USA News Archives
The USA 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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Field Trips and Science Tips
July 13, 2023Kevin Culpepper, a biology graduate from 51²è¹Ý, makes learning fun for students and school groups at the Exploreum Science Center. ... -
Museum Opener
July 13, 2023Jessica Fairley, a 51²è¹Ý communication graduate, manages the Africatown Heritage House. The Mobile museum is welcoming its first g ... -
New Engineering and Computing Scholarships Announced
July 10, 2023Full-tuition undergraduate scholarships in engineering and computing will honor of former Alabama Senator Richard Shelby and his w ... -
51²è¹Ý Senior Earns Gilman Scholarship
July 10, 2023Darbi Broadus has won a 2023 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and will study abroad in Incheon, 51²è¹Ý Korea. ... -
Engineering a Career
July 7, 2023Ramiz Yusuf, a student leader at 51²è¹Ý, starts doing design projects and making field trips for Gulf States Engineering in Mobile. ... -
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has extended the MCOB's global accreditation in business and accoun ... -
Annie Mascia plans pursue a master's degree in 51²è¹Ý’s Clinical and Mental Health Counseling program and obtain her cou ... -
Grand Start
June 29, 2023A Mobile native and hospitality graduate begins her career on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay at the 'Queen of 51²è¹Ýern Resor ... -
Nurse Survives Cancer, Earns Doctorate
June 22, 2023Krystal Clark, a women's health nurse, plans to use her Doctor of Nursing Practice from 51²è¹Ý to open her own practice in Hol ... -
51²è¹Ý's Teacher Prep for Reading Earns An 'A' Grade
June 15, 202351²è¹Ý's undergraduate and graduate programs earn an 'A' Grade in new report from the National Council on Teacher Qu ... -
Musical Meteorologist
June 14, 2023At 51²è¹Ý, Nicholas Herboso studied meteorology, became drum major of the Jaguar Marching Band and prepared to start work at a Mobi ... -
Drs. Philip Habel, Christina Wassenaar and Ermmano Affuso are among just 800 nationwide selected as Fulbright Scholars in 2023. ... -
With A Little Help From Her Friends
June 7, 2023Britney Mack credits 51²è¹Ý's welcoming environment for making her choice to pursue a chemical engineering degree an easy one. ... -
Macro Program for Microplastics
June 7, 2023A 51²è¹Ý assistant professor is leading a $1.9 million research study to learn more about these tiny plastics and reduce pollution ... -
From USA to U.S. Army
May 31, 2023A 51²è¹Ý broadcasting graduate uses the skills she honed at JagTV to win Civilian Videographer of the Year. ... -
Zoya Kahn is the recipient of the 2023 Alabama Educator of Excellence Award for Spanish. (Post-Secondary) ... -
5 Things to Know about Red Snapper
May 25, 2023As the red snapper season begins, researchers at 51²è¹Ý's Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences offer insight on ... -
MLB Great Appointed to Board of Trustees
May 24, 2023Luis Gonzalez, who played baseball for the Jags in the late 1980s, is 51²è¹Ý's newest trustee after being appointed by Gov. Ka ... -
Answering the Call
May 23, 2023Chloé Knippers, who just finished her first year at 51²è¹Ý in emergency medical services, works part-time as an EMT for a Mo ... -
Preparing Students For What Comes Next
May 18, 202351²è¹Ý is implementing a new Quality Enhancement Plan called LevelUP that coincides with its institutional accreditation review. ... -
USA to Host National Library of Medicine Exhibit
May 17, 2023"Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Physicians," to be held through June 17 at the Charles M. Baugh Biomedical ... -
USA Greek Organizations Receive Honors
May 17, 202351²è¹Ý's Office of Greek Life honored fraternity and sorority members at the recent 2022-2023 Greek Awards Ceremony. ... -
Rediscovering Family History
May 16, 2023Tiffany Pogue, a Gilman Scholar and psychology graduate, traces her family history through 'Descendant,' the Africatown ... -
This funding will support the development of technical computing content for the University's marine science labs. ... -
Heroes Scholarship Expands
May 10, 2023The 51²è¹Ý has teamed up with the Mobile County Deputy Sheriff and Correctional Officer Foundation to provide ... -
