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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Counseling Center Transitions Services to Telehealth
Mental health services will continue to be available to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students throughout the semester via telehealth. The Counseling Center will also provide daily, online group sessions to assist students in managing the psychological and emotional effects of the coronavirus.
March 18, 2020COVID-19, University News

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Graduate Programs Among the Nation’s Best in New U.S. News and World Report Rankings
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ offers some of the best graduate programs in America, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 rankings.
March 17, 2020University News

Faculty Experts Available for Coronavirus-related Stories
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate headlines and news coverage, the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ offers a variety of faculty experts for stories related to the virus. Our hope is that by participating in interviews with the press, our faculty can help educate and inform the public about many aspects of the rapidly evolving situation.
March 17, 2020COVID-19, University News
The American Athletic Conference announces that all athletic competition and championships have been canceled for the remainder of the academic year.
March 16, 2020ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Athletics

Proper Handwashing: Why Every Second Counts
Professor of Molecular Medicine, Burt Anderson, demonstrates how bacteria grows on our hands, even when washed. With help from Student Body President Britney Deas, he conducts three experiments that illustrate the importance of taking preventative measures against the spread of coronavirus.
March 10, 2020COVID-19, University News

Engineering Solutions for America’s Heroes
A new partnership between the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Center for Assistive, Rehabilitation and Robotics Technologies and nonprofit Quality of Life Plus is helping ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ engineering students make a difference in the lives of local veterans.
March 9, 2020Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Food Insecurity Study Prompts Changes to Local School Lunch Program
Low-income teenagers were more likely to eat cheese sandwiches during school lunch and be bullied because of it according to a recent study conducted by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers. The study was designed to learn about the ways in which teens face food scarcity and on what changes they would like to see.
March 9, 2020Research and Innovation

Coronavirus Updates
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ continues to closely monitor the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority as university leaders work closely with local, state and federal agencies to share the most updated information. The following information is intended to help inform travel plans in the coming weeks and provide important health guidance from our ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health experts.
March 6, 2020University News

Graduating Senior Becomes First ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Student to Earn Prestigious Award for Fully Funded PhD at Stanford University
University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Judy Genshaft Honors College senior and Pure Mathematics major, Keller Blackwell, has been named a 2020 Knight-Hennessy Scholar.
March 6, 2020Honors and Awards, University News

Announcing new leadership for the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Foundation
I have appointed Jay Stroman as senior vice president of advancement and alumni affairs and CEO of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Foundation, effective June 1.
March 2, 2020University News

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Names Jay Stroman Senior VP of Advancement and Alumni Affairs and CEO of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Foundation
University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Steven C. Currall today announced the appointment of Jay Stroman as senior vice president of advancement and alumni affairs and CEO of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Foundation. Stroman, currently senior associate vice president for development and alumni relations at the University of Georgia, brings 20 years of highly successful institutional advancement experience to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. His appointment is effective June 1.
March 2, 2020University News

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Among Top Schools for Producing Peace Corps Volunteers
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is one of the nation’s top institutions for producing Peace Corps volunteers, according to new rankings. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is ranked No. 2 for total graduate volunteers and No. 25 among undergraduate volunteers for large schools, according to the Peace Corps.
February 26, 2020Honors and Awards, University News