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  • Dr. Simon Grelet, left, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology in the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, works with lab technician Gregory Hoover in Grelet's lab at the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Health Mitchell Cancer Institute.

    ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Study Reveals Pathway in Cancer Metastasis
    June 27, 2025

    Published in Nature, the research shows how cancer cells exploit the nervous system to grow and spread. ...
  • Dr. John Marymont leaving South

    College of Medicine Dean and VP for Medical Affairs Leaving ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ
    June 23, 2025

    Dr. John Marymont, dean of the University of South Alabama's Whiddon College of Medicine and vice president for medical affairs, will leave South in December. ...
  • Members of the Grey Scrubs, one of five bands set to compete at the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Health Doc Rock fundraiser on Jan. 30 at the Soul Kitchen in downtown Mobile. They are holding a guitar.

    Med Students by Day, Rock Stars by Night
    January 28, 2025

    The Grey Scrubs is one of five bands set to compete at the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Health Doc Rock fundraiser on Jan. 30 at the Soul Kitchen in downtown Mobile. ...
  • Suhas Patil, a junior biomedical sciences student and director of the CPR Initiative

    Peer Training
    October 31, 2024

    A CPR initiative started by Honors College Junior Suhas Patil aims to educate and train all incoming freshmen in CPR and AED use. ...
  • Caroline Locke, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of South Alabama, works with children in rehabilitation services at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.

    Tuned In
    July 17, 2024

    Speech pathology graduate Caroline Locke turns her South degrees and pediatric training into a position in rehabilitation services working with children. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Luke Thomas, a University of South Alabama graduate, at his job at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Health University Hospital

    Picking Up the Pace
    July 8, 2024

    A full-time day shift in the emergency department at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Health University Hospital keeps nursing graduate Luke Thomas's adrenalin going. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Dr. Tyler McDonald, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery, center, and Dr. Richard Menger, chief of complex spine surgery and associate professor of neurosurgery, right, perform surgery at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital in August 2023 to insert pins into Abby Flowers's skull for halo gravity traction.

    A Halo for Abby
    January 9, 2024

    How a ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Health team eased a young girl's pain, inspired student engineers and gave hope to children with spinal deformities. ...
  • The University of South Alabama marked its 60th Anniversary in 2023 with events including a homecoming week bonfire.

    Banner Year
    December 29, 2023

    Anniversary celebrations. The acquisition of a venerable hospital. Accelerated enrollment. Red-letter moments highlight 2023 at South. ...
  • Providence Hospital

    Providence Joins ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Health
    October 1, 2023

    The acquisition includes Providence's 349-bed hospital, eight clinics on the hospital campus and six family practice sites in west and north Mobile and Moss Point, Mississippi. ...
  • Dr. Leigh Minchew, associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Nursing, serves as the project director for a $3.4 million grant to transition licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses into registered nursing careers

    ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ College of Nursing Secures $3.4 Million to Grow Nursing Workforce
    August 31, 2023

    The Health and Human Resources and Services Administration grant is one of only nine awarded nationwide. ...
  • After graduating from the University of South Alabama, Melissa Knight began a year-long residency in neurological physical therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

    Advanced Therapy
    July 28, 2023

    After earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at South, Melissa Knight moved to Mississippi for a residency in neurological care. #MyFirstJob ...
  • ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Health to purchase Providence

    Providence Acquisition Announced
    April 18, 2023

    ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ seeks to expand access to academic-based healthcare along the upper Gulf Coast. ...
  • Graphic with times for Trek Talk. Monday, Oct. 24, noon – Jag Fitness Trail Station near the Traffic Circle. Prizes and snacks followed by opening remarks at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, noon – The second Trek Talk will be held at Geri Moulton Children’s Park near the entrance of the Mitchell Cancer Institute. Opening remarks will begin at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m. – The third and final Trek Talk will be held at University Hospital, Mastin Patient Care Center Lawn. Opening remarks will begin at 1:10 p.m.

    Walk to Wellness: ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Launches Walk Week 2022
    October 21, 2022

    Three Trek Talks will feature President Jo Bonner. ...
  • Mi’Asia Barclay, who graduated from the University of South Alabama with degrees in kinesiology and health promotion, took a job at the Moorehouse School of Medicine, where her office on the 15th floor overlooks downtown Atlanta. “Being in a place where I can connect people with resources, where people can better themselves, it makes me feel like I’m doing something,” she said.

    Big City Beginning
    June 21, 2022

    Mi'Asia Barclay, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at South, begins her health administration career in Atlanta at the Morehouse School of Medicine. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Jay Copeland started work at Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery after graduating from the University of South Alabama.

    Career-Beginning Injury
    June 13, 2022

    Dislocating his elbow during a high school baseball game leads Jay Copeland to physical therapy training at South and a job in Birmingham. #MyFirstJob ...
  • Wenda Johnson, who earned master's and doctorate degrees in nursing from the University of South Alabama, competes in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo earlier this year. Photo by James Phifer courtesy of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association.

    Rodeo Nurse
    April 11, 2022

    Wenda Johnson, who earned her master's and doctorate in nursing at South, combines a career in medicine with rodeo success in World Championship Barrel Racing. ...