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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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 ... -
Airbus Donates A330 Elevator for Research, Education
November 7, 2014Airbus has donated an A330 elevator to the University of South Alabama for education and research, a reflection of the airplane ma ... -
USA Mourns Loss of Dr. Hollis J. Wiseman
October 30, 2014Dr. Hollis J. Wiseman, emeritus professor in the department of pediatrics at the USA College of Medicine, passed away on Oct. 28, ... -
USA Presents the 2014 Annual Stallworth Lecture
October 24, 2014The eighth annual event will feature Dr. James Oakes, distinguished professor of history at the Graduate Center of the City Univer ... -
USA Sponsoring Free Resiliency Conference for Older Adults
October 24, 2014The University of South Alabama and the University of West Florida are sponsoring a free conference to increase awareness of the c ... -
USA, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Awarded $100,000 Grant
October 21, 2014The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $100,000 to the University of South Alabama and the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce to ... -
USA Presents 2014 Homecoming King, Queen and Court
October 20, 2014The University of South Alabama presented its 2014 Homecoming Court, during half-time ceremonies at the homecoming football game o ... -
USA Names Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
October 17, 2014Michael R. Haskins will join the University after serving as executive vice president for external relations at the College of Cha ... -
"Setting the Pace" Dedicated at USA Student Center
October 14, 2014The University of South Alabama today officially dedicated "Setting the Pace," the latest sculpture donated to USA by Da ... -
USA Releases Safety and Fire Report
October 1, 2014The University of South Alabama released today its 2014 Annual Security and Fire Report that is based upon statistics from the 201 ... -
USA Professor Discovers Natural Ionic Liquid
October 1, 2014A University of South Alabama professor has discovered a naturally occurring ionic liquid, a category of liquid salt that has been ... -
USA Research Team Awarded $87,000 in Statewide Competition
September 26, 2014Alabama Launchpad awarded SpectraCyte for its research into creating advanced endoscopic imaging technology for cancer detection. ... -
USA to Offer Tourism Courses in Gulf Shores
September 26, 2014The University of South Alabama and the City of Gulf Shores have announced an agreement to offer USA courses at the Gulf Shores Cu ... -
Longtime Employees Recognized
September 19, 2014University of South Alabama employees reaching five-year milestones were recognized by President Dr. Tony G. Waldrop on Sept. 18 a ... -
USA to Celebrate Homecoming 2014 and Community Invited to Attend
September 19, 2014The University of South Alabama will celebrate Homecoming 2014 with the theme, "Clash of the Claws," Oct. 13-18. Student ... -
Alabama Power Gift to Establish Scholars Program
September 15, 2014A generous gift from the Alabama Power Foundation will enable the University of South Alabama's College of Engineering to est ... -
USA Constitution Week Events to be Held Sept. 16-17
September 15, 2014Dr. Mark E. Brandon, dean and Thomas E. McMillan Professor of Law at the University of Alabama Law School, will speak on Tuesday, ... -
Waldrop Inaugurated as USA's Third President
September 12, 2014Dr. Tony G. Waldrop outlined his vision for the University of South Alabama before faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends at ...