2019 News Archive

Emily Fogt, a freshman from Sidney, Ohio, explains to her tour group how the wings are attached to an Airbus plane. Fogt was among ten University of South Alabama hospitality and tourism management students who led tours of the Airbus Final Assembly Line facility for a recent conference.

South Storytellers on the Assembly Line
November 8, 2019

Hospitality and tourism management students chosen to serve as tour guides and tell Airbus' story at Flight Works Alabama. ...

Virtual reality googles are allowing University of South Alabama medical students to view and dissect patient anatomy without removing it.

Up Close, But Not Too Personal
November 5, 2019

South medical students are using virtual reality goggles to get a high-tech, three-dimensional look at pulmonary anatomy. ...

Trinity Stroud, a junior in USA’s School of Computing, received a Cyber Honors academic scholarship for finishing the Cyber FastTrack Competition in the top 100. “These competitions lay the foundation for students to join the cybersecurity workforce in both government and industry after graduation,” said Dr. Todd McDonald, a USA computer science professor.

Preventing a Big Hack Attack
October 31, 2019

USA School of Computing student Trinity Stroud is dedicating her education and career to online security. ...

The University of South Alabama soccer team celebrates after a 1-0 win against the Appalachian State Mountaineers to win a fifth Sun Belt Conference title in six years.

Jags Win Sun Belt Conference Title
October 27, 2019

South Alabama soccer claimed its fifth Sun Belt title in six years with a 1-0 victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers. ...

Dr. Tera W. Hunter, author and Edwards professor and scholar of gender, race and Southern history at Princeton University, is the guest speaker at this year's Stallworth Lecture. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center.

Princeton Author, Professor to Speak
October 23, 2019

Dr. Tera W. Hunter, who explores the history of African American marriage and family, will be this year's Stallworth lecturer. ...

Dr. John Lehrter, associate professor of marine sciences, and Ph.D. student Mai Fung will take part in a study to determine how oyster, blue crab and speckled trout respond to changes in their environment. “We’re looking at how do we manage the ecosystem both from the bottom up – water quality and habitat quality – and top down – fisheries management,” Lehrter said.

Assessing the Health of Mobile Bay
October 22, 2019

USA receives $2.9 million to study how oysters, blue crab and speckled trout provide answers to environmental questions. ...

Final Countdown: USA Homecoming 2019
October 17, 2019

Events are planned throughout the week and culminate when the Jags take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers. ...

Athanasia Moraitou is a graduate student at South, where she is a midfielder on the soccer team. She also plays for the Hellenic Women’s National Team.

'It's Amazing to Play for Your Country'
October 17, 2019

South midfielder Athanasia Moraitou was better at soccer than the flute. That's good for USA, and for Greece's national team. ...

USA students John Pomerat, center, a sophomore computer science and mathematics major, along with Daniel Hodgins, a freshman engineering major, show Murphy High School student Mollee Bearden how to problem solve during a recent Math Circle session.

Creativity + Critical Thinking = Math Circle
October 15, 2019

South students and professors have helped students grades 7th through 12th solve problems for the past 20 years. ...

Study Abroad Trip Planned to Ghana
October 11, 2019

Students studying in any major can register to participate. The deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 16. ...

Dr. Matthew Pettway, assistant professor of Spanish, will release his book, “Cuban Literature in the Age of Black Insurrection: Manzano, Plácido and Afro-Latin Religion," on Dec. 16.

New Book Highlights Two Afro-Latin Authors
October 11, 2019

Dr. Matthew Pettway's new book looks at the memory of slavery and religion as a form of resistance in colonial Cuba. ...

How to Watch the Democratic Debate
October 11, 2019

With 12 candidates on stage, figuring out what to focus on can be difficult. Try these seven tips (and put down that phone). ...

What Can Geckos Tell Us About Freckles?
October 9, 2019

USA Mathematics and Statistics supports biological research on leopard geckos. ...

University of South Alabama alumnus and Atlanta BeltLine CEO Clyde Higgs has spent his life's work at the intersection of private and public sectors, or, as he says, "where the magic exists." Photo courtesy of Atlanta BeltLine Inc.

Creating Jobs, Housing and Room to Breathe
October 1, 2019

South alumnus Clyde Higgs leads one of the nation's most ambitious land use development projects at Atlanta BeltLine Inc. ...

The University collected 7,350 pounds of cardboard during Move-In Day from students moving into residence halls.

Plenty of Students, Tons of Cardboard
September 27, 2019

More than three tons of cardboard was hauled in on Move-In Day, contributing to 850,000 pounds of recycled material for the year. ...

Dr. Kimberly Williams, associate professor of nursing at the University of South Alabama, is the project director for a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to help address opioid and substance abuse.

USA Leads $1.3M Fight Against Opioid Addiction
September 19, 2019

College of Nursing-trained healthcare professionals will focus on opioid and substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery. ...

Julie Otsuka, author of “When the Emperor was Divine,” will speak Oct. 17 at the University of South Alabama.

