91ÌÒÉ« News Archives
The 91ÌÒÉ« 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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91ÌÒÉ« Gives Teens Primer on Cybersecurity
August 2, 2017Students at Mobile's Davidson High School participated in the 3rd Annual GenCyber Camp at Shelby Hall. ... -
Hall Named Interim Nursing Dean
August 1, 2017Following a nationwide search, Dr. Heather Hall has been named interim dean of the 91ÌÒÉ« College of Nursing. ... -
Next Stop After Orientation: Moscow
August 1, 2017With plans to major in Russian, Anna Kate Greer took the opportunity to get a jump start abroad with other South students. ... -
'Whatever You Do, Don't Give Up'
July 28, 2017She faced setbacks and struggles. But nothing would stop Lana Henfield-Johnson from earning her graduate nursing degree. ... -
Carters Endow First Global 91ÌÒÉ« Scholarship
July 28, 2017The Dr. Richard and Angela Carter Global 91ÌÒÉ« Endowed Scholarship supports international education and global engagement. ... -
Support for Advanced Practice Providers
July 26, 2017At 91ÌÒÉ« Health, medical professionals are joining together to best meet the needs of the University's hospitals and clinics. ... -
At South, Research Reaches New Heights
July 20, 2017With Airbus in town, interest in 91ÌÒÉ«'s FAST program is taking off. 'We are engineers and want to build something tangibl ... -
Keeping Up With the World's Fastest Human
July 14, 2017South alum Gráinne O'Dea helps manage the careers of some of the world's top track and field athletes, including ... -
Helping Teachers Help Their Students
July 13, 201791ÌÒÉ« Noyce Scholars will take lessons from research-based professional development, along with a stipend, back to their schools. ... -
Trout Earns MidAmerica Award
July 12, 2017The English department chair received the award for distinguished contributions to the study of Midwestern literature. ... -
Senior Pianist to Compete in Prague
July 11, 2017Peter Kohrman, who says he plays 'both the piano and the computer,' plans to compose music for movies, TV and video game ... -
91ÌÒÉ« to Honor First Responders, Medical Professionals
July 11, 2017An Oct. 10 reception and dinner will highlight the courage and dedication of helping patients survive traumatic injury. ... -
South Graduate School Dean Named
July 6, 2017Dr. Harold Pardue, a first-generation college student and 91ÌÒÉ« alumnus, has been tapped to lead the Graduate School. ... -
A South Education, a West Coast Location
July 5, 2017With a robust online program, 91ÌÒÉ«'s College of Nursing has graduates in all 50 states. Meet one: Dawn Downs of California. ... -
South Clinic 'Boxing Out Hunger'
June 29, 201791ÌÒÉ« partners with Feeding the Gulf Coast to improve health by addressing patient food insecurities. ... -
Tips for Happy, Healthy July Fourth
June 29, 2017How chalk can protect children from a hot grill, and other tips from 91ÌÒÉ« health providers for a safe Independence Day. ... -
Teacher Training Focuses on Alabama History
June 27, 2017Presentation on oral history led by 91ÌÒÉ«'s Dr. Joel' Lewis Billingsley is a part of the Alabama Bicentennial Summer Insti ... -
Overcoming Struggles to Help Others
June 23, 2017Ron Stallworth slept in his car between class and work. The alumnus has since established a scholarship for others in need. ... -
South Names Dean of New Honors College
June 22, 2017Dr. Kathy J. Cooke will lead an ambitious initiative to increase honors enrollment and offer additional tracks of study. ... -
Seven Former Jags Competing in MLB, MiLB
June 20, 2017South Alabama players have gone on to teams including the Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox. ... -
South Brand Internationally Recognized
June 20, 201791ÌÒÉ«'s comprehensive branding initiative earns a bronze award in the 2017 Circle of Excellence program. ... -
Hollings Scholars in Record Numbers at 91ÌÒÉ«
June 15, 2017Four South meteorology students are 2017 recipients of the prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships. ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Students Go Global in London
June 14, 2017A delegation of 91ÌÒÉ« Student Government officers and faculty went to London for the international Going Global conference. ... -
All-Sports Trophy Comes South Again
June 9, 201791ÌÒÉ«'s baseball team won the Sun Belt Conference tournament, giving South the league's Vic Bubas Cup. ... -
Returning South Leads to More Career Success
June 9, 2017The ink on Monica Whatley’s diploma was barely dry before the math and statistics major packed up and moved to Washington, D ... -
5 Playground Safety Tips for the Summer
June 7, 2017With children headed outside, 91ÌÒÉ«'s Dr. Jason Richerson offers advice for staying free of fractures, burns and boo-boos. ... -
Jags to Jobs: Sean Scarcliff
June 6, 2017Sean Scarcliff, a space operations officer for the U.S. Army, earned his master's degree in history from South in 2010 after ... -
Pathway 91ÌÒÉ« Gets National Recognition
June 5, 2017The program that improves access among two-year college students to a degree at South receives Gates Foundation funding. ... -
A Paris Primer: What Happens Now?
