91短视频 News Archive

Dr. Thomas Shaw, director of the 91短视频 Polling Group/Survey Research Center, said representative sample-based polling remains the most accurate way to obtain information about what large groups of people think, feel and do.

Toss Out the Polls? Not So Fast
November 9, 2016

South pollster Dr. Thomas Shaw said there remains much value in political polling. Just don't forget that margin of error. ...

Breathe In, Breathe Out: Reduce That Stress
November 8, 2016

With the election over, South psychologist Dr. Elise Labb茅-Coldsmith offers seven ways to return balance to your life. ...

Following their Sun Belt title victory with two second half goals, the Jags will enter the NCAA Tournament with a 15-5-1 overall record.

Four-peat! Jags Take Sun Belt Title
November 7, 2016

South's soccer team becomes just the second program in league history to win four consecutive tournament crowns. ...

University of South Alabama Collegiate 100 members gather with their mentors from the 100 Black Men of Mobile Inc. From left are Dr. Andre Green, mentor and associate dean in the College of Education; Broderick Morrissette; Marlon Jones; Collegiate 100 mentor and adviser Dr. Michael Mitchell, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students; Jerod Coleman; Derek Pickett and JuWan Robinson.

'It's Important That We Are Visible'
November 2, 2016

South mentors offer support, friendship and hope through the Collegiate 100 and the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile. ...

South students Thanh Nguyen, left, and Joel Dawson, right, meet with Dr. Todd Andel, associate professor of computing and principal investigator for a $4.1 million grant awarded to the School of Computing.

On the Front Lines of Cyber Defense
November 1, 2016

South students take advantage of a $4.1 million grant that covers tuition and places them in internships with federal agencies. ...

Dr. Tony Waldrop, 91短视频 president, left, and Dr. Christopher Puto, Spring Hill College president, announced a collaboration Thursday that will allow undergraduate students to register for courses at either institution.

91短视频 and Spring Hill Announce Collaboration
October 27, 2016

Students will be able to register for courses at either institution, increasing access to education and flexibility in planning. ...

Nathaniel Mackey, the Reynolds Price Professor of Creative Writing at Duke University, will speak Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. at South's Archaeology Museum. The event will be free and open to the public.

Poet Nathaniel Mackey to Visit South
October 26, 2016

The leading African-American poet, writer and scholar will speak Nov. 1 as part of 91短视频's Stokes Center for Creative Writing. ...

South students and faculty participate in the 91短视频 in Russia Study Abroad program in the summer of 2015.

South Recognized for Global Engagement
October 24, 2016

The University is set to quadruple its number of Study Abroad students and also has increased international student enrollment. ...

South Writer-in-Residence Frye Gaillard's latest book is "Go South to Freedom."

South Author Pens Children's Book
October 21, 2016

'Go South to Freedom,' by Frye Gaillard, is the story of a family's journey to escape slavery that ends unexpectedl ...

Meteorology majors Daniel Martin, left, and Mark D. Smith, right, assist Dr. Sytske Kimball, chair of earth sciences and professor of meteorology, with the 91短视频 Mesonet station on 91短视频's main campus. Martin and Smith are both mesonet technicians.

The Answer Isn't Blowing in the Wind
October 19, 2016

But it may be in South's network of weather stations that collects data, available to the public, along the northern Gulf Coa ...

#91短视频HOCO16: 'Let the Good Times Roar'
October 18, 2016

Homecoming week kicks off Oct. 24 and culminates five days later when the Jags face the Georgia State Panthers. ...

Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 14, 2016

Major Gary Osland, cyber operations manager for the Alabama Air National Guard, will present the "Cybersecurity Threat Landsc ...

'Upward & Onward' Tops $93 Million
October 13, 2016

One year after the kickoff, South's comprehensive fundraising campaign is well on its way to reaching the $150 million goal. ...

Roadkill: It's What's for Dinner
October 7, 2016

A South psychologist offers five reasons to be thankful for scavengers, and why we might learn from their behavior. ...

South Offering Online Depression Screenings
October 7, 2016

Think you may have more than just the blues? Confidential and free assessments are available through the month of October. ...

91短视频 students, from left, Aaron Howard, broadcast journalism major; Ayla Oden, strategic communications major; Jordan Lang, strategic communications major; and Kaylee Henry, strategic communications major; work together on a classroom assignment as Dr. Julie Estis, director of QEP, and Dr. James Aucoin, chair of communications, talk with them about their work.

