Campus Announcements
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AI experts from universities across the South will offer insight and answer questions in forums held live in the Shelby Center or via Zoom

February 05, 2024

John and Rosemary Brown pose for a photo. John, wearing a black sport coat with a white and blue checked shirt and orange tie, has his arm around his wife Rosemary, who is wearing a light pink jacket with a deeper pink shirt underneath and necklace featuring a gold and pearl pendant.

John W. and Rosemary Kopel Brown received the inaugural Arts Champion Award from the Association of Performing Arts Professionals for their landmark gift that helped establish the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.

February 02, 2024

COACH Opioid Training Event

The Center for Opioid Research, Education and Outreach (COACH) at the Harrison College of Pharmacy is holding a Substance Misuse Summit in Montgomery on Feb. 9.

February 01, 2024

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The Auburn University Policy Database's new public site is now available. Training will be offered for users with roles in the policy review and approval process.

February 01, 2024

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Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Auburn University SEC Faculty Travel Grant Program. The deadline for faculty to submit applications is 4:45 p.m. on Friday, March 15.

January 29, 2024

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The Endeavor launch entered the second phase on Monday with an additional 1,134 employees added to the system. The Endeavor team continues to make changes to system settings to assure a smooth interface for users and are interested in feedback associated with the user experience.

January 29, 2024

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Employees may schedule to meet in person, via video conferencing, or over the phone

January 29, 2024

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Episode 24: Walter Hood

January 27, 2024

James W. Rane, left, and Don Logan

Auburn University alumni James W. Rane and Don Logan have been selected to receive Lifetime Achievement awards from Business Alabama.

January 26, 2024

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The Alabama Water Resources Research Institute (AWRRI) invites proposals from Auburn doctoral students for research addressing water resources research priority areas in the state.

January 26, 2024

Di Tian wears a blue collared shirt while sitting in front of a desk with two computer monitors on it.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded Auburn University’s Di Tian a two-year, $313,420 grant to develop improved long-term, high-resolution precipitation data over the United States. Tian is an associate professor in Auburn’s Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences and a researcher in the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station.

January 26, 2024

Auburn University Research Symposium 2024 Tuesday, March 26

Abstract submission for the 2024 Auburn Research Symposium continues and will close on Feb. 11.

January 26, 2024

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AU Libraries invites all AU students, faculty and staff to participate in the LibQUAL+ survey ahead of strategic planning in order to identify areas that need attention.

January 26, 2024

Auburn Author Awards Submissions due March 1 at at https://aub.ie/AAA

The Auburn Author Awards program is now accepting submissions through March 1.

January 24, 2024

AUsome Science in 60 Seconds

Presented by Auburn Engineering's Council of Engineering Graduate Students, students have the opportunity to offer personal, cutting-edge research analyses to judges in one-minute via video and compete for more than $2,200 in cash and prizes.

January 24, 2024

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The Melton Student Center reservations office is accepting reservations for the 2024 summer and fall semesters.

January 23, 2024

Harold D. Melton Student Center at night

Each year, Auburn University recognizes the efforts of three outstanding individuals who represent our institution through their unsurpassed humanitarian leadership and contributions to the community. Faculty, students, staff, alumni and friends of the university are encouraged to nominate individuals they believe are deserving of this prestigious honor.

January 23, 2024

RSCT Grant 2023

Group of Auburn University faculty during Research & Scholarship Connections Travel Grant 2023.

January 23, 2024

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As part of Auburn University's current Strategic Planning process, members of the Auburn Family are invited to participate in a survey to help identify institutional priorities and perspectives to support the development of the university's next strategic plan.

January 22, 2024

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Auburn University has created a webpage to update students and families on the FAFSA Simplification Act and new deadline information, as well as important terms and ways to prepare.

January 22, 2024

All students, faculty and staff are invited to experience uses of artificial intelligence (AI) supported technology on Thursday, Jan. 25.

