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In addition to year-round athletics, the Auburn University calendar is full of celebrations, performances, exhibits and programs that are open to the entire community.
As Auburn University prepares to celebrate more than 5,400 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies, the university will welcome five distinguished speakers, including several notable Auburn alumni, who will address the institution’s newest graduates across its eight ceremonies May 1–4, 2026.
This fall, honors colleges and programs at ten SEC universities -- more than half of the conference -- are joining forces to offer a first-of-its-kind academic experience exploring the business, legal and media dimensions of modern college athletics. The course will bring together students across institutions for a deep dive into the forces reshaping the industry, giving them direct access to experts and decision-makers who are helping define what comes next.
To make it easier for students to engage more deeply in scholarly work and take the next step in their academic development, the Honors College has expanded its research grant program to offer two types of funding: Research Support and Conference Travel Grants. This program ensures financial support so students can take meaningful ideas, implement them, and share them across campus and the world.