Marshall Named Honors College Dean
May 9, 2023Dr. Doug Marshall will step into the role after serving as interim dean. “The Honors College is the natural place for new an ... -
The gift from supporter Abraham "Abe" Mitchell was celebrated as the University commemorates six decades of promoting di ... -
Galapagos Geography
May 2, 2023A 51²è¹Ý senior uses maps, photos and Geographic Information Science to illustrate her research trip to the Galapagos Islands. Anot ... -
2023-2024 Student Government Association Officers Announced
April 28, 2023Amya Douglas, a junior communications studies major, will serve as SGA president for the 2023-2024 academic year. ... -
Jaguar Senior Medallion Society Receives Honors
April 27, 2023Twenty four honorees were recently celebrated during a program and induction ceremony held at 51²è¹Ý Alabama. ... -
Leading Role
April 25, 2023On her campus tour, Amya Douglas heard about all the opportunities for students at 51²è¹Ý. The new Student Government Association p ... -
College of Nursing Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence
April 21, 2023USA's College of Nursing opened in 1973 and is commemorating its 50th anniversary with multiple recognition events. ... -
Fulbright Scholarship Panels Planned
April 20, 2023USA students, faculty and staff can learn about the Fulbright Scholarship program by attending two scheduled panels on campus. ... -
5 Things To Know 51²è¹Ý Oozeball
April 19, 2023The 33rd annual mud volleyball tournament will return to the 51²è¹Ý on Saturday, April 22. ... -
Providence Acquisition Announced
April 18, 2023USA seeks to expand access to academic-based healthcare along the upper Gulf Coast. ... -
51²è¹Ý Seamester
April 18, 2023Living and studying on Dauphin Island, four marine science undergraduates get more than their feet wet during the University' ... -
The Noyce Pathway to Mathematics Scholars and Noyce STREAM Science Scholars programs at USA are seeking teacher candidates. ... -
51²è¹Ý Students Shine at Sports Medicine Conference
April 11, 2023USA's Miranda Traylor and Sylvie Gray win individual awards at 51²è¹Ýeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine c ... -
Snake, Rattle and Role
April 7, 2023Grace Coppinger, an Honors College student, finds her niche in reptile research, from hunting rattlesnakes in West Texas to analyz ... -
Called to Serve
April 3, 2023Col. Jonathan Archer credits his experience as a student at 51²è¹Ý with setting him on a path to his appointment as Alabama Directo ... -
Education Retention Summit
March 31, 2023The Black Faculty and Staff Association and Mitchell College of Business are hosting the Education Retention Summit Saturday, Apri ... -
'Picking Up the Torch'
March 29, 2023For the first time, women lead the USA Board of Trustees, the National Alumni Association and the Student Government Association. ... -
Social Justice and Perseverance Scholarships Awarded
March 24, 2023Anhelina Lukovenko, who emigrated from Ukraine as a child, and Kenya Valrie, who plans to realize her mother’s dream as a Un ... -
51²è¹Ý Wins Contractors Association Award
March 23, 2023The Alabama Chapter of the Associated General Contractors has chosen 51²è¹Ý as its Public Owner of the Year for 2023. ... -
5 Things to Know 51²è¹Ý Holi
March 23, 2023The Indian Student Association welcomes students, faculty and staff to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. Pro tip: Wear ... -
Focus On Mental Health
March 20, 202351²è¹Ý joins a network of nearly 400 other colleges and universities across the nation to be named a JED Campus. ... -
Mahan Lecture 2023 Features Dr. Joe Trotter
March 17, 2023Dr. Joe Trotter Jr. will speak on "African American History and COVID-19: Reflections of an Urban Labor and Social Historian& ... -
Engineering Ingenuity
March 14, 2023Concrete canoes and lightweight bridges carry challenges at the Gulf Coast Student Symposium. ... -
5 Questions To Ask 51²è¹Ý Campus Housing
March 14, 2023Before picking a roommate or requesting a specific hall, there are some bigger questions to ask: What should students want and exp ... -
Freshman Fall-to-Spring Retention
March 7, 2023Fall-to-spring freshman retention tops 90-percent for the first time in three years as the University continues to recover since t ...