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  • "The illustration depicts the outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) produced by pathogenic bacteria ("yellow balls”) coming into contact with the plant cell. In his study, Dr. Tuan M. Tran found that OMV insertion into the plant plasma membrane is dependent on membrane nanodomains (regions highly enriched of sterol and phospholipids). This OMV insertion could alter the dynamics of the plasma membrane and also prime plants for better immune defense responses upon infection by pathogens."

    Plant Health Research
    November 15, 2021

    猫咪视频's Dr. Tuan Minh Tran is the lead author of an article published in the prestigious scientific journal, The Plant Cell. ...
  • Dr. S. Raj Chaudhury, ILC executive director, far left, along with associate professor Dr. Lisa LaCross, assistant director of faculty development, and Dr. David S. Williams, assistant director of course development at USA, are the recipients of the prestigious Robert J. Menges Award from the Professional and Organizational Development Network.

    Innovation in Learning Center Team Recognized with Research Award
    November 15, 2021

    ILC receives award for Outstanding Research in Educational Development from the Professional and Organizational Development Network. ...
  • Abritty Abdullah has been named a Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning award winner. The Honor Society is the nation’s oldest and most selective for all academic disciplines and the Love of Learning Award is one of the most prestigious awards for post-baccalaureate study given by the society.

    USA Doctoral Student Recognized with Prestigious National Award
    November 11, 2021

    Phi Kappa Phi awards Abritty Abdullah, a doctoral student in the College of Education and Professional Studies, its Love of Learning award. ...
  • Charbel Mawad is majoring in accounting in the Mitchell College of Business.

    Fresh Start
    November 9, 2021

    Charbel Mawad, a Mobile native and Mitchell Scholar, begins his business education at 猫咪视频 with plans for growth and a spot on the First Year Council. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • Through a combination of donor and institutional support, the 猫咪视频 CARES emergency fund has supported students unexpected needs with more than $298,000 since launching in January 2020.

    猫咪视频 Awarded $25,000 PATH Grant
    November 5, 2021

    Funds will be distributed to students in financial need to help cover unexpected costs and allow them to remain enrolled at USA. ...
  • Kaylyn Cordrey, an exercise science freshman from Delaware, said the injuries she suffered as a tap dancer has led her to consider a career in physical therapy.

    Untapped Talent
    November 3, 2021

    A former tap dancer won a Distinguished Young Women scholarship to 猫咪视频. Now she's studying exercise science with plans to become a physical therapist. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • Stacy Wellborn, a PhD student in the Mitchell College of Business, hosts "Mitchell Moments," a weekly podcast featuring faculty and students about how to best navigate a PhD program.

    Podcasting 猫咪视频 MCOB's PhD Program
    November 2, 2021

    "Mitchell Moments" podcast help potential PhD students by offering advice and tips on how to choose and thrive in a Ph.D. program. ...
  • 猫咪视频 and USA Health raised $26,147,447 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, the largest total in its 58-year history. This record comes on the heels of the nearly $161 million raised during the University's 5-year Upward & Onward fundraising campaign.

    USA Celebrates Record Fundraising Year
    November 1, 2021

    Nearly 4,500 donors help achieve a one-year fundraising record and supporting a wide range of USA and USA Health's missions. ...
  • 猫咪视频 Professor Dr. Joseph Currier, seated at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Mobile, where is is a member, said he has felt drawn by his belief in God to psychology, theology and mental health counseling. He is leading a national project that seeks to integrate religious and spiritual competencies in training mental healthcare providers.

    Faith in Counseling
    October 28, 2021

    Dr. Joseph Currier, a psychology professor at 猫咪视频, is leading a national project to integrate religious and spiritual competencies into mental healthcare training. ...
  • Cooper Forsyth, a geology major from McCalla, Alabama, has plans to go to graduate school and earn a Ph.D. Field research and travel pique his interest.

    Down to Earth
    October 26, 2021

    After working construction, Cooper Forsyth can't imagine having a desk job. He plans for field work and a Ph.D. after earning a degree in geology. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announces at an October 15, 2021 press conference that $41 million dollars from Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 will fund 17 separate projects around the State. 猫咪视频’s project, the Healthy Ocean Initiative, will receive $2,018,880 of that total.

    School of Marine and Environmental Sciences Receives $2 Million Grant
    October 25, 2021

    Governor Kay Ivey's office and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources distributes the federal funding. ...
  • From left: Priscilla Agyemang, Kennedy Reese and Amiyah Kelly have been awarded the first Leaders in Social Justice and Perseverance scholarship established by the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile.

    Leaders in Social Justice
    October 19, 2021

    Three USA seniors are awarded the first Leadership in Social Justice and Perseverance Scholarship, established by the University and the 100 Black Men of Mobile. ...
  • John Archibald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist of Alabama Media Group, will be the keynote speaker at the 猫咪视频 College of Arts and Sciences Communication Career Day event to be held Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the USA Student Center.