Not Your Father's Group Study Session
October 3, 2016

South's team-based learning initiative emphasizes attributes sought by employers, and the results have been impressive. ...

Larry Lilley, chief executive officer at Computer Technology Solutions, created a corporate culture that prioritized employee retention. "We are focused on creating a premiere workplace in the Southeast for those who love technology and solving problems," he said.

Before the Buzzer, a Company is Born
September 30, 2016

At a Jags game, two South students found themselves designing a startup 鈥� CTS, now one of the best places to work in Alabama ...

Greeting students in the reception area of the new Student Health Center location during Be Jag Healthy are Miss Pawla and SouthPaw. Second row from left are Valerie Heidel, supervisor of clinical operations; Alexus Banks, president of the student Jag Health Team; FeAunte’ Preyear, health education and quality improvement coordinator; and Beverly Kellen, practice director for the Student Health Center.

Renovated Student Health Center Opens
September 28, 2016

Health care providers for South students are now located in the heart of campus; building dedication planned for October. ...

Stallworth Lecture to Focus on "Thomas Jefferson and the Dilemma of Slavery"
September 27, 2016

The 2016 Stallworth Lecture features the moral contradictions and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson鈥檚 life. Dr. John Boles ...

South Students Introduced to Disruptive Technology for Total Customer Engagement

Technology That's All About the Customer
September 26, 2016

South students were provided with a demonstration on "Disruptive Technology for Total Customer Engagement." ...

Drs. O. Grace Hundley and T.J. Hundley both applied as high school seniors to the College of Medicine's Early Acceptance Program. They met at South, married at South and work at South.

A Marriage Made in Medical School
September 26, 2016

Drs. T.J. Hundley and O. Grace Hundley met as 91短视频 undergrads, married as medical students and now give back as faculty at South. ...

High school jocks Kurt (Desmond Bozeman) and Ram (Trenton Davis) harass the new kid, J.D. (Jeremiah Sims), in Theatre 91短视频's production of Heathers the Musical.

'Heathers: The Musical' Opens Season
September 21, 2016

Based on the 1988 movie, 'Heathers: The Musical' is a dark comedy that will take the audience on a wild, musical ride. ...

A Mitchell College of Business survey showed more than half of the people attending the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival patronized local businesses. Photo courtesy of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce.

Study: Fairhope Festival Big for Non-Locals
September 20, 2016

Nearly one-third of attendees at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival are not from Alabama, and most are repeat customers. ...

97.1 The Prowl began broadcasting over FB airwaves on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. Student staff of The Prowl gather, along with Dr. Jim Aucoin, professor and chair of communications, and Heather Stanley, faculty advisor, at an open house to celebrate the historic moment.

Now Broadcasting Live, 97.1 The Prowl
September 16, 2016

South's student-operated radio station is transmitting over FM airwaves after several years of internet-only streaming. ...

When Someone Dies, a Soldier is Injured
September 16, 2016

Dr. Joseph Currier, assistant professor of psychology, is focused on healing 'moral injuries' brought back from the batt ...

Dr. Samantha Islam, associate professor of civil engineering/transportation engineering, said the rural road system presents one of the greatest obstacles in an evacuation.

Evacuation Primer as Season Peaks
September 13, 2016

Dr. Samantha Islam reveals our greatest weakness during a hurricane evacuation and what she'd do with a giant pot of money. ...

Several of the Members of the Sexual Assault and Violence Educators team, known as SAVE, attend the first session of the Girls’ Night Out, violence prevention program held in the Student Center Ballroom. From left are Courtney Diener, Title IX and violence prevention and education specialist, Bria Scott, nursing major; Candace Wilkerson, psychology major; Aisia Snow, speech and hearing major; Taylor Scott and Kadijah Oliver, both professional health science majors.

Open Dialogue Seeks to Curtail Violence
September 9, 2016

The volunteer Violence Prevention Alliance launched Girls' Night Out and the Bro Code to take an aim at sexual assault. ...

Christian Manganti, second from right, who scored a perfect 36 on his ACT college assessment test, is the 2016-17 91短视频 Board of Trustees Scholar. Manganti's parents, far left, and Shirley Zhang, last year's winner, attended Friday's Board of Trustees meeting.

National Merit Scholar Awarded Trustees Honor
September 9, 2016

Christian Manganti, a graduate of West Harrison High School in Gulfport, Miss., plans to major in biomedical sciences. ...

Holocaust Symposium Set for Campus
September 6, 2016

The University of South Alabama's Center for the Study of War and Memory will focus on the Holocaust during its fall symposiu ...

