Academics News Archive
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South Faculty Recognized in World's Top 2% Scientists
Dr. Joe F. Hair, distinguished professor of marketing and director of the Mitchell College of Business Ph.D. program, was ranked in the top 100 of influential researchers across the globe. ...
September 24, 2025 -
A Calling in Critical Care
South alumnus and pediatric care nurse Bennett Booth is driven by the ability to make a difference for families when they need it the most. #MyFirst Job ...
September 23, 2025 -
South Recognized In U.S News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
The University of South Alabama earns a spot in U.S. News & World Reports' Top 200 National Public Universities. ...
September 23, 2025 -
USA Professor Receives $155,000 Grant for Artificial Intelligence Research
Dr. Jesse Ables is developing a new algorithm that will show exactly how artificial intelligence makes a specific prediction. ...
September 18, 2025 -
Leading with Honors
Board of Trustees Scholar Nicholas Cooper, who scored a perfect 36 on his ACT, finds purpose in people and possibility. His plans include medical school at the University of South Alabama. ...
September 16, 2025 -
South Hospitality
South Hospitality and Tourism Management major Zoe Wilcox is awarded one of just 18 US Foods Scholarships nationwide. ...
September 11, 2025 -
Jaguar Momentum
South recorded its third straight year of enrollment gains and the largest class of first-year students in the University's history. ...
September 5, 2025 -
South Celebrates Major Milestone in Whiddon College of Medicine Building Construction
South celebrates the final piece of vertical structure to be installed in the building scheduled for a December 2026 completion date. ...
September 4, 2025 -
South Students Honored with Hospitality and Tourism Scholarship
Three students from the College of Education and Professional Studies were recognized at the recent Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism. ...
August 27, 2025 -
Student Success Summit Gives Students a 'South, Camera, Action' Blueprint for Success
South students who attended the 2025 Student Success Summit receive the keys for a successful college career. ...
August 27, 2025 -
Holding the Line
Protective root fungi could be key to saving shorelines from saltwater incursion. Researchers from the University of South Alabama are putting it to the test. ...
August 22, 2025 -
South Track and Field Coach Wins Book Award
University of South Alabama Track and Field Coach Paul Brueske is the recipient of the Emerging Civil War Book Award. ...
August 20, 2025 -
Common Read Selection Announced for 2025-26
"Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss," a book of essays by Alabama native Margaret Renkl is this year's Common Read selection. ...
August 13, 2025 -
Richardson Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
Hannah Richardson earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from South and is one of 48 Phi Kappa Phi Fellows in 2025. ...
August 5, 2025 -
Social Work Program Hosts Field Training Luncheon
Bachelor of Social Work program recognizes its agency partners for their role in preparing students to work in the field. ...
July 28, 2025 -
A New Challenge Every Day
After spending two summers completing an internship at CMG Engineers, Robert Greenwood joined the firm in a full-time role. The work, he says, is rewarding. #MyFirstJob ...
July 8, 2025 -
Two Honors College Students Selected for the 2025 Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowship
Mary Helene Marmande and Dev Mehta were two of only six students nationally to receive the research award. ...
July 8, 2025 -
Let's Have Class Outside
An outdoor classroom is being built on Aloe Bay on land donated by the USA Foundation. "There's no better place to educate students in the marine sciences than right here on the Alabama Gulf Coast," says Chris Blankenship, commissioner ...
July 7, 2025 -
Mother, Daughter Share Academic Journey
Things changed, such as the no-eating-in-the-car rule, as Tasha and Kaitlin Stork discover a future in common with degrees in radiologic sciences. ...
June 30, 2025 -
South Graduate Wins National Mortar Board Fellowship
Anita Nguyen earns one of nine national Mortar Board Honor Society fellowships for the 2025-2026 academic year. ...
June 30, 2025 -
USA Study Reveals Pathway in Cancer Metastasis
Published in Nature, the research shows how cancer cells exploit the nervous system to grow and spread. ...
June 27, 2025 -
Career Alignment
Lakelyn Tinsley transferred to South and changed her major, leaning into a creative drive that fueled her journey to a Mobile advertising agency. #MyFirstJob ...
June 18, 2025 -
South Lands on Best Global Universities List
University of South Alabama is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Global Universities. ...
June 18, 2025 -
Abby's Next Journey
Abby Russ used to scroll through social media accounts of students traveling the world. Last summer, she documented her own adventure in Spain, helping her win a $20,000 fellowship to Buenos Aires. ...
June 9, 2025 -
Commencement 2025: Celebrating South's Newest Alumni
South graduates urged to be the leaders, dreamers and doers of tomorrow. ...
May 9, 2025