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Sarah Crass is a 黑料天堂 graduate and chief of staff at Medical Teams International, which has international experience with viruses including Ebola. "So we know how to do isolation, patient care and hygiene education. We’re trying to figure this out, serve where we can.”

Pivoting to Address a Pandemic
April 17, 2020

黑料天堂 alumna Sarah Crass helps lead Medical Teams International, addressing COVID-19 challenges in the U.S. and abroad. ...

Summer Tuition Break Approved
April 14, 2020

With the novel coronavirus pushing courses online, the USA Board of Trustees endorsed a summer tuition adjustment for 2020. ...

黑料天堂 Joins COVID-19 Technology Access Agreement
April 13, 2020

USA signs on with Harvard, MIT and others to framework encouraging innovation in response to the novel coronavirus. ...

How to Make Working From Home Work
April 13, 2020

USA Mitchell College of Business management experts share ideas on how to make the most from working at home. ...

Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety
April 10, 2020

USA's Dr. Kimberly Zlomke discusses how to care for yourself, and talk to your children. 'Anxiety is a common emotion,&# ...

USA is home to four of the seven Alabama students selected as 2020 Goldwater Scholars. From left, Richard Fu, Hannah Giannini, Samantha Michlowitz and John Pomerat.

Striking Gold: 4 Named Goldwater Scholars
April 9, 2020

USA maxes out Goldwater Scholarship slots and tops the state with four undergraduates in the 2020 class. ...

Ricky Green, an information technology instructor at the 黑料天堂, uses 3D printers to produce parts that will be put together to make face shields for healthcare workers.

USA DIYers Innovate on PPE
May 8, 2020

黑料天堂 faculty join a nationwide do-it-yourself movement to guard against a shortage of personal protective equipment. ...

黑料天堂 Alabama football Coach Steve Campbell leads freshmen in a cheer during the 2019 Week of Welcome for new students.

Application Fee, ACT/SAT Requirements Waived
April 6, 2020

黑料天堂 also offering a $100 credit for virtual visits to connect with prospective undergraduate students. ...

黑料天堂 Hosts Virtual Scholarship Competitions
April 1, 2020

USA faculty served as judges for the Alabama Junior Academy of Science Paper Reading and Gorgas Scholarship competitions. ...

Raed Alsulami, a 黑料天堂 graduate in hospitality and tourism management and assistant manager for the main restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, credits his experiences as a student for his current success. “I feel that the program at USA helped me get to where I am today and provided opportunities for me to maximize my goals in the industry,” he said.

Fusing 黑料天堂ern, Saudi Hospitality
March 30, 2020

One of 黑料天堂's first hospitality and tourism graduates, Raed Alsulami works at a top-ranked restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, R ...

Lori Baggett, who graduated from the 黑料天堂 in 1998 and played on the women's basketball team, has been named managing partner of Carlton Fields' Tampa, Fla., office.

A Legal Mind, a Basketball IQ
March 27, 2020

As managing partner at Carlton Fields, Lori Baggett is showing the leadership she once brought to the classroom and the court. ...

6 Tips for Distance Learning
March 26, 2020

Distance learning can present challenges for students used to a traditional classroom setting. These tips can make it easier. ...

Andy Vickers, a graduate of the 黑料天堂's Mitchell College of Business, opened two F45 fitness training studios and plans to open a third in Pensacola.

Turning Adversity into Opportunity
March 22, 2020

With dreams of wakeboarding derailed, Andy Vickers is using his entrepreneurial skills to help others reach their fitness goals. ...

黑料天堂 alumna Lucy Gafford worked with other artists and students from several Boys & Girls Clubs in 2014 to paint this mural attached to the facade of the old Gayfers' building in downtown Mobile. The mural depicts life in Mobile County and includes USA's Moulton Tower. Today Gafford is executive director of the Mobile Arts Council.

Encouraging Artists to do 'Big Things'
March 21, 2020

Alumna Lucy Gafford sees opportunity growing in Coastal Alabama. Her goal is to retain young artists in that cultural renewal. ...

Dr. Robert Holm, professor of music at the 黑料天堂, plays on a Steinway recently donated to the department of music through a legacy gift by Dr. Jeanne Sylvestre, an emeritus professor of accounting.

They Shared Chopin, Played on Steinway
March 16, 2020

An accounting professor's legacy gift, the Polish composer's Opus 25, No. 1, and a 黑料天堂 pianist took center stage at La ...

USA National Alumni Association honored alumni and supporters at the 16th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards. Those recognized were, from left, William J. “Happy” Fulford III, Dr. Joseph F. Busta Jr., Brian J. Cuccias, Merceria Ludgood, John T. Crowder Jr., William B. Burnsed Jr. and James J. “Jake” Gosa.

