Academic Excellence
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Vet Med student Ilya Kristensen utilizes her passion for wildlife veterinary medicine to instruct students and support conservation around the world, from Alabama to Australia.

October 29, 2024

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Whether it is innovative AI-related research designed to revolutionize industries, the implementation of AI in higher education curriculum or the application of AI capabilities in an ever-growing list of fields, Auburn faculty, students and staff are on the forefront of advancements driven by the evolving technology.

October 25, 2024

Miles Wiley

Miles Wiley is studying neuropharmacology because he wants to find answers to dementia, specifically with THC research.

October 23, 2024

Thomas Lester

Junior in industrial and systems engineering wins third place and $7,000 at SEC Student Pitch Competition

October 23, 2024

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An enduring collaboration created more than 70 years ago ties the reins between Auburn and Kentucky.

October 21, 2024

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Auburn offers a number of service trips and study abroad programs, giving students opportunities to put their skills to use, benefiting communities close to home and around the world.

October 18, 2024

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Supported by the generosity of the Auburn Family, Auburn's distinctive physical therapy program is grounded by experiential learning and meaningful community impact and fueled by real-world research.

October 17, 2024

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Auburn University continues to produce rising retention and graduation rates as one of the top public U.S. universities. The university’s success can partially be attributed to its focus on academics and student experiences, including career-focused programming that ensures students succeed both in and out of classrooms.

October 16, 2024

Where there's a Wills, there's a way. And an adjustable cup holders for chairs. And a magic cable machine attachment. And, from the sounds of it, an unbelievably bright future. Listen to industrial and systems engineering senior Wills Crook discuss his Auburn-born aspirations on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

October 15, 2024

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College of Human Sciences Consumer and Design Sciences students presented “What I love about Auburn” apparel design challenge presentations as part of the Consumer and Design Sciences (CADS) 5770 Portfolio Development for Apparel Design course.

October 14, 2024

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Amy Wright, professor of horticulture and associate dean for instruction in the College of Agriculture, was named an American Society for Horticultural Science Fellow at the society’s annual conference Sept. 23-27.

October 11, 2024

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October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Auburn is gearing up to launch its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy program next summer.

October 08, 2024

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Inspired by the Auburn Creed, the museum presents exhibitions centered around the theme of "work" for the 2024-25 academic year. Artist Rachel Libeskind incorporates API-era research and found objects in her commissioned project for Auburn.

October 08, 2024

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Auburn grad Ivan Vanchev is an architect who works with mass timber, a rapidly growing technology used in the design and construction fields.

October 08, 2024

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Our Strategic Plan 2035 provides the institution’s course of action for the next decade.

October 07, 2024

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A highlight of the seventh-annual Financial Leadership Summit was an industry panel session, where Auburn Financial Management Association students gathered career advice and insights from prominent company leaders.

October 07, 2024

Is there some sort of hocus pocus behind Phedra Peter's fervid focus? Is it just that the industrial and systems engineering junior and student leader superstar believes in work — hard work? Find out on the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education.

October 04, 2024

Halloween Pitch

Students with innovative business ideas have the opportunity to compete for a share of $6,000 in start-up capital at the sixth annual Halloween Pitch Competition, held Oct. 31 in Horton-Hargrave Hall’s Broadway Event and Space Theater.

October 03, 2024

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A two-time graduate of the College of Education, Hannah Tarwater has been selected for a Fulbright Grant and will live out her dream of teaching in Peru next year.

October 01, 2024

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With a 100% job placement rate, Auburn’s building science grads have an average starting salary of more than $70,000.

September 30, 2024

Go ahead and call her Miss Mercedes. Because this Jersey-born mechanical engineering senior and Design and Manufacturing Lab devotee has logged more internship hours in Vance, Alabama than LinkedIn can count. Haley Bhend? More like Haley Benz. Listen to her story on the latest episode of the #GINNing Podcast.

September 30, 2024

Chemical engineering research

Research. Mentorship. Academic success. These pillars of Auburn University’s chemical engineering graduate program are woven together through a supportive environment that fosters a dynamic blend of innovation and excellence, empowering students to achieve remarkable outcomes – from day one to dissertation.

September 26, 2024

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Two College of Agriculture faculty members were announced among Auburn University’s five 2024 Alumni Professors Sept. 20.

September 26, 2024

Robbie Ledet, whose career spans more than 25 years in the commercial nuclear sector, was recently named director of the small but increasingly popular minor within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The curriculum introduces students to the practices and philosophies of the nuclear power industry.

September 25, 2024

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Justin Littlefield, a senior in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation award.  

September 25, 2024

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Auburn University recently marked a major milestone, celebrating 25 years of graduate executive education whose three degree programs have enhanced the careers of numerous business professionals, physicians and commercial real estate developers.

