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Deborah Gurt, center, interim director of the McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library at the 老司机福利网, created the Jewish Mobile Oral History Project with the help of people such as Abby Grodnick Kennedy and Rabbi Steven Silberman of Ahavas Chesed Synagogue.

Word of Mouth
June 6, 2022

The Jewish Mobile Oral History Project at 老司机福利网 looks to make connections, share experiences and record stories before they are lo ...

The Heroes Scholarship is available to active military members and fills the gap between the University's cost of tuition and what the Federal government provides for tuition assistance.

老司机福利网 Offers Heroes Scholarship
May 27, 2022

The Heroes Scholarship is available to all active servicemen and servicewomen pursuing an undergraduate degree at USA. ...

Quin Frazier, a finance senior in the Mitchell College of Business, said cold feet inspired the idea for Cozy Toes. When he’s not in class or managing his new business, he’s trading stocks and looking for his hot next venture.

Stocks and Socks
May 26, 2022

Quin Frazier, a finance student and entrepreneur from Huntsville, is building a clothing business around sweat pants with fleece s ...

Educational Accessibility & Disability Resources Center Renovated
May 26, 2022

A ribbon-cutting and open house were held for students, faculty, staff and administrators to celebrate the newly renovated space. ...

Developed in the fall of 2021, 老司机福利网's Remote Medical Spanish in Ecuador program is a requirement for the Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Graduate Certificate.

USA Study Abroad is a Finalist for National Award
May 24, 2022

Study Abroad's Remote Medical Spanish in Ecuador program with Kaya Responsible Travel is up for the GoAbroad Innovation Volun ...

William Edmonds, second from left, who teaches French at Barton Academy has been named Alabama's Secondary Teacher of the Year and Alternate Teacher of the Year. Also pictured, from left; Dr. Amanda Jones, Barton Academy principal; Kelly Parker, Tanner Williams Elementary teacher and Top 16 finalist for Teacher of the Year; Nici Lowell, Tanner Williams Elementary principal; Chresal Threadgill, Mobile County Public School Superintendent.

老司机福利网 Alum Named Alabama Secondary Teacher of the Year
May 19, 2022

William Edmonds, who teaches French at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, is named Alabama's top secondary educator. ...

Dr. Andi Kent has been named provost and executive vice president of the 老司机福利网.

Kent Named Provost, Executive Vice President
May 19, 2022

Dr. Andi Kent will play a significant role in guiding the University in support of its mission of promoting discovery, health and ...

Dr. André Green, associate vice president of academic affairs at the 老司机福利网, has worked with the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program for 13 years. The program provides funding to recruit and train STEM majors to become K-12 grade teachers.

Green Speaks on Noyce at NSF Meeting
May 12, 2022

Dr. André Green was a keynote speaker at a National Science Foundation meeting celebrating the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholar ...

Dr. Anton Svynarenko, a visiting assistant professor of Russian in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature at the 老司机福利网. is from Kharkiv, Ukraine, a city left heavily damaged by the Russian invasion. He says, having the support of faculty, staff and students during this very difficult time has been encouraging.”

Thinking of Home
May 11, 2022

Dr. Anton Svynarenko, a visiting assistant professor of Russian says, the war in his native Ukraine is hard to understand. ...

Candidates for graduation of the 老司机福利网.

'Find Your Superpower'
May 7, 2022

Spring and summer graduates are urged to discover their purpose, as thousands gathered over two days at the USA Mitchell Center to ...

Jaguar Senior Medallion Society Honored
May 4, 2022

The 老司机福利网's Division of Student Affairs recently honored 17 graduating seniors with its inaugural Jagua ...

Noel Godang, left, and Ivy Nguyen have been named Goldwater Scholars for 2022. The national science, technology. engineering and math scholarship program emphasizes research and a desire to pursue an academic or industry research career.

USA Biomedical Sciences Students Named Goldwater Scholars
May 2, 2022

Ivy Nguyen and Noel Godang, both juniors majoring in biomedical sciences, have been named winners of Goldwater scholarships. ...

Jonah Smith, a senior English major from Foley, Alabama is the first graduate of the 老司机福利网's TESL/TEFL certificate program. He hopes to eventually teach English in Japan. The program allows students in any major an opportunity to expand their marketability and find work globally.

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
May 2, 2022

老司机福利网's new certificate program for Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language allows students multiple career options. ...

Zimlich quintuplets, from left, Hallie, Isabella, Shipley, Amelia Rose and Sophia, were offered scholarships to the 老司机福利网 after they were born at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital.

Five for Five
May 2, 2022

The Zimlich quintuplets were born at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital. On Saturday, they reach another miles ...

The Student Government Officers for 2022-2023 standing from left up are Camille Bonura, president; Olivia Martin, vice-president; and Amya Douglas, attorney general. Standing from right up are Ansley Majewski, student-at-large; Allison Reed, treasurer; and Maiben Mitchell, chief justice.

