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In early 2025, Auburn University was re-designated through 2030 as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the National Security Agency — making our university one of only 11 institutions nationally to hold CAE-R designations for cyber operations, cyber defense and cyber research.
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We forge partnerships with established industry leaders, dynamic startups, fellow research institutions and the public sector to accelerate innovation. We focus those combined efforts on real-world problems.

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Latest Research Stories
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College of Human Sciences secures $2.73 million sleep grant

Researchers in the College of Human Sciences will soon get a boost to continue their dedication and steady commitment to finding solutions advancing the science and study of sleep research, thanks to securing a recent $2.73 million grant.

Space Systems Certificate Program launches with expanding cohorts

From concept to inception to its third semester of operation, Auburn University's fledgling Graduate Certificate in Space Systems has quickly proven popular among professionals from diverse backgrounds who desire a deeper understanding of satellite design, missions and core space system operations.

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Auburn poultry faculty win national awards

The Poultry Science Association awarded Dianna Bourassa and Wilmer Pacheco associate professors and Alabama Extension Specialists received some of the association's highest honors.

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Demystifying Narcolepsy: How emotions trigger muscle weakness

A newly published study identified oxytocin as a key driver of narcolepsy-related muscle weakness, opening the door to new treatment possibilities.

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Engineering climbs in U.S. News undergraduate rankings

Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering climbed three spots among in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs rankings, placing No. 30 among public institutions.

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Auburn climbs in 2027 U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges" Ranks

Auburn University moved into the nation's Top 100 universities and advanced among the Top 50 public institutions in the annual 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, with notable gains across several academic programs and key areas of the student experience ranking among the nation's best.