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Retired in 1998, Dr. Robert Barrow remains a familiar face around campus, where he takes a daily walk with his wife, Margot; daughter, Audrey; and Bucky the Boston terrier.

His Mentorship Led to an Internship, Career
December 5, 2016

Retired Vice Admiral William 'Dean' Lee credits Dr. Robert Barrow with guiding him from mall watcher to homeland protect ...

Retired Vice Admiral William “Dean” Lee, who served as Atlantic Area Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard, will deliver the Fall Commencement address on Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Mitchell Center.

Retired Vice Admiral to Address Graduates
December 5, 2016

William 'Dean' Lee '79 will speak at Saturday's commencement, which will be live-streamed from the Mitchell Ce ...

Alexis Atkins, vice president of human resources/principal in co-ownership of Budweiser Busch Distributing, Inc., has been appointed to fill a term that will expire in 2019. She is a past president of the USA National Alumni Association.

Governor Appoints South Alumna to Board
December 2, 2016

Alexis Atkins, a principal in co-ownership of Budweiser Busch Distributing, Inc., of Mobile, is past president of the USA National ...

Engineering student Yousef Omar, right, and Dr. Sumit Arora, instructor in the College of Engineering's Core Facility, examine a silver wire magnified 200 times with the University's scanning electron microscope. Silver nanoparticles are a key ingredient in their research efforts regarding sunscreens and other biomedical applications.

In Search of a Safer Sunscreen
December 1, 2016

Undergrad Yousef Omar describes his 'insanely awesome' research on a more effective sun blocker using silver nanoparticl ...

'Winter Wonderland' set for Mitchell Center
November 28, 2016

USA musicians will perform traditional and modern arrangements of holiday favorites Thursday at a free public concert. ...

South Raises $259,263 for Local Agencies
November 23, 2016

More than 2,600 employees and retirees contributed to this year's United Way Campaign, including 128 who gave $500 or more. ...

Dr. Reid Cummings, director of the Center for Real Estate and Economic Development at the 911爆料网’s Mitchell College of Business, the best way to be financially successful during the holidays is to make a good plan, and then stick to it.

Keep Calm and Carry Credit Wisely
November 22, 2016

As the holiday shopping season gets underway, South's Dr. Reid Cummings offers eight ways to survive on a budget. ...

Rebecca Fitz, left, is visiting the United States through a bilateral student exchange program. Patricia Bellido Jara, a South student, attended Fitz's University of Passau in Germany in the spring. "There’s no question the cultures are different – and that can be a shock – but each place I visited was unique in its own way," Bellido Jara said.

7,000 Miles Apart, Two Cultures Cross Paths
November 18, 2016

South's Study Abroad student exchange program is shrinking distances while expanding global experiences. ...

South students in the emergency medical services program load a "victim" onto a helicopter for treatment at a local hospital during an annual disaster drill held Thursday on campus.

Today in Class: Bananas and Helicopters
November 17, 2016

South students learn how to keep a cool head — and suture fruit — during a campus mass-casualty drill. (Fake blood inc ...

Junior Alex Coley, left, and Dr. Glen Borchert are among a growing number of USA undergraduates and faculty members collaborating on research that crosses disciplines. Coley and Borchert use this microscope to look at pancreatic cancer cells.

Finding Ways to Starve Cancer Cells
November 14, 2016

Honors program junior Alex Coley, with the help of a faculty mentor, is researching ways to target vulnerabilities in cells. ...

Seniors Sadie Bell Freeman and Tahj Vaughans star in Theatre USA's production of "When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?"

'A Thrill Ride Not to be Missed'
November 14, 2016

Contemporary drama 'When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?', set in a 1960s diner in New Mexico, runs at Theatre USA unti ...

Dr. Thomas Shaw, director of the USA Polling Group/Survey Research Center, said representative sample-based polling remains the most accurate way to obtain information about what large groups of people think, feel and do.

Toss Out the Polls? Not So Fast
November 9, 2016

South pollster Dr. Thomas Shaw said there remains much value in political polling. Just don't forget that margin of error. ...

Breathe In, Breathe Out: Reduce That Stress
November 8, 2016

With the election over, South psychologist Dr. Elise Labbé-Coldsmith offers seven ways to return balance to your life. ...

Theatre majors Thomas Deen IV and Abigail St. John will star in Theatre USA’s upcoming production of “Our Town.”

"Our Town" Heads to USA
November 7, 2016

The critically acclaimed classic American drama will open Nov. 10 at Theatre USA. Tickets are available. ...

Following their Sun Belt title victory with two second half goals, the Jags will enter the NCAA Tournament with a 15-5-1 overall record.

Four-peat! Jags Take Sun Belt Title
November 7, 2016

South's soccer team becomes just the second program in league history to win four consecutive tournament crowns. ...

911爆料网 Collegiate 100 members gather with their mentors from the 100 Black Men of Mobile Inc. From left are Dr. Andre Green, mentor and associate dean in the College of Education; Broderick Morrissette; Marlon Jones; Collegiate 100 mentor and adviser Dr. Michael Mitchell, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students; Jerod Coleman; Derek Pickett and JuWan Robinson.