Common Read Author to Speak at South
September 19, 2019

Julie Otsuka, author of 'When the Emperor was Divine,' will speak Oct. 17. The event is free and open to the public. ...

University of South Alabama College of Medicine medical student Corey Phillis gives a pair of socks to Paul Brown at the USA Student-Run Free Clinic.

Medical Student Secures Sock Donation
September 17, 2019

Corey Phillis is making sure patients cared for at the USA Student-Run Free Clinic leave on solid footing with a new pair of socks. ...

Stephen Azar, second from right, is the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees Scholar for the 2019-2020 academic year. Azar is a freshman from St. Patrick High School in Biloxi, Miss. The scholarship is awarded annually to the most academically talented student in each incoming freshman class at USA. Joining Azar at the USA Board of Trustees meeting are, from left, 2018 scholar Cody Dunlap of Mobile, 2017 recipient Ada Chaeli van der Zijp-Tan of Madison, Ala., 2016 recipient Christian Manganti of Gulfport, Miss., Board of Trustees chair pro tempore Jimmy Shumock; Rana Azar, Stephen Azar's mother; Azar, and University President Tony Waldrop.

University Board of Trustees Scholar Named
September 13, 2019

Stephen Azar, who scored a perfect 36 on his ACT, is named the 2019-20 Board of Trustees Scholar. He plans to major in biology. ...

Alana Fortune of Dillard University and Trentyn Shaw of Alabama State University are participants in the USA College of Medicine's SouthMed Prep Scholars and D.R.E.A.M programs, respectively.

Encouraging Diversity in Physician Workforce
September 9, 2019

South's inclusion programs are yielding results — 20 percent of the 2023 medical class is black, Latino or Native American. ...

Kearria Freed, a transfer student pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, uses Darling, her 2-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever service dog, to navigate South's campus. "What I love most about Darling is that she doesn’t judge me because of my disability. Instead, she gives me unconditional love and affection," Freed said.

One 'Last Breath,' Then Resolute Steps Forward
September 6, 2019

Kearria Freed's life abruptly paused four years ago at spring break. A bullet would be the first obstacle to rebuilding her life. ...

Deborah Gurt, archivist for the Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library, holds one of the Eurdora Welty prints in the Iredale Collection donated to the University of South Alabama. The photo is one of a series taken by Welty as part of her job with the Works Project Administration during the Great Depression.

South Acquires Southern Writers Collection
September 3, 2019

The 166-piece collection is being donated by Dr. John and Beverly Iredale to the Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library. ...

The club level at Hancock Whitney Stadium will be named The Hargrove Club. Hargrove Engineers + Constructors has committed $1.5 million to the stadium project.

Hargrove Commits $1.5 Million to Stadium
September 3, 2019

The Hargrove Club at South's Hancock Whitney Stadium will be named after Hargrove Engineers + Constructors. ...

Galapagos sea lions resting in Galapagos National Park.

South Signs Galapagos Agreement
August 29, 2019

An affiliation with the Galapagos Science Center will create faculty and student research opportunities on the archipelago. ...

Kevin Fralicks, associate vice president for university development, arrives at South from the University of Washington, where he served as assistant dean and chief advancement officer.

Kevin Fralicks Named Associate VP for University Development
August 28, 2019

Fralicks arrives from the University of Washington, where he served as assistant dean and chief advancement officer. ...

2019 News Archive

South Storytellers on the Assembly Line November 8, 2019

Up Close, But Not Too Personal November 5, 2019

Preventing a Big Hack Attack October 31, 2019

Jags Win Sun Belt Conference Title October 27, 2019

Princeton Author, Professor to Speak October 23, 2019

Assessing the Health of Mobile Bay October 22, 2019

Final Countdown: USA Homecoming 2019 October 17, 2019

'It's Amazing to Play for Your Country' October 17, 2019

Creativity + Critical Thinking = Math Circle October 15, 2019

Study Abroad Trip Planned to Ghana October 11, 2019

New Book Highlights Two Afro-Latin Authors October 11, 2019

How to Watch the Democratic Debate October 11, 2019

What Can Geckos Tell Us About Freckles? October 9, 2019

Creating Jobs, Housing and Room to Breathe October 1, 2019

Plenty of Students, Tons of Cardboard September 27, 2019

USA Leads $1.3M Fight Against Opioid Addiction September 19, 2019

Common Read Author to Speak at South September 19, 2019

Medical Student Secures Sock Donation September 17, 2019

University Board of Trustees Scholar Named September 13, 2019

Encouraging Diversity in Physician Workforce September 9, 2019

One 'Last Breath,' Then Resolute Steps Forward September 6, 2019

South Acquires Southern Writers Collection September 3, 2019

Hargrove Commits $1.5 Million to Stadium September 3, 2019

South Signs Galapagos Agreement August 29, 2019

Kevin Fralicks Named Associate VP for University Development August 28, 2019