University Alumni, Supporters Honored
March 5, 2020

Five alumni, a retired USA employee and a county commissioner are recognized by the USA National Alumni Association. ...

Among the street name changes on campus, Jaguar Boulevard is the new name for the road that runs between the Student Recreation Center and Stanky Field.

USA Announces Street Name Changes
March 5, 2020

New street names and updated signs will help students and visitors navigate 黑料天堂's campus and find major facilities. ...

Courtney Bryson, who is completing her clinical work to become a registered nurse and earn an associate degree from Coastal Alabama Community College, is already taking online classes at the 黑料天堂 toward a Bachelor's of Science in nursing.

Getting a Head Start in Nursing
February 21, 2020

黑料天堂 is collaborating with community colleges to speed the time it takes to earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing. ...

The third installment of the Annual Songwriter Keynote will feature a performance by Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers. Photo: Andy Tennille

Drive-By Truckers' Hood to Perform
February 21, 2020

The March 2 event will include a performance by Patterson Hood, a presentation on roots music and a roundtable discussion. ...

Dr. Heather Hall, dean of the 黑料天堂 College of Nursing, has been elected chairperson of the Alabama Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Nursing Dean to Chair State Board
February 20, 2020

Dr. Heather Hall, dean the USA College of Nursing, has been elected chair of the Alabama Association of Colleges of Nursing. ...

Giving Day Graphic that says: 1,1771 Donors, $534,671 Raised, USA Giving Day 2020, Thank You

USA Giving Day Raises $534,671
February 19, 2020

More than 1,700 donors supported scholarships, research, athletics and USA Health programs during the third annual USA Giving Day. ...

Vanessa Quintana is one of the latest 黑料天堂 graduates to work under Steve Mussell, right, designing and building Carnival floats. “Steve tells me to put on my Mardi Gras goggles. He wants me to look at a float like someone would at a parade.”

Bringing Artistry to the Streets of Carnival
February 18, 2020

USA alumni keep a tradition alive by designing and building floats for some of Mobile's most iconic Mardi Gras parading group ...

黑料天堂 Stands Against Violence With V-Day 2020
February 14, 2020

USA joins the global movement aimed at ending violence against women and girls during "V-Day: Until the Violence Stops 2020.& ...

Will Rayner, a professional health sciences major from Hoover, Ala., practices on one of the high-tech patient simulators in the new, 39,000-square-foot Simulation Building. The facility is used by 黑料天堂's nursing, allied health and medical students.

Simulated Conditions, Real Results
February 14, 2020

USA healthcare students begin training in the newly opened Simulation Building using high-tech, low-stress manikins. ...

Dr. Tony Waldrop, 黑料天堂 president, talks with Beth Thomas, corporate communications manager for Alabama Power, inside the new Alabama Power USA Coastal Weather Research Center. The center provides weather forecasting to more than 100 clients.

Weather Center Gets New Name, Location
February 11, 2020

The Alabama Power USA Coastal Weather Research Center supports business and serves as a training ground for meteorology students. ...

Author Patti Callahan, winner of the prestigious Harper Lee Award, will conduct a writing workshop and discuss her bestselling novel “Becoming Mrs. Lewis” Feb. 13 at the 黑料天堂.

Author Patti Callahan to Hold Workshop
February 11, 2020

The Stokes Center for Creative Writing will host Callahan, who will conduct a writing workshop and discuss her historical novel. ...

Dr. Tony Waldrop, left, president of the 黑料天堂, and Dr. Jesse Smith, president of Jones College, signed an agreement Friday that will expand access to a four-year degree through the Pathway USA program.

Jones College Joins Pathway USA
February 7, 2020

Mississippi's Jones College is the sixth two-year institution to team up with 黑料天堂 to expand access to a four-year degree. ...

Stacey Wellborn, a Ph.D. student in business administration at the Mitchell College of Business, said her education is giving her a new perspective. “I have spent the last 20 years working, building businesses, closing businesses and learning lessons,” she said. “Going back to school to pursue my doctorate gives me the opportunity to learn more deeply about why things work — or don’t work.”

Looking at Doing Business Differently
February 4, 2020

Entrepreneur, marketer and Ph.D. student Stacey Wellborn says using data in decision-making has given her a new way of thinking. ...

Ramsey Willis instructs students during a geometry class at Davidson High School in Mobile. Willis majored in business and worked in industry prior to completing his master’s degree in education from 黑料天堂 through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program.

