Academic Excellence
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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

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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

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

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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

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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

Auburn University leaders, College of Human Sciences Dean Susan Hubbard and the Thorne sisters turn the first scoops of dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony.

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

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Nurse practitioner Skylar Couch is developing three psychiatric health education options for College of Nursing graduate students.

February 06, 2026

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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

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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 shows off part of her portfolio.

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

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The 66th Secretary of State, Sec. Condoleezza Rice, and commentator and author Margaret Hoover to join Auburn University's 250th Commemoration.

February 02, 2026

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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

Student Ambassador Kiersten Wilson poses for a photo with Jill Salisbury-Glennon inside a podcast room.

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

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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

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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

Biomedical sciences sophomore John Walker stands outdoors on Auburn University’s campus near a small red footbridge, wearing a white button-down shirt and smiling toward the camera.

Biomedical sciences sophomore John Walker is gaining hands-on research experience through cross-disciplinary work in Auburn's Neurobehavioral Dynamics Lab.

January 26, 2026

Jessica McGrath standing beside an Auburn airplane

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

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

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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

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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

Veterinary Technicians Chloe Cook and Kellye Berkley work with a dog prior to surgery.

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

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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

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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

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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

A mathematics professor leans toward a student to review work during a large lecture, while other students take notes in tiered seating behind them.

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

Adam Maggard poses for a headshot photo against a lush, green background

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

Kimberly Braxton Lloyd and Jeanna Sewell stand together.

Two Auburn Pharmacy faculty members have been inducted as Distinguished Fellows in the National Academies of Practice.

December 18, 2025

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Auburn students and faculty are forging connections beyond campus through partnerships with the U.S. Department of Energy's 17 national laboratories.

December 17, 2025

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The Everything Auburn Podcast's year-end rewind is here – and our best moments of 2025 will have you laughing-out-loud and beaming with Tiger pride.

December 17, 2025

Eight students were selected to participate in the 2025 IQLA Study Tour in Washington, D.C.

This year, eight students were chosen for the tour — an educational enrichment opportunity where students served as ambassadors for the college while getting to experience Washington, D.C.

December 16, 2025

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Students and faculty members from interior architecture, educational leadership and human development collaborated to generate exhibit ideas for EarlyWorks Children's Museum in Huntsville, Alabama.

December 12, 2025

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Sampada Tamhankar's innovative research recently earned her first place in Auburn's Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

December 11, 2025

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This fall, Auburn students are gaining hands-on experience with one of the industry's fastest-growing materials: mass timber.

December 11, 2025

A composite header image showing graduate student Anet Filipova holding a bin of young gopher tortoises in the field alongside graduate student Seth Vogt working with samples in a laboratory.

Two graduate students turned groundbreaking research into clear, compelling presentations as finalists in Auburn's Three Minute Thesis competition.

December 09, 2025

Jared and Madison Powell

Madison and Jared Powell arrived in Auburn as newlyweds with different dreams and separate career goals. Now, they will walk across the same graduation stage as Dr. Powell and Dr. Powell, earning doctorates.

December 09, 2025

Students receive instruction on the leave no trace initiative.

Students now have greater access to exciting career opportunities thanks to a new transfer-friendly Leadership and Planning option for the Parks and Recreation Management major.

December 05, 2025

Angela Rivera, center, was one of the students celebrated at the College of Human Sciences Scholarship Reception on Nov. 20.

The College of Human Sciences held a special Scholarship Reception the night of Thursday, Nov. 20 to honor the more than 130 scholarships that were awarded this past academic year.

December 02, 2025

North Elevation Dorm Rendering by SSandL Architects, RDG Planning and Design.

During its Nov. 21 meeting, Auburn's Board of Trustees approved the construction of a 12,000-square-foot dormitory at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, located in Andalusia, Alabama.

November 20, 2025

A large group stands on the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium during a night game, with bright stadium lights overhead and a packed crowd in the background. Auburn student veteran Tommy Gaither stands near the center holding a football and waving, surrounded by family members and supporters who are smiling and applauding.

Once responsible for neutralizing explosive threats around the world, Auburn veteran Tommy Gaither is now studying the chemistry behind them. His next mission: turning real-world experience into a career teaching science.

November 17, 2025

The numbers 1856 on a black wall.

1856 – Culinary Residence, a teaching restaurant on campus, earned the distinction of Recommended in The MICHELIN Guide's inaugural selection of “American South's Recommended Restaurants,” marking a historic achievement for Auburn and the state of Alabama.

November 10, 2025

Matt Rasmussen worked his way up to lead one of the nation's most critical energy operations and credits Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering for preparing him to do it.

November 10, 2025

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Twenty-three student teams from six colleges on campus competed in the seventh annual Halloween Pitch competition. A business student-led team won first place for its innovative rehabilitation solutions for niche injuries.

November 07, 2025

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Philanthropy fuels experiential learning initiatives at Auburn, such as FoodU, which has garnered national attention and was recently featured in an episode of Alabama Public Television's Spotlight on Agriculture.

November 06, 2025

Hospitality students work on preparing an oyster dish

The event will combine delicious oyster dishes and New Realm Brewing for unique pairings that bring out the best in both the oysters and the brew.

November 05, 2025

Katie Rush, in a white lab coat and blue gloves, uses a pipette to transfer liquid into a glass bottle in her Auburn University biochemistry lab. Laboratory instruments and supplies are visible in the background.

Katie Rush uses powerful X-ray light sources to reveal how trace elements like selenium influence human health. Her cutting-edge work earned national recognition through the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award.

November 03, 2025

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The Rural Sociology program at Auburn offers graduate students a chance to study the social fabric of Alabama and contribute to its future. Just ask Oliver Nell and Amelia Pugh.

October 31, 2025

Stephanie Rogers poses for a headshot

Stephanie Rogers, associate professor of geosciences, is advancing research in drone-based water quality monitoring while inspiring students to shape their own scientific paths.

October 30, 2025

Gov. Kay Ivey, Aidan Anderson and Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw

Senior in computer science and software engineering overcomes vision difficulty to win Student of the Year from the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.

October 28, 2025