Academics News Archive
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Honors Senior, Graduate Earn NSF Fellowships
Madison Tuttle and Bobby Faulk are among eight South students to receive the prestigious scholarship award since 2011. ...
April 3, 2017 -
Education Has a New Name at South
The College of Education, celebrating 50 years, is expanding under the name College of Education and Professional Studies. ...
March 30, 2017 -
Mulekar Selected to Attend Leadership Institute
Dr. Madhuri Mulekar, professor and chair of mathematics and statistics, received a scholarship for the two-week program. ...
March 27, 2017 -
'College Is Possible,' No Limits to Learning
Through social and academic preparation, PASSAGE USA is offering the intellectually disabled a path to employment. ...
March 24, 2017 -
Britt Named to World Languages Board
Senior instructor Kristy Britt was elected to the board of directors of the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ World Languages Association. ...
March 24, 2017 -
He Takes South Classes, Then Leads One
Jake Magnin got a degree in psychology, before flying planes, before enrolling in engineering, before leading a drone course. ...
March 22, 2017 -
Mahan Lecture Focus: Environmental Degradation
Dr. James Hevia, professor of history, University of Chicago, will speak March 23. The event is free and open to the public. ...
March 21, 2017 -
South Students Get Top Science Awards
The awards were given for paper and poster presentations at the 94th annual meeting of the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Academy of Science. ...
March 13, 2017 -
Redesigned Courses Promote Active Learning
South's Active Learning Initiative is in the second year of a pilot program: 'This process has improved student outcomes.' ...
March 9, 2017 -
Lessons from Across the World, Across the State
Seventeen-year-old Hoover ballerina, who took the stage this month in Birmingham, perfects her Russian online at South. ...
March 3, 2017 -
South Advancing 'Innovation Ecosystem'
Two words — innovation and entrepreneurship — have made a prominent entrance into the local lexicon in recent years. ...
March 2, 2017 -
Hospitality, Tourism Leaders to Focus on Workforce
The University of South Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½'s Hospitality & Tourism Workforce Summit will be held March 5-6. ...
March 1, 2017 -
Avoiding Money Pitfalls in College
Seven ways for students to find sound financial footing. Prepare for your car to break down and for retirement. ...
February 24, 2017 -
Perfect Chemistry: New Labs for Freshmen
A $3.5 million renovation at the newly named Science Laboratory Building doubles the capacity for in-demand classes. ...
February 17, 2017 -
Teach-In to Highlight Democracy Day
The University of South Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ College of Arts and Sciences and the Dean of Students office invite the USA community to participate in a teach-in on "We Are South: Democracy Day," 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17 at the Student Center Plaza ...
February 15, 2017 -
South Launches "Global USA" Program
The new office will consolidate services for international students and provide new opportunities to create global engagement. ...
February 10, 2017 -
Leading Archaeologist to Discuss Our 'Fifth Beginning'
Internationally recognized archaeologist Dr. Robert Kelly of the University of Wyoming will speak at South on Feb. 22. ...
February 8, 2017 -
'Fabulous Fables' in Footlights at Theatre USA
'The Fabulous Fable Factory' runs Feb. 10-18 at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center on South's campus. ...
February 3, 2017 -
A Lot Goes Into Such a Little Pill
So how do drug makers cram your meds into that small space? It's complex, and not cheap, says Professor Dr. Sandra Stenson. ...
February 2, 2017 -
Seven Faculty Members Receive TeamUSA Awards
Faculty members will use internal grants for projects enhancing South's team-based learning program, TeamUSA. ...
January 27, 2017 -
South Archaeologists Travel to the UAE
The all-female team led by Dr. Lesley Gregoricka sent back ancient bones for a long-term study on how people lived and died. ...
January 24, 2017 -
Cancer Research Leads to Syndrome Discovery
The findings by two USA Mitchell Cancer Institute researchers ends a New York family's search for their daughter's diagnosis. ...
January 23, 2017 -
Undergrad Experiences, Ph.D. Expectations
Two USA juniors will present papers at the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Academy of Sciences annual meeting next month on South's campus. ...
January 19, 2017 -
Gold Humanism Honor Society Members Selected
Ten medical students, three residents and one faculty member have been named to the USA Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society. ...
January 19, 2017 -
Good News For Small Businesses?
The backbone of America's economy could get a boost if President-elect Donald Trump and Congress do these three things. ...
January 18, 2017