News Topic: University Of South Alabama

Friday November 06 2009

USA’s First Football Homecoming

The celebration came complete with a bonfire and Miss America. more »
Comment by southfan1981: Make friends. Plenty of tailgaters bring their TVs and we watch games before ours begins. 1 Responses »
Monday November 02 2009

Campus Residents Will Have To Buy A Meal Plan

The University of South Alabama's new $8.8 million dining facility is expected to be open next fall, and the university hopes it will be self-supporting with the help of the meal plans. more »
Wednesday September 23 2009

Mobile Islamic Leader Calls Hammami An “Outlaw”

He said Hammami is not associated with the Islamic Society of Mobile. more »
Comment by Abdulameer: To Great1: I am not selling anybody’s books. I suggested that everyone should go to the Islamic religious sources, directly, starting with the Koran.… 34 Responses »
Thursday September 17 2009

University of South Alabama Prepares For Deficit

The University of South Alabama is warily anticipating a $10 million budget deficit in the new fiscal year despite a tuition increase and record enrollment. more »
Comment by southfan1981: Nice way to put it. Someone is going to complain, no matter what(wanting housing for 1/3 the going rate). Looks like family packs of four tickets were… 10 Responses »
Saturday September 05 2009

USA Wins Debut Game

The Jaguars scored first and never looked back, taking a 30-13 win over Hargrave Military Academy more »
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Comment by KxVicious: How aCUTE of you. 27 Responses »
Friday September 04 2009

Accused Terrorist Raised In Daphne

An accused terrorist with ties to Al-Qaeda is from the Eastern Shore. more »
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Daphne Native Linked To Al-Qaeda Terrorists

Omar Hammami has been indicted by a grand jury in Mobile on charges of providing material support to terrorists. more »
Monday August 24 2009

Some H1N1 Cases Reported At Local University

But officials at the University of South Alabama say they number less than a dozen. more »
Comment by KxVicious: Ugh. I’ve been sick (fever, sore throat, body aches, runny nose, cough) since Saturday. I’m thinking one of these 12 people totally made me… view »
Friday July 17 2009

Deep Sea Fishing For Science

Researchers are using the annual tournament to augment their understanding of fish life in the gulf. more »
Monday June 29 2009

Be The Match

A Mobile nursing school graduate is using her battle with cancer to raise awareness about the need for bone marrow donors. more »
Comment by snews: In August of 2006 I was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. I got two rounds of ara-c and after about a year I achieved remission. I have been in… 5 Responses »
Thursday June 18 2009

USA Professor Pleads Guilty

UPDATED The University of South Alabama fires professor after pleading guilty to using his university computer to send nude pictures to an undercover agent posing as a teenager. more »
Thursday June 04 2009

South Alabama Debating Tuition Increase

A panel recommends the board of trustees approve a tuition increase of at least 8 percent for the coming school year. They cited state budget cuts for the proposed hike. more »
Comment by KxVicious: No. My mom became disabled in 2004, and I had quit school and work for a few years before I could afford to go back. This will be my third year back. By… 4 Responses »
Tuesday June 02 2009

South Alabama Receives Grant For Hurricane Research

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded $525,539 to USA's Center for Hurricane Intensity and Landfall Research to improve hurricane landfall prediction and local severe weather forecasts. more »
Tuesday May 19 2009

Broadway Lights Dimmed In Tribute Of Mobile Native

Broadway theaters dimmed their marquee lights Tuesday night in tribute to Rodger McFarlane, the Mobile-native who helped found an organization that assists entertainers and others with HIV and AIDS. more »
Saturday May 09 2009

University Of South Alabama Graduation Day

It’s a record breaker for the university. more »
Wednesday May 06 2009

South Student Gets A Jump Start

It may be a miserable job market for graduating seniors, but some are getting lucky. more »
Saturday April 25 2009

