The Mediator of Dreams
From childhood aviation ambitions to engineering everyday fitness technology, mechanical engineering alumnus Matthew Chauvin found his impact designing the devices people rely on around the world. #MyFirstJob
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Taking Shape in the Studio
For Ocean Springs, Mississippi native Pia Culver, the process of glassblowing is as much about overcoming fear as it is about creating art. She's a ceramics major in the art and art history department, planning to ...
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Melton Center Awards $53,000 In Seed Money
On Tuesday, the Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of South Alabama hosted the Launch Lower Alabama Pitch Competition. Entrepreneurs from South and three other academic partners went ...
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A collaborative approach to fighting sepsis
For researchers at the Whiddon College of Medicine, understanding why sepsis happens -- and finding better ways to detect, treat and ultimately prevent its consequences -- has been a longstanding collaborative effort.
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Marine Sciences Professor Wins NSF Grant
Research Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences in the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences Dr. Zhilong Liu has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant of $247,885 to develop physics-informed ...
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ROTC Cadet Earns Prestigious Training Award
Political Science Major William Carol, and current ROTC Cadet Battalion XO graduated from Cadet Summer Training with the prestigious RECONDO badge. He's in the top 25% of graduates. He will graduate South next spring ...
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A Homecoming White Coat
A South Alabama Physician Assistant Studies alumna returned to campus in August to place the white coat on her daughter, Alexis Burckhartt. The moment connected two generations of the same family through South's PA ...
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Class of 2030 elects officers and M1 representatives
The Whiddon College of Medicine Class of 2030 recently elected its leaders, selecting classmates who aim to build a supportive, connected and collaborative community throughout the next four years.
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South Awarded Prestigious Grant to Host French Film Festival
Curated around the central theme of harmony, the festival will showcase the richness and diversity of French cinema
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South Earns $1 Million EPA Grant to Improve Water Quality in Gulf
The project, led by USA professor Dr. Shenghua Wu, will develop innovative floating wetland islands to help remove nutrient pollution from waterways entering the Gulf.
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South Surprises Fonde Elementary During Extra Yard for Teachers
South celebrated Fonde Elementary educators with a pep rally, a $1,000 school award and a $100 classroom supply award as part of Extra Yard for Teachers.
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Finding the Connections
Board of Trustees Scholar Ethan Sugg follows the rhythm of science and sound.
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USA Kicks Off Mobile Heart Walk Fundraising Campaign
The annual Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7, starting at 8 a.m. outside the USA Mitchell Center.
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Three Covey College Faculty Members Selected as LevelUP Fellows
Three faculty members from the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions have been selected for South Alabama's 2026-2027 LevelUP Fellows cohort, representing Radiologic Sciences, Speech Pathology and ...
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Finding Herself - A Thousand Miles From Home
Lindsey Budd graduated from South with a degree in criminal justice. She was fortunate to publish as an undergraduate, conducting research with Associate Professor of Political Science and Criminal Justice Corina ...
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Marillyn Hewson to Discuss Leadership and Aerospace at USA
Former Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson will speak at the University of South Alabama's MacQueen Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 17.
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Enrollment Tops 14,000 as South Welcomes High-Achieving Freshman Class
The University of South Alabama welcomed its most academically talented freshman class and fourth-largest ever, pushing total enrollment to 14,157 in fall 2026.
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Whiddon College of Medicine alumni recognized by Aequitas Health
Two graduates from the Whiddon College of Medicine's Class of 2026 —Qays Aljabi and Brandon Schonour — were recognized by Aequitas Health for student-led initiatives that advance health equity and improve access to ...
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Faculty Learning Community to explore medical humanities
Peyton McElroy, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Division of Medical Education, is launching a new Faculty Learning Community this fall focused on the role of the humanities in medicine, health, illness and healing.
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For the Shumocks, Giving Back Starts With Showing Up
Jaguar baseball reconnected Jimmy Shumock to his alma mater, starting decades of leadership that paved the way for a $1 million legacy gift with his wife, Debbie.