Academics News Archive
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One Step Closer to Fulfilling a Dream
Daeshen Smith knew from a young age he wanted to be a sports broadcaster, and his thesis reflects his interest. ...
May 2, 2016 -
USA Pays Tribute to Academic All Stars
Forty South students are recognized for their national scholarships, fellowships and research experiences. ...
April 28, 2016 -
7 Ways to Survive Finals Week
Feeling a bit stressed? Fear not. Dr. Bob Hanks offers these suggestions on how to prepare for end-of-year exams. ...
April 26, 2016 -
Scalpel? Check. Kitchen Knives? Check.
USA nursing and medical school students are on kitchen duty in pilot program focused on nutrition and healthy eating. ...
April 22, 2016 -
Medical Affairs VP, COM Dean Announced
Dr. John V. Marymont will head the College of Medicine and join the University's health care leadership team beginning July 1. ...
April 20, 2016 -
Two-Faced El Niño on the Run
After a mild winter, drought and flooding, observers await a possible La Niña, said South's Dr. Keith Blackwell. ...
April 13, 2016 -
'As You Like It' Closes Theatre USA Season
William Shakespeare's comic masterpiece began a one-week run Friday at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. ...
April 13, 2016 -
USA Wind Ensemble to Perform at Festival
Mentorship and music blend as Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½'s best young musicians arrive this week for the All-State Band Festival. ...
April 12, 2016 -
Graphic Novel Selected for Common Read
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, in comic book format, tells of a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe and his cartoonist son. ...
April 8, 2016 -
Doctoral Student Serves as STEM Advocate
Angelia Bendolph picked for American Association of University Women panel on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. ...
April 7, 2016 -
What He Said Made National News
'No matter what sport you compete in, it's going to come to an end sometime,' said Jags kicker Aleem Sunanon. ...
April 6, 2016 -
Pathway USA Expands to Mississippi
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students offered a seamless transition to enroll at South after graduation. ...
April 5, 2016 -
High School Students Take 'Journey' in Contest
More than five dozen participants from seven area schools pen essays in French, Spanish, German and Latin. ...
March 31, 2016 -
Gaillard Receives Eugene Current-Garcia Award
USA writer-in-residence's book 'Cradle of Freedom' was chosen as South's Common Read selection for 2015-16. ...
March 30, 2016 -
Start Your Timer: The Three-Minute Thesis
Maddie Kennedy, a marine sciences major, won the top prize in USA's 3rd Annual 3MT® Competition held Wednesday, March 23, during the 23rd Annual Spring Research Forum. ...
March 25, 2016 -
Dean Announced for Allied Health Professions
Dr. Gregory H. Frazer arrives at USA from Duquesne University to become the college's fourth dean. He will begin Aug. 1. ...
March 25, 2016 -
'Just Sit Back and Enjoy the Music'
The melodic steel drum, an instrument rarely part of a university curriculum, is practiced and celebrated at USA. ...
March 24, 2016 -
Finding Adventure in the 'Math Magic Kingdom'
Math Circle connects middle and high school students with USA mathematicians each week on South's campus. ...
March 21, 2016 -
Poet Major Jackson to Visit South
Jackson will speak March 21 as part of the Stokes Center for Creative Writing Visiting Writers Series. ...
March 18, 2016 -
Loving the Weather, Hating the Cold
South senior from Connecticut enjoys warmer temperatures and faculty mentoring in USA's meteorology program. ...
March 14, 2016 -
Engineering Project Takes Off with NASA
Seven South Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ engineering students develop a research instrument that is launched by rocket into space. ...
March 2, 2016 -
What to Watch in the SEC Primary
Dr. Sam Fisher, associate professor of political science, lists four ways Super Tuesday might prove especially important. ...
February 29, 2016 -
David Sorkin to Speak at Annual Mahan Lecture
The Yale University professor focuses on the intersection of Jewish and European history; he will give two talks on Feb. 25. ...
February 22, 2016 -
Follow SouthJaw in the Gulf of Mexico
Track the USA-tagged tiger shark's movements — 300 miles and counting — or chat with him on Twitter. ...
February 15, 2016 -
Students Beach Bound for Summer Work
Hospitality and tourism management students will get frontline experience at two resorts as part of a new, innovative program. ...
February 11, 2016