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Miguel Fraga, first secretary of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, said in a visit to the 小蝌蚪APP that 'the United States and Cuba are in the best moments of the last 50 years.'

Cubans 'Don't Want to Lose What We Have'
February 18, 2016

As the island prepares for trade and tourism, a top diplomat visiting South said that growth will have to be properly managed. ...

USA students, from left, Meghan Zuhowski, Blake Waters and Jeremiah Sims star in the musical, 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center.

3 x 2 is 6 Performances of 'Schoolhouse Rock'
February 17, 2016

'Schoolhouse Rock Live!,' an adaptation of the popular TV show, begins at USA's Laidlaw Performing Arts Center on F ...

Dr. Marcus Drymon holds SouthJaw for tagging about 20 miles south of Ft. Morgan, Ala., on Aug. 11, 2015.

Follow SouthJaw in the Gulf of Mexico
February 15, 2016

Track the USA-tagged tiger shark's movements — 300 miles and counting — or chat with him on Twitter. ...

male speaker for voices on Black History

USA Voices on Black History
February 12, 2016

South Alabama students, faculty and staff share their thoughts on how black history is part of America's unfinished story. ...

USA hospitality and tourism students participating in a business-education partnership program will gain hands-on experience working alongside frontline staff at the Beach Club in Gulf Shores and Turquoise Place in Orange Beach, shown above.

Students Beach Bound for Summer Work
February 11, 2016

Hospitality and tourism management students will get frontline experience at two resorts as part of a new, innovative program. ...

Historical Photos: Mobile's Carnival Past
February 5, 2016

Images collected by USA's Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library offer a curious glimpse into a bygone era. ...

Alan Tolson, a business graduate and owner of Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Co., said the Springhill coffee house is experiencing double-digit growth. One emerging sector: Churches looking to provide parishioners with coffee before or after service.

From Part-Time Barista to Business Owner
February 2, 2016

USA graduate Alan Tolson finds success - and some relief - after planning and preparation to run a Mobile fixture. ...

As an entrepreneur, Trebreh Baaheth, a USA senior majoring in strategic communication, has big plans to grow his graphic design, photography and video business into an advertising and marketing firm, while earning his degree. Here he's photographed with some of his designs.

'I Must Follow My Passion'
February 2, 2016

Living with a creative purpose, USA senior and entrepreneur Trey Baaheth builds his company one design at a time. ...

USA nursing student Sydney Spradlin provides health screenings and education at Project Homeless Connect 2016 held on Jan. 28, at the Mobile Greater Gulf State Fair Grounds.

'This Is a Labor of Love'
February 1, 2016

USA students, faculty and staff volunteer to connect homeless with services. ...

'Family Matters: LGBTQ Youth Perspectives' on Display
January 28, 2016

Powerful and captivating images by Birmingham photographer Carolyn Sherer, will include compelling narratives of the LGBTQ youth, ...

Bishop State Partners on Pathway USA
January 27, 2016

Program with community colleges in Mobile and Baldwin counties expands opportunities for a four-year degree. ...

The new JagTran Tracker app uses GPS technology to show students in real time where JagTran buses are on their daily routes.

How Long Until the JagTran Arrives?
January 26, 2016

Check the JagTran Tracker, a software application created by USA students, to pinpoint the location of the next bus. ...

Kirstin Valdez Quade, an assistant professor at Princeton University, is author of the critically acclaimed short story collection “Night at the Fiestas,” published in 2015 by W.W. Norton & Co.

Stokes Center for Creative Writing Presents Spring Reading Series
January 22, 2016

Author Kirstin Valdez Quade, a rising star of American literature, will be the first guest for the 2016 Spring Reading Series, beg ...

The X-Files returns Sunday evening to Fox after a 14-year hiatus. Fox Broadcasting Company image.

For Some, The Truth is Out There
January 22, 2016

The X-Files is not the only place to search for a conspiracy theory. Why are simple explanations so hard to believe? ...

小蝌蚪APP graduate student Emily Turner holds a balloon catheter in a lab with her research mentor Dr. Saami Yazdani.

Engineering + Medicine = Innovation
January 22, 2016

Competitive American Heart Association grants highlight collaboration in interdisciplinary training and research. ...

'Pathway USA' Provides New Route to South
January 19, 2016

The partnership with Faulkner State Community College offers additional opportunities for earning a four-year degree. ...

USA African American Student Association members teamed up to bake cakes and cupcakes and organize toys for ill and injured children and their families at Ronald McDonald House. AASA President DeWitt Ford, marketing major, far right, vounteers with Service Chair Carl Thomas, marketing major, and other members of AASA.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. King
January 19, 2016

小蝌蚪APP 200 USA students and employees joined the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to volunteer in Mobile County. ...

Dr. Samuel Strada, dean of the College of Medicine, has published more than 200 articles and abstracts, earning national recognition for his research on cellular signaling mechanisms.

Medical Dean Receives Champion of Life Award
January 14, 2016

Dr. Samuel Strada is a familiar face around campus, as an avid Jags fan and in his role overseeing the College of Medicine. ...