September 25, 2024

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Surachat Ngorsuraches, professor in the Harrison College of Pharmacy’s Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, has been appointed by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute as a member of its Advisory Panel on Patient Engagement.

September 25, 2024

Molly Arnett

Auburn University alumna Molly Arnett has turned a medical diagnosis into a niche cooking career that has led her to major success in the culinary world.

September 24, 2024

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From electronic devices we rely upon, vehicles we drive, food we consume, electric substations we use to life-changing decisions made in voting booths, Auburn researchers are on the front lines to prevent potential cyberattacks.

September 24, 2024

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Following the release of its official census data, Auburn marked a historic year with record-breaking retention and graduation rates.

September 24, 2024

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Auburn Engineering’s undergraduate program also ranked fourth among the 13 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.

September 24, 2024

Parker Lewis couldn't lose. And neither can Parker Thompson. From touring Würzburg to securing the World Wide Web, this cybersecurity engineering grad student has synchronized his Swatch for success. Listen to Thompsas in the latest #GINNing podcast.

September 23, 2024

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Support from the Auburn Family is driving the creation of Auburn’s first recording studio and it will be the fuel that propels the studio to reach its greatest potential.

September 22, 2024

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One Health is a concept that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health; it is built on the premise that the health of all living things and our planet may be improved when experts across different fields work together to solve complex health problems.

September 20, 2024

Auburn Academic Seal

The following five faculty members have been selected as the 2024 Auburn University Alumni Professors. Sponsored by the Auburn Alumni Association, the professorships represent the highest standard of teaching, research and service awarded by the association.

September 20, 2024

Auburn Academic Seal

With nearly 1,000 combined publications, more than 500 students mentored and $38 million in research funding, this year’s six Alumni Professors represent a record-setting class.

September 20, 2024

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Located in 2234 Haley Center, Academic Support plays a crucial role in advancing student achievement by fostering self-directed learning strategies and promoting student success. The unit offers essential programs such as Academic Coaching, Study Partners and Supplemental Instruction (SI).

September 20, 2024

Four Auburn biosystems engineering doctoral students won second place in the Bioprocessing Startup Competition at the recent American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers annual meeting for their alginate-based food-safe wrappers.

September 17, 2024

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The reputation of the School of Communication and Journalism and its programs were showcased to a national audience on ESPN when ESPN Sideline Reporter Taylor Davis '14 shared a heartfelt tribute to Senior Lecturer Ric Smith during the broadcast of Auburn's homecoming game.

September 17, 2024

Auburn currently claims six astronauts. We're willing to bet chemical engineering alumna and current graduate student Kate Handel may soon make it seven. Listen to this conversation with the Air Force second lieutenant, three-time Space Camp alum, third-generation Auburn grad, second-generation Auburn Engineering grad and possible future president of Mars on the latest episode of the #GINNing Podcast.

September 16, 2024

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Harbert Professor of Practice Rusty Adair created a labor relations course to enhance students' preparation for HR industry careers.

September 16, 2024

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At its reception for newly tenured and promoted faculty on Sept. 12, the Provost’s Office recognized 127 distinguished faculty scholars from across the university who achieved the career milestones of tenure and promotion during the past academic year.

September 13, 2024

Sean Forbes receiving the Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award - presented by the VP for University Outreach, Royrickers Cook

Auburn University Outreach’s 2024 Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award was awarded to Sean Forbes for his notable contributions to the community through Opelika Grows (O Grows) community garden and farmers market.

September 12, 2024

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Sofia Sierra, a first-year doctoral student in the College of Agriculture, is researching how to make infant formula safer by eliminating harmful, heat-resistant bacteria using cold plasma technology.

September 11, 2024

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Our newest Princeton Review rankings emphasized the Top 10 student experience at Auburn.

September 10, 2024

The Conversation

September 10, 2024

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Mass timber is a rapidly growing technology used in the design and construction fields, and the Auburn Mass Timber Collaborative is becoming a leader in mass timber research, teaching and outreach in the Southeast.

September 05, 2024

A new building to house the growing number of students and many nationally recognized programs in Auburn’s College of Human Sciences is one step closer to becoming a reality.

September 05, 2024

Brittany Upchurch

For two-time Auburn alumna Brittany Upchurch, giving back is a family affair and motivation for her career.

September 03, 2024

All right Tiger fans! Are you ready? Ben Timm is one of the leaders in the Design and Manufacturing Lab. He’s the guy in charge of teaching folks how to machine safely. He chose mechanical engineering because he loved working with his hands. But for the next year, he'll be better known for working with his voice.

August 30, 2024