91¶ÌÊÓƵ News Archives
The 91¶ÌÊÓƵ 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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The Call of His Own Trumpet
March 12, 2018Dr. Peter Wood, professor of music, built his own trumpet with a hammer and sheet metal. It's made him a better musician. ... -
Finding Her Home at South
March 8, 2018Dr. Natalie Fox earned three degrees at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, where today she sees patients and leads nursing operations at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Physicians Group. ... -
South Holds Democracy Day Teach-in
March 6, 2018More than 300 91¶ÌÊÓƵ students swapped ideas and solutions at the 2018 We Are South: Democracy Day. ... -
Meisler Gifts $5 Million for Trauma Center
March 2, 2018Capacity at the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Medical Center facility will more than double, and it will be renamed the Fanny R. Meisler Trauma Center. ... -
Alumni Honored for Notable Achievements
March 1, 2018At its awards gala, the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ National Alumni Association celebrated five alumni who are making a difference in their communities. ... -
Anthropology Major Named IDEAS Scholar
February 26, 2018Antonia Carter was selected as an IDEAS Scholar by the American Association of Physical Anthropologists. ... -
Six Investing Tips for a Turbulent Market
February 21, 2018Want to know how to time the market? Don't bother trying, says South's Dr. Kyre Lahtinen, who instead advocates consiste ... -
University Libraries Celebrate 50 Years
February 20, 2018South's libraries begin a year-long celebration that will showcase their resources, future plans and five decades of service. ... -
Theatre 91¶ÌÊÓƵ to Present 'She Kills Monsters'
February 16, 2018The contemporary comedy will run from Feb. 16 to Feb. 24. Tickets are available. ... -
Associate Dean Named to International Board
February 14, 2018Dr. Krista Harrell will represent South on the Association of College Unions International. ... -
Expert to Discuss War Effects on Children
February 14, 2018Dr. Martin Parsons will speak Feb. 20 as a guest of the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Center for the Study of War and Memory. ... -
Learning From a Music Legend
February 12, 2018South students and other young musicians are critiqued by longtime 'Tonight Show' bandleader Doc Severinsen. ... -
91¶ÌÊÓƵ Launches Gulf Coast Internship Academy
February 12, 2018Students will get leadership development, housing and experience in a variety of fields in jobs across south Baldwin County. ... -
Easier Than Completing The EZ Form
February 8, 2018Jags get help filing their income taxes while Mitchell College of Business students gain experience through an internship. ... -
Stokes Center for Creative Writing Hosts Author Michael Knight
February 6, 2018Knight, author of 'The Typist,' will speak Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Student Center. ... -
Turning Toy into Tool for Senior Project
February 5, 2018South mechanical and electrical engineering students retrofit a toy vehicle into a test drive for handicapped children. ... -
91¶ÌÊÓƵ Celebrates Black History Month
February 1, 2018Events include a keynote speech by Board of Trustees Chair Pro Tem Kenneth Simon, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ's first African American SGA president. ... -
McCarron Named Associate VP for Medical Affairs
January 31, 2018In her new role, McCarron will oversee development efforts for the entire health system. ... -
More Than Imagining a Utopia
January 29, 2018Jonathan Hursh, '04, founded an urban innovation firm focused on reimagining slums after a decade of working in them. ... -
'This Is the Heart of Our Mission'
January 26, 2018South students and faculty volunteer at Project Homeless Connect to provide clients with medical care and other resources. ... -
91¶ÌÊÓƵ Researchers Aid in Superbug Fight
January 22, 2018Two College of Medicine faculty have designed a model to study a pneumonia- and sepsis-causing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. ... -
University-Community Engagement Gets Boost
January 19, 2018As head of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ's Office of Community Engagement, Shannon Shelley-Tremblay will guide volunteer outreach and service learning. ... -
Seven Films of Jewish Significance
January 16, 2018South's Dr. David Meola shares his thoughts on impactful cinema as the Mobile Jewish Film Festival gets underway. ... -
South Joins Citywide MLK Celebrations
January 10, 201891¶ÌÊÓƵ students, faculty and staff will participate in three days of events commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ... -