One way to stay motivated when trying to keep an excersize routine is to take a fitness class or a for-credit class.

Six Ways to Keep Your New Year's Resolution
January 13, 2016

If you promised to get in better shape for 2016, here are tips for sticking to your plan and staying off the couch. ...

Engineering student and marathon winner Cody Parker said his favorite place to run on campus is on the Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail. Photo courtesy of Alabama Media Group.

When Lightning (Fast) Strikes Twice
January 12, 2016

Engineering junior Cody Parker came within a minute of beating his 2015 time to win this year's First Light Marathon in Mobil ...

USA Mitchell Cancer Institute Dietitian Nancy Brumfield suggests choosing foods in their most natural forms. The more “convenience” that has been added to an item, she says, the more likely that food is to contain salt, sugar and preservatives.

Less Sugar and Meat, More Plants
January 11, 2016

A USA Mitchell Cancer Institute dietitian offers five ways to eat healthy and follow the latest federal dietary guidelines. ...

The estate of Frank and Warrene Bolen Barbaree of Jackson, Ala., has provided a $260,000 gift to the University supporting qualifying Jackson High School and Clarke County graduates enrolling at South Alabama each fall as new freshmen students.

Barbaree Estate Supports Jackson and Clarke County Students
January 8, 2016

Thanks to a generous gift from a Clarke County couple, seniors graduating from Jackson High School and other Clarke County high sc ...

The Richburg quadruplets, from left, Connor, Lee, Dalton and Jordan, were born at USA Children's & Women's Hospital when it was located inside the USA Medical Center.

These Four Siblings Attend South
January 8, 2016

Mobile quadruplets were born at USA Children's & Women's Hospital; now all are students at their mother's alma ...

Dr. Harold Pardue, professor of information systems at USA, standing center right in this 2013 photo taken during a trip to India, learned to speak Hindi, the laguage of many of his students.

Professor Can Write Code ... and Speak Hindi
January 8, 2016

Dr. Harold Pardue taught himself the native language of northern India by listening to tapes, movies and his students. ...

Dr. Kyre Lahtinen, standing top left, is an assistant professor of finance and the faculty advisor to the Jaguar Investment Fund. Participating students for the first semester were, from left, Tyler Yakola, Charis Singleton, Micah Calhoun, Harrison Spruiell, James Lewis, Hayden Welford, Britton Hall and Nicholas Blakley.

How Would You Invest $250,000?
January 4, 2016

A group of USA students faced that same question, and they answered by beating the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. ...

Recent communication graduate Erin Weninegar, 23, is ready to build her film career thanks to the education she received at South Alabama and the help she’s received from alumni.

A Hollywood Experience on the Gulf Coast
December 29, 2015

Film students including Erin Weninegar get a start in the film industry with the help of alumni Drew Hall and Horst Sarubin. ...

Dr. Yaguang Xi, an associate professor of oncologic sciences at MCI, was named the 2015 recipient of the Mayer Mitchell Award for Excellence in Cancer Research.

Helping Unlock the Mysteries of Cancer
December 23, 2015

Dr. Yaguang Xi wasn't content trying to save one life at a time. So he turned from surgery to research, then earned an MBA. ...

Landscaping Manager Gary Carley checks the campus wells daily. Carley and his employees use the wells for irrigation purposes, such as watering grass and flowers, but the well water is also used in the generation of the chilled water used to cool the campus buildings.

University Gets Bigger, Energy Bill Gets Smaller
December 22, 2015

Efficiencies including water wells drilled on campus translate to utility savings and a reduced carbon footprint. ...

close-up of bronze statue of Jaguar in Moulton Tower plaza

University Holiday Schedule
December 18, 2015

Most departments will be closed until January 4; a limited number observe different schedules during the break. ...

USA Announces Dean for the College of Education
December 17, 2015

Dr. Andrea M. Kent has served as interim dean since August and has been a member of the faculty of the college for the past 11 yea ...

Sit in style at football games with the tailgate blanket, which can be purchased for $19.99 from the Jag Alumni Store at www.jagalumnistore.com.

Jag Swag for Last-Minute Gift Ideas
December 16, 2015

The holiday season is upon us! If you are still looking for the perfect gift, the 小蝌蚪APP has you covered. ...

Dr. Richard Ward, associate professor of communications, below, said “Star Wars” excited American moviegoers because it debuted during a historic Hollywood slump and on the heels of Vietnam and Watergate.

'Star Wars' Offered Boost During Hollywood Slump
December 12, 2015

Associate Professor Dr. Richard Ward discusses George Lucas and the impact of 'Star Wars' as 'The Force Awakens ...

U.S. Rep. John Lewis was the commencement speaker for the 小蝌蚪APP's 2015 Fall Commencement. He is joined on stage, from left, by Dr. Tony Waldrop, USA president, and Dr. David Johnson, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.

Rep. John Lewis: 'We Are Depending on You.'
December 12, 2015

The Civil Rights icon and Georgia congressman urged graduates to 'use your education as a great tool to change injustice. ...

