Full News Archive
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Team Cleanup
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀstudent-athletes help out their campus and community by volunteering to cleanup debris following Hurricane Sally. ...
September 25, 2020 -
A Legacy of Strength, Perseverance
Through her work on 'Project 110,' Dr. Joél Lewis Billingsley traces her ancestry and confronts horrific realitie ...
September 9, 2020 -
Mobile Actress Takes Stage at South
#FreshmanFocus: Jhalana Jones, who has performed in local theater and moonlights as a princess, is studying music education. ...
September 21, 2020 -
Chronister Named 'Woman of Impact'
Lynne Chronister is honored statewide in a 'celebration of strong women who shape and propel Alabama.' ...
September 18, 2020 -
North Alabama Student Named Trustees Scholar
Neil Chaudhary, with a 35 ACT, is pursuing a career in medicine. An 'early spark' was his grandmother's struggles. ...
September 11, 2020 -
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀNational Alumni Association Elects New Officers
The Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀNational Alumni Association elected three new officers and four new directors during its annual membership. ...
September 11, 2020 -
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀNational Alumni Association Recognizes Outstanding Faculty, Young Alumnus
Five Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀfaculty members were recognized for their achievements as well as one outstanding young alumnus honored for 2020. ...
September 11, 2020 -
South Wins AI Forecasting Grant
Artificial intelligence and machine learning could lead to improved weather forecasting and more targeted evacuations. ...
September 10, 2020 -
Local Volunteer Partners Create Strong Community Resources Network
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀjoins a group of organizations teaming up with the United Way of Southwest Alabama to help families affected by COVID-19. ...
September 10, 2020 -
Deep Beneath the Deep Blue Sea
Department of Marine Sciences newest faculty member Dr. Brandi Reese's cutting edge research explores life below the ocean fl ...
September 8, 2020 -
Freshman Enjoys Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀHomecoming
#FreshmanFocus: For Kaitlyn Reynolds, who kicked field goals in Orlando, Fla., coming to South is a family tradition. ...
September 8, 2020 -
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀGrad Student Wins Master's Thesis Award
South's Valeria King beats out candidates from 200 institutions to earn top life sciences master's thesis for 2020. ...
September 8, 2020 -
Dispelling Myths of Sexual Assault
'Challenging the Myths' book by South professors wins Women & Crime Award from Society of Criminology. ...
September 3, 2020 -
United Way Honors Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀfor Giving
The United Way of Southwest Alabama will honor Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀfor its devotion to volunteerism and winning a Heart of Gold award. ...
September 2, 2020 -
Teaming up for Success in the Classroom
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀwins a National Science Foundation grant to help fund workshops for team-based learning in undergraduate mathematics courses. ...
August 27, 2020 -
Jaguar Athletics Makes the Grade
South's athletic programs top the Sun Belt Conference in academic progress rates over the last one-year and four-year periods ...
August 27, 2020 -
Mobile Freshman Wins Support
Madison English receives the first social justice scholarship from the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile and the University. ...
August 26, 2020 -
Cooke Elected President of Southern Regional Honors Council
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀHonors College dean and history professor will begin serving in her role as Southern Regional Honors Council president in Marc ...
August 20, 2020 -
A Multi-Talented Scholar
Evan Mazur is named a Hohenstein Fellow by the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and receives an $8,500 award for graduate school. ...
August 19, 2020 -
New Students Join JagNation
South's Honors College gets a head start at its annual retreat, and Week of Welcome is underway to welcome new students. ...
August 19, 2020 -
Staying on the Cutting Edge of Learning
The Innovation in Learning Center hosts Summer Institute for South faculty members to perfect their online teaching skills. ...
August 19, 2020 -
South Launches "Next in Ed" Podcast
The Next in Ed podcast will feature conversations with teachers, administrators and policymakers about issues in education. ...
August 14, 2020 -
Quickly Making an IMPACT
Clayton Suell, who studies artificial intelligence in South's IMPACT Lab, wins an Alabama Space Grant Consortium Award. ...
August 14, 2020 -
Life is a Beach
Dr. Stephanie Smallegan received the 2020 early-career research fellowship given by the National Academies' Gulf Research Pro ...
August 13, 2020 -
The Science of Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Jeremiah Henning, an assistant professor of biology, secures a two-year, $348,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. ...
August 10, 2020 -
Business Analytics Added to Ph.D. Program
The Commission on Higher Education approves an additional concentration for Ph.D. in South's business administration program. ...
