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Nearly a century and a decade have passed since Auburn University’s College of Education — then known as a Department of Education — first opened for classes on Sept. 8, 1915.

January 08, 2025

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Auburn University’s Online MBA program, offered through the Harbert College of Business, has once again earned a prestigious spot in Poets&Quants’ annual ranking of the Best Online MBA Programs, securing #11 for 2025.

January 06, 2025

The College of Human Sciences CADS team at the 2024 ITAA annual conference

Students, faculty and alumni from the College of Human Sciences' apparel merchandising, design and production management program represented Auburn strongly as they came away with several different awards and recognitions at the 2024 International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference.

December 18, 2024

Pebble Hill decorated with holiday lights

The Holiday Light and Sound Show is a 20-minute production featuring a special holiday rendition of the Auburn University Fight Song, original recordings of holiday classics and a sonic adventure to the magical land of Christmas, all accompanied by spectacular lights.

December 16, 2024

More than 1,800 Auburn graduates filled Neville Arena on Dec. 14 to celebrate their achievements and transition into the university’s network of more than 329,000 alumni. Honoring their academic and personal milestones, the three ceremonies commemorated the graduates and celebrated their triumphs throughout their time on campus, culminating in a men’s basketball team victory Sat. afternoon.

December 16, 2024

Poster presentation of action plans for the Richmond Heights community

Master of Community Planning students leveraged their expertise to address issues in the Butler community just outside of Montgomery by turning residents' needs into actionable plans.

December 16, 2024

Miranda Reed talks with Miles Wiley in her lab

Professor Miranda Reed, a three-time Auburn graduate, is training the next generation of scientists within the Harrison College of Pharmacy and uncovering insights about Alzheimer’s disease.

December 13, 2024

Listen to a conversation with chemical engineering senior Caitlin White, an undergraduate researcher who's focusing on developing virtual reality simulations of nuclear concepts in Auburn's acclaimed Nuclear Power Generation Systems program on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

December 13, 2024

Lauren Ann Holmes in graduation regalia with streamers

For Lauren Ann Holmes, Auburn tradition comes full circle.

December 10, 2024

Isaiah Vande Griend

School of Kinesiology student Isaiah Vande Griend was chosen to be the College of Education’s student marshal for the fall 2024 commencement ceremonies. He will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a minor in psychology.

December 07, 2024

Learn all about Avry Prewitt, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's latest wastewater wunderkind and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's latest graduation marshal on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

December 06, 2024

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Auburn will celebrate the accomplishments of its fall graduates during the university's commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Neville Arena.

December 06, 2024

Brock Kelley is pictured at a podium speaking outdoors

Auburn College of Education alumnus Brock Kelley is a big believer in being a lifelong learner — so much so he’s devoted his career to it.

December 06, 2024

Letters M-B-A spelled out

Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business MBA programs already are highly regarded, but a recently announced admissions goal for the school’s Full-Time MBA track is aimed at making its graduates even more in demand.

December 05, 2024

At just three days old, Emerson “Emmy” Wild had her first seizure. At three weeks old, she received a life-changing diagnosis. She had KCNT1-related epilepsy, a rare form of treatment-resistant epilepsy with around 3,000 known cases worldwide. Through her ongoing involvement on campus, mom and Auburn alumnae Alex eventually connected with the Department of Mechanical Engineering with the idea to create a customized toy that Emmy could use.

December 05, 2024

Damion McIntosh headshot

Damion McIntosh, a finance professor of practice in the Harbert College of Business, has been named to Poets&Quants’ 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors list for 2024. He was chosen by the media outlet from more than 1,000 nominations worldwide.

December 05, 2024

Ethical Hacking Club

Members of Auburn's Ethical Hacking Club turned hypothetical, real-life scenarios into learning opportunities at two recent national cyber competitions, CyberForce and the National Cyber League.

December 04, 2024

Valerie Heffernan by the Auburn University sign

Valerie Heffernan is set to graduate from Auburn University with a degree in marketing and has thoroughly enjoyed her time on the Plains after gravitating here from Louisville, Kentucky.

December 03, 2024

Auburn in Birmingham building

Auburn has a new presence in downtown Birmingham, housing collaborative programs that connect Auburn students with area professionals and alumni.

December 03, 2024

Student asking question to panel during the Student Conference on U.S. Affairs at West Point

Students in the College of Liberal Arts were offered the chance to expand their policy discussion skills with military cadets and students from around the globe at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

December 02, 2024

A man walks through the forest

This semester, landscape architecture students enrolled in Alabama Lab studied the complex issues associated with mass timber construction and its demand on the state’s forests.

December 02, 2024

Aubie stands next to Ross Tolbert with the Auburn University Marching Band behind them both.

If it's possible to have music in the blood, Auburn University Marching Band drum major Ross Tolbert does.

November 27, 2024

A man speaks on a stage

CADC's Day of Design focused on "collective intelligence," because AI doesn’t do work on its own — it requires human creativity and decision-making.

November 22, 2024

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Joseph C. “Joe” Majdalani, the Hugh and Loeda Francis Chair of Excellence in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, was named an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Fellow.