June 2, 2017Following the U.S. exit from the Paris Agreement, South's Dr. Scott Glaberman says there are five things you should know. ... -
Alumni, Service Leaders Recognized
June 1, 2017The 91ÌÒÉ« National Alumni Association honored five members of the South community for outstanding achievements. ... -
A 'Journey of Hope,' on Two Wheels
June 1, 2017Junior Nick Barton, after biking 900 miles in Florida, will serve as crew chief in a Pi Kappa Phi fundraiser across the U.S. ... -
Jags Win Sun Belt Championship
May 29, 2017South Alabama's defeat of Georgia Southern marks the program's 11th conference title, and its first since 2005. ... -
6 Ways to Avert the Next WannaCry
May 26, 2017What you should know, and what South's School of Computing is doing, to ward off malware and other disruptive cyber attacks. ... -
South, Children Leave Imprint at Playground
May 23, 2017Tony Wright, two of his students and hundreds of children create ceramic handprint tiles for display at Medal of Honor Park. ... -
Arriving at 91ÌÒÉ« by Way of the NFL
May 19, 2017Jeremy Towns traded in shoulder pads for a white medical coat to join his new teammates in South's College of Medicine. ... -
A (One-Press) Push for Innovation
May 17, 2017Travis Merrigan's busy week: Quit job, got married, moved to Seattle and began full bore developing the Grayl water bottle. ... -
Donations go to Rape Crisis Center
May 17, 2017Proceeds from the 'Vagina Monologues' are given to combat violence against women and girls. ... -
South to Host Beach Job Boot Camp
May 16, 2017The University will train 17- to 24-year-olds for summer employment in partnership with the cities of Mobile and Gulf Shores. ... -
South Employees, Retirees Raise $720K
May 16, 2017The Employee and Retiree Annual Fund is part of South's Upward & Onward comprehensive fundraising campaign. ... -
Alumna Named Alabama Teacher of the Year
May 12, 2017Chasity Collier, a fifth-grade science teacher at Dawes Intermediate School in Mobile County, graduated from South in 1998. ... -
'Advocacy' Highlights Public Speaking Contest
May 11, 2017Thirty-one 9th-12th graders from five local schools participated in the contest at the 91ÌÒÉ«. ... -
The Waterman Globe Makes Its Return
May 10, 2017After being draped off for repairs for more than a year, South's traditional photo backdrop at Commencement is back. ... -
'Learning Should be a Lifelong Activity'
May 9, 2017Retiring professor Dr. Doug Haywick walked across the stage at the Mitchell Center to earn his second bachelor's degree. ... -
A Pinch Hitter With a Double Bass
May 9, 2017Before arriving at South, Rod Newsome was mostly self-taught. He's since played twice with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. ... -
South Graduates' 'Bittersweet' Moment
May 6, 2017The University recognized more than 2,200 degree candidates at two ceremonies, 50 years after 91ÌÒÉ«'s first commencement. ... -
'Innovative Ways to Serve'
May 5, 2017South holds its annual awards luncheon to honor and showcase student organizations and community service. ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Greek Community Recognized
May 4, 2017Sororities and fraternities raised more than $102,000 for philanthropy this year, and dedicated nearly 32,000 service hours. ... -
Two Countries, Two Stages, One Concert
May 3, 2017South faculty will play with elementary school students in China via live stream in a May 11 free concert open to the public. ... -
Shelby Hall Beat Out Cornell, Caltech
May 1, 2017Mikayla Walters chose South for engineering after visiting campus. She will stay for her master's after a layover in Chile. ... -
'Humbled by Her Experience'
May 1, 2017Winifred George watched the compassion of nurses when her grandmother died. Now she wants to help bring life into the world. ...