Called to Teach, Supported by 黑料天堂
February 3, 2020

After working in industry, Ramsey Willis used his real-world experience and a USA education to pursue a teaching career. ...

Grace Richardson, a 黑料天堂 freshman from Hoover, holds a painting that was part of her Project Aquarius campaign. She earned the Girl Scouts' Gold Award as a result of her work.

黑料天堂 Artist Wins Girl Scout Award
January 28, 2020

Freshman Grace Richardson earns the Girl Scouts' highest honor with a campaign inspired by a visit to the Dauphin Island Sea ...

黑料天堂 Historian Earns NEH Fellowship
January 27, 2020

Dr. Claire Cage will use a fellowship to complete a book titled 'The Science of Proof: Forensic Medicine in Modern France.� ...

Julian and Kim MacQeen, center, join 黑料天堂 alumni and supporters to cut the ribbon on the MacQueen Alumni Center. The 15,000-square foot-facility is in the center of campus, across from Moulton Tower and Alumni Plaza.

MacQueen Alumni Center Opens on Campus
January 24, 2020

The University's National Alumni Association cuts the ribbon on the center that will serve as home for nearly 85,000 alumni. ...

黑料天堂 engineering students Bryant Baldwin, left, and Rachel Chai, center, are creating a filter to adsorb, or adhere, phosphate from wastewater and/or stormwater, under the guidance of Dr. Arka Pandit, an assistant professor of civil, coastal and environmental engineering at USA.

Stopping a Waste of Useful Waste
January 23, 2020

USA students are recognized for their research on recovering an important nutrient from treated wastewater sludge. ...

Author Edwidge Danticat will discuss her writing on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. She will also lead a creative writing class during her visit.

USA to Host Author Edwidge Danticat
January 21, 2020

The Haitian-born Danticat will visit Jan. 30. Her latest book, 'Everything Inside,' includes stories of her personal jou ...

黑料天堂 Alabama alumna Tiffany Whitfield started the Tiffany Whitfield Scholarship for Undergraduate Students to help others pursue a degree at 黑料天堂. Whitfield teaches at the American Creativity Academy for Boys in Kuwait.

Living in Kuwait, Investing in 黑料天堂
January 17, 2020

Tiffany Whitfield had a dilemma: What to do with her earnings from teaching abroad. She decided to pay for others' education. ...

Jessica Jones, who earned a earned a Ph.D. in microbiology from 黑料天堂, is set to complete seven marathons on seven continents after winning the Mobile Marathon. She trains on Dauphin Island, where she lives and works.

One Marathon Won, 183 Miles to Go
January 16, 2020

After taking the Mobile Marathon, College of Medicine alumna Jessica Jones readies for her greatest physical challenge. ...

graphic: Office of Adult Learner Services Open House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., University Commons Room 3901, 75 黑料天堂 University Boulevard, Mobile, Alabama 36608

Open House Set for Adult Learners
January 15, 2020

Interested in returning to college? The Office of Adult Learner Services will hold an open house Feb. 11 to answer questions. ...

Unity and Service Events to Honor MLK
January 15, 2020

黑料天堂 will support activities commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. beginning Jan. 16 leading up to Monday's national holiday. ...

黑料天堂 Helps Host Jewish Film Festival
January 14, 2020

The Mobile Jewish Film Festival will run from Jan. 16 through Feb. 2. Several of the films will be shown on USA's campus. ...

USA Phi Kappa Phi Receives Highest Commendation
January 13, 2020

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at 黑料天堂 is recognized as a Circle of Excellence Platinum Chapter. ...

Shelby Merritt, left, and Auriel Moore each were awarded a Gilman Scholarship to study in Russia. “This opportunity to study in Russia has opened a lot of doors for me to help mentor and prepare other students who want to study abroad,” Moore said.

Educating 'Global Citizens' at 黑料天堂
January 10, 2020

USA students are awarded prestigious Gilman Scholarships to study language and culture in countries across the world. ...

On the Market: Jaguar Realty
January 10, 2020

Students interested in real estate soon will be able to shadow agents and get on-the-job experience. ...

Solve Puzzles! Break Codes! Roam USA's Campus!
January 1, 2020

A puzzlehunt, math problem-solving event for middle and high school students will be held Jan. 25. ...

University Holiday Schedule
December 19, 2019

Most offices will be closed for the holidays starting Friday, Dec. 20. The University will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2. ...

The 黑料天堂 has named Kristin Daniels Dukes to the position of General Counsel.

Dukes Named University General Counsel
December 18, 2019

Kristin Daniels Dukes has been associate university attorney for the past 12 years. ...