November 22, 2024

Sheri Thornburg-Brock

Sheri Thornburg-Brock, a professor in the School of Kinesiology in Auburn University’s College of Education, was named the College/University Professional of the Year by the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance during the association’s fall conference.

November 21, 2024

A man works in the Advanced Structural Engineering Lab

Auburn researchers are developing ways to improve the infrastructure, specifically addressing the construction of roads, bridges and buildings, in Alabama and beyond.

November 20, 2024

Students walk past the exterior of Cater Hall on a warm sunny day

Auburn’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, will be moving to the Honors College beginning in 2025.

November 19, 2024

Comer Hall exterior

Three major building projects that will benefit our campus and coastal Alabama recently received approval from the Board of Trustees.

November 18, 2024

Kinesiology professor Christopher Wilburn's passion for connecting with his students earned him the Auburn University Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award.

November 16, 2024

Andrew Wallis in front of Samford Hall

My name is Andrew Wallis, and I am a sophomore from Charlotte, North Carolina.

November 15, 2024

Man conducts software training to students in classrooom

A donor's gift is enabling Harbert College of Business marketing students to sharpen their skills with customer relationship management (CRM) tools. This experiential learning opportunity improves the students' hiring prospects.

November 15, 2024

Blue and white floral background with Faculty Awards Winners

World-renowned scholars. Forward-thinking educators. Visionary leaders. At the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony on Nov. 19, Auburn will bestow its highest honors to prestigious faculty who epitomize these qualities.

November 15, 2024

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Corey McDaniels, a master’s student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship by the Federal Highway Administration.

November 14, 2024

Ayden Kemp

A graduate student in biosystems engineering won Auburn's Three Minute Thesis competition, where finalists had only three minutes to pitch their research ideas.

November 14, 2024

Faculty member and student stand at microscope

Recognizing her holistic and personalized approach to mentoring students interested in research, the Harrison College of Pharmacy's Miranda Reed was recently recognized with the Provost Award for Faculty Excellence in Research Mentoring, one of the prestigious and competitive Auburn University Faculty Awards.

November 13, 2024

Attendees gather at the College of Human Sciences 2024 Scholarship Reception.

The College of Human Sciences celebrated nearly 127 scholarships awarded over the past year at the 2024 Scholarship Reception.

November 13, 2024

Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran stands on stairs

In recognition of his commitment and innovative approach to classroom teaching, Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran was recently recognized with the Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Awards, one of the prestigious and competitive Auburn University Faculty Awards.

November 13, 2024

Adam Gwon giving feedback on Olivia Beland

Auburn Theatre & Dance students performed for and learned from Adam Gwon, award-winning musical theatre writer, composer and lyricist.

November 13, 2024

A woman working with wild game birds

The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment's Wildlife Enterprise Management undergraduate program will now offer more experiential learning opportunities to its students thanks to a new industry partnership. As part of the Safari Club International Foundation University Program and Sables, the partnership will focus on enlightening Auburn students about careers in the wildlife enterprise field.

November 13, 2024

Student presenting business pitch to judges and audience

Auburn University’s vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem was recognized for the first time in the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine rankings of the Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies. The only Alabama school on the list, Auburn ranked 43rd overall, 24th among public universities and second among SEC schools.

November 13, 2024

Lisa Kensler

Lisa Kensler, the Emily R. and Gerald S. Leischuck Endowed Professor in Educational Leadership in the College of Education, has been awarded the esteemed President’s Award for Distinguished Faculty Leadership.

November 13, 2024

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Binh Danh, the first recipient of the William Collins Smith Auburn Award for Advancing American Art presented by The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University, recently completed a weeklong residency on campus where he met with students and faculty in art and art history.

November 11, 2024

Students and community members gather outside the newly built home

Auburn's Rural Studio celebrates four students completing a new two-and-a-half story house with a small footprint measuring only 18’ x 18’, roughly the size of two parking spaces.

November 08, 2024

members of the ROTC at Auburn participate in a run

From its early years as the East Alabama Male College to today’s multidisciplinary research, Auburn University remains a strong supporter of our nation’s military.

November 08, 2024

We've always said "never let a good tomato go to waste." Unless, of course, Bipasyana Dhungana, could use it to change the world.

November 08, 2024

Harbert Gallery in The Jule Museum with pieces from the award-winning exhibition, Black Codes.

The Jule Museum at Auburn University recently received five awards from the Southeastern Museums Conference.

November 08, 2024

LIDL Students in Perdido Key

An interdisciplinary team led by Rob Holmes, Associate Professor and Director of the Landscape Infrastructure Design Lab (LIDL), received a three-year award of $744,920 from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to fund a Gulf Adaptation Design Studio.

November 07, 2024

Student playing guitar and recording a song in the Lucky Man Studio

Billboard Magazine, one of the biggest names in music, has recognized Auburn University's Department of Music for excellence in music business education.

November 05, 2024

Matt Beth and Marina Meyer Vega

Two graduate students from the School of Kinesiology have been selected as finalists in Auburn University’s annual Three Minute Thesis competition.

November 04, 2024

young man working in an energy lab

From plasma fusion research aimed at harnessing and improving energy sources, to engineering exploits designed to reduce hazards, streamline processes and enhance efficiency, Auburn’s talented researchers are making strides in the energy space.

November 01, 2024