    Speakers Set For Communication Career Day
    October 19, 2021

    Pulitzer-prize winning journalist John Archibald will be the keynote speaker for the event which is open to all majors. ...
  • Logan, left, and Mallorie Collins, twin sisters from Satsuma, Alabama, share a residence hall suite, a major in mechanical engineering and a spirit for cheering on the Jaguars.

    Engineering 猫咪视频 Spirit
    October 14, 2021

    Logan and Mallorie Collins, twin sisters from Satsuma, share a major, a residence hall suite and a passion for cheering on Jaguar sports teams at 猫咪视频. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • The new exhibit celebrating 50 years of archeology at 猫咪视频 showcases a variety of artifacts year round from the Gulf Coast that covers more than 12,000 years of prehistory and history.

    Celebrating 50 Years of Archaeology at 猫咪视频
    October 11, 2021

    The "50 Years of 猫咪视频 Alabama Archaeology: 1970- 2020" exhibit will be on display at the museum until spring 2022. ...
  • Dr. Kern Jackson specializes in African American and 猫咪视频eastern United States folklore and oral narrative. He is currently working on a book project titled “Masters, Servants and Mardi Gras: Listening to the Wise Ones’ Personal Narratives.”

    Jackson to Present at 19th Annual Hamner Lecture
    October 8, 2021

    Dr. Kern Jackson, director of 猫咪视频's African American Studies program, will speak at the event in the Marx Library Auditorium. ...
  • The 猫咪视频 Board of Trustees have announcced three finalists for president. From left; Dr. Damon Andrew, Dean and Professor, College of Education, Florida State University; Mr. Jo Bonner, Chief of Staff to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey; Dr. Michael Tidwell, Immediate Past President, The University of Texas at Tyler.

    President Finalists Announced
    October 7, 2021

    The USA Board of Trustees will welcome three candidates to interview as part of the search for the University's fourth president. Open forums are scheduled for this month. ...
  • Saltwater flooding in a busy intersection in Oahu, HI is the result of sea level rise causing higher tides that back up the stormwater system. This type of flooding is known as "high tide flooding," "sunny day flooding," or "nuisance flooding." It's an example of how sea-level rise is affecting everyday life in coastal regions.

    Studying Sea-Level Rise
    October 6, 2021

    猫咪视频 is part of a research group looking to develop more resilient coastal infrastructure and enhanced coastal ecosystems. ...
  • Chris Hites, a junior majoring in communications, works as a replay operator with other members of the student ESPN+ broadcast team in the control booth during Saturday's game against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

    Lights, Jaguars, Action!
    October 5, 2021

    A student production team brings 猫咪视频 sports to a nationwide audience on the ESPN+ network. Some of the crew members are communications majors; all share a unique view of Jaguar athletics. ...
  • From L-R, Paul Sledge and Delmas McCryndle are interviewed by Dr. Kern Jackson and USA student Ruby Staten about growing up on the Five Rivers delta. A $453,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will help make interviews like this one available to the general public. At the same time, create a structure for courses and internships through which students and faculty can continue to build relationships with the community through oral history.

    Huge Boost for the Humanities
    October 4, 2021

    $453,000 NEH grant is the largest 猫咪视频 has ever received for the humanities and will support multiple programs on campus. ...
  • Dr. Shenghua Zha, assistant professor in the USA College of Education and Professional Studies has recently written a grant to help future teachers learn how to integrate computer science in their K-12 subjects.

    Future Teachers to Introduce Computer Science Foundations to K-12 Students
    October 1, 2021

    NSF grant will help future elementary school teachers improve their subject knowledge, computational thinking and design skills. ...
  • At Thompson High School, Carter Mandy was on a state championship esports team. He's joined 猫咪视频's team and is majoring in radiologic sciences.

    Game Time at 猫咪视频
    September 30, 2021

    Carter Mandy is a soccer referee, computer builder and esports gamer. At 猫咪视频, he's majoring in radiologic sciences and navigating campus on his dad's college bike. #FreshmanFocus ...
  • Current Master of Fine Arts in Creative Technology and Practice graduate student Micah Mermilliod’s work will be on display at the upcoming art show. Mermilliod works as a curatorial assistant at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center.

    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Technology Art Show
    September 28, 2021

    Department of Art and Art History will exhibit works of current and former Master of Fine Arts in Creative Technology and Practice graduate students. ...
  • 猫咪视频 Director of International Education & Study Abroad Dr. Bri Ard has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award for 2021-2022. The Fulbright Program is considered the largest and most prestigious educational exchange program, providing recent college graduates, graduate students and young professionals the opportunity to continue their education or professional development through research and study in a foreign country

    Ard Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
    September 27, 2021

    Dr. Bri Ard will teach American Studies at the University of Bucharest and conduct a qualitative research project on Romanian student life. ...
  • Keon Farmer, a nursing major from Pass Christian, Mississippi, says he's learning to play volleyball at the Student Recreation Center. “Whoever comes, comes, and we’ll play from 6:30 to 11 o’clock closing at night. It’s hard core.”

    Pass Forward
    September 23, 2021

    Keon Farmer, a nursing major from Pass Christian, Miss., starts his career at 猫咪视频 with a new sport, part-time job and spot on the First Year Council. #FreshmanFocus. ...