January 22, 2024

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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

Associate Professor Myoung-Gi Chon

As a Center on Public Diplomacy Research Fellow, Associate Professor of Public Relations Myoung-Gi Chon will conduct studies on public diplomacy between South Korea and the United States.

January 17, 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

Patrick Reed

Patrick Reed, formerly assistant vice chancellor for innovation and partnerships at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been named the new executive director of the Intellectual Property Exchange (IPX) at Auburn University. He officially assumed the role on Jan. 2.

January 16, 2024

Laura Plexico

Professor Laura Plexico will oversees strategic engagement efforts, graduate studies and interdisciplinary and internationalization programs.

January 12, 2024

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LinkedIn Learning is available to all Auburn University, AUM, TES and Alabama Extension employees.

January 11, 2024

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Seven employees were recently honored for their contributions to Auburn

January 11, 2024

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Zoom domain is updating from @zoom.us to @zoom.com

January 10, 2024

Bartol to give Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture Feb. 13 at 3:30 pm in Newsom Auditorium

Frank “Skip” Bartol, Professor of Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology, will give Auburn University’s 2023-24 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 3:30 p.m. in the Newsom Auditorium of Bailey Hall at the College of Veterinary Medicine. A reception will follow.

January 09, 2024

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Faculty are invited to apply for the Daniel F. Breeden Grant program by Monday, March 25.

January 09, 2024

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

January 08, 2024

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Exhibiting artists and scholars explore themes on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the museum

January 02, 2024

Jennifer Kerpelman

Jennifer Kerpelman, professor and associate dean for research, graduate studies and outreach in the College of Human Sciences, has been named Auburn University’s associate vice president for research, effective Jan. 1.

December 15, 2023

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Representatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) recently visited Auburn University to engage with researchers and increase partnership opportunities between the agency and the university.

December 12, 2023

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Auburn University's Facilities Management announces closures during the holidays.

December 11, 2023

Shiva Nageswaran

Shivaprasad Nageswaran, director of the ARC Program at the AU RFID Lab and a spring 2023 doctoral graduate from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, won the National Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) Competition, hosted by the Council of Graduate Schools at their annual meeting on Dec. 10, in Washington, DC.

December 11, 2023

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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

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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

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Keep AU secure during the winter break

December 07, 2023

The College of Nursing will be offering a Perinatal Education Series — education on mom and baby as they grow together — on Jan. 20. The free program will be held at the college, 710 S. Donahue Drive, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are two classes offered simultaneously.

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

Leora Wright in the skills lab

Simulations Specialist Leora Wright was selected to receive the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Operations Specialist of the Year award for 2023.

December 05, 2023

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The Auburn Family is invited to save the date of Jan. 9 for a ceremony commemorating 60 years of integration at Auburn University.

December 04, 2023

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In its monthly letter to Auburn students, the Student Government Association shares accomplishments and ongoing initiatives.

December 01, 2023

Catherine Coleman Flowers

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work and the Office of Sustainability recently hosted the annual Social Justice Lecture Series with keynote speaker Catherine Coleman Flowers. With more than 175 guests in attendance, the lecture was Flowers’ first in-person lecture at a university in Alabama.

November 30, 2023

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A researcher in the Auburn University Neuroimaging Center is looking for individuals, who are at least 50 years old, to potentially participate in a brain imaging study of the effect of trauma and PTSD on the brains of older adults.

November 28, 2023

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After a national search, the Auburn University Office of the Ombudsperson is pleased to announce that Dona Yarbrough will be joining the office as the university’s first Associate Ombudsperson, effective Jan. 1.

November 27, 2023

NOAA Tornado Study

Auburn University’s Department of Geosciences is taking part in a research project that intends to improve tornado resilience for mobile and manufactured homes. The purpose of the study is to learn more about the perceptions of mobile/manufactured homeowners when it comes to using anchoring systems designed for high winds.

November 27, 2023

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William “Stuart” Pope, an associate clinical professor in Auburn’s College of Nursing, passed away on Nov. 22. He was 72.

