University of South Alabama

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA BREAKS GROUND ON $200 MILLION COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BUILDING

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Friday, December 8, 2023

MOBILE, Ala., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Alabama broke ground Friday on a new 250,000 square foot Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine building that will allow the University to graduate more physicians and accelerate research and innovation. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and other supporters attended the event on South's campus.

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  • MOBILE, Ala., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Alabama broke ground Friday on a new 250,000 square foot Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine building that will allow the University to graduate more physicians and accelerate research and innovation.
  • The new College of Medicine building will provide state-of-the-art laboratory spaces that will create flexibility and efficiency for research today and in the future.
  • The Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama is one of 158 accredited MD-granting institutions in the United States, and one of only two in the state.
  • The USA Foundation contributed $30 million, while the State of Alabama has given $50 million in support of the project.

University of South Alabama announces Providence is now part of USA Health

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of South Alabama today announced that Providence Hospital and its clinics are now part of USA Health, the university's academic health system.

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  • MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of South Alabama today announced that Providence Hospital and its clinics are now part of USA Health , the university's academic health system.
  • Providence Hospital, a fixture in west Mobile, will be known as USA Health Providence Hospital.
  • USA President Jo Bonner welcomed Providence to the University of South Alabama family.
  • Providence Hospital joins USA Health University Hospital and USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital as its third inpatient care facility.

Match Day 2023: AltaPointe Health Excited to Welcome New Class of Residents to the Field of Psychiatry

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Monday, March 20, 2023

MOBILE, Ala., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AltaPointe Health, whose psychiatrists also serve as faculty and administration for the University of South Alabama's College of Medicine-Department of Psychiatry (DOP), is excited to welcome a new class of psychiatry residents announced on Match Day 2023. Celebrated on March 17 this year, Match Day is the moment graduating medical students learn if they have successfully secured a residency position, where they will continue their next medical training phase.

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  • AltaPointe Health, whose psychiatrists also serve as faculty and administration for the University of South Alabama's College of Medicine-Department of Psychiatry (DOP), is excited to welcome another class of psychiatry residents announced on Match Day 2023.
  • Celebrated on March 17 this year, Match Day is the moment graduating medical students learn if they have successfully secured a residency position, where they will continue their next medical training phase.
  • MOBILE, Ala., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AltaPointe Health, whose psychiatrists also serve as faculty and administration for the University of South Alabama's College of Medicine-Department of Psychiatry (DOP), is excited to welcome a new class of psychiatry residents announced on Match Day 2023.
  • That makes psychiatry a perfect choice for medical students when they match with us."

Bang® Energy Expands to the UK and Ireland With New Sales Distribution Partnership With Global Brands, Ltd.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Bang front person, Jack Owoc coined the term decentralized distribution to describe the transition away from its former archaic centralized distribution system.

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  • Bang front person, Jack Owoc coined the term decentralized distribution to describe the transition away from its former archaic centralized distribution system.
  • Our partnership with Global Brands is further proof of our positive trajectory and path to exponential growth internationally, said CEO Jack Owoc.
  • Bang Energy is sure to be a huge success with the Gen Z consumer here in the U.K. and Ireland.
  • The Global Brands Ltd line-up of brands now includes VK, Hooch, Franklin & Sons, Shake Baby Shake, Hooper's and more.

Bang Energy® Names Kathy Cole as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Family-owned and leading energy drink producer, Bang Energy, has named food and beverage industry veteran, Kathy Cole as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Family-owned and leading energy drink producer, Bang Energy, has named food and beverage industry veteran, Kathy Cole as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Cole joins Bang Energy from Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors, the largest independent food distributor in the U.S., where she most recently served as President and COO.
  • In addition to one of the top three energy drink brands in the U.S., Bang Energy, the companys premium quality products include keto-friendly Meltdown, Quash, Vooz and Redline.
  • For more information and inspiration, visit www.bangenergy.com, and follow Bang Energy on Instagram at @BangEnergy and Jack Owoc @BangEnergy.CEO .