Getting Muddy At USA

It’s an annual tradition for students to get muddy with Oozeball. more »
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Comment by KxVicious: SHAME ON YOU WKRG! You guys are the idiots, not Mr. Yousuf. If you’re going to quote someone you could bother to do it properly. 2 Responses »
Friday April 10 2009

Crowd At USA Game Beats Expectations

School officials estimate about 8,000 fans watch football scrimmage. more »
Comment by southfan1981: Love it, Doug. I’d seen the uniforms earlier but these are wonderful photos. Check out JAGSJUNGLE.COM for inside info on the USA athletic programs.… 7 Responses »
Thursday March 26 2009

Mayor: Don’t Expect Layoffs

Mobile Mayor Sam Jones talks about the city's economy before receiving a civic award Thursday night. more »

College Seniors Cross Fingers

A grim job outlook for graduating seniors has some scrambling to find work in other industries. more »
Tuesday March 24 2009

Jags Announce 2009 Football Schedule

South Alabama to host seven games at Ladd Peebles. Jags will play North Carolina St. in the future. Hear Coach Jones and A.D. Joe Gottfried. more »
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Tuesday March 10 2009

Free Cancer Screening

The Mobile County Health Department’s Primary Care Clinic and the University of South Alabama’s Mitchell Cancer Institute will team up to provide free prostate cancer screenings. more »
Monday March 09 2009

South Alabama Jags Head To Championship Game

The University of South Alabama men's basketball team will be playing for the Sun Belt Conference Championship Tuesday night. more »
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Saturday February 28 2009

Gumbo For A Good Cause

The USA College of Medicine holds a food-based fundraiser. more »
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Tuesday February 17 2009

What Does The Stimulus Plan Mean For You?

Money from tax breaks, but not all at one time. more »
Comment by momof2ingrandbay: Just our children in the future!!!!!!! 2 Responses »
Thursday February 12 2009

Jags Hire Two New Football Coaches

Joey Jones completes staff with hiring of Gregory and Perry. more »
Wednesday January 28 2009

Charges Against Former USA Coach Dropped

Prosecutors dismissed a theft charge against Ron Pelletier, a former assistant baseball coach at the University of South Alabama, who had been accused of stealing artificial turf. more »
Comment by southfan1981: Bana, Note: “after talks with the university and a review of the facts and circumstances, the charge has been dismissed.” It looks like he… 1 Responses »
Tuesday January 20 2009

Learn How To Fight Off A Rapist

Click here for details on a potentially life saving course for women. more »
Friday January 16 2009

Former USA Coach Busted For Stealing Artificial Turf

Campus police say they caught Ron Pelletier stealing artificial turf that had been donated by an arena football team when it disbanded. more »
Comment by bobcat: Oh WOW, you are giving me some great ideas myself now.  I wonder if this roll of turf will be in the next Sheriff’s property auction in September? 6 Responses »
Thursday December 18 2008

Cold Case Murder Suspect Seeking Lower Bond

Jamie Letson, who's charged with the 1980 shooting death of a University of South Alabama classmate, hopes to have her $500,000 bail reduced Thursday. more »
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Comment by KxVicious: Besides, they picked her up from a SHELTER. Jail’s way better—it has cable TV! 1 Responses »
Monday December 15 2008

USA Cuts Entire Department

The University of South Alabama is getting rid of an entire department to save money. more »
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Comment by southfan1981: KX, my understanding is that students in the professional component could complete it in FL. It’s a drive but less expensive than losing tuition… 14 Responses »
Monday December 01 2008

New Details: Professor Busted In Sex Sting

USA professor allegedly used his university computer to send naked pictures to an FBI agent. more »
Comment by rosepetal: well i am a bit older and do not. so sad. it would not hurt to start her on myspace. i wonder how many hits it would get have to spread the word. if you… 49 Responses »
Friday November 21 2008

