Academics News Archive
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Freedom, Equality Focus of 'Teach-In'
The student-organized forum included a robust discussion and dissection of wording in the Declaration of Independence. ...
January 17, 2017 -
Strong Showing in 40 Under Forty
Faculty, staff and alumni representing both academics and health care join Mobile Bay magazine's annual leaders list. ...
January 13, 2017 -
Internship Leads to New Perspective
Kelsey Ramirez had resolved against working with children. That was until she found her calling at a child welfare agency. ...
January 11, 2017 -
South Grad's Office Has Four Wheels
Ashton Pennington, an officer with South's Police Department, was a javelin thrower and Student Auxiliary officer at USA. ...
January 9, 2017 -
SOLD! First Preparation, then the Pitch
Business students analyzed local commercial properties and, as part of their grade, presented to Mobile real estate leaders. ...
January 4, 2017 -
Bringing Order to the Court in Atlanta
Yolanda Lewis '00, '02 manages 300 people and a $24.5 million budget as Superior Court of Fulton County, Ga., administrator. ...
December 14, 2016 -
Meet 'Mr. Shared Leadership'
Dr. Craig Pearce says companies should rethink their management structure to increase efficiency, productivity and profit. ...
December 12, 2016 -
Author Writing His Next Chapter — and Book
With two degrees and three published books, Robert Bennie Warren plans to teach, write and, perhaps, work on a doctorate. ...
December 5, 2016 -
From a Challenging Start, a Fast Finish
Abandoned in China and raised by her adopted grandparents, Robin Campbell finishes her degree in a little more than two years. ...
December 5, 2016 -
His Mentorship Led to an Internship, Career
Retired Vice Admiral William 'Dean' Lee credits Dr. Robert Barrow with guiding him from mall watcher to homeland protector. ...
December 5, 2016 -
In Search of a Safer Sunscreen
Undergrad Yousef Omar describes his 'insanely awesome' research on a more effective sun blocker using silver nanoparticles. ...
December 1, 2016 -
7,000 Miles Apart, Two Cultures Cross Paths
South's Study Abroad student exchange program is shrinking distances while expanding global experiences. ...
November 18, 2016 -
Today in Class: Bananas and Helicopters
South students learn how to keep a cool head — and suture fruit — during a campus mass-casualty drill. (Fake blood included.) ...
November 17, 2016 -
Finding Ways to Starve Cancer Cells
Honors program junior Alex Coley, with the help of a faculty mentor, is researching ways to target vulnerabilities in cells. ...
November 14, 2016 -
Toss Out the Polls? Not So Fast
South pollster Dr. Thomas Shaw said there remains much value in political polling. Just don't forget that margin of error. ...
November 9, 2016 -
Breathe In, Breathe Out: Reduce That Stress
With the election over, South psychologist Dr. Elise Labbé-Coldsmith offers seven ways to return balance to your life. ...
November 8, 2016 -
'It's Important That We Are Visible'
South mentors offer support, friendship and hope through the Collegiate 100 and the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile. ...
November 2, 2016 -
On the Front Lines of Cyber Defense
South students take advantage of a $4.1 million grant that covers tuition and places them in internships with federal agencies. ...
November 1, 2016 -
USA and Spring Hill Announce Collaboration
Students will be able to register for courses at either institution, increasing access to education and flexibility in planning. ...
October 27, 2016 -
Poet Nathaniel Mackey to Visit South
The leading African-American poet, writer and scholar will speak Nov. 1 as part of USA's Stokes Center for Creative Writing. ...
October 26, 2016 -
South Recognized for Global Engagement
The University is set to quadruple its number of Study Abroad students and also has increased international student enrollment. ...
October 24, 2016 -
The Answer Isn't Blowing in the Wind
But it may be in South's network of weather stations that collects data, available to the public, along the northern Gulf Coast. ...
October 19, 2016 -
Cyber Security Awareness Month
Major Gary Osland, cyber operations manager for the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Air National Guard, will present the "Cybersecurity Threat Landscape" on Oct. 20 as part of the School of Computing's observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month at ...
October 14, 2016 -
'Upward & Onward' Tops $93 Million
One year after the kickoff, South's comprehensive fundraising campaign is well on its way to reaching the $150 million goal. ...
October 13, 2016 -
Roadkill: It's What's for Dinner
A South psychologist offers five reasons to be thankful for scavengers, and why we might learn from their behavior. ...
October 7, 2016