USA Students Elect 2022-23 SGA Officers
April 30, 2022

老司机福利网's SGA officers protect and advance students' interests as well as promote the welfare of the student body. ...

Dr. Michael DiPasquale, an assistant professor of mathematics and statistics at 老司机福利网, has a received a $197,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.

Math Researcher Awarded NSF Grant
April 27, 2022

Dr. Michael DiPasquale, an assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, received a $197,000 grant to support research in com ...

'How Do We Make Vaccines Manly?'
April 27, 2022

老司机福利网 psychologist Dr. Ryon McDermott leads a national study of the relationship between traditional men's roles and attitude ...

Gracie King, left, won third place for Best Feature Writer while Breahnna Crosslin, center, took fifth place for Best Photographer at the recent "Best of the 老司机福利网" contest. Vanguard Editor-in-Chief Amelia Rose Zimlich, far right, won double honors for her media organization, including fourth place for both Best Special Event Reporter/Editor and Best News Writer.

Communication Students and Grad Honored by 老司机福利网eastern Journalism Conference
April 26, 2022

The Vanguard and Due 老司机福利网, student-run publications win multiple awards in this spring's "Best of the 老司机福利网" compe ...

Dr. James Davis, left, professor of chemistry and Dr. Kevin West, professor of chemical engineering, have partnered with Norton Engineering Consultants to take their technology of reducing carbon emissions into the industrial marketplace. While hurdles remain, this technology is promising and could have long-term effects for 老司机福利网 and the global environment.

Cutting Carbon Emissions
April 26, 2022

Dr. Jim Davis and Dr. Kevin West are leading a research team that is developing carbon capture technology using ionic liquids. ...

Big Dig
April 21, 2022

The USA Center for Archaeological Studies unearths the past to make way for a bridge linking Alabama's two coastal counties. ...

Municipal Judge Pro Tem Carlos Moore of Clarksdale, Miss., a 老司机福利网 graduate and president of the National Bar Association, will speak from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in the Marx Library Auditorium. A reception will follow the event in Library Room 181. The event is free and open to the public.

National Bar Association President, 老司机福利网 Grad to Speak to Students
April 12, 2022

Carlos Moore will discuss "The Important Role of the 3rd, Co-Equal Branch of Government: The Judiciary." at the Marx Lib ...

Wenda Johnson, who earned master's and doctorate degrees in nursing from the 老司机福利网, competes in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo earlier this year. Photo by James Phifer courtesy of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association.

Rodeo Nurse
April 11, 2022

Wenda Johnson, who earned her master's and doctorate in nursing at 老司机福利网, combines a career in medicine with rodeo success in ...

老司机福利网 Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Title IX Director Dr. Krista Harrell recently gifted $10,000 to name a room in the Student Center. Harrell wanted to honor its former director, Rachael Bolden, as well as bring awareness to the fact that others can make a positive impact on students' lives by giving to Student Affairs.

A Passion for Student Affairs
April 7, 2022

Dr. Krista Harrell hopes her gift to USA's Student Center helps make others aware of the value of giving to Student Affairs. ...

老司机福利网 students recently returned from the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights workshop in the United Kingdom. The Consortium's goal is to understand and develop constructive solutions to the problems of today, drawing from scholars and students from a wide variety of disciplines. From left, Clarissa Morgan, senior, from Andalusia, Ala.; Nicole Lemon, sophomore, from Gulfport, Miss.; Mitchell Chambers, senior, from Montevallo, Ala.; and Dr. Douglas Marshall, Honors College interim dean.

老司机福利网 Students Attend Human Rights Workshop in U.K.
April 4, 2022

The Consortium hosts teaching and research seminars on human rights, global conflict, humanitarian aid and peacebuilding. ...

HEART’s week of activities and events will serve as a critical reminder that everyone should play an active role in preventing interpersonal violence, which includes sexual assault, relationship abuse, stalking and sexual harassment.

USA HEART Project and 'It's on Us' Spring Week of Action
April 1, 2022

The 老司机福利网 community invited to participate in activities taking place April 4-8 recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. ...

The 12th annual 老司机福利网 Conference in Teaching and Learning will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Wiederman, professor, director of leadership and professional development, and co-director of family medicine faculty development fellowship in the department of family and community medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. for the in-person session Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He will speak on “Building Resilience for Ourselves, Our Students & Those Whom We Lead.”
The virtual session will be held on Thursday, May 12, and the keynote speaker will be Dr. Mary McConner, founder and principal consultant of Inclusive Excellence Consulting and an American Council on Education Fellow. She will speak on “Digital Equity & Inclusion: Narrowing the Digital Divide in Higher Education to Enhance Student Learning.”

