It might be just as large without him leading the charge. But the contagiously collaborative culture animating the largest student-run makerspace in the country definitely wouldn't be what it is today without software engineering senior Matthew Clegg.
February 20, 2026
When Libby Hume steps into her French classroom at Auburn High School, she brings with her not only a deep love of language but also the kind of early career excellence that is now being recognized statewide.
February 20, 2026
Auburn University’s Board of Trustees convened Feb. 13, 2026, at Auburn University at Montgomery, moving forward several core priorities designed to elevate the student experience, expand academic opportunities and advance the university’s land-grant mission.
February 17, 2026
Auburn University is strengthening its reputation for success in National Prestigious Scholarships, or NPS, with renewed momentum to help more students discover and pursue these transformative opportunities.
February 17, 2026
When COVID-19 shut down Auburn’s campus in 2020, Brooks Fuller didn’t just pack up—he packed for thousands. Discover how this Auburn baseball alum and finance major turned a crisis into a booming college moving business, inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs.
February 16, 2026
The largest student-run makerspace in the country is getting even larger. The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will begin construction this spring on a laboratory designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, creativity and industry-relevant research in advanced manufacturing while also expanding the Design and Innovation Center, commonly known as the makerspace.
February 13, 2026
More than 250 faculty and staff recently gathered for the 2026 Elevated Education Exchange, a campus professional development event focused on sharing innovative practices, strengthening collaboration and advancing student success across campus.
February 13, 2026
Ethan Page, a recent graduate in mechanical engineering, and Joseph Rusk, a junior in electrical and computer engineering, are among 11 remaining teams in the annual student business pitch competition.
February 13, 2026
Developing expertise through experience, Harrison College of Pharmacy students Haley Davis and Autumn Edwards recently completed Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in Thailand.
February 12, 2026
Joseph Haslag, the new department head for the Department of Economics, joined the College of Liberal Arts this year to drive the value of and demand for Auburn Economics degrees.
February 12, 2026
Assistant Professor Jessica Sparks is one of 150 journalism leaders from colleges across the country who will be part of the class of the 2026 class of Faculty Champions at the University of Vermont's Center for Community News.
February 11, 2026
From spaceflight safety to vaccine development, one COSAM student’s undergraduate research experience shows how hands-on discovery can shape a scientific career. Through early lab involvement, mentorship and persistence, research became a defining part of Ashley DeSilva's path at Auburn.
February 09, 2026
Amidst an overwhelming sense of pride, the celebration of a milestone several years in the making took place at a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 5.
February 09, 2026
Nurse practitioner Skylar Couch is developing three psychiatric health education options for College of Nursing graduate students.
February 06, 2026
Take a look inside some of Auburn's most distinctive offices, where meaningful details and personal touches tell the stories of the faculty and staff who bring Auburn’s academic community to life.
February 03, 2026
John Murray is participating in the Humanities at Hertog Fellowship, a highly competitive program that brings together students from around the world to explore classic and contemporary texts.
February 03, 2026
Doctoral candidate Li Zhou has been named one of only six recipients nationwide of the 2026 K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award, a top honor recognizing emerging leaders in higher education.
February 02, 2026
Apparel Merchandising senior Gracie Silverthorn is the first apparel student from Auburn to secure an internship with Giorgio Armani, one of the most competitive internship placements in the industry.
February 02, 2026
The 66th Secretary of State, Sec. Condoleezza Rice, and commentator and author Margaret Hoover to join Auburn University’s 250th Commemoration.
February 02, 2026
Mason Matrazzo's award-winning paper, “Parametric Modeling and Analysis of Lightning Sferic Waveforms for D-Region Remote Sensing,” demonstrated how radio waves generated by lightning can be used to track changes in the lowest region of the ionosphere.
February 02, 2026
College of Human Sciences students in the Gender, Wealth and Philanthropy class were treated to a special guest speaker on Jan. 28, as Dean Crowe, Founder and CEO of Rally Foundation, touched on a variety of topics related to philanthropy and fiscal responsibility and shared what it means to help lead a 501(c)(3) nonprofit raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer research.
January 29, 2026
Alumnus Raymond Harbert, a 1982 business graduate, is one of four distinguished Alabama business people who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from Business Alabama magazine.
January 28, 2026
As college students across the country grapple with growing academic pressure, Professor Jill Salisbury-Glennon says success often comes down to one frequently overlooked skill: learning how to learn.
January 28, 2026
Auburn University's MS in Cybersecurity Engineering program was ranked No. 7 nationally by Programs.com in its 2026 rankings of top online master's programs.
January 28, 2026
Following an internal search, Dr. Emily McCoy, associate clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, has been named Assistant Dean of the Harrison College of Pharmacy’s Mobile Campus.
