USA News Archives
The USA Office of Marketing and Communications has provided the following press releases
for use by media outlets. For assistance, contact Lance Crawford, Director of Media Relations.
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Lindsey Whitehurst, a computer science major, won the top prize Wednesday, March 18, in USA's 2nd Annual 3MT® Competition ... -
USA Assistant Dean of Students Named Advocate of the Year
March 17, 2015Dr. Andrea Agnew, assistant dean of students for student services, was recently named Advocate of the Year by the Alabama Governor ... -
USA Concert Choir to Perform with Mobile Symphony
March 13, 2015The Mobile Symphony once again welcomes the University of South Alabama Concert Choir to the stage in "From Tragedy to Triump ... -
USA Joins a Global Effort to Present V-Day 2015
March 13, 2015The University of South Alabama Common Read/Common World Program will present "V-Day: Until the Violence Stops," to be h ... -
USA Hosts Prestigious Tournees French Film Festival
March 12, 2015The department of foreign languages and literatures will host the Tournees French Film Festival beginning at 7 p.m. this evening a ... -
Chinese Fiction Scholar to Speak at Mahan Lecture
March 12, 2015Dr. Rae Yang, professor of Chinese fiction at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., will deliver a lecture on "Contested Memory ... -
Dr. Marcus Drymon will use satellite tags to monitor the feeding behaviors of local tiger sharks. ... -
USA History Club to Sponsor Free Speech Panel
March 10, 2015The USA History Club will sponsor a panel discussion, "Free Speech in Historical Perspective," at 6 p.m., Thursday, in t ... -
Graduates at the University of South Alabama's Spring Commencement on May 9 will be the first in the University's histor ... -
USA National Alumni Association Honors Award Recipients
March 4, 2015The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association honored three distinguished alumni and two service leaders for notable ... -
'I Knew South Was For Me'
March 2, 2015Watson's story is not unlike those of other first-generation students who seek advancement through higher education. A campus ... -
USA ABK Honor Society Inducts Record Number
March 1, 2015The University of South Alabama Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society inducted a record number of 109 students at its induction ceremony hel ... -
USA Southerners Accepting Applications
February 27, 2015The Southerners, the University of South Alabama official student ambassadors, are accepting applications for their 2015-2016 clas ... -
USA Joins Educators, Business Leaders at Education Summit
February 24, 2015"The Role of Post-Secondary Education in Improving Educational Attainment for All Students" was the theme for the 2015 F ... -
School of Computing Hosts State Awards Honoring Young Women
February 24, 2015Eighteen young women from across Alabama were recognized Saturday, Feb. 21, for their accomplishments and aspirations in computing ... -
College of Education to Host 2015 Education Summit
February 20, 2015The College of Education at the University of South Alabama will celebrate 48 years of teaching, research and service during its F ... -
USAPD Holds 'Check Your Ride' Event for Students
February 20, 2015Students are encouraged to have their vehicles checked for spring break travel during the 'Check Your Ride' event on Wed ... -
Theatre USA Presents 'The Shape of Things'
February 20, 2015Theatre USA will present Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things" Friday, Feb. 20, thru Sunday, Feb. 28, in the Laidlaw ... -
USA Faculty Member Awarded Outstanding Teacher Award
February 19, 2015Kristy Britt, senior instructor of foreign languages and literatures at the University of South Alabama, has been named recipient ... -
Former Diplomat to Discuss Changing U.S-Cuban Relations
February 19, 2015Dr. Carlos Alzugaray Treto will lecture on "Cuban-U.S. Relations after Dec. 17: A View from Havana" at 6 p.m., Feb. 23, ... -
School of Computing Recognized by NSA, Homeland Security
February 11, 2015National, state and local officials praised the University of South Alabama's School of Computing as USA announced on Feb. 11 ... -
National Business Organization Honors Weaver for Lifetime Achievement
February 10, 2015Dr. Mark Weaver, holder of the Ben May Chair of Entrepreneurship and the founding director of the Melton Center for Entrepreneuria ... -
USA Participates in National Wear Red Day
February 10, 2015Winners were announced for this year's National Wear Red Day, which was held to call attention to heart disease. ... -
Chi Omega Raises Funds to Support Local Foundation
February 6, 2015The Beta Theta Chapter of Chi Omega Women's Fraternity at the University of South Alabama recently raised $23,191 at its 49th ... -
USA Career Services to Hold Spring Career Fair
February 6, 2015University of South Alabama students and alumni are invited to meet and speak with representatives from various companies and orga ... -
