Auburn University's senior vice president for business and administration and chief financial officer, Kelli Shomaker, will retire on Oct. 31, after 10 years of service to the university.
September 17, 2026
The Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (Biggio Center) has announced its 2026-27 Faculty Fellows cohort, welcoming Ryan Gibson and David Crisostomo and returning fellows Virginia Kunzer, Iulia Pittman and Michael Brunson.
September 17, 2026
Auburn's Phygital Design Lab is blending art and technology to bring centuries-old history to life. Using AI, 3D printing, digital modeling and augmented reality, students are reimagining everything from Baroque frescos to a lost Italian carriage while making art more interactive, accessible and engaging.
September 14, 2026
Auburn veterinarians and engineers teamed up to develop a camera-equipped, 3D-printed laryngoscope to enhance the learning experience for vet students.
September 14, 2026
Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, millions of children around the world have received free books during their earliest years. For Auburn College of Education literacy faculty member Jennie Baumann, the impact of the program extends far beyond the books themselves.
September 14, 2026
Lorelai Bland, senior in environmental science in the Auburn University College of Agriculture, recently received a national scholarship recognizing her commitment to soil and water conservation.
September 10, 2026
A rescued eagle didn't just beat the odds, it powered through multiple surgeries and months of rehab at the Auburn University Raptor Center, capping its comeback with a triumphant return to the wild — a full‑on victory lap for the bird and the team that refused to give up.
September 09, 2026
Using laser spectroscopy, the Grieco Lab looks inside everyday materials to reveal properties that could shape future technologies
September 04, 2026
Auburn interior design senior Lucy Folmar turned two empty rooms inside the new Concourse Hall into showrooms designed with future freshmen in mind. The owner of Living Well Design is using what she's learned in the classroom and through her growing business to help Auburn students feel at home from the moment they arrive.
September 02, 2026
New commitment strengthens graduate opportunities and builds on university's longstanding support for nationally competitive scholars
September 02, 2026
Auburn's Global Development Solutions Lab brings faculty, graduate students and international partners together to tackle global development challenges. Through community-driven research across Africa, the lab works alongside local organizations to strengthen civil society, build capacity and create solutions shaped by the people who know their communities best.
September 01, 2026
Auburn University's 2026 national commercial highlights how students learn through hands-on experiences across campus. Featuring work from five colleges, the spot showcases everything from biomechanics and biomedical engineering to drone technology, theatre and laser spectroscopy. Together, the stories demonstrate how Auburn combines tradition, innovation and faculty mentorship to prepare students to turn what they learn into meaningful impact.
September 01, 2026
Faculty in Auburn University's College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) are using drone technologies in innovative ways to address challenges ranging from forest health, ecosystem monitoring and wildlife management to air quality and industrial emissions.
August 31, 2026
As Auburn celebrates the Early Learning Centers centennial, former Auburn Mayor and Auburn University alumnus Bill Ham Jr. offers a unique perspective on the center's enduring place in the Auburn community and its continued role in helping shape the future of the city and beyond.
August 27, 2026
Internships are a key component of the Distinctly Harbert education, giving students a competitive edge in the job market. Discover how seven students gained valuable experience in the retail, consumer package goods, financial services, automotive, construction and state government sectors.
August 23, 2026
For more than 60 years, Parker Hall challenged, confused and shaped generations of Auburn students. As COSAM moves forward, faculty reflect on the memories, mysteries and people that made the building unforgettable.
August 18, 2026
Auburn's new $224 million STEM + Agricultural Sciences Complex brings six departments, cutting-edge research spaces and a new vision for collaboration under one roof. The university's largest research construction project was designed not just for the science happening today, but for the discoveries still to come.
August 17, 2026
A simple question about who goes first turned into a 15-year mathematical puzzle. Auburn COSAM senior lecturer Eric Harshbarger and researchers around the world developed a set of dice that eliminates ties while giving every player an equal chance of winning, then Harshbarger brought the math to life with a giant wooden sculpture for Auburn's STEM + Agricultural Sciences Complex.
August 14, 2026
The latest guest on the Everything Auburn Podcast is a two-time 2A Missouri state football champion, Steely Dan's 'one that got away,' and — more recently — the 21st president of Auburn University. Ladies and gentlemen, Christopher B. — B for Brian — Roberts.
August 13, 2026
The journeys that brought Auburn University's Summer 2026 graduates to commencement looked different for every student, but they shared one destination on Saturday as more than 1,300 graduates crossed the stage in Neville Arena to celebrate years of hard work, perseverance and achievement.
August 10, 2026
Auburn University's DisruptMS project is reimagining how multiple sclerosis research is done by putting patients at the center of the discovery process. Led by Dr. Evelyn Hunter, the community-based project brings together researchers, doctoral students and people living with MS to better understand how stress affects symptoms and develop practical tools shaped by patients' real-life experiences.
August 07, 2026
COSAM honored Lawrence “Larry” C. Wit for nearly 50 years of teaching, mentorship, leadership and service to Auburn students and communities across Alabama.
August 05, 2026
Three supply chain management students earned the international Green Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma in Germany this summer as part of a study abroad program through the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department's AU Lean Lab.
July 30, 2026
Earth system science graduate Brandon Ryan spent four years studying how extreme heat affects fans at outdoor sporting events. His research at Jordan-Hare Stadium turned football Saturdays into an opportunity to explore practical ways to improve fan safety, while his time at Auburn helped him grow as a scientist, leader and advocate for research with real-world impact.
July 27, 2026
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA) is expanding its leadership in sustainable building innovation with a new Master of Architecture with a focus in mass timber design.