VPX Seeks Chapter 11 Protection as It Transitions to World Class Distribution Network

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Monday, October 10, 2022

VPX/Bang Energy intends to reclaim the formidable market share that dwindled while Pepsi was the national distributor of Bang energy drink products.

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  • VPX/Bang Energy intends to reclaim the formidable market share that dwindled while Pepsi was the national distributor of Bang energy drink products.
  • Bang Energys newly orchestrated and soon-to-launch direct store distribution network currently covers nearly 95% of the entire United States market.
  • VPX intends to use the Chapter 11 process to recapitalize and emerge from bankruptcy well-positioned to continue its rapid growth in the beverage market.
  • During this transition, our brilliant staff is committed to the success of our new distribution network and remarkable retailers.

University of Phoenix Recognized as a Top Performer on Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

University of Phoenix has been recognized as a Top Performer on Social Mobility by the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings , based on its graduation rates and graduation rate performance for Pell Grant students.

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  • University of Phoenix has been recognized as a Top Performer on Social Mobility by the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings , based on its graduation rates and graduation rate performance for Pell Grant students.
  • The rankings identified the University as #160 of Top Performers on Social Mobility, from a field of 439 institutions.
  • University of Phoenix serves a diverse student body, states Kelly Hermann, vice president of Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion at the University.
  • The U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Social Mobility rankings determined University of Phoenix as a Top Performer at #160, tied with Georgia Southern University, Immaculata University, Northern Illinois University, Roosevelt University, Touro University, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, and University of South Alabama, and with Arizona State University listed as #168.

Bang Energy® Shuts Down Illegal Car Wrap Scammers, Protects Consumers From Fraud

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Since the decision, the website domain has been transferred to Bang Energy and shut down, which will make the car wrapping scam less likely to occur through this website.

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  • Since the decision, the website domain has been transferred to Bang Energy and shut down, which will make the car wrapping scam less likely to occur through this website.
  • The illegal scam involved the development and registration of www.bangenergyadverts.com, a website (which is no longer active) that mimicked Bang Energy intellectual property and trademarks to trick consumers into transferring money in hopes of receiving weekly payments for advertising Bang Energy on their personal vehicles with car wrap materials.
  • Bang Energy continues to warn consumers against false promotions and scams, including text, email and direct message offers.
  • Now one of the top three energy drink brands in the U.S., Bang Energy/VPX Sports premium quality products include keto-friendly Meltdown, Quash, Vooz and Redline in addition to energy drink favorite, Bang Energy.

Butler University Improves Student Lives With Well-being Assessment Powered by Qualtrics

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Twenty U.S. universities , including Butler University, Sacramento State and The University of South Alabama are making changes on campus in support of student physical, mental and financial health after implementing the Student Well-being Institutional Support Survey (SWISS).

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  • Twenty U.S. universities , including Butler University, Sacramento State and The University of South Alabama are making changes on campus in support of student physical, mental and financial health after implementing the Student Well-being Institutional Support Survey (SWISS).
  • SWISS is an assessment of schools wellness education and services, powered by Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM), the leader and creator of the experience management category.
  • Butler University in Indiana used the Qualtrics XM Platform to create SWISS in order to give its leaders actionable information at the campus level about how to improve student well-being.
  • The University of South Alabama adopted SWISS in 2022 to understand strengths and weaknesses related to student health.

Bang Energy Announces Transition from PepsiCo Distribution

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Therefore, effective immediately, both parties will enthusiastically and strategically cooperate in a nationwide joint effort to transition from PepsiCo distribution to Bang Energys new DSD partners.

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  • Therefore, effective immediately, both parties will enthusiastically and strategically cooperate in a nationwide joint effort to transition from PepsiCo distribution to Bang Energys new DSD partners.
  • Jack Owoc is the CEO and founder of Bang Energy and its extensive portfolio of allied brands.
  • Bang Energy was founded in 1993 with one goal in mind: to produce the highest grade, university-proven sports supplements, and performance beverages in the world.
  • For more information and daily trendsetting updates, workout tips, and supplement research, stay connected by following Jack Owoc on Instagram, @BangEnergy.CEO, visit Bang Energys website, www.Bangenergy.com , and follow Bang Energy on Instagram, @BangEnergy.