

Winifred George watched the compassion of nurses when her grandmother died. Now she wants to help bring life into the world. ...

Jacob Blandford and Martha Marie Engeling will earn their master's degrees in two new programs, marine conservation and resource management and sports management, respectively.

New Degree Programs for New Graduates
May 1, 2017

Master of science degrees will be awarded in sports management, along with marine conservation and resource management. ...

Mobile County Commission President Merceria Ludgood will speak at the 9:30 a.m. ceremony, and European Union Ambassador to the United States David O’Sullivan will address graduates at the 2 p.m. ceremony on May 6.

Commissioner, Diplomat to Address Graduates
April 27, 2017

Mobile's Merceria Ludgood and the EU's David O'Sullivan will speak during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6. ...

David Williams of Mobile, a former Mobile County Public School middle and high school teacher pursuing his Ph.D. in instructional design and development at South, will present his paper on the effective way to use test development theory during the University of South Alabama’s Conference on Teaching and Learning.

Innovative Teaching Strategies Focus of Conference
April 24, 2017

The deadline to register for the University of South Alabama's Conference on Teaching and Learning is Wednesday, April 26. ...

$100 Million and Counting
April 24, 2017

The University of South Alabama reaches a milestone in its $150 million 'Upward & Onward' fundraising campaign. ...

Abe Mitchell, whose gift created a $50 million matching scholarship initiative, meets with, from left, students Alexys Brown, Christian Manganti, Derek Rowan and Raven McShan.

Expanding Access to Education, Opportunity
April 24, 2017

Abraham Mitchell, whose generous gift initiated a $50 million scholarship initiative, meets with several grateful recipients. ...

Academics News Archive

South Graduate School Dean Named July 6, 2017

A South Education, a West Coast Location July 5, 2017

Faculty Explore Innovative Teaching Methods June 29, 2017

South Names Dean of New Honors College June 22, 2017

Hollings Scholars in Record Numbers at USA June 15, 2017

USA Students Go Global in London June 14, 2017

Pathway USA Gets National Recognition June 5, 2017

A Paris Primer: What Happens Now? June 2, 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

South Employees, Retirees Raise $720K May 16, 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

Two Countries, Two Stages, One Concert May 3, 2017

Shelby Hall Beat Out Cornell, Caltech May 1, 2017

'Humbled by Her Experience' May 1, 2017

New Degree Programs for New Graduates May 1, 2017

Commissioner, Diplomat to Address Graduates April 27, 2017

Innovative Teaching Strategies Focus of Conference April 24, 2017

$100 Million and Counting April 24, 2017

Expanding Access to Education, Opportunity April 24, 2017