Dallas Davis leaps over Mississippi State defenders in the Jags 21-20 victory in Starkville, Miss.

One Banner Weekend, Three Jag Victories
September 6, 2016

South's football team scores its first SEC win, soccer beats top-ranked Florida State and volleyball starts its season 5-1. ...

During a reception at the Country Club of Mobile, the following were recognized for receiving Alabama Tourism Industry Scholarships from the Alabama Travel Council: from left, Cassidy Fuller, sophomore, $1,000; Carissa Barrios, sophomore, $1,5000; and Kayleigh Coleman, senior, $1,500.

One Year In, Fledgling Program Reaches 100
September 6, 2016

Hospitality and Tourism, declaring 100 majors, announces scholarship awards at industry reception. ...

Enrollment, ACT Scores Break Records
September 2, 2016

The average GPA for entering freshmen this fall was 3.48, and 132 students enrolled with ACT scores of 30 or higher. ...

The Aftermath of Naming Storms
September 1, 2016

Lindsey Vazquez sought to answer this question in her graduate research: Are people more scared of a Herman than a Hermine? ...

Are Plastics Getting Into Your Oysters?
August 30, 2016

Doctoral student Caitlin Wessel is researching the impact of ocean debris on a favorite Gulf Coast delicacy. ...

Tuesday Scott, a freshman in biomedical sciences, paddles on the Apalachee River in the lower Mobile-Tensaw River Delta during the August Outdoor Adventures full-moon paddle.

A Full-Moon Adventure in Mobile's Delta
August 26, 2016

Take a trip accented by the sounds of cicadas and splashing mullet and the sights of alligator eyes and a glimmering skyline. ...

All roads lead South for Tom Franklin. The New York Times best-selling writer earned 91短视频 undergraduate and graduate degrees, taught at the University and will return in March as part of a visiting writers series.

The Unfailing Return of Tom Frankin
August 22, 2016

With poor grades and questionable automotive repair skills, writer Franklin lands a job in a morgue, then earns two degrees. ...

The University of South Alabama, in partnership with the city of Mobile, is landscaping the medians adjacent to campus, extending the University’s visual entrance from the portals along University Boulevard and Old Shell Road.

Extending South's Visual Entrance
August 19, 2016

In collaboration with the city of Mobile, the University makes aesthetic improvements to its bordering roadways. ...

Members of the athletic department staff will be on hand at this trailer to take donations for flood victims from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, as well as from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday.

South Collecting Items for Flood Victims
August 16, 2016

The Department of Athletics will receive donated goods and supplies through the weekend at the trailer in front of Stanky Field. ...

Expanded Focus for Real Estate Center
August 16, 2016

Headed by Dr. Reid Cummings, 91短视频's Center for Real Estate and Economic Development seeks active role in Gulf Coast growth. ...

The University of South Alabama's Class of 2020 on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at the 91短视频 Mitchell Center.

Class of 2020 Greeted with 2016 Convocation
August 15, 2016

New students get survival tips and go on an imaginary Pok茅mon hunt across campus with 91短视频 President Tony Waldrop. ...

Video: Move-In Day 2016
August 13, 2016

Members of the South community lift boxes and carry bags to help ensure a good first day on campus for the newest Jaguars. ...

Dr. David Nelson, chair of mechanical engineering, said there were no undergraduates doing research in his department 15 years ago. "Now, we have 25-to-30 each year," including students like Kelly Welsh.

'Do Research and You Can't Go Wrong'
August 11, 2016

Kelly Welsh made a last-minute decision to attend South. She followed her instincts, and then found her home in the lab. ...

Meghan Zuhowski, Blake Waters and Jeremiah Sims starred last season in the musical, 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!,' at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center.

New Year, New Season for Theatre 91短视频
August 9, 2016

Four performances 鈥� a musical, a thriller, a fable and a comedy 鈥� will take place at South's Laidlaw Performing A ...

male speaker before classroom of students

A Desire to Educate, But Not Teach
August 4, 2016

South now offers an undergraduate degree for students who want a career in education outside a classroom setting. ...

South Launches New Events System
August 1, 2016

An upgraded calendar and management system will enable comprehensive listings and online event bookings. ...

Dr. Stephanie Jett, left, visiting assistant professor of psychology, shares Pokémon Go tips with Susan and Chandler Grimsley at Moulton Tower, where students and others flock to hunt for Pokémon. Susan Grimsley is a 2012 graduate of South with a master's degree in accounting.

