Academics News Archive
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Study Abroad Trip Planned to Ghana
Students studying in any major can register to participate. The deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 16. ...
October 11, 2019 -
New Book Highlights Two Afro-Latin Authors
Dr. Matthew Pettway's new book looks at the memory of slavery and religion as a form of resistance in colonial Cuba. ...
October 11, 2019 -
How to Watch the Democratic Debate
With 12 candidates on stage, figuring out what to focus on can be difficult. Try these seven tips (and put down that phone). ...
October 11, 2019 -
What Can Geckos Tell Us Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Freckles?
USA Mathematics and Statistics supports biological research on leopard geckos. ...
October 9, 2019 -
Common Read Author to Speak at South
Julie Otsuka, author of 'When the Emperor was Divine,' will speak Oct. 17. The event is free and open to the public. ...
September 19, 2019 -
University Board of Trustees Scholar Named
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. ...
September 13, 2019 -
Encouraging Diversity in Physician Workforce
South's inclusion programs are yielding results — 20 percent of the 2023 medical class is black, Latino or Native American. ...
September 9, 2019 -
One 'Last Breath,' Then Resolute Steps Forward
Kearria Freed's life abruptly paused four years ago at spring break. A bullet would be the first obstacle to rebuilding her life. ...
September 6, 2019 -
South Acquires Southern Writers Collection
The 166-piece collection is being donated by Dr. John and Beverly Iredale to the Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library. ...
September 3, 2019 -
South Signs Galapagos Agreement
An affiliation with the Galapagos Science Center will create faculty and student research opportunities on the archipelago. ...
August 29, 2019 -
Medical Students Awarded Scholarships
Four students at USA College of Medicine awarded Blue Cross Blue Shield scholarships. ...
August 23, 2019 -
Nurse Practitioner Residency Debuts
The College of Nursing's $2.6 million grant is designed to address a shortage of primary care physicians in underserved communities. ...
August 22, 2019 -
A Guide to a Fix After the Flush
An engineering professor and his graduate student are helping rural communities find solutions to widespread sewage leaks. ...
August 13, 2019 -
Unusable, Inaccessible and Increasingly Scarce
A fourth of the world's population is under extremely high water stress. USA hydrologist Alex Beebe lists six reasons to conserve. ...
August 7, 2019 -
Nursing Instructor's Wristband Research Recognized
Tyler Sturdivant's research is recognized by the Nephrology Nursing Journal. ...
July 31, 2019 -
Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury
Allied health and nursing students help survivors in the recovery process at the Bright Ideas Traumatic Brain Injury camp. ...
July 25, 2019 -
How Did People Live 4,500 Years Ago?
College students from around the country hone their research skills studying ancient bones during a summer program at South. ...
July 23, 2019 -
Fifty Years After 'One Small Step'
South's Dr. Carlos Montalvo talks about how we got to the moon five decades ago, and what's next in space exploration. ...
July 17, 2019 -
#MyFirstJob: Russell Standridge
With an interest in sports and medicine, Russell Standridge found the 'perfect mix' in a career as a physical therapist. ...
July 15, 2019 -
NWF State College Joins Pathway USA
Northwest Florida State College is the fifth Gulf Coast institution to team up with South to increase access to a four-year degree. ...
July 12, 2019 -
Meeting Patients Where They Are, in Peru
South P.A. students travel to South America to treat patients in a country with one of the highest rates of cervical cancer. ...
June 28, 2019 -
Rodriguez awarded NIH diversity supplement
Yelitza Rodriguez is a graduate student in the University of South Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program. ...
June 14, 2019 -
Creating His Own Story, Telling Others'
Andrew Conniff, who earned a strategic communication degree from South in 2017, is named 2019 Photojournalist of the Year. ...
June 13, 2019 -
College of Engineering Dean Named
Dr. John M. Usher has been named dean of the USA College of Engineering. He arrives Aug. 1 from Mississippi State University. ...
June 7, 2019 -
Faculty Receive National Credential in Teaching Excellence
The faculty demonstrated their commitment to student success by completing a yearlong Course in Effective Teaching Practices. ...
May 23, 2019