Academic Excellence
Susan Askew and Adam Wade

An Auburn engineering graduate student project has matured from a concept for a class project to a collaboration with the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.

January 22, 2024

Maggie Nelson stands in front of a lab table full of research materials

Maggie Nelson, an aerospace engineering major and Honors College student, earned her fifth national prestigious scholarship when she nabbed the Winston Churchill Scholarship. She is the first student at Auburn to win this award. No other undergraduate in the history of Auburn has won as many prestigious scholarships as Nelson.

January 19, 2024

Ethan Hughes

Ethan Hughes, a member of the Honors College who made the dean's list for three semesters, hopes to parlay three co-op rotations at Southern Company into a career within the utilities industry.

January 18, 2024

Students gathered listening to instructor near water

The Auburn Gulf Scholars Program, a partnership between Auburn and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, is accepting applications from undergraduates from the social sciences, natural sciences, human sciences, arts, humanities, business, design and engineering to become Gulf Scholars.

January 18, 2024

Beth Schwartz

Beth Schwartz has been selected as the new assistant dean of biomedical sciences. She will be conducting an assessment of the program and will be creating new partnerships in this role.

January 17, 2024

Auburn-Univ of Trento students group photo

Auburn students collaborated with students and businesses in Italy through an innovative new supply chain management course. The Auburn students then competed with their Italian counterparts in the AI Challenge at the University of Trento in early December.

January 16, 2024

A young man leans over a large piece of wood and works on cutting it with a circular saw and

Auburn is at work innovating and expanding the market for mass timber products, design, engineering and construction.

January 10, 2024

SEC adopts Auburn-created course  for how to integrate AI into instruction and scholarship

Harbert College interviewed Asim Ali following the one-year anniversary of the launch of ChatGPT to find out how generative AI is impacting instruction and student performance at Auburn since then and how he and his organization are leading the adoption and powerful application of what he calls “the transformative technology of our time.”

January 09, 2024

testing 1 2 3

“The Handbook of Microfinance, Financial Inclusion and Development” is edited by Valentina M. Hartarska, Alumni Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology.

January 09, 2024

An undergraduate student does research in a lab.

The Office of Undergraduate Research is currently accepting applications from undergraduate students interested in participating in research fellowships, starting this summer.

January 08, 2024

A man and a woman stand outside on a playground smiling

Auburn University’s College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) is launching the state’s first parks and recreation management undergraduate degree program to prepare students to lead an industry that is increasingly recognized as vital to well-being, community growth and diversification.

January 08, 2024

Ryan Kinnane finishes a race for Auburn

Harbert College of Business MBA candidate Ryan Kinnane finishes a race.

January 02, 2024

A group of five men and women sit on tables in a classroom talking and smiling

Neuroscience Educators and Researchers in One Health (NEROH) is a group for students and faculty members in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to come together to talk about neuroscience for human and animal health.

December 14, 2023

Tate Youngblood, Zach Card, Colin Beyersdorf and Weston Ball

Between the four of them, School of Communication and Journalism seniors Weston Ball, Colin Beyersdorf, Zach Card and Tate Youngblood share one apartment, dozens of involvement responsibilities and hundreds of Auburn memories.

December 14, 2023

Morse and McCreary examine a piece of accessible play equipment at the City of Auburn’s new Town Creek accessible playground

Auburn University’s College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) is launching the state’s first parks and recreation management undergraduate degree program to prepare students to lead an increasingly recognized industry vital to well-being, community growth and diversification.

December 14, 2023

Peter and Sarah Stanwick lean on large MBA display sign

Harbert College of Business Professors Sarah and Peter Stanwick, who are retiring at the end of December, have been an integral part of the School of Accountancy and Department of Management and Entrepreneurship for the past 31 years.

December 13, 2023

Leanne Dillard standing among hay bales

A desire to work in agriculture is something that many people have from an early age. But the story of Leanne Dillard is quite different. Early in her life, she wanted nothing to do with agriculture. So, how did she end up an Alabama Extension forage specialist and college professor?