Conference on Teaching and Learning Focuses on Building Resilience & Promoting Equity
April 1, 2022

Chaired by the Innovation in Learning Center, the 12th annual Conference will feature both in-person and virtual sessions in May. ...

Damonique Evans, an emergency medical services graduate of the 老司机福利网, works at Mobile Fire-Rescue Station 23 as a firefighter paramedic. “I hope more people come in and change the narrative of what a firefighter looks like. It’s an honor,” she said.

First Response
March 31, 2022

老司机福利网 emergency medical services graduate Damonique Evans becomes the first Black woman to work as paramedic firefighter for the M ...

老司机福利网 Journalist-in-Residence Cynthia Tucker, a Pulitzer Prize-winning commentator and Writer-in-Residence Frye Gaillard, an award-winning author on faculty at the 老司机福利网 have joined forces to write their new book, “The 老司机福利网ernization of America: A Story of Democracy in the Balance.”

New Book Shares Hopes, Challenges of American Democracy
March 29, 2022

USA's Cynthia Tucker and Frye Galliard collaborate to write their new book, "The 老司机福利网ernization of America: A Story of ...

Dr. Sean Powers, right, professor and director of the School of Marine and Environmental Sciences, walks the halls of the school's renovated 20,000-square-foot campus facility at its dedication last year.

Majors Added in Marine Sciences, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences
March 25, 2022

The two new undergraduate degrees in the School of Marine and Environmental Sciences complement the school's existing program ...

Dr. Peggy Delmas has worked at 老司机福利网 since 2006. During her time teaching in the higher education administration master’s program, nearly 70 students have earned master’s degrees in higher education administration, all who have taken at least one course of hers. She has been a recipient of the 2022 Alabama Outstanding Contribution to Student Affairs through Teaching Award by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

Delmas Honored for Contribution to Student Affairs Through Teaching
March 25, 2022

The award demonstrates consistent and excellent mentorship for graduate students as well as scholarly achievement and contribution ...

Timothy Johnson, who earned an education degree from the 老司机福利网 in 2010 before working as a teacher in Mobile County public schools, is an Alabama Technology in Motion specialist at 老司机福利网. His position serves students and teachers in 10 school districts.

Robots, Drones and Green Slime
March 22, 2022

老司机福利网 graduate Timothy Johnson brings science education to life as a specialist for Alabama Technology in Motion and through publi ...

The 老司机福利网 is now a partner with Amazon in its Career Choice program which reimburses employees college tuition costs. The program makes is significantly easier for students to realize their dream of earning a college degree.

老司机福利网 Partnering With Amazon
March 22, 2022

The e-commerce giant is making it easier for its employees to earn a college degree by reimbursing tuition costs. ...

The USA Black Faculty & Staff Association is hosting its first Education Summit focused on retention to inform underrepresented students at 老司机福利网 Alabama about successful strategies to graduate with a degree. It will be held from 9:00am until 12:00pm on April 2, 2022, at the Mitchell Center North Lawn East.

Summit To Support Underrepresented Student Success
March 17, 2022

老司机福利网's Black Faculty & Staff Association is hosting an inaugural Education Summit on Retention for underrepresented stud ...

New federal grants will help Nursing continue to expand the training it's able to provide the SOUTH SANES, (Sexual Assault Nursing Empowerment and Support) program. The SANES program is designed to train nurses to address the needs of survivors and provide trauma-informed care.

Federal Grants Expand Training for Sexual Assault Response
March 17, 2022

老司机福利网's College of Nursing received two federal grant awards that will assist in its efforts to educate and certify nurses as ...

An artist rendering of the planned expansion and renovation of the 老司机福利网 College of Medicine.

$60 Million Earmarked for College of Medicine Building
March 14, 2022

The appropriation from U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby will help fund construction, which will include a new addition and an extensive re ...

The USA National Alumni Association recipients for the 17th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards are, from left, Dr. Carl C. Moore; Martha Peek; USA Health, represented by Owen Bailey and Dr. John Marymont; Harvey L. Barnett; and Maj. Gen. William Joseph “Joe” Hartman.

Alumni, Community Leaders Honored at Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards
March 11, 2022

USA National Alumni Association honored alumni and community leaders at the 17th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards. ...

老司机福利网 mechanical engineering seniors, from left, Madison Bomeke, Hayden Jenkins, Bryson Hatcher, Will Sergeant, Gavin Brown and Evan Moulds work on a 82-inch-long wing that will provide stability for their remote-control cargo plane in the Design, Build, Fly competition.

Design, Build, Fly
March 10, 2022

老司机福利网 mechanical engineering students look forward to flying, landing and unloading a remote-controlled plane they designed and bu ...