$500,000 Bail For Suspect in 28 Year old Murder

Mobile Police believe they have solved murder of a South Alabama student in 1980. more »
Comment by southfan1981: How did one girl move teh body of another full grown girl without being noticed? 1 Responses »

Archive Footage: 28-Year-Old Murder Case Solved

The Mobile County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in the 1980 murder of a South Alabama student. more »
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28-Year-Old Murder Case Solved

BREAKING NEWS The Mobile County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in the 1980 murder of a South Alabama student. more »
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Comment by rosepetal: this is really a sad story, this girl must have really touched some hearts. its graphic, but you never know. after all this time. maybe someone will recogonize… 5 Responses »
Thursday November 06 2008

Looking Back At Hillsdale

West Mobile community has seen plenty of changes. more »
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Comment by KxVicious: The video is about underage sting operations. view »
Monday November 03 2008

Mobile’s Cancer Breakthrough

Mitchell Cancer Institute puts Mobile on the map for cutting edge research. more »
Thursday September 11 2008

USA Marching Band: Getting Ready To Take The Field

USA unveils new marching band uniforms, "classic collegiate look". more »
Sunday July 20 2008

Poll Shows High Gun Ownership

A new survey shows that about two thirds of Alabamians own a gun and nearly half have permits to carry concealed weapons. more »
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Comment by carl: I think the thought running among us is the same . Guns are only as good or bad as the people holding them. Who was it that said ” GIVE ME FIVE GOOD… 7 Responses »
Thursday July 17 2008

USA Marching Forward With College Football Fun

The University of South Alabama is getting ready for college football. Every football team needs a marching band, and that's where you may be able to help. more »
Comment by southfan1981: They just got approval to have a football program and compete in NCAA sanctioned games. The University of South Alabama has the colors of scarlet red and… 1 Responses »
Thursday June 12 2008

Gas Leak At South Alabama

Mobile Fire-Rescue is on the scene of a gas leak at the South Alabama campus. Four buildings have been evacuated. more »
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Comment by AEMINDaphne: Are they cancelling classes for tonight????? view »
Monday June 02 2008

Weather Observation Stations

New weather observation sites across the coast will help improve hurricane forecasting. more »
Tuesday May 06 2008

USA Receives Huge Hurricane Grant

NOAA has awarded the University of South Alabama half a million dollars to study hurricanes. more »
Saturday May 03 2008

USA Employee Resigns Over Money Discrepancies

Controversy surrounds a University of South Alabama employee who reportedly received funds improperly. more »
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Comment by seektruth: She should be treated just like the ones who stole from Bishop State. She stole from a federal program, charges should be filed. It makes me sick that… 1 Responses »
Friday May 02 2008

USA Professor One Of ‘America’s Leading Doctors’

Black Enterprise Magazine has named Dr. Velma Scantlebury, South Alabama professor and transplant surgeon, one of the best and brightest doctors in the country. more »
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Comment by southfan1981: YEAH!  I love that South is attracting talent. Thank you to people like Dr. Scantlebury for giving us a good name. 1 Responses »
Saturday April 26 2008

Volunteers Needed To Test New Breast Cancer Treatment

University of South Alabama College of Medicine will host clinical trials more »
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Wednesday April 23 2008

New Building For Students at USA

University unveils plans for a new student recreation center more »
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Saturday April 19 2008

New Screening For Infants

Alabama Department of Public Health announces its plan to test all newborns for cystic fibrosis starting Monday. more »
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Monday April 07 2008

Jags’ Mascot Wins National Championship

Southpaw beat Baylor's Bruiser by 11,255 votes to win the national mascot challenge. more »
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Comment by WAKE UP MOBILE COUNTY: Alright!!! We got a winner on campus again! Way to GO!!! jeff view »

Jags’ Mascot Widens Lead

Kansas and Memphis will play Monday night on News 5 for the National Championship. But South Alabama's mascot could celebrate it's One Shining Moment hours before tip-off. UPDATE Southpaw's lead grows more »
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