December 13, 2023

A woman wrapped in a blanket blows her nose into a tissue while sitting near a Christmas tree

The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, but everyone knows that a December illness can ruin the fun. So, how can we take care of ourselves to avoid getting sick this holiday season?

December 13, 2023

Members of the Brodbeck family look at crops

If die-hard Auburn fans truly bleed orange and blue, then few families’ blood likely features more of the Tiger colors than the Brodbeck clan, whose immediate family features seven Auburn graduates. But a blood test would also show another liquid running just as prominently through the Brodbecks’ veins — coffee.

December 12, 2023

A man and woman toss graduation caps

Since immigrating to the United States from Pakistan in 2018, the husband-wife tandem of Hassan Raza Shah and Sakina Rubab Rizvi have called Auburn home, and now they’re excited they can both call Auburn University their alma mater.

December 09, 2023

Group of students holding their award certificates

The Auburn University Model United Nations team recently competed in the Southern Regional Model United Nations (SRMUN) competition in Atlanta. With 24 Auburn students competing, it was the largest number of delegates to attend the competition in recent history.

December 08, 2023

Eric Marcus seated with award

From an early age, the vast nature and complexity of philosophy drew Eric Marcus to the discipline. Seeking a deeper understanding of the human agency and rational causation, Marcus has emerged as one of the most influential scholars in the field, amassing a steady and impressive portfolio of research and thought leadership.

December 07, 2023

Cam Tice reviewing data on computer with notepad

Marshall Scholarship winner Cameron Tice reviews data from his work with individuals suffering with substance abuse.

December 07, 2023

Headshots of Jennifer Bloom and Kevin Snyder cropped into diagonal sections with a navy background

The Elevated Education Exchange (EEE) will feature keynotes from Kevin Snyder, best-selling author, professional speaker and multi-TEDx presenter, and Jennifer Bloom, founder of Appreciative Education, tenured faculty and past president of NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising.

December 07, 2023

Chase Bringardner

Following an internal search, Chase Bringardner, professor of theatre in the College of Liberal Arts, has been selected as the associate provost for academic affairs, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

December 06, 2023

Sheri Thornburg-Brock

Sheri Thornburg-Brock, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology, was honored with the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching.

December 05, 2023

A scenic picture of Auburn

At its Dec. 5 annual meeting, the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, or SACSCOC, awarded Auburn University a 10-year reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation.

December 05, 2023

Katie Marlow

Katie Marlow, originally from Harvest, Alabama, will carry the flag representing the College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) at the Fall 2023 commencement ceremony.

December 05, 2023

Taylor Edwards

Taylor Edwards, a native of Montevallo, Alabama, will represent the College of Agriculture at commencement exercises on Dec. 9. With a Bachelor of Science in agricultural communications and a minor in animal science under her belt, Edwards would like to head an agricultural publication one day.

December 04, 2023

A young woman poses outdoors for a photo

Tracy Larkin of Penal, Trinidad and Tobago, has been selected as the student marshal for the Graduate School at Auburn's fall 2023 commencement ceremony.

December 04, 2023

Caitlin Barry Grad Marshal

This December, Caitlin Marie Barry will represent the College of Human Sciences as the graduation marshal. The hospitality management major from Marlborough, Connecticut, was chosen for her academic excellence and exceptional leadership, citizenship and character. Upon graduation, Barry will start a new position with Sea Island in St. Simon’s, Georgia, as a sommelier in the food and beverage industry.

December 01, 2023

A group of graduates at commencement

Nearly 1,900 students will participate in fall 2023 commencement ceremonies at Neville Arena on Dec. 9.

December 01, 2023

Josie Wolan Fall 2023 Student Marshal for College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment

Josephine Lee Wolan, a graduating senior in wildlife science, pre-veterinary medicine from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, has been chosen to lead the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment’s class of 2023 at Auburn University’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 9.

December 01, 2023

A group of women pose on a rooftop at sunset.

The Women in Business student organization has helped hundreds of Harbert College of Business students connect and network as they pursue their studies and prepare for their careers.

December 01, 2023

Frank Bartol

Dr. Frank “Skip” Bartol, a member of the Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine faculty for 40 years and currently Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies and Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, has been named the 2023-24 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecturer at Auburn University.

December 01, 2023

Elizabeth Porter

Elizabeth Porter, a graduating senior majoring in political science, has been named the fall 2023 graduation marshal for the College of Liberal Arts.

December 01, 2023

Online MBA image of student on laptop

Robust academic experience and favorable career outcomes propel Harbert College of Business program to the upper tier of Poets &Quants’ online MBA ranking.

December 01, 2023

Ashlynn Bara in graduation cap outside Samford Hall

An internship with Ernst & Young, one of the big four accounting firms, isn’t the only thing that sets Harbert College of Business’s Fall Class of 2023 graduation marshal Ashlynn Bara apart from the rest.

December 01, 2023

Parmar, a doctoral student in aerospace engineering in Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, shared her vision during a presentation at the American Astronautical Society (AAS) von Braun Space Exploration Symposium in Huntsville on Oct. 27 after receiving the Molly K. Macauley Award for the science/engineering category.

November 30, 2023

A woman stands outside smiling with a stethoscope around her neck

A third generation Auburn graduate and an Auburn native, Allison Holland Ebalo was selected to be a student marshal representing the College of Nursing at the 2023 fall commencement.

November 29, 2023

A plant lab is pictured.

Just as we deal with flu season rolling around every year, plants too face diseases that resurface annually with new variants that can wreak havoc on their health. Plants may not have medical doctors and vaccines to protect them, but they do have Neha Potnis. As an associate professor in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, Potnis studies how plants and their bacterial threats co-evolve.

November 29, 2023

The College of Education student marshal for Fall 2023

Madison Lynn Majors, an undergraduate student majoring in collaborative teacher special education, will represent the College of Education as its student marshal for Auburn University’s fall 2023 commencement ceremonies.

November 29, 2023

A woman smiles at students as she helps them in school

Katie Forster is not only a fourth-generation alumna, she’s also a current Auburn student, parent and faculty member teaching reading education in the College of Education.

November 29, 2023

An Auburn student tutoring a first-grader.

Since September, students in Katie Forster’s Foundations of Language and Literacy class have been working one-on-one with students at Richland to improve their reading skills.

November 29, 2023

A student studies on Auburn

With finals quickly approaching as the end of the fall semester nears, Auburn University wishes to offer some helpful information when it comes to popular study spots and helpful study tips.

November 28, 2023

A logo shows a graphic of colorful buildings

Auburn University’s Institute for Real Estate Development (IRED), which provides industry practitioners with executive education and serves as a link between the university and all major sectors of the real estate community, has announced its inaugural leadership team. The Institute is a partnership between the College of Architecture, Design and Construction and the Harbert College of Business.

November 28, 2023

Online MBA student typing on laptop.

The Harbert College of Business at Auburn University jumps four spots to rejoin Poets&Quants’ list of the top 10 Best Online MBA Programs. The 2024 ranking, released today, reflects the program’s commitment to upholding admission standards, delivering a strong academic and student experience, and promoting favorable career outcomes.

November 27, 2023

Melody George-Jones and Mellany George

It's been 100 years since Maria Whitson made history as the first woman to graduate from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University. Today, Auburn Engineering alumnae are still making waves across the state of Alabama.

November 27, 2023

Travis Holt

Travis Holt, an associate professor in the School of Accountancy in Auburn's Harbert College of Business, recently spent three years with KPMG's Global Audit Methodology Group in New Jersey.

November 27, 2023