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COPH’s Dr. Angela Makris elected to lead international social marketing association
Dr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA).
March 17, 2026Accolades, Faculty & Staff

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ named 25-year top producer of Gilman Scholars
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty members receive international recognition for fight against infectious disease
Two University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.
February 5, 2026Accolades, Faculty & Staff

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright Program is again recognizing the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.
February 5, 2026Accolades, Faculty & Staff

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growth
Four visionary leaders will be recognized during ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.

Global tech leader Gayle Sheppard recognized with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 2025 Outstanding Alum Honor
Gayle Sheppard, a 2000 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ graduate and trailblazing technology executive, has been recognized with a 2025 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Outstanding Alumni Award, one of the university’s top honors and a recognition of her career helping shape some of the world’s leading technology companies.

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ School of Geosciences PhD student Victoria Brown selected for Boren Fellowship
Victoria Brown is pursuing her PhD in Geography and Environmental Science and Policy, with a focus on East African coffee farming. This fall, she will travel to Tanzania through a Boren Fellowship to study Swahili and perform research for the 2025-26 academic year.

Critical Language Scholarship opens door for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ student to study Arabic in Jordan
Third-year University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.
February 25, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff, Scholars, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬
A new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and beyond.
February 13, 2025Accolades

Yu Zhang, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ engineering professor, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovations
Yu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.
January 23, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff

Hopeful for the future: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ professor Dr. Seden Dogan honored for her work in hospitality and tourism management
Seden Dogan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.
January 6, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff