Steven H. Stokes

Dr. Steven H. Stokes, a radiation oncologist, earned his medical degree at the University of South Alabama in 1980. He returned to his hometown of Dothan to establish his medical practice, was the medical director of the Southeast Cancer Care Network and currently practices at North Florida Cancer Care. He was appointed to the Board in 1993 and reappointed in 2005. He has served the Board as vice chair and as chair pro tempore.

Stokes received a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University, working his way through college on an ROTC scholarship, before leading a platoon in Vietnam in the early 1970s. His military service took him to Arlington National Cemetery, where he coordinated funerals and accommodations for grieving families.

In honor of his contributions to USA, the Board has named Stokes chair pro tempore emeritus, and Stokes Hall was named in honor of Stokes and his wife, Angelia, making them the first alumni to receive such an honor. He has been presented USA’s highest alumni honor, the USA National Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. Their contributions to the University also include establishment of the Angelia and Steven H. Stokes Center for Creative Writing.

His public service includes elected office as chairman of the Dothan Board of Education and two terms on the Dothan City Commission. Central to his life of service is a medical mission trip he leads each year to Panama. Stokes has received many civic honors, including being named Dothan’s Man of the Year by the Hawk-Houston Boys Club.