Events Planned for Black History Month
February 5, 2015The University of South Alabama will honor African-American history with events throughout February in recognition of Black Histor ... -
Brislin Named Manager of USA Technology & Research Park
February 2, 2015A leader in commercial real estate development and project management has been named the manager of the University of South Alabam ... -
USA Volunteers Assist at Project Homeless Connect
January 30, 2015The University of South Alabama and Housing First connected nearly 200 homeless individuals and families to much-needed services a ... -
Chronister Receives Catalyst Award from Chamber
January 30, 2015Lynne Chronister, vice president for research and economic development, has been named recipient of the Mobile Area Chamber of Com ... -
'Get Involved and Give Back' with Project Homeless Connect
January 27, 2015More than 300 students, faculty and staff are needed to "Get Involved and Give Back" to Project Homeless Connect on Frid ... -
Student-driven safety app debuts at USA
January 26, 2015LiveSafe seamlessly connects students to USA police and allows people to text tips using photos and video. The app is free to down ... -
USA Honors MLK with Day of Service
January 21, 2015Nearly 200 University of South Alabama students, faculty, staff, alumni and community volunteers completed numerous service projec ... -
USA PA Scholars Recognized at Open House
January 21, 2015University of South Alabama physician assistant studies students in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions recei ... -
USA to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day
January 16, 2015The University of South Alabama will participate in the 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m ... -
USA Hosts 2015 Mobile Jewish Film Festival
January 13, 2015The Mobile Jewish Film Festival will show several contemporary films at the University of South Alabama, Mobile and Fairhope venue ... -
J.L. Bedsole Foundation Donates $1 Million
December 18, 2014The J.L. Bedsole Foundation, a long-time supporter of the University of South Alabama, has pledged $1 million to establish the J.L ... -
USA Jaguars Work at Montgomery Area Food Bank
December 18, 2014As University of South Alabama Jaguars Head Football Coach Joey Jones, his coaching staff and players prepare for the 2014 Raycom ... -
USA Ends 2014 United Way Campaign
December 12, 2014One-half of the University's employees have pledged more than $267,000 to the 2014 USA Employee Campaign for the United Way o ... -
Dr. David Johnson Named to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
December 11, 2014Dr. David Johnson, USA's first provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, was selected today as a member of the ... -
Dr. Lesley Gregoricka's Vampire Research Attracts National Attention
December 9, 2014Dr. Lesley Gregoricka, assistant professor of anthropology, is receiving national media attention with groundbreaking research int ... -
USA Faculty Member to Chair Social Work Licensing Board
December 8, 2014Dr. Michael Daley, professor of social work, recently began a one-year term as chair of the Alabama State Board of Social Work Exa ... -
Trustee Dr. Steven Furr to Speak at Fall Commencement
December 8, 2014University of South Alabama Alumnus and Chairman Pro Tempore of the Board of Trustees Dr. Steven P. Furr, who has provided generou ... -
USA Hosts Holiday Concert
November 26, 2014The University of South Alabama invites the public to a holiday concert on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the USA Mitchell Center. ... -
Faculty Senate Presents 2013-2014 Awards
November 24, 2014The USA Faculty Senate recently honored three community partners and an assistant professor of biology for distinguished service t ... -
Coastal Innovation Hub Receives Innovator of the Year Award
November 21, 2014The University of South Alabama's Coastal Innovation Hub has been selected by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce for its 201 ... -
USA Sponsors Mobile International Festival
November 18, 2014USA is a sponsor for this year's Mobile International Festival, which coincides with International Education Week. The festiv ... -
USA Presents Event on Voting Rights and MLK
November 18, 2014The University of South Alabama will host a civil rights and social justice lecture, "This Bright Light of Ours: Black and Wh ... -
Services Set for Dr. Frederick N. Meyer, chair of orthopaedic surgery
November 17, 2014Dr. Frederick N. Meyer, professor and chair of orthopaedic surgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and a ha ... -
USA Counseling and Testing Names New Counselor
November 14, 2014Shanta Jenkins comes to the University of South Alabama with 15 years of experience as a mental health and substance abuse counsel ... -
Dr. Michael Welsh to Give Charles M. Baugh Lecture
November 14, 2014The College of Medicine's Charles M. Baugh 2014 Endowed Lecture in Basic Medical Sciences will feature Dr. Michael Welsh, a H ...