'It's Important That We Are Visible'
November 2, 2016

South mentors offer support, friendship and hope through the Collegiate 100 and the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile. ...

South students Thanh Nguyen, left, and Joel Dawson, right, meet with Dr. Todd Andel, associate professor of computing and principal investigator for a $4.1 million grant awarded to the School of Computing.

On the Front Lines of Cyber Defense
November 1, 2016

South students take advantage of a $4.1 million grant that covers tuition and places them in internships with federal agencies. ...

Dr. Tony Waldrop, USA president, left, and Dr. Christopher Puto, Spring Hill College president, announced a collaboration Thursday that will allow undergraduate students to register for courses at either institution.

USA and Spring Hill Announce Collaboration
October 27, 2016

Students will be able to register for courses at either institution, increasing access to education and flexibility in planning. ...

Nathaniel Mackey, the Reynolds Price Professor of Creative Writing at Duke University, will speak Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. at South's Archaeology Museum. The event will be free and open to the public.

Poet Nathaniel Mackey to Visit South
October 26, 2016

The leading African-American poet, writer and scholar will speak Nov. 1 as part of USA's Stokes Center for Creative Writing. ...

South students and faculty participate in the USA in Russia Study Abroad program in the summer of 2015.

South Recognized for Global Engagement
October 24, 2016

The University is set to quadruple its number of Study Abroad students and also has increased international student enrollment. ...

South Writer-in-Residence Frye Gaillard's latest book is "Go South to Freedom."

South Author Pens Children's Book
October 21, 2016

'Go South to Freedom,' by Frye Gaillard, is the story of a family's journey to escape slavery that ends unexpectedl ...

Meteorology majors Daniel Martin, left, and Mark D. Smith, right, assist Dr. Sytske Kimball, chair of earth sciences and professor of meteorology, with the USA Mesonet station on USA's main campus. Martin and Smith are both mesonet technicians.

The Answer Isn't Blowing in the Wind
October 19, 2016

But it may be in South's network of weather stations that collects data, available to the public, along the northern Gulf Coa ...

#USAHOCO16: 'Let the Good Times Roar'
October 18, 2016

Homecoming week kicks off Oct. 24 and culminates five days later when the Jags face the Georgia State Panthers. ...

Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 14, 2016

Major Gary Osland, cyber operations manager for the Alabama Air National Guard, will present the "Cybersecurity Threat Landsc ...

'Upward & Onward' Tops $93 Million
October 13, 2016

One year after the kickoff, South's comprehensive fundraising campaign is well on its way to reaching the $150 million goal. ...

Roadkill: It's What's for Dinner
October 7, 2016

A South psychologist offers five reasons to be thankful for scavengers, and why we might learn from their behavior. ...

South Offering Online Depression Screenings
October 7, 2016

Think you may have more than just the blues? Confidential and free assessments are available through the month of October. ...

USA students, from left, Aaron Howard, broadcast journalism major; Ayla Oden, strategic communications major; Jordan Lang, strategic communications major; and Kaylee Henry, strategic communications major; work together on a classroom assignment as Dr. Julie Estis, director of QEP, and Dr. James Aucoin, chair of communications, talk with them about their work.

Not Your Father's Group Study Session
October 3, 2016

South's team-based learning initiative emphasizes attributes sought by employers, and the results have been impressive. ...

Larry Lilley, chief executive officer at Computer Technology Solutions, created a corporate culture that prioritized employee retention. "We are focused on creating a premiere workplace in the Southeast for those who love technology and solving problems," he said.

Before the Buzzer, a Company is Born
September 30, 2016

At a Jags game, two South students found themselves designing a startup — CTS, now one of the best places to work in Alabama ...

Greeting students in the reception area of the new Student Health Center location during Be Jag Healthy are Miss Pawla and SouthPaw. Second row from left are Valerie Heidel, supervisor of clinical operations; Alexus Banks, president of the student Jag Health Team; FeAunte’ Preyear, health education and quality improvement coordinator; and Beverly Kellen, practice director for the Student Health Center.

Renovated Student Health Center Opens
September 28, 2016

Health care providers for South students are now located in the heart of campus; building dedication planned for October. ...

Stallworth Lecture to Focus on "Thomas Jefferson and the Dilemma of Slavery"
September 27, 2016

The 2016 Stallworth Lecture features the moral contradictions and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson’s life. Dr. John Boles ...

South Students Introduced to Disruptive Technology for Total Customer Engagement

Technology That's All About the Customer
September 26, 2016

South students were provided with a demonstration on "Disruptive Technology for Total Customer Engagement." ...

Drs. O. Grace Hundley and T.J. Hundley both applied as high school seniors to the College of Medicine's Early Acceptance Program. They met at South, married at South and work at South.

A Marriage Made in Medical School
September 26, 2016

Drs. T.J. Hundley and O. Grace Hundley met as USA undergrads, married as medical students and now give back as faculty at South. ...

High school jocks Kurt (Desmond Bozeman) and Ram (Trenton Davis) harass the new kid, J.D. (Jeremiah Sims), in Theatre USA's production of Heathers the Musical.