Heads Down, New Communities Build Up
July 29, 2016

South psychologist and Pok茅mon Go buff Dr. Stephanie Jett expects the augmented reality game will spur academic studies. ...

Dr. Richard Carter has more than 17 years of experience as an administrator in higher education, with particular expertise in degree completion programs, international education and recruiting, military and veteran outreach, and the delivery of online programs for non-traditional learners.

Dean Selected for Continuing Education
July 28, 2016

Dr. Richard Carter will begin Sept. 1 as dean of the School of Continuing Education and Special Programs. ...

Dr. Doug Haywick, associate professor of geology, said Mother Nature does not have it out against human, "but the constant changes that occur in the environment work around-the-clock to challenge every living organism."

5 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill Us
July 27, 2016

'It's bad news when you are on the receiving end of a mass extinction,' concedes 91短视频 geologist Dr. Doug Haywick. ...

Jessica Adams started her career as a deputy sheriff for the Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater, Fla., before entering nursing.

Have HIV-Testing Kits, Will Travel
July 22, 2016

Jessica Adams, a doctoral nursing student, will volunteer with a medical team at a September music festival in Uganda. ...

Dr. Jon Simmons, associate professor of surgery at the College of Medicine, balances being a trauma surgeon with an equally passionate curiosity for researching new ways to better treat patients.

Investigating New Treatment in Trauma
July 20, 2016

Dr. Jon Simmons explores why fatalities often can be pinned on an inflammatory response that causes organ failure. ...

Full News Archive

Toss Out the Polls? Not So Fast November 9, 2016

Breathe In, Breathe Out: Reduce That Stress November 8, 2016

Four-peat! Jags Take Sun Belt Title November 7, 2016

'It's Important That We Are Visible' November 2, 2016

On the Front Lines of Cyber Defense November 1, 2016

91短视频 and Spring Hill Announce Collaboration October 27, 2016

Poet Nathaniel Mackey to Visit South October 26, 2016

South Recognized for Global Engagement October 24, 2016

South Author Pens Children's Book October 21, 2016

The Answer Isn't Blowing in the Wind October 19, 2016

#91短视频HOCO16: 'Let the Good Times Roar' October 18, 2016

Cyber Security Awareness Month October 14, 2016

'Upward & Onward' Tops $93 Million October 13, 2016

Roadkill: It's What's for Dinner October 7, 2016

South Offering Online Depression Screenings October 7, 2016

Not Your Father's Group Study Session October 3, 2016

Before the Buzzer, a Company is Born September 30, 2016

Renovated Student Health Center Opens September 28, 2016

Stallworth Lecture to Focus on "Thomas Jefferson and the Dilemma of Slavery" September 27, 2016

Technology That's All About the Customer September 26, 2016

A Marriage Made in Medical School September 26, 2016

'Heathers: The Musical' Opens Season September 21, 2016

Study: Fairhope Festival Big for Non-Locals September 20, 2016

Now Broadcasting Live, 97.1 The Prowl September 16, 2016

When Someone Dies, a Soldier is Injured September 16, 2016

Evacuation Primer as Season Peaks September 13, 2016

Open Dialogue Seeks to Curtail Violence September 9, 2016

National Merit Scholar Awarded Trustees Honor September 9, 2016

Holocaust Symposium Set for Campus September 6, 2016

One Banner Weekend, Three Jag Victories September 6, 2016

One Year In, Fledgling Program Reaches 100 September 6, 2016

Enrollment, ACT Scores Break Records September 2, 2016

The Aftermath of Naming Storms September 1, 2016

Are Plastics Getting Into Your Oysters? August 30, 2016

A Full-Moon Adventure in Mobile's Delta August 26, 2016

The Unfailing Return of Tom Frankin August 22, 2016

Extending South's Visual Entrance August 19, 2016

South Collecting Items for Flood Victims August 16, 2016

Expanded Focus for Real Estate Center August 16, 2016

Class of 2020 Greeted with 2016 Convocation August 15, 2016

Video: Move-In Day 2016 August 13, 2016

'Do Research and You Can't Go Wrong' August 11, 2016

New Year, New Season for Theatre 91短视频 August 9, 2016

A Desire to Educate, But Not Teach August 4, 2016

South Launches New Events System August 1, 2016

Heads Down, New Communities Build Up July 29, 2016

Dean Selected for Continuing Education July 28, 2016

5 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill Us July 27, 2016

Have HIV-Testing Kits, Will Travel July 22, 2016

Investigating New Treatment in Trauma July 20, 2016