Academic Excellence
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Josh Sahib talks to students

Josh Sahib, director of the Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship in the Harbert College of Business, is an entrepreneur himself and enjoys helping Auburn students and community members reach their entrepreneurial dreams.

November 20, 2023

Adrienne Duke-Marks

Adrienne Duke-Marks, an associate professor and Extension specialist in the College of Human Sciences, is the 2023 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach. She was honored at the annual Auburn University Faculty Awards on Nov. 9.

November 20, 2023

A man teaches a class of students with artwork hanging behind him

Auburn's graphic design program is a hotbed of up-and-coming designers ready to take the world by storm. Great designers are produced right here on campus, and some of them stay beyond graduation to help promote a brand they love.

November 15, 2023

Student veteran Jordan Ninde fulfills his dream to attend Auburn

Jordan Ninde, a senior exercise science major, joined the U.S. Marine Corps a few months after his high school graduation. He left the military in 2020 and made his way to the Plains, fulfilling a dream 20 years in the making.

November 09, 2023

Dream math graduate Anna Baker outside Samford Hall

Anna Baker changed the trajectory of her career by choosing to participate in the DREAM-Math program at Auburn University.

November 07, 2023

The fifth annual Halloween Pitch Competition saw 20 teams, comprised of 35 members, representing seven colleges, compete for $5,000 in seed money. And the winners were ...

November 03, 2023

Fisher Rizk, a graduate student studying industrial and systems engineering, was recently recognized by Gov. Kay Ivey as the 2023 Alabama Student of the Year by the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.

November 03, 2023

a physical therapist helps a woman stretch her core

The husband-and-wife team of Harsimran Baweja and Niyati Shah will lead the new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Auburn University's School of Kinesiology,

October 31, 2023

Guests from both sides of the Atlantic gather in Ariccia, Italy to celebrate a significant milestone in the College of Human Sciences. Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad offers students an opportunity to be immersed in the Italian culture while cultivating relationships that will last a lifetime.

October 25, 2023

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The College of Veterinary Medicine's new Public & One Health undergraduate degree program seeks to prepare students to solve local and global health issues through multidisciplinary collaboration.

October 18, 2023

Brock Herron stands in front of his research poster.

Doctoral student Brock Herron has spent the last four years studying how to safely transport food — first in Auburn University's College of Agriculture as a master's student in poultry science where he won the Master's Thesis Award and currently within the Harbert College of Business's Supply Chain Management program where he is a Presidential Scholar.

October 13, 2023

A group of seven interdisciplinary scholars poses for a photo

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine have awarded Auburn $550,000 over the next five years to establish a Gulf Scholars Program on campus.

October 11, 2023

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Each year, Auburn University recognizes its faculty members' achievements in teaching, research, creative scholarship and outreach by awarding its prestigious faculty awards.

October 09, 2023

Miss Homecoming is crowned by Aubie

Huntsville native Ellie Korotky is Auburn's newly crowned Miss Homecoming 2023, captain of the Tiger Paws and a senior working toward her bachelor of science in nutrition and dietetics.

October 02, 2023

Two people are pictured with a dog in a hospital setting

Starr Hutcherson, a rock star Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student, discovers neurology in his first year, appreciates the mentorship of professors and dives into such challenging programs as CVM's Summer VIP And Summer Scholars Program—all while wearing the “weird neuro guy” badge with honor.

September 29, 2023

Picture of general manager outdoors at New Realm

Drew Kostic, Brewing Science and Operations alumnus, was recently hired to serve as the new Head Brewer and On-site Manager at the New Realm Brewing Company – Auburn microbrewery, which recently opened inside the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center – home to the College of Human Sciences Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management.

September 29, 2023

College of Agriculture faculty members talking about an ear of corn

Faculty and Alabama Extension specialists in Auburn's College of Agriculture work with farmers to help them adopt conservation practices and tackle social or economic barriers.

September 28, 2023

photo of the election group

Outreach work in the College of Liberal Arts' Department of Political Science has professionalized election administration, trained leaders in efficient election processes and aided developing countries in free and fair elections.

September 22, 2023

A group of people pose for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Recently the Forests, Environment and Wildlife Leadership (FEWL) Academy within the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment at Auburn University visited Washington, D.C.

September 20, 2023

Anglers pose outdoors

Big bass and big business go hand-in-hand for the Auburn Fishing Team. Aspiring professional fishermen at Auburn choose business degrees to help them with skills on and off the water.

September 20, 2023

DeAngelo Johnson in his classroom

Many Auburn alumni teachers are bucking the state and national trend that declares as many as 70% of teachers are said to have considered leaving their jobs in recent years.

September 14, 2023