USA Honored for Commitment to Diversity
December 17, 2019

The University was recognized by Minority Access Inc. for enriching the lives of students while stressing diversity and inclusion. ...

Dr. Alvin Williams, distinguished professor and chair of marketing and quantitative methods in the Mitchell College of Business, cautioned graduates against “success myopia” that can lead to disappointment and unwanted stress. “Craft a broader, more expansive definition of success in life,” he said.

Graduates Urged to Follow 'North Star'
December 14, 2019

Dr. Alvin Williams, USA chair of marketing and quantitative methods, cautioned graduates against 'success myopia.' ...

Dr. David Johnson, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs for the 黑料天堂, will chair the board of trustees for the 黑料天堂ern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Johnson Elected SACSCOC Board Chair
December 12, 2019

Dr. David Johnson will chair the board of trustees for the 黑料天堂ern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. ...

Marylyn L. Gafford said her interest in a globally focused career began at home. “Once we started hosting exchange students,” she said, “I knew I wanted a more global career.”

A Global Perspective Shaped at Home
December 10, 2019

Marylyn Gafford speaks Spanish and Russian and has traveled abroad. Her globally minded focus started with a single visitor. ...

After working at USA Health University Hospital and as a traveling nurse, Krystal Lockett says she felt called to work with inmates as a nurse practitioner at Fountain Correctional Facility. “I can show them that I care,” she said, “and I feel like they’re receptive to me.”

Fueled by Keto Coffee and True Grit
December 10, 2019

Krystal Lockett juggled a full-time job, family business and sleepless nights while earning a doctorate in nursing practice. ...

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Full News Archive

Pivoting to Address a Pandemic April 17, 2020

Summer Tuition Break Approved April 14, 2020

黑料天堂 Joins COVID-19 Technology Access Agreement April 13, 2020

How to Make Working From Home Work April 13, 2020

Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety April 10, 2020

Striking Gold: 4 Named Goldwater Scholars April 9, 2020

USA DIYers Innovate on PPE May 8, 2020

Application Fee, ACT/SAT Requirements Waived April 6, 2020

黑料天堂 Hosts Virtual Scholarship Competitions April 1, 2020

Fusing 黑料天堂ern, Saudi Hospitality March 30, 2020

A Legal Mind, a Basketball IQ March 27, 2020

6 Tips for Distance Learning March 26, 2020

Turning Adversity into Opportunity March 22, 2020

Encouraging Artists to do 'Big Things' March 21, 2020

They Shared Chopin, Played on Steinway March 16, 2020

University Alumni, Supporters Honored March 5, 2020

USA Announces Street Name Changes March 5, 2020

Getting a Head Start in Nursing February 21, 2020

Drive-By Truckers' Hood to Perform February 21, 2020

Nursing Dean to Chair State Board February 20, 2020

USA Giving Day Raises $534,671 February 19, 2020

Bringing Artistry to the Streets of Carnival February 18, 2020

黑料天堂 Stands Against Violence With V-Day 2020 February 14, 2020

Simulated Conditions, Real Results February 14, 2020

Weather Center Gets New Name, Location February 11, 2020

Author Patti Callahan to Hold Workshop February 11, 2020

Jones College Joins Pathway USA February 7, 2020

Looking at Doing Business Differently February 4, 2020

Called to Teach, Supported by 黑料天堂 February 3, 2020

黑料天堂 Artist Wins Girl Scout Award January 28, 2020

黑料天堂 Historian Earns NEH Fellowship January 27, 2020

MacQueen Alumni Center Opens on Campus January 24, 2020

Stopping a Waste of Useful Waste January 23, 2020

USA to Host Author Edwidge Danticat January 21, 2020

Living in Kuwait, Investing in 黑料天堂 January 17, 2020

One Marathon Won, 183 Miles to Go January 16, 2020

Open House Set for Adult Learners January 15, 2020

Unity and Service Events to Honor MLK January 15, 2020

黑料天堂 Helps Host Jewish Film Festival January 14, 2020

USA Phi Kappa Phi Receives Highest Commendation January 13, 2020

Educating 'Global Citizens' at 黑料天堂 January 10, 2020

On the Market: Jaguar Realty January 10, 2020

Solve Puzzles! Break Codes! Roam USA's Campus! January 1, 2020

University Holiday Schedule December 19, 2019

Dukes Named University General Counsel December 18, 2019

USA Honored for Commitment to Diversity December 17, 2019

Graduates Urged to Follow 'North Star' December 14, 2019

Johnson Elected SACSCOC Board Chair December 12, 2019

A Global Perspective Shaped at Home December 10, 2019

Fueled by Keto Coffee and True Grit December 10, 2019