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Neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, a nationally recognized expert on sport-related concussions, will deliver the 吃瓜爆料 Fall Commencement address at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, in the 吃瓜爆料 Mitchell Center.

Concussion Expert to Address Graduates
December 5, 2017

Neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz will give the Commencement speech at Saturday's 2 p.m. ceremony at the Mitchell Center. ...

Dr. Steve Schultze, a climatologist at the University of South Alabama, talks about the crop of hops he's cultivating in Baldwin County. The green nets are a necessary protection against the afternoon sun. Schultze hopes to harvest his first hops crop next year. If successful, the plants could mean a new economic crop for coastal Alabama.

Gulf Coast Soil Gets New Crop: Hops
December 1, 2017

South climatologist Dr. Steven Schultze combines his expertise and a knack for gardening to support a growing microbrew scene. ...

吃瓜爆料 physics majors Paul White, left, and Erriel Milliner, right, discuss the NOvA research project with Dr. Martin Frank, assistant professor of physics, in the lab where they interact with other researchers around the country.

Searching for the Smallest Known Thing
November 22, 2017

Dr. Martin Frank and his physics students are connecting with researchers across the U.S. in pursuit of neutrino knowledge. ...

Dr. Romulus Godang, left, professor of physics, and Benjamin Shamback, professor of visual arts, were selected respectively as Phi Kappa Phi's scholar and artist of the year.

Phi Kappa Phi Names Scholar, Artist of 2017
November 21, 2017

Dr. Romulus Godang, professor of physics, and Benjamin Shamback, professor of visual arts, received the honors. ...

Monica Sai Pasala, a biomedical sciences major from Birmingham, recently won the best poster award at the National Collegiate Honors Council conference in Atlanta.

Honors Student Wins Top Poster Award
November 21, 2017

Monica Sai Pasala, a junior biomedical sciences major, conducted research focused on the structure of proteins. ...

South Recognized for Rising Retention Rates
November 20, 2017

吃瓜爆料 received the national 'Return on Education Award' for improving persistence by as much as 20 percent. ...

Students representing their home countries gather for a group photo as part of International Education Week.

South Holds International Education Week
November 17, 2017

吃瓜爆料 hosted events throughout the week celebrating international education and cultural exchange. ...

Tyler Brandon, a senior music education major, conducts the performance Thursday evening of two pieces, “Moulton Fanfare and “Moulton Tower Suite,” he composed as part of his honors thesis.

New Music Inspired by Moulton Tower
November 17, 2017

Senior Tyler Brandon leads the performance of two pieces he composed for his senior thesis celebrating the iconic bell tower. ...

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges' Graduation Questionnaire, 98 percent of students from the 吃瓜爆料 College of Medicine were either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their education.

吃瓜爆料 Med Students Score in Top Quartile
November 13, 2017

South's College of Medicine gets high marks in both student satisfaction and academic performance, according to recent data. ...

Given the chance to study at the University of Oxford, honors student Christian Pearsall said he would like to pursue a degree in musculoskeletal science. It would pair well with the Rhodes Scholar finalist's plans to become an orthopedic surgeon.

Triple Major Selected as Rhodes Scholar Finalist
November 9, 2017

Honors student Christian Pearsall is chosen to interview for one of only 32 spots to study at the University of Oxford. ...

Theatre majors Thomas Deen IV and Abigail St. John will star in Theatre 吃瓜爆料’s upcoming production of “Our Town.”

"Our Town" Heads to 吃瓜爆料
November 7, 2016

The critically acclaimed classic American drama will open Nov. 10 at Theatre 吃瓜爆料. Tickets are available. ...

University of South Alabama electrical engineering major Thomas Stubblefield, left, and Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences automotive engineering major Edward Dotzlaff are participants in the University's engineering student exchange program. Stubblefield spent last spring semester in Germany and Dotzlaff is spending this fall semester at South.

Engineering, From a German Perspective
November 1, 2017

South formalizes an exchange program that sends students to German universities while attracting their students to 吃瓜爆料. ...

Dr. Dennis Fell, professor and chair of the department of physical therapy, received the Lucy Blair Service Award at the American Physical Therapy Association annual conference in Boston, Mass.

Fell Picks Up Lucy Blair Award
October 31, 2017

Dr. Dennis Fell, chair of physical therapy, was recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association at its conference. ...

Capt. Rupert Laco, center, a South doctoral nursing program student is the recipient of the American Nurses Association-California 2016 Florence Nightingale Award. He is seen being briefed about one of his patients. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Air Force.

In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale
October 26, 2017

South nursing graduate and doctoral student Capt. Rupert Laco is recognized for patient care and his service in the Air Force. ...

Writer Adam Prince will read from his works on Monday, Oct. 30, at the Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

South to Host Author Adam Prince Reading
October 26, 2017

The event sponsored by the Stokes Center for Creative Writing and the department of English will take place Oct. 30. ...

吃瓜爆料 Tau Beta Pi officers, from left, Luis Rodriguez Reveles, recording secretary; Tyler Tow, corresponding secretary; Caleb Barlow, vice president; Kelsey Ferrill, cataloger; and Phiwat Klomkaew, president.

Engineering Honor Society Tops in Nation
October 25, 2017

Tau Beta Pi was recognized for the second time in three years with the R.C. Matthews Outstanding Chapter Award. ...

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Academics News Archive

Concussion Expert to Address Graduates December 5, 2017

Gulf Coast Soil Gets New Crop: Hops December 1, 2017

Searching for the Smallest Known Thing November 22, 2017

Phi Kappa Phi Names Scholar, Artist of 2017 November 21, 2017

Honors Student Wins Top Poster Award November 21, 2017

South Recognized for Rising Retention Rates November 20, 2017

South Holds International Education Week November 17, 2017

New Music Inspired by Moulton Tower November 17, 2017

吃瓜爆料 Med Students Score in Top Quartile November 13, 2017

Triple Major Selected as Rhodes Scholar Finalist November 9, 2017

"Our Town" Heads to 吃瓜爆料 November 7, 2016

Engineering, From a German Perspective November 1, 2017

Fell Picks Up Lucy Blair Award October 31, 2017

In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale October 26, 2017

South to Host Author Adam Prince Reading October 26, 2017

Engineering Honor Society Tops in Nation October 25, 2017