July 22, 2026
College of Human Sciences apparel merchandising and journalism minor student Chelsi Banks embraces her individuality, wears what she wants and sees fashion as a discipline worthy of serious study — an approach that helped earn her recognition as one of the most stylish young Americans across all 50 states by Vogue Magazine.
July 17, 2026
After a bicycle accident changed how he experienced accessibility, Auburn doctoral student Franklin Wang is helping make technical dissertations more accessible for screen reader users.
July 16, 2026
Auburn physics graduate student Cordell Umland has been selected as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) recipient for 2026. This prestigious fellowship supports outstanding graduate students in STEM fields and provides three years of financial support, including a $37,000 annual stipend.
July 14, 2026
As artificial intelligence reshapes education and the workforce, Auburn University associate professor Leslie Cordie is helping shift the conversation from fear to opportunity. Through her teaching and new international book, Navigating the AI Frontier in Adult Education, Cordie explores how AI can enhance learning, strengthen critical thinking and prepare lifelong learners for a rapidly changing world.
July 09, 2026
From groundbreaking research to campus tours, doctoral student Kate Handel has always represented Auburn. As an 1887 Society Ambassador, she's helping future graduate students find the same sense of home that's shaped her own journey.
July 07, 2026
Auburn's Doctor of Physical Therapy program, housed in the College of Education's School of Kinesiology, is accepting applications for its third cohort of students, which will start in summer 2027.
July 05, 2026
Seventy five Harrison College of Pharmacy graduates were recently selected to post-graduate residency programs at hospitals, clinics, universities and the pharmaceutical industry around the country. Included among them are 55 that are entering first-year programs and 20 entering second-year programs.
July 01, 2026
Years after attending Auburn Vet Camp as a teenager, Hadley Farnell is back on campus as a second-year veterinary student helping guide future veterinarians through the same experience that fueled her passion.
June 30, 2026
Not only is Ayden Kemp one of 31 Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society fellowship winners for 2026, but the graduate student in biosystems engineering also earned the organization's highest distinction.
June 25, 2026
The Rucksacks to Backpacks program equips student veterans for academic success at Auburn and beyond.
June 25, 2026
Associate Professor of History Xaq Frohlich has been recognized by the Association for the Study of Food and Society with the 2026 Individual Award for Food Studies Pedagogy for his course on food and power.
June 23, 2026
Eirik Mulder has received the Astronaut Scholarship for the second year in a row. Mulder, an Honors College senior double majoring in aerospace engineering and computer science in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, was awarded the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) award last month.
June 23, 2026
Four Auburn University students — Trynnady Aldridge, Jacycie Clapp, Masha Turkic and Sally Price have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for study abroad. The nationally competitive scholarship program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students to pursue academic studies around the world.
June 16, 2026
For members of the Auburn University Symphonic Winds — the premier performing ensemble of the Auburn Band program — a recent international tour to Japan was far more than a performance opportunity; it was an experience that reshaped how they understand music, culture and their place in a global community.
June 16, 2026
The inaugural cohort of Auburn University's Doctor of Physical Therapy students took a major step in their educational journey Friday with the program's first White Coat Ceremony, sponsored by East Alabama Health. The event, which involved 21 physical therapy students receiving white coats, marks the transition from learning in the classroom to applying that knowledge during clinical rotations that will begin this summer.
June 15, 2026
For a group of high school students across eight states, a summer camp in Auburn University's College of Human Sciences provided more than a glimpse into college life — it offered a clearer vision of their future.
June 09, 2026
Six Auburn University students have been selected to receive Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships from the NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC), a competitive program that supports students pursuing careers in aerospace, engineering and STEM research. The ASGC program strengthens NASA's future workforce by recognizing academic excellence, research potential and a commitment to community outreach across Alabama.
June 08, 2026
As the demand for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent continues to grow across Alabama and the nation, Auburn University is leading the charge to strengthen science education through innovative programs designed to prepare the next generation of teachers. At the center of this effort is AUTeach, a dynamic, cross-college initiative equipping students with the knowledge, experience and passion to transform science classrooms across the state.
June 08, 2026
Auburn's College of Education is setting a new standard for literacy advancement through a coordinated, research-driven approach that connects teacher preparation, community engagement and statewide partnerships. From immersive classroom experiences to grant-funded resources and nationally aligned instruction, Auburn is equipping future educators — and the students they serve — with the tools needed for lifelong reading success.
June 05, 2026
Distinguished alumnus, decorated Army veteran and nonprofit leader Dr. Gordon Sumner will return to Auburn University as the featured speaker for the university's summer commencement ceremonies on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
June 04, 2026
The statewide event, presented in partnership with the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and the Alabama Association of Colleges and Employers (AACE), will focus on how classrooms, career services and employers are adapting as AI reshapes workforce expectations across Alabama.
June 03, 2026
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is launching a new Master of Science in Architecture program with a focus in mass timber design, starting this month.
May 28, 2026
The first cohort of Doctor of Physical Therapy students in the College of Education's School of Kinesiology is now preparing for the next big step in their journey: clinical rotations.
May 26, 2026
Geo Explorer Auburn gears up to ignite curiosity, deliver hands on STEM learning to thousands of students as part of America's 250th celebration. Department of Geosciences' Tim Hawthorne and Amanda Savrda join the Everything Auburn Podcast to dish on the world's largest mobile geoscience lab — and why they're driving it coast to coast this summer.
May 20, 2026
Two separate floors showing off a variety of amazing design work could be seen the evening of Thursday, April 30, as the College of Human Sciences celebrated several outstanding students in the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences (CADS) Interior Design program (INDS) at the 2026 Interior Design Senior Exhibit at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.
May 19, 2026