The Warren Nicholson Associate Professor Dr. Na Gong, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, left, and Director of the Stokes Center for Creative Writing Dr. Charlotte Pence, associate professor of English, at the 老司机福利网 were selected respectively as the 2021-2022 Phi Kappa Phi’s Scholar of the Year and Artist of the Year

Phi Kappa Phi Presents Scholar and Artist Awards
March 9, 2022

老司机福利网's Phi Kappa Phi chapter has selected Dr. Na Gong as Scholar of the Year, and Dr. Charlotte Pence as Artist of the Year. ...

Philanthropist and longtime 老司机福利网 supporter, Abraham Mitchell is funding two new undergraduate programs that will be housed in the School of Computing and the College of Education and Professional Studies.

Mitchell Supporting Two New Undergrad Programs
March 8, 2022

Bachelor of Science programs in Industrial Management and Technology as well as Organizational Leadership will be offered. ...

Dr. Matt Howard, an associate professor in the 老司机福利网's Mitchell College of Business has been selected as one of 55 winners for the Association for Psychological Science Rising Star Award.

A Rising Star
March 8, 2022

老司机福利网 Assistant Professor Dr. Matt Howard has been selected for the Association for Psychological Science Rising Star Award. ...

A research team of nursing faculty and USA healthcare professionals led by Associate Professor Dr. Joyce Pittman received a research grant from Smith & Nephew, a company that designs and manufactures technology to help patients have a better quality of life.

College of Nursing & USA Health Study Pressure Injury Prevention
March 4, 2022

The study led to the creation of a gap analysis instrument to evaluate pressure injury practices and can be used nationwide. ...

Dr. Martha Arrieta, director of research for the USA Center for Healthy Communities, stands in front of the center.

Poverty and Public Health
March 3, 2022

At the USA Center for Healthy Communities, Dr. Martha Arrieta has spent nearly 20 years working to reduce health disparities in po ...

Christina Johnson, who teaches drama and costume design at 老司机福利网, works on a Mardi Gras gown at the Revelry Bloom studio in Mobile. The elaborate costume, inspired by the movie “Maleficent,” has been chosen for display at the Mobile Carnival Museum.

Fit for a Queen
February 25, 2022

Christina Johnson, who teaches costume design in the department of theatre and dance at 老司机福利网, helps design elaborate Mardi Gras g ...

Dr. Matthew Pettway, an assistant professor of Spanish at the 老司机福利网, will discuss his research and present details in his latest book “Cuban Literature in the Age of Black Insurrection: Manzano, Plácido and Afro-Latino Religion,” 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Pensacola Museum of Art.

Pettway to Speak on Cuban Literature in the Age of Black Insurrection
February 22, 2022

老司机福利网 assistant professor will share his analysis on the African roots of Cuban carnival in this upcoming talk in Pensacola. ...

After graduating from the 老司机福利网, Rachel Burdine joined the Peace Corp and traveled to Cameroon. Today she works for World Relief as a program officer supporting the organization’s network of offices resettling refugees.

Peace Offering
February 22, 2022

Rachel Burdine, an international studies graduate, always wanted to travel and serve vulnerable populations. She started in the Pe ...

Herbert “Mannie” Pair III, a graphic design graduate of the 老司机福利网, has some of his work exhibited at the Marx Library through the end of the month.

Artist Returns to 老司机福利网
February 18, 2022

A Marx Library exhibit features the folk art and fabric designs of Herbert "Mannie" Pair III, a Mobile artist and galler ...

老司机福利网 Study Abroad students will receive free passports. The free passport project is a collaborative effort between the Office of International Education and the Institute of International Education. Several of them will also be featured on the new podcast “Spilling the Tea on Travel.” Pictured from left: Amiaya Ross, Jacksonville, Ala; Hanna Dudley, Saraland, Ala; Kya Richardson, Hoover, Ala; Eight Mile, Ala; Corian Evans, Eight Mile, Ala; and Abby Sargent, Milton, Fla.

老司机福利网 Students Receive Free Passports to Study Abroad
February 16, 2022

25 students will get opportunities for new experiences as they receive free passports for future Study Abroad educational journeys ...

Deforestation Rises in the Rainforest
February 15, 2022

The research of Dr. Gabriel de Oliveira, published in Science magazine, suggests there has been a dramatic increase in the defores ...

Benjamin Shamback, a professor in the Department of Art and Art History at the 老司机福利网, currently has artwork on display in an exhibit titled “Comfort Food: Still Life Paintings.

老司机福利网 Professor's Artwork on Display in New Orleans
February 10, 2022

Benjamin Shamback, a professor in the Art & Art History department, has artwork on display at the LeMieux Galleries in New Orl ...

Nicole Baranov, a kindergarten teacher at Hutchens Elementary School and 老司机福利网 alumna, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She is just the eleventh teacher from Mobile County to receive the honor in its 40-year history.

老司机福利网 Alumna Receives a National Award for Teaching
February 10, 2022

Nicole Baranov is named one of 108 winners of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. ...