Katherine Sweet, 21, graduated from the 小蝌蚪APP in fewer than four years. During that time, the Honors Program student spent many hours in the Seaman's Bethel Theatre where the program is centered.

College in Fewer than Four Years
December 11, 2015

Katherine Sweet started down one academic path. Then she discovered philosophy and ended up in Thailand. ...

Raaj Ghosal, a Frederick P. Whiddon Scholar, earned a 3.78 grade-point average while enrolled as an Honors Program student. He will receive his bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences and plans to go to medical school.

Honors Student Ready for Med School
December 10, 2015

Raaj Ghosal graduates with a passion for academics, research and service. His key to success? Maintaining balance. ...

John Waldron enrolled at the University, in part, to set an example for his son.

USA Student Earns Degree 37 Years Later
December 10, 2015

John Waldron walked across the Mitchell Center stage Saturday, ending a journey that was interrupted in 1978. ...

Grant Enfinger, who holds a marketing degree from USA, celebrates at Kansas Speedway in October after winning the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship.

'There's No Better Music Than 9000 RPM'
December 10, 2015

USA graduate Grant Enfinger, winner of the 2015 Automobile Racing Club of America Racing Series, describes life at 200 mph. ...

U.S. Rep. John Lewis, who has represented Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District since 1986, will address USA graduates at the 2015 Fall Commencement.

Rep. John Lewis to Speak at Fall Commencement
December 8, 2015

The Alabama native, Civil Rights icon and Georgia congressman will address USA graduates on Saturday at the Mitchell Center. ...

USA's chapter of the national engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi has been recognized as the best chapter in the country. Pictured are new students initiated this fall plus some of the current members, which include 70 undergraduate and 19 graduate students.

USA Engineering Honor Society Named Nation's Best
December 7, 2015

The 小蝌蚪APP chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, has been recognized by the organiz ...

小蝌蚪APP employee volunteers celebrated a successful 2015 campaign for the United Way of Southwest Alabama during a reception held Wednesday, Dec. 2. The campaign raised a total of $261,201 for the nonprofit charitable organization.

Jaguars Excel with 2015 United Way Campaign
December 4, 2015

A total of 2,477 employees and retirees of the University contributed $261,201 to the 2015 USA Employee Campaign for the nonprofit ...

USA nursing students, Foundation for Peace staff and others gather outside a church used as a clinic site in the community of Los Mina.

A Nursing Trip Outside the 'Comfort Zone'
December 4, 2015

Students went to the Dominican Republic to provide basic health care services and deliver donations to a special-needs orphanage. ...

USA Hosts Shut Out Human Trafficking Week
November 27, 2015

Five days of events began Tuesday as the University teams up with UNICEF and the National Consortium for Academics and Sports. ...

USA students prepare for future success by learning business etiquette in a seminar offered once a semester by Career Services.

How to Step Up to the (Dinner) Plate
November 25, 2015

When the ink on your diploma is still wet, it's especially important to know which fork to use. Here are eight etiquette tips ...

As assistant vice president for research innovation, Michael Chambers will work with colleges and schools to identify potential innovations that could be commercialized and help build innovation teams across disciplines.

Chambers Appointed Assistant VP
November 25, 2015

The 小蝌蚪APP has hired veteran health care entrepreneur Dr. Michael Chambers as its first assistant vice presid ...

Hannah Beals, a senior in the USA emergency medical services program, listens to radio reports during a disaster drill at Battleship Memorial Park on Nov. 19. Students from the emergency medical services program, the physician assistants program, nursing and the College of Medicine participated in the scenario.

Crisis Scenario: A Calm Amid the Storm
November 20, 2015

USA health care students respond under pressure to a mock explosion and disaster drill at the USS Alabama. ...

Showing off some of the soup bowls created and donated by USA to benefit Art Soup are Eric Jager, visual arts major, and Alana Kruse, ceramics lab assistant.

USA Bowls to Benefit Local Homeless
November 19, 2015

The visual arts department has been creating glazed bowls for Art Soup since 2002. This year potters worked in teams. ...

Dr. Samantha Islam, an associate engineering professor, has worked with the Alabama Department of Transportation to develop statewide operations guidelines on roundabouts. She estimates there are about a dozen under way.

Feel Like You're Going Around in Circles?
November 18, 2015

Roundabouts may be coming to an intersection near you. Dr. Samantha Islam can get you up to speed on what to expect. ...

The 小蝌蚪APP's annual holiday concert will take place Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mitchell Center. It is free and open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public.

Join USA for a 'Season of Celebration'
November 17, 2015

The annual holiday concert, presented by the Department of Music, will take place Dec. 3. It is free and open to the public. ...

Consultants Selected for Possible Stadium
November 12, 2015

Three firms will assist with examining the financial, logistical and infrastructural needs associated with a football stadium. ...

Dr. Stockmann, portrayed by Brandon Mallette, finds less than a warm welcome from the town's mayor, portrayed by Morgan Carithers, in the upcoming USA Theatre production of "Enemy of the People."

Theatre USA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
November 11, 2015

'An Enemy of the People' begins Friday and runs through this weekend and next at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. ...