November 27, 2023

Abstract submission is open through February 11, 2024, for the Auburn Research Symposium. Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post-doctoral researchers, are encouraged to submit abstracts of their research and creative scholarship projects.

November 27, 2023

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Each month, up to four employees are honored for their contributions to the university.

November 17, 2023

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Auburn faculty member Verena Paepcke-Hjeltness has been named one of three facilitators for the World Design Organization’s Youth Designers Circle.

November 16, 2023

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Auburn will transition from the current 5-digit dialing to 10-digit dialing for all phone calls made from on-campus phones (844 and 442 numbers) effective Jan. 15, 2024.

November 15, 2023

Judy Sanders on the steps of Langdon Hall

Education company EAB has named Judy Sanders as a finalist for the company’s Student Success Collaborative Award. 

November 15, 2023

Associate Professor of History Xaq Frohlich

How did the Nutrition Facts label come to appear on millions of everyday American household food products? Associate Professor of History Xaq Frohlich’s book, “From Label to Table,” explains the political, scientific and economic power struggles that led to the ever-present food label.

November 15, 2023

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Perspectives, the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University’s annual magazine, features alumni, students, faculty and staff who change the world in different ways across a variety of fields.

November 14, 2023

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Employees are invited to apply for funding for professional development related to sustianability.

November 13, 2023

Cam Tice

Cameron Tice, an Auburn native and senior Honors College student, will interview at the British Consulate in Atlanta on Thursday, Nov. 16.

November 10, 2023

Auburn University's A&P Professional Development Committee is asking Auburn employees to complete a brief survey as the committee prepares for the 2024 Employee Development Fair – Pathways to Success.

November 10, 2023

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Employees can choose their insurance benefits for 2024

November 10, 2023

College of Education Construction Site

The November Construction Update from Facilities Management is now available for viewing, including 14 projects across the campus and state.

November 09, 2023

President Christopher B. Roberts

Auburn University Young Professionals (AUYP), an Employee Resource Group for Auburn University, aims to provide an opportunity for connection between upper-level administrators and campus leaders with the young professionals employed at the university. For their next event, AUYP will host President Christopher B. Roberts for an interaction session on Thursday, Nov. 30.

November 08, 2023

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Students interested in interdisciplinary work and sustainability issues are encouraged to apply. Coursework will count toward the minor in sustainability studies.

November 08, 2023

Samantha Briggs dancing on stage

Samantha Briggs, a senior majoring in exercise science with a minor in dance, helped choreograph the Department of Theatre and Dance's annual dance concert.

November 07, 2023

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The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Graduate Student Council (GSC), together with the Graduate Women in Science (GWIS), have organized the second annual Graduate School Toy Drive in support of graduate student families. The groups are seeking donations to bring cheer to some of the youngest members of the Auburn Family.

November 07, 2023

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Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business has formally launched a doctoral degree in supply chain management, making it the fourth Ph.D. program in the college.

November 07, 2023

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Over 160 compliance partners from across AU’s and AUM’s campus attended this year's event sponsored by the Office of Audit, Compliance & Privacy and the Office of the President.

November 06, 2023

Typically, the top 10 competitors from the preliminary rounds advance to the final round. However, there was a tie for 10th place this year, and the 2023 competition will feature 11 finalists, announced on the Graduate School’s website.

November 03, 2023

Mazévo enables users to check room availability, submit requests, get real-time info

November 02, 2023

Mental Health button gives one-click access to info about campus services for a range of concerns

November 02, 2023

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development announces the 2023 call for proposals for Pilot 4 of the Intramural Funding Program. Proposals are solicited for Creative Work and Social Impact Scholarship and Research Support Program projects.

November 02, 2023

Gorham Bird poses for a headshot in front of a building with columns

Gorham Bird, an assistant professor of architecture in Auburn’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction, recently appeared on Troy Public Radio's “In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson.

