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University-owned Hillsdale homes to be vacated

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Renters in all university-owned Hillsdale homes were notified earlier this month that leases would not be renewed beyond Sept. 30.
A total of 165 houses, including rental and vacant properties, will be demolished by year's end, according to University officials.

What the hell is tenure?

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Since last spring, the University of South Alabama has seen protests, circulation of petitions and student opposition due to two recent high-profile cases involving professors being non-renewed at the University of South Alabama.
Dozens of students have pledged their support to Dr.

USA breaks ground for new recreation center

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On April 23, the University of South Alabama is giving students and community members an opportunity to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new recreation center. The ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. and will take place on the corner of Old Shell Road and Stadium Boulevard, across from Stanky Field.

Renowned surgeon to speak at commencement

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, a professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, will be the University of South Alabama's spring semester commencement speaker.
Carson will address the USA graduates and offer his inspiring story of hope, courage and determination.

Learn Alabama culture with AFA

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Alabama Folklife Association III is invited educators and researchers to participate in the Alabama Community Scholars Institute, a training program designed for anyone interested in researching, documenting and presenting aspects to Alabama's traditional culture.

USA student earned prestigious award

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

University of South Alabama meteorology student Meghan Mee has been awarded the prestigious Ernest F. Hollings scholarship from The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Meghan is a junior in the meteorology department and came to South Alabama because of the uniqueness of the department.

Health center accepts students' insurance

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With all the expenses anticipated upon entering college, students will no longer have to worry about economizing on their health. Effective June 1, the University of South Alabama's Student Health Center, which specializes in the health care for college students, will begin accepting payments from a student's private insurance to cover the cost of health care.

Gas tax relief not what it seems

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The federal gas tax supports the Highway Trust Fund, which funds road repairs as well as provides tens of thousands of jobs, and who is already facing a heavy deficit.

Hillsdale evictions are unfair

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University actually only has plans to demolish the houses and build over 19 of these lots. However, all of the University owned Hillsdale houses will be vacated by the end of September.

Plagiarism is rampant among teachers, too

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Earlier this year an article came out on a little program designed to search through academic journals; the point being to give scientists a tool to allow for rapid searches of scientific papers to save time, until a grad student came across the idea of using it to search out the less reputable sides of science. In just a handful searches they turned up dozens of instances of double publishing and more than a handful of articles out right plagiarized.

What a year it has been

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

IT MUST BE said that this has been an extraordinary year for the University of South Alabama.

Are we out-growing our natural resources?

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Our species is currently faced with an obvious and ever-growing problem - a dire case of overpopulation! It is the root cause behind a suffering environment, a failing economy, and the increasing miseries of humanity.

Are we out-growing our natural resources?

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I believe, somewhere down the line, there is a way to allow us to take care of ourselves, our planet, and each other. All it takes is a little intellect with an eye on the future.