Academics News

Sara Boone, left, won first place for Best Magazine Page Layout Designer while Breahna Crosslin took 5th place for Best Press Photographer at the "Best of the South 2020" contest. The University's student magazine, Due South won 2nd place for Best College Magazine.

JagMedia Honored for Excellence
April 15, 2021

The University's student-led media department wins two individual awards and one for Due South magazine in recent awards ceremony. ...

Mortar Board Honors South's Top Professors
April 13, 2021

Forty-six faculty members selected for positively influencing their students and going above and beyond to help them succeed. ...

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, K-12 educators were forced to quickly dive into new technology to efficiently communicate with families and continue to teach students. Everyone can agree, media specialists and school librarians are the heart of K-12 schools. Dr. Pamela Moore has continued to provide guidance and inspiration to educators across the U.S. through training, personal phone calls, and teaching in her own virtual classroom.

Leading K-12 Educators Effectively Through a Pandemic
April 12, 2021

吃瓜爆料 assistant professor helps guide local K-12 educators in media and technology to effectively teach during the pandemic. ...

吃瓜爆料 sophomore Trinity Walker made the most of engaging with guest speakers in her Career Planning course leading to opportunities to write for a national publication and landing an internship with a company in her area of study.

Opening Her Own Doors to Opportunity
April 1, 2021

South Hospitality and Tourism Management major makes her own luck by identifying opportunity and pursuing it passionately. ...

The research of Dr. Mohamed Shaban, assistant professor of electrical engineering at the University of South Alabama, focuses on using brain waves — shown here in this photo illustration — to reveal cognitive impairment as a result of Parkinson's Disease.

Deep Learning Opens New Possibilities in Parkinson's Treatment
March 26, 2021

Computer-assisted analysis focusing on brain waves could help physicians detect and manage cognitive impairment in the early stages of the disease. ...

Cory Quint, 2020 President of the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo and Crystal Hightower, senior research lab manager at the University of South Alabama School of Marine and Environmental Sciences.

Supporting the School of Marine and Environmental Sciences
March 25, 2021

The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo and the Coastal Conservation Association Alabama each donate to the newly-established school. ...

Students, faculty, staff and the public are invited to visit the University of South Alabama's spring art gallery through May 7, 2021.

Art and Art History Department Hosts Spring Galleries
March 23, 2021

Students' work featuring various mediums and art styles highlighting skills and techniques learned at South will be on display. ...

A Perfect Match
March 23, 2021

South's Clinical and Counseling Psychology doctoral program continues to match students with ideal internship opportunities. ...

吃瓜爆料 Led Initiative Lands $4.85 Million Grant
March 22, 2021

Funding will be used to establish a technical assistance and training programs for innovative wastewater treatment solutions. ...

University of South Alabama assistant professor of chemistry Dr. T. Grant Glover is part of a collaborative effort with researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Chicago and General Electric to design and develop a portable device that produces drinking water out of thin air.

Making Drinking Water Out of Thin Air
March 18, 2021

吃瓜爆料 engineering professor Grant Glover is part of a groundbreaking research project to address global water scarcity. The result could open new water sources to everyone from overseas troops to residents of the world鈥檚 driest lands. ...

A recent economic impact analysis conducted by the University for South Alabama Center for Real Estate and Economic Development determined that DISL generates an overall annual economic impact of $56 million for the state of Alabama, and $54 million to the lower Alabama region.

DISL Delivers $56 Million Economic Impact to Alabama
March 16, 2021

A recent study conducted by the University of South Alabama finds the Dauphin Island Sea Lab to be an economic powerhouse. ...

吃瓜爆料 administrators present a check for the Leadership in Social Justice and Perserverance scholarship. Left to right: Dr. Andre Green, Dr. Paul Frazier, Dr. Angela Coleman, Dr. Mike Mitchell and 吃瓜爆料 President Dr. Tony Waldrop.

吃瓜爆料 Leaders Contribute $35,000 to Social Justice Scholarship
March 16, 2021

With dollar for dollar matching through the Mitchell Moulton Scholarship Initiative, the gift will have a total impact of $70,000. ...

The 2021 ACUI Legacy Leader is Dr. Krista Harrell, associate dean of students and Title IX coordinator at the University of South Alabama.

Harrell Receives Prestigious Professional Award
March 16, 2021

吃瓜爆料's associate dean of students and Title IX coordinator Krista Harrell is named the 2021 ACUI Legacy Leader. ...

A Discussion on Islamic Thought
March 15, 2021

Dr. Asma Afsaruddin, professor of Middle Eastern languages and cultures is the featured speaker in the Mahan lecture series. ...

Plans for South's School of Marine and Environmental Sciences call for additional faculty, renovated classroom space and new academic programs. “The school capitalizes on our strategic location on the Gulf Coast, and allows us to expand opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students,” said Dr. Andi Kent, interim provost and senior vice president.

South Launches School of Marine and Environmental Sciences
March 15, 2021

Plans call for new undergraduate and graduate programs to complement the existing degrees that have been offered by the department of marine sciences. ...

The Jaguar Investment Fund meets weekly in the John B. Saint Financial Analysis Center at the Mitchell College of Business. Its success, rising above $1 million and beating the S&P 500, has led to an additional investment from the University, with profits funding scholarships.

1 Million Reasons to be Bullish
March 9, 2021

With the Jaguar Investment Fund rising above seven figures, doubling in value and beating the S&P 500, student fund managers secure an additional investment from the University. ...

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Academics News Archive

JagMedia Honored for Excellence April 15, 2021

Mortar Board Honors South's Top Professors April 13, 2021

Leading K-12 Educators Effectively Through a Pandemic April 12, 2021

Opening Her Own Doors to Opportunity April 1, 2021

Deep Learning Opens New Possibilities in Parkinson's Treatment March 26, 2021

Supporting the School of Marine and Environmental Sciences March 25, 2021

Art and Art History Department Hosts Spring Galleries March 23, 2021

A Perfect Match March 23, 2021

吃瓜爆料 Led Initiative Lands $4.85 Million Grant March 22, 2021

Making Drinking Water Out of Thin Air March 18, 2021

DISL Delivers $56 Million Economic Impact to Alabama March 16, 2021

吃瓜爆料 Leaders Contribute $35,000 to Social Justice Scholarship March 16, 2021

Harrell Receives Prestigious Professional Award March 16, 2021

A Discussion on Islamic Thought March 15, 2021

South Launches School of Marine and Environmental Sciences March 15, 2021

1 Million Reasons to be Bullish March 9, 2021