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« 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 ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Faculty Member to Chair Social Work Licensing Board
December 8, 2014Dr. Michael Daley, professor of social work, recently began a one-year term as chair of the Alabama State Board of Social Work Exa ... -
Trustee Dr. Steven Furr to Speak at Fall Commencement
December 8, 201491ÌÒÉ« Alumnus and Chairman Pro Tempore of the Board of Trustees Dr. Steven P. Furr, who has provided generou ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Hosts Holiday Concert
November 26, 2014The 91ÌÒÉ« invites the public to a holiday concert on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the 91ÌÒÉ« Mitchell Center. ... -
Faculty Senate Presents 2013-2014 Awards
November 24, 2014The 91ÌÒÉ« Faculty Senate recently honored three community partners and an assistant professor of biology for distinguished service t ... -
Coastal Innovation Hub Receives Innovator of the Year Award
November 21, 2014The 91ÌÒÉ«'s Coastal Innovation Hub has been selected by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce for its 201 ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Sponsors Mobile International Festival
November 18, 201491ÌÒÉ« is a sponsor for this year's Mobile International Festival, which coincides with International Education Week. The festiv ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Presents Event on Voting Rights and MLK
November 18, 2014The 91ÌÒÉ« will host a civil rights and social justice lecture, "This Bright Light of Ours: Black and Wh ... -
Services Set for Dr. Frederick N. Meyer, chair of orthopaedic surgery
November 17, 2014Dr. Frederick N. Meyer, professor and chair of orthopaedic surgery at the 91ÌÒÉ« College of Medicine and a ha ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Counseling and Testing Names New Counselor
November 14, 2014Shanta Jenkins comes to the 91ÌÒÉ« with 15 years of experience as a mental health and substance abuse counsel ... -
Dr. Michael Welsh to Give Charles M. Baugh Lecture
November 14, 2014The College of Medicine's Charles M. Baugh 2014 Endowed Lecture in Basic Medical Sciences will feature Dr. Michael Welsh, a H ... -
Airbus Donates A330 Elevator for Research, Education
November 7, 2014Airbus has donated an A330 elevator to the 91ÌÒÉ« for education and research, a reflection of the airplane ma ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Mourns Loss of Dr. Hollis J. Wiseman
October 30, 2014Dr. Hollis J. Wiseman, emeritus professor in the department of pediatrics at the 91ÌÒÉ« College of Medicine, passed away on Oct. 28, ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Presents the 2014 Annual Stallworth Lecture
October 24, 2014The eighth annual event will feature Dr. James Oakes, distinguished professor of history at the Graduate Center of the City Univer ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Sponsoring Free Resiliency Conference for Older Adults
October 24, 2014The 91ÌÒÉ« and the University of West Florida are sponsoring a free conference to increase awareness of the c ... -
91ÌÒÉ«, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Awarded $100,000 Grant
October 21, 2014The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $100,000 to the 91ÌÒÉ« and the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce to ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Presents 2014 Homecoming King, Queen and Court
October 20, 2014The 91ÌÒÉ« presented its 2014 Homecoming Court, during half-time ceremonies at the homecoming football game o ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Names Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
October 17, 2014Michael R. Haskins will join the University after serving as executive vice president for external relations at the College of Cha ... -
"Setting the Pace" Dedicated at 91ÌÒÉ« Student Center
October 14, 2014The 91ÌÒÉ« today officially dedicated "Setting the Pace," the latest sculpture donated to 91ÌÒÉ« by Da ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Releases Safety and Fire Report
October 1, 2014The 91ÌÒÉ« released today its 2014 Annual Security and Fire Report that is based upon statistics from the 201 ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Professor Discovers Natural Ionic Liquid
October 1, 2014A 91ÌÒÉ« professor has discovered a naturally occurring ionic liquid, a category of liquid salt that has been ... -
91ÌÒÉ« Research Team Awarded $87,000 in Statewide Competition
September 26, 2014Alabama Launchpad awarded SpectraCyte for its research into creating advanced endoscopic imaging technology for cancer detection. ... -
91ÌÒÉ« to Offer Tourism Courses in Gulf Shores
September 26, 2014The 91ÌÒÉ« and the City of Gulf Shores have announced an agreement to offer 91ÌÒÉ« courses at the Gulf Shores Cu ... -
Longtime Employees Recognized
September 19, 201491ÌÒÉ« employees reaching five-year milestones were recognized by President Dr. Tony G. Waldrop on Sept. 18 a ...