'Heathers: The Musical' Opens Season
September 21, 2016

Based on the 1988 movie, 'Heathers: The Musical' is a dark comedy that will take the audience on a wild, musical ride. ...

A Mitchell College of Business survey showed more than half of the people attending the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival patronized local businesses. Photo courtesy of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce.

Study: Fairhope Festival Big for Non-Locals
September 20, 2016

Nearly one-third of attendees at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival are not from Alabama, and most are repeat customers. ...

97.1 The Prowl began broadcasting over FB airwaves on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. Student staff of The Prowl gather, along with Dr. Jim Aucoin, professor and chair of communications, and Heather Stanley, faculty advisor, at an open house to celebrate the historic moment.

Now Broadcasting Live, 97.1 The Prowl
September 16, 2016

South's student-operated radio station is transmitting over FM airwaves after several years of internet-only streaming. ...

When Someone Dies, a Soldier is Injured
September 16, 2016

Dr. Joseph Currier, assistant professor of psychology, is focused on healing 'moral injuries' brought back from the batt ...

Dr. Samantha Islam, associate professor of civil engineering/transportation engineering, said the rural road system presents one of the greatest obstacles in an evacuation.

Evacuation Primer as Season Peaks
September 13, 2016

Dr. Samantha Islam reveals our greatest weakness during a hurricane evacuation and what she'd do with a giant pot of money. ...

Several of the Members of the Sexual Assault and Violence Educators team, known as SAVE, attend the first session of the Girls’ Night Out, violence prevention program held in the Student Center Ballroom. From left are Courtney Diener, Title IX and violence prevention and education specialist, Bria Scott, nursing major; Candace Wilkerson, psychology major; Aisia Snow, speech and hearing major; Taylor Scott and Kadijah Oliver, both 911爆料网 health science majors.

Open Dialogue Seeks to Curtail Violence
September 9, 2016

The volunteer Violence Prevention Alliance launched Girls' Night Out and the Bro Code to take an aim at sexual assault. ...

Christian Manganti, second from right, who scored a perfect 36 on his ACT college assessment test, is the 2016-17 USA Board of Trustees Scholar. Manganti's parents, far left, and Shirley Zhang, last year's winner, attended Friday's Board of Trustees meeting.

National Merit Scholar Awarded Trustees Honor
September 9, 2016

Christian Manganti, a graduate of West Harrison High School in Gulfport, Miss., plans to major in biomedical sciences. ...

Holocaust Symposium Set for Campus
September 6, 2016

The 911爆料网's Center for the Study of War and Memory will focus on the Holocaust during its fall symposiu ...

Dallas Davis leaps over Mississippi State defenders in the Jags 21-20 victory in Starkville, Miss.

One Banner Weekend, Three Jag Victories
September 6, 2016

South's football team scores its first SEC win, soccer beats top-ranked Florida State and volleyball starts its season 5-1. ...

During a reception at the Country Club of Mobile, the following were recognized for receiving Alabama Tourism Industry Scholarships from the Alabama Travel Council: from left, Cassidy Fuller, sophomore, $1,000; Carissa Barrios, sophomore, $1,5000; and Kayleigh Coleman, senior, $1,500.

One Year In, Fledgling Program Reaches 100
September 6, 2016

Hospitality and Tourism, declaring 100 majors, announces scholarship awards at industry reception. ...

Enrollment, ACT Scores Break Records
September 2, 2016

The average GPA for entering freshmen this fall was 3.48, and 132 students enrolled with ACT scores of 30 or higher. ...

The Aftermath of Naming Storms
September 1, 2016

Lindsey Vazquez sought to answer this question in her graduate research: Are people more scared of a Herman than a Hermine? ...

Are Plastics Getting Into Your Oysters?
August 30, 2016

Doctoral student Caitlin Wessel is researching the impact of ocean debris on a favorite Gulf Coast delicacy. ...

Tuesday Scott, a freshman in biomedical sciences, paddles on the Apalachee River in the lower Mobile-Tensaw River Delta during the August Outdoor Adventures full-moon paddle.

A Full-Moon Adventure in Mobile's Delta
August 26, 2016

Take a trip accented by the sounds of cicadas and splashing mullet and the sights of alligator eyes and a glimmering skyline. ...

All roads lead South for Tom Franklin. The New York Times best-selling writer earned USA undergraduate and graduate degrees, taught at the University and will return in March as part of a visiting writers series.

The Unfailing Return of Tom Frankin
August 22, 2016

With poor grades and questionable automotive repair skills, writer Franklin lands a job in a morgue, then earns two degrees. ...

The 911爆料网, in partnership with the city of Mobile, is landscaping the medians adjacent to campus, extending the University’s visual entrance from the portals along University Boulevard and Old Shell Road.

Extending South's Visual Entrance
August 19, 2016

In collaboration with the city of Mobile, the University makes aesthetic improvements to its bordering roadways. ...

Members of the athletic department staff will be on hand at this trailer to take donations for flood victims from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, as well as from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday.

South Collecting Items for Flood Victims
August 16, 2016

The Department of Athletics will receive donated goods and supplies through the weekend at the trailer in front of Stanky Field. ...