November 01, 2023

The Gulf Faculty Fellowship Program is a one-year fellowship, with the possibility for renewal, funded by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, designed to encourage teaching and outreach on Gulf Coast sustainability issues.

November 01, 2023

Faculty and students in the Master of Community Planning program recently received American Planning Association Alabama Chapter awards at the 2023 Mississippi & Alabama Fall Chapter Conference.

October 31, 2023

Course material adoptions are due to the Auburn University Bookstore on Friday, Nov. 3.

October 30, 2023

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Steve Pelham, Auburn University's associate vice president for economic development, was recently appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Corridor.

October 27, 2023

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Pursuant to the university's Policy on Policies, the university is required to communicate new, revised and rescinded policies to campus constituencies. This notice is meant to inform that the policy on Usage of Face Coverings has been rescinded.

October 26, 2023

Monstersongs Oct. 26 - Nov. 5

Just in time for Halloween, the Department of Theatre and Dance will present Monstersongs, a spooky musical adventure. In addition to song, dance and scares, Monstersongs allows Auburn students to work with the shows award-winning playwright.

October 24, 2023

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Members of the campus community are invited to submit nominations for the 2023-24 Southeastern Conference, or SEC, Faculty Achievement Award. Nominations can be submitted online through Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

October 23, 2023

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October 20, 2023

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Auburn Architecture faculty members Mary English and Xavier Vendrell are the winners of the international category in the 56th annual FAD Awards.

October 20, 2023

Subhasis Ghosh

A doctoral student collaborated with an international team to dive deeper into whether the COVID lockdown actually improved air quality around the world.

October 19, 2023

The webinars will focus on health care benefits, investment planning, and much more.

October 19, 2023

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October 16, 2023

Things You Didn

In this episode of the "Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know podcast," Assistant Professor of Sociology Tierra James walks us through her work deploying the community readiness model in Northeast Ohio to understand the cause of a rise in suicide rates in the African-American community.

October 16, 2023

Kionna Coleman

After an extensive search, Kionna Coleman, assistant chief communications officer at North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), has been named executive director for the Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM), with an official start date of Nov. 1.

October 16, 2023

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ICAMS will host a two-day event, starting with the Advanced Manufacturing Summit at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Brown-Kopel Center, followed by an open house on Friday, Oct. 27, at the ICAMS Manufacturing Facility located at 1490 Pumphrey Ave.

October 16, 2023

 Auburn University Libraries will be hosting Open Access Week events Oct. 23-27 to highlight the importance of open access to research.

October 16, 2023

Several employees were named monthly winners for their service to Auburn.

October 13, 2023

The Veterans Resource Center aims to link veteran staff and faculty members with students connected to the military.

October 13, 2023

Full-time, benefit-eligible employees of Auburn have until Nov. 15 to select their benefit offerings -- including their health insurance plan -- for 2024.

October 13, 2023

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Xavier Vendrell and Mary English teach in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture and are practicing architects in Chicago.

October 12, 2023

Auburn University Regional Airport Deputy Director Adam Foutz has been elected president of the Aviation Council of Alabama (ACA).

October 04, 2023

Students and Auburn leaders talk to high school visitors.

A group of students from Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta recently visited Auburn University as part of a college bus tour organized by the SPARK STEM Institute.

October 03, 2023

Auburn University

The Faculty Showcase for Undergraduate Research Opportunities will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 10 am to 3 pm in the Brown-Kopel Grand Hall. This Showcase aims to connect faculty with students who want to engage in undergraduate research.

October 03, 2023

Auburn basketball standout Daymeon Fishback stands in the Auburn Arena while speaking to a group.

Former Auburn Basketball standout Daymeon Fishback headlines Women’s Philanthropy Board’s ‘Fall-Star’ Luncheon.

October 03, 2023

Samford Hall Clock Face with text overlay 2024-2034 Strategic Planning Listening Sessions

Beginning fall 2023, Auburn University is engaging in a comprehensive process to develop a visionary and transformative strategic plan to be launched in 2024.

October 02, 2023