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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Jaguar Marching Band Selects Drum Major for Next Season
April 1, 2015Carson Watson, a sophomore biology major and a native of Prattville, Ala., has been selected as the next drum major for the Univer ... -
"Dances with Cosmology" to be held April 9
April 1, 2015The 91ÌÒÉ« Native American Studies Program, with funding from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and the Archaeology Museum will prese ... -
Symposium Set for Civil War History and Memory
March 27, 2015The Center for the Study of War & Memory at the 91ÌÒÉ« will focus on "The Civil War in History and M ... -
2015 Employee Annual Fund Kicks Off
March 26, 2015The 91ÌÒÉ« kicked off its 2015 Employee Annual Fund this week, opening a campaign that brings together employ ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Researchers: Lessons to Learn from Oil Spill
March 26, 2015Dr. Steve Picou, founder and director of the 91ÌÒÉ« Coastal Resource and Resiliency Center, and Dr. Keith Nic ... -
"Promoting Diversity in the Classroom" Series Begins
March 25, 2015The College of Education at the 91ÌÒÉ« wants to share the importance of embracing diversity and the need to r ... -
Renowned Galapagos Islands Researcher to Lecture at 91ÌÒÉ«
March 24, 2015Dr. Stephen J. Walsh, internationally recognized for his research into human impacts on the Galapagos Islands, will present a semi ... -
91ÌÒÉ« graduate and bass-baritone Nicholas "Nick" Brownlee sang two arias on Sunday in New York to become one of five winni ...
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Medical Students Celebrate Residencies at Match Day
March 20, 2015Senior medical students at the 91ÌÒÉ« gathered March 20 at the Mobile Convention Center to find out this year ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Researchers Join Nationwide Resilience Team
March 19, 201591ÌÒÉ« researchers are joining a nationwide effort to help communities recover from disasters. The effort is ... -
Lindsey Whitehurst, a computer science major, won the top prize Wednesday, March 18, in 91ÌÒÉ«'s 2nd Annual 3MT® Competition ...
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91ÌÒÉ« Assistant Dean of Students Named Advocate of the Year
March 17, 2015Dr. Andrea Agnew, assistant dean of students for student services, was recently named Advocate of the Year by the Alabama Governor ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Concert Choir to Perform with Mobile Symphony
March 13, 2015The Mobile Symphony once again welcomes the 91ÌÒÉ« Concert Choir to the stage in "From Tragedy to Triump ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Joins a Global Effort to Present V-Day 2015
March 13, 2015The 91ÌÒÉ« Common Read/Common World Program will present "V-Day: Until the Violence Stops," to be h ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Hosts Prestigious Tournees French Film Festival
March 12, 2015The department of foreign languages and literatures will host the Tournees French Film Festival beginning at 7 p.m. this evening a ... -
Chinese Fiction Scholar to Speak at Mahan Lecture
March 12, 2015Dr. Rae Yang, professor of Chinese fiction at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., will deliver a lecture on "Contested Memory ... -
Dr. Marcus Drymon will use satellite tags to monitor the feeding behaviors of local tiger sharks. ...
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91ÌÒÉ« History Club to Sponsor Free Speech Panel
March 10, 2015The 91ÌÒÉ« History Club will sponsor a panel discussion, "Free Speech in Historical Perspective," at 6 p.m., Thursday, in t ... -
Graduates at the 91ÌÒÉ«'s Spring Commencement on May 9 will be the first in the University's histor ...
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The 91ÌÒÉ« National Alumni Association honored three distinguished alumni and two service leaders for notable ...
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'I Knew South Was For Me'
March 2, 2015Watson's story is not unlike those of other first-generation students who seek advancement through higher education. A campus ... -
91ÌÒÉ« ABK Honor Society Inducts Record Number
March 1, 2015The 91ÌÒÉ« Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society inducted a record number of 109 students at its induction ceremony hel ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Southerners Accepting Applications
February 27, 2015The Southerners, the 91ÌÒÉ« official student ambassadors, are accepting applications for their 2015-2016 clas ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Joins Educators, Business Leaders at Education Summit
February 24, 2015"The Role of Post-Secondary Education in Improving Educational Attainment for All Students" was the theme for the 2015 F ... -
School of Computing Hosts State Awards Honoring Young Women
February 24, 2015Eighteen young women from across Alabama were recognized Saturday, Feb. 21, for their accomplishments and aspirations in computing ... -
College of Education to Host 2015 Education Summit
February 20, 2015The College of Education at the 91ÌÒÉ« will celebrate 48 years of teaching, research and service during its F ... -
91ÌÒÉ«PD Holds 'Check Your Ride' Event for Students
February 20, 2015Students are encouraged to have their vehicles checked for spring break travel during the 'Check Your Ride' event on Wed ... -
Theatre 91ÌÒÉ« Presents 'The Shape of Things'
February 20, 2015Theatre 91ÌÒÉ« will present Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things" Friday, Feb. 20, thru Sunday, Feb. 28, in the Laidlaw ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Faculty Member Awarded Outstanding Teacher Award
February 19, 2015Kristy Britt, senior instructor of foreign languages and literatures at the 91ÌÒÉ«, 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 91ÌÒÉ«'s School of Computing as 91ÌÒÉ« 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 ... -
91ÌÒÉ« 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 91ÌÒÉ« recently raised $23,191 at its 49th ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Career Services to Hold Spring Career Fair
February 6, 201591ÌÒÉ« 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 91ÌÒÉ« will honor African-American history with events throughout February in recognition of Black Histor ... -
Brislin Named Manager of 91ÌÒÉ« 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 ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Volunteers Assist at Project Homeless Connect
January 30, 2015The 91ÌÒÉ« 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 91ÌÒÉ«
January 26, 2015LiveSafe seamlessly connects students to 91ÌÒÉ« police and allows people to text tips using photos and video. The app is free to down ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Honors MLK with Day of Service
January 21, 2015Nearly 200 91ÌÒÉ« students, faculty, staff, alumni and community volunteers completed numerous service projec ... -
91ÌÒÉ« PA Scholars Recognized at Open House
January 21, 201591ÌÒÉ« physician assistant studies students in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions recei ... -
91ÌÒÉ« to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day
January 16, 2015The 91ÌÒÉ« will participate in the 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Hosts 2015 Mobile Jewish Film Festival
January 13, 2015The Mobile Jewish Film Festival will show several contemporary films at the 91ÌÒÉ«, Mobile and Fairhope venue ... -
J.L. Bedsole Foundation Donates $1 Million
December 18, 2014The J.L. Bedsole Foundation, a long-time supporter of the 91ÌÒÉ«, has pledged $1 million to establish the J.L ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Jaguars Work at Montgomery Area Food Bank
December 18, 2014As 91ÌÒÉ« Jaguars Head Football Coach Joey Jones, his coaching staff and players prepare for the 2014 Raycom ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Ends 2014 United Way Campaign
December 12, 2014One-half of the University's employees have pledged more than $267,000 to the 2014 91ÌÒÉ« Employee Campaign for the United Way o ... -
Dr. David Johnson Named to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
December 11, 2014Dr. David Johnson, 91ÌÒÉ«'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 ...