Fifteen Picked for 40 Under 40
January 8, 2018Fifteen 91¶ÌÊÓƵ alumni, faculty and staff are highlighted in Mobile Bay Magazine's annual list of who's who under 40 years o ... -
New Count for Gulf Red Snapper
January 4, 201891¶ÌÊÓƵ's Dr. Sean Powers is part of a $12 million independent study that could affect hotly debated fishing regulations. ... -
10 Factoids on American Crime Fiction
January 4, 2018Dr. Chris Raczkowski, who edited 'A History of American Crime Fiction,' offers trivia that will entertain your dinner gu ... -
MCI, Auburn Collaborate in Cancer Fight
January 4, 2018Can an MCI-developed compound stop ovarian cancer in hens? 91¶ÌÊÓƵ researchers and Auburn are teaming up to find out. ... -
42 Classrooms, 13 Schools and 1 Semester
January 4, 2018Graduate student Anne Dorland combines her love of education and archaeology through visits to elementary schools. ... -
Location, Location, Location
December 28, 2017Jesse Puckett says South offers an impressive location and scholarships. 'When I was on campus, I felt like I was at home. ... -
Working One-On-One With Faculty
December 19, 2017Benjamin Siu's research gets an added boost from feedback he receives from professors. 'They really sit down and mentor ... -
Greek Life Develops Connections, Giving
December 19, 2017Jack Stover joined a fraternity as a freshman. 'It's given me a chance to better myself. It's been a wonderful oppo ... -
Getting a Jump Start on Medical School
December 19, 2017Shubha Vinod enrolled in 91¶ÌÊÓƵ's Early Acceptance Program. For students pursuing a career in medicine, 'it's a huge a ... -
University Holiday Schedule
December 19, 2017Most departments will be closed until Jan. 2, 2018; a limited number observe different schedules during the break. ... -
She Didn't Ask For a Sign, But ...
December 19, 2017Chelsia Douglas transferred to South after a billboard caught her eye. 'Coming here is your one-stop shop for success.' ... -
Ahn Picks Up Mitchell Cancer Award
December 13, 2017Dr. Erin Eun-Young Ahn has been named the recipient of the 2017 Mayer Mitchell Award for Excellence in Cancer Research. ... -
Graduates, Get Ready for 'Twists and Turns'
December 10, 2017Concussion expert Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz says 'we didn't back down' on head-trauma research. Stay focused, he tells g ... -
Steve Campbell Named Head Football Coach
December 7, 2017He joins the Jags after a four-year stint at Central Arkansas, where this fall he guided the Bears to a 10-2 record. ... -
At 84, He'll Graduate — And Re-Enroll
December 6, 2017Murdoch Campbell didn't intend to earn a degree when he enrolled a decade ago. but 'being here has become addictive to m ... -
Concussion Expert to Address Graduates
December 5, 2017Neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz will give the Commencement speech at Saturday's 2 p.m. ceremony at the Mitchell Center. ... -
How Did a Tortoise Get This Shell?
December 4, 2017Dr. Ylenia Chiari investigated why the famed Galapagos tortoise has two different shells. Her findings made the New York Times. ... -
Developing Leaders Through 'iLead'
December 1, 2017The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs launched an eight-week program to build and strengthen student leaders. ... -
Gulf Coast Soil Gets New Crop: Hops
December 1, 2017South climatologist Dr. Steven Schultze combines his expertise and a knack for gardening to support a growing microbrew scene. ... -
'91¶ÌÊÓƵ is Critical to Our State's Success'
November 30, 2017Gov. Kay Ivey, the ex-officio chair of South's Board of Trustees, takes the gavel at its quarterly meeting and tours campus. ... -
Searching for the Smallest Known Thing
November 22, 2017Dr. Martin Frank and his physics students are connecting with researchers across the U.S. in pursuit of neutrino knowledge. ... -
Phi Kappa Phi Names Scholar, Artist of 2017
November 21, 2017Dr. Romulus Godang, professor of physics, and Benjamin Shamback, professor of visual arts, received the honors. ... -
Honors Student Wins Top Poster Award
November 21, 2017Monica Sai Pasala, a junior biomedical sciences major, conducted research focused on the structure of proteins. ... -
South Holds International Education Week
November 17, 201791¶ÌÊÓƵ hosted events throughout the week celebrating international education and cultural exchange. ... -
New Music Inspired by Moulton Tower
November 17, 2017Senior Tyler Brandon leads the performance of two pieces he composed for his senior thesis celebrating the iconic bell tower. ... -
A New Report Card on Mobile's Economy
November 16, 2017South's Center for Real Estate and Economic Development is releasing its free 'Mobile Bay Economic Snapshot.' ...