Commending the University of South Alabama on the occasion of its 60th anniversary and its years of service to the State of Alabama and the United States.
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Introduced on June 11, 2024 by Katie Boyd Britt
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Legislation Details
- Commends the University of South Alabama on its 60th anniversary and its service to Alabama and the U.S.
- Recognizes the University of South Alabama as the “Flagship of the Gulf Coast” for its contributions in education, research, and healthcare.
- Highlights the university’s origins, starting with its charter in 1963 and the beginning of classes in 1964 with 276 students.
- Mentions the establishment of a medical school in 1969 and the expansion into USA Health, providing a range of specialized healthcare services.
- Details USA Health’s facilities and services, including the only academic health system on the upper Gulf Coast, a children’s and women’s hospital, a Level 1 trauma center, a burn center, a comprehensive stroke center, and a cancer treatment and research facility.
- Notes the university’s growth to over 13,500 students annually and the offering of more than 115 programs across 10 colleges and schools.
- Describes the university’s diverse program offerings, including medicine, nursing, allied health, marine and environmental sciences, engineering, business, computing, education, sciences, and humanities.
- Emphasizes the university’s commitment to student-athlete academic success and its participation in 17 Division I sports as a charter member of the Sun Belt Conference.
- Acknowledges the university’s role in producing distinguished alumni across various sectors.
- Requests that an enrolled copy of the resolution be transmitted to the President of the University of South Alabama, the Executive Vice President and Provost, and the Dean of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine & Vice President for Medical Affairs, as well as the CEO and Senior Associate Vice President for Medical Affairs at USA Health.
Last updated 8/8/2024