January 27, 2026
Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering moved up two spots to No. 18 in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Online Graduate Engineering Program rankings, marking six consecutive years in the top 20 and a full decade in the top 25. The program is ranked No. 14 among public universities.
January 27, 2026
Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business continues to build national momentum in online graduate business education, with its online MBA rising to no. 21 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.
January 27, 2026
Auburn University has again earned national recognition for academic excellence, securing several top rankings across its graduate online business, education, engineering and nursing programs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.
January 27, 2026
Auburn University’s College of Education online graduate programs are among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Program rankings released Jan. 27.
January 27, 2026
Biomedical sciences sophomore John Walker is gaining hands-on research experience through cross-disciplinary work in Auburn’s Neurobehavioral Dynamics Lab.
January 26, 2026
The School of Aviation is redefining what it means to SOAR, and it all starts with safety on the ground.
January 26, 2026
Taimoor Hassan, a second-year graduate student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, developed Qalb, the world’s largest Large Language Model exclusively for the Urdu language, which generates fluent, natural and instruction-following responses.
January 26, 2026
Harbert students with an interest in pursuing careers in the retail industry recently participated in that sector’s largest signature event in New York City, the NRF Foundation Student Program.
January 23, 2026
Sturdy as elms — that's Mark Nelms. With him at the helm, we've entered new realms. Enjoy our interview with the Godbold Professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education.
January 23, 2026
The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University presents a new, cross-disciplinary project that brings together Audubon’s prints in the university’s art collection and the written word in “Radical Naturalism: Lyric Birdscapes.” Curated by the museum’s poet-in-residence, Nicole Sealey, the exhibition features prints and poems, from Auburn University students in the Department of English to John Keats' "Ode to a Nightingale," asking visitors to consider and explore how different art forms contend with the natural world and create or extend narratives around human relationships with nature.
January 22, 2026
The "Sew Their Names: Quilting, Creativity and Activism" exhibition on view at The Jule Museum and forthcoming Auburn Forum for Southern Art and Culture, to be held on February 7, originate from arts outreach initiative, The Jule's Museum in Motion.
January 22, 2026
Auburn University’s Physics for Aviators course connects core physics principles directly to flight training through a cross-college partnership between Physics and Aviation. Designed specifically for pilots-in-training, the course helps students understand how forces, motion and instrumentation shape real-world flying.
January 21, 2026
Harrison College of Pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates are innovating healthcare through post-doctoral research positions.
January 20, 2026
The Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine is shaping future veterinarians while tackling a nationwide shortage of licensed veterinary technicians, the nursing professionals of animal care.
January 20, 2026
Auburn College of Education Counselor Education faculty are gaining national recognition for their leadership in bringing artificial intelligence into the field of rehabilitation counseling.
January 20, 2026
Lean Systems principles typically associated with manufacturing floors and engineering environments are delivering improvements within Auburn University’s own operations, thanks to recent industry training completed by the Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR).
January 16, 2026
Since the summer of 2018, play and recreation equipment manufacturer PlayCore has hosted at least one Auburn industrial design student each year for its summer internship program.
January 15, 2026
By joining forces with colleges across campus, Auburn’s Office of Undergraduate Research champions more than 100 competitive fellowships annually—creating pathways for students to explore new ideas, experiment with purpose and excel at the highest level.
January 15, 2026
Richard Cristan, an associate professor of forest operations in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, has been awarded the Regions Bank Endowed Professorship in Forest Operations.
January 14, 2026
Auburn mathematics professor Hal Schenck has been named a lifetime member of Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge, recognizing his continued scholarly engagement with the college. The honor strengthens international research connections and creates new opportunities for Auburn students to engage with global academic communities.
January 13, 2026
Three colleges unite to advance mass timber construction, a faster, cheaper and more sustainable way to build houses and buildings.
January 08, 2026
On Dec. 3, 2025, more than 50 students and faculty gathered at the Hotel at Auburn University for a luncheon celebrating National Prestigious Scholarships (NPS) Aspirants and their Outstanding Mentors.
January 06, 2026
This past November, Auburn University’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, Gamma of Alabama, held its first initiation ceremony since the chapter moved into the Honors College last year.
January 06, 2026
2025 gave us so much to celebrate in the College of Human Sciences. As we look ahead, we are inspired to keep lifting others and improving quality of life. Here are the College of Human Sciences’ top five stories from this past year.
January 05, 2026
new associate dean of academic affairs will begin serving the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) in 2026. Adam Maggard, the current CFWE Harry E. Murphy Endowed Associate Professor and Alabama Extension specialist, was selected by the college.
January 05, 2026