August 7, 2020 -
A Second Bachelor's, A Second Start
#MyFirstJob: William DeMouy finds his place in the classroom as the geography and civics teacher embarks on a new career. ...
August 4, 2020 -
Ph.D. Student Honored for Study of E-Waste
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀBusiness Administration PhD student, Jennifer Henderson earned "Best In Track" for her paper on recycling electronic ...
August 4, 2020 -
COVID-19 Testing Begins for Students
South students can be tested at no cost or will need to provide proof of medical clearance from a healthcare provider. ...
August 3, 2020 -
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀHosts a Series of Workshops on Social Movements
Social movements are an essential part of American democracy and understanding them creates a learning opportunity for students. ...
August 3, 2020 -
Love of South Korean Culture Leads to Recognition
International studies major, Jazzlyn Hatcher has been named the undergraduate winner of USA's Global Student Leadership Award ...
July 31, 2020 -
Examining Baseball's Declining Attendance Problem
South Ph.D. student, Adam Merkle and his team examined possible causes for Major League Baseball's declining attendance. ...
July 31, 2020 -
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀStudents Earn Gilman Scholarships
South students earn Gilman scholarships, but the Covid-19 pandemic is forcing them to adjust their 2020 study abroad plans. ...
July 30, 2020 -
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀGrad Student Named Alabama History Teacher of Year
The Gilder Lehrman Institute has selected Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀgraduate student, Marcee Hinds as the state's top high school history teacher. ...
July 28, 2020 -
Hitting the Ground Running - Serena Thidasongsavanh
#MyFirstJob: Comfortable shoes and a fast pace keep Serena Thidasongsavanh on her toes as a hospital emergency room nurse. ...
July 28, 2020 -
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀHealth Baldwin Campus Planned
Louis and Melinda Mapp intend to donate eight acres for the campus, which would include primary and specialty care. ...
July 28, 2020 -
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀchosen to Participate in Transatlantic Mobility Program
The French Embassy has chosen Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀas one of four institutions to participate in a faculty-led student exchange program in 2020. ...
July 28, 2020 -
More Than Cookie-Cutter Advice
A South mentoring program offers entrepreneurs, like those at ellenJAY bakery, tailored guidance to help their businesses rise. ...
July 21, 2020 -
Engineer Rolls to General Motors
#MyFirstJob: After graduating in May, Gaelyn Angus-Barker heads north for job with the automobile industry in downtown Detroit. ...
July 21, 2020 -
Focused on Her Future
Doctoral student April Berry's drive and persistence pays dividends as she hopes to show others they can achieve their dreams ...
July 20, 2020 -
Opening Doors to Opportunity
Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀand The 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile are collaborating to establish a full-tuition scholarship beginning in Fall 2020. ...
July 17, 2020 -
South Team Smells Success in Fabrics
Commercial applications for antimicrobial material range from germ-free hospital linens to less stinky athletic apparel. ...
July 16, 2020 -
Recycle, Reclaim and Repave
Dr. Shenghua Wu and his students wanted to test a road made entirely of recycled asphalt. They found one nearby in Florida. ...
July 15, 2020 -
Business Professor Awarded Fulbright Fellowship
Dr. Ermano Affuso, associate professor of economics and finance, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. ...
July 16, 2020 -
Chemistry Professor Selected for Cottrell Scholar Collaborative
The Cottrell Scholar Collaborative seeks to increase the development of research-supported educational strategies. ...
July 15, 2020 -
Examining a Pathway to Treat COVID-19
Researchers in the College of Medicine are examining a novel novel genetic pathway that could lead to new treatments. ...
July 15, 2020 -
South Grad Awarded Top Life Sciences Thesis
Valeria King earned a master's degree in biology from the Âé¶¹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀ in 2018. ...
July 15, 2020 -
With Changing Views, a New Banner
South alumnus Carlos Moore took the Mississippi flag down in his courtroom three years ago. Now, the state has followed suit. ...
July 14, 2020 -
Artist Lives Dream in Fantasy World
#MyFirstJob: Courtney McKeand overcame multiple sclerosis to earn art degree at South and land freelance job in science fiction. ...
July 14, 2020 -
The Need for Speed
Dr. David Bourrie lands a grant that will expand USA's cyber infrastructure and transition to a true high-speed network. ...
July 9, 2020