Campus Announcements
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Celebrated author Eileen Garvin will visit Auburn's campus on Oct. 22 to discuss this year's Common Book, The Music of Bees.

October 11, 2024

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The deadline to submit your Spring 2025 courses for writing enriched certification by the University Writing Committee is October 17.

October 11, 2024

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Don't miss this opportunity! Auburn City Mayor Ron Anders will be speaking at the Auburn University Young Professionals fall event. Join us for a chance to hear insights from a local leader and engage in professional development.

October 11, 2024

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Open Enrollment continues until Oct. 31

October 10, 2024

Students interested in a future in education recently engaged with representatives of 45 school districts from 10 states as part of the fall Education Interview Day.

October 10, 2024

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AU Libraries dean, Shali Zhang, has been elected to the 2025 Board of Directors for the prestigious Association of Research Libraries.

October 09, 2024

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Leah Rawls Atkins, the first person to earn a history doctorate from Auburn University and the founding director of the Center for the Arts & Humanities, leaves a legacy in academics, service and athletics.

October 09, 2024

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"Beauty, Attraction, and the Human Experience" is an 8-episode podcast series that pulls from chemistry, culture, science and society to uncover the truth behind beauty standards and laws of attraction. Hosted by software engineering senior Addy Lee and supported by the Samia I. Spencer Annual Creative Mentorship Award in Women's and Gender Studies, episode two discusses the ways that beauty is perceived differently in relation to gender.

October 09, 2024

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Destination STEM inspires regional middle school students with hands-on science and math experiences.

October 08, 2024

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Auburn Panhellenic Council exceeds its annual donation record to the Auburn-Opelika chapter of Habitat for Humanity from dollars raised through its annual dance competition, Greek Sing.

October 07, 2024

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A highlight of the seventh-annual Financial Leadership Summit was an industry panel session, where Auburn Financial Management Association students gathered career advice and insights from prominent company leaders.

October 07, 2024

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Diapers can be left in the lobby of the East Glenn Administrative Complex.

October 07, 2024

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Hey Day will be livestreamed on the Auburn Alumni Association's Facebook page, YouTube Channel and in the Auburn App on Oct. 16 at 11:45 am CST. This live program will include student interviews, campus updates, the history of Hey Day and special guests.

October 07, 2024

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Employees who participate can learn about our benefits, investment planning, campus groups and more.

October 04, 2024

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By making a pledge to the Auburn University United Way campaign you will help support key initiatives that provide direct services to your Lee County neighbors.

October 04, 2024

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The sidewalk and staircase between Dudley Commons and Dudley Hall will be closed Oct. 10-13

October 04, 2024

Is there some sort of hocus pocus behind Phedra Peter's fervid focus? Is it just that the industrial and systems engineering junior and student leader superstar believes in work — hard work? Find out on the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education.

October 04, 2024

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Campus policies approved pursuant to the university's Policy on Policies.

October 04, 2024

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Auburn University's DREAM-Math master's program is hosting online information meetings to introduce STEM professionals to its fully funded teaching opportunities.

October 03, 2024

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Join the Auburn Family on Saturday, Oct. 26 for the official Auburn University tailgate. Four hours before kickoff at the green space outside the UK Pediatric Therapies Building, the tailgate will include dinner, snacks, hosted bar, televisions and appearances from special Auburn visitors.

October 03, 2024

Accompanied by Janaki Alavalapati and Adam Maggard, the FEWL Academy explores the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.

Auburn University's Forests, Environment and Wildlife Leadership (FEWL) Academy recently acquired firsthand experience in governmental affairs and leadership during its annual visit to Washington, D.C. Comprised of select students expressing leadership abilities in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE), the group represented Auburn while engaging with natural resource leaders, organizations and agencies during the three-day trip.

October 03, 2024

Halloween Pitch

Students with innovative business ideas have the opportunity to compete for a share of $6,000 in start-up capital at the sixth annual Halloween Pitch Competition, held Oct. 31 in Horton-Hargrave Hall's Broadway Event and Space Theater.

October 03, 2024

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Frances will take us on a journey  that started with addressing food scarcity and diet and led to unraveling the root causes of societal challenges and how we make policy decisions.

October 02, 2024

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Office will be closed Friday, Oct. 11

October 02, 2024

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Associate Clinical Professor Rebecca Maxson is among 30 members of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy to be elected a Fellow of the organization. The honor recognizes members who demonstrated a sustained level of excellence in clinical pharmacy practice and/or research.

October 02, 2024

Three Auburn University professors have been awarded a nearly $400K grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance Lean Manufacturing education.

October 02, 2024

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These reports were collaboratively developed by the Auburn University Department of Campus Safety & Security, the Auburn University Department of Risk Management & Safety, the City of Auburn Public Safety Services, and many other campus partners in an effort to provide easy access to information on security and fire safety on all of Auburn University's campuses.

October 01, 2024

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Frank Canova, inventor of the first smart phone, Daniel A. Henderson, inventor of photo/video messaging and Neil Papworth, who created and sent the first-ever text message, answered questions and shared experiences in a 60-minute discussion.

October 01, 2024

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Domestic violence survivors served by the Domestic Violence Intervention Center (DVIC) of East Alabama will have the option to take their pets with them to a safehouse starting in 2025. Auburn University faculty, the DVIC and Opelika Animal Hospital partnered to secure a Safe Housing grant from national animal welfare nonprofit RedRover.

October 01, 2024

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The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art received awards for exhibition, technology work, publication design.

October 01, 2024

Go ahead and call her Miss Mercedes. Because this Jersey-born mechanical engineering senior and Design and Manufacturing Lab devotee has logged more internship hours in Vance, Alabama than LinkedIn can count. Haley Bhend? More like Haley Benz. Listen to her story on the latest episode of the #GINNing Podcast.

September 30, 2024

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117 employees have completed the introductory level of Aspire Auburn.

September 27, 2024

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The Ombuds Office isn't just a confidential resource that helps faculty and staff navigate conflicts and difficult situations. The office exists to help students as well.

September 27, 2024

Auburn University's Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) will serve as co-host for the Feeding Change–Nourishing Alabama's Future Summit at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center on Nov. 6-7.

September 27, 2024

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As more large poultry processors require more stringent animal welfare guidelines, an Auburn research team is investigating how natural light would impact the growth, performance and welfare of broiler chickens.

September 27, 2024

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Complete your annual training with Auburn's new options

September 26, 2024

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The AUPCC still has flu and COVID vaccines available. The vaccines are fully-covered by Auburn's BCBS insurance plan.

September 26, 2024

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The AUPCC is offering pharmacogenomic testing and a personalized prescription program for Auburn University employees.

September 26, 2024

Judge presiding over two citizens, a man looking away and a woman crying, in the show Wellesley Girl

Bitingly sharp and surprisingly relevant, "Wellesley Girl" explores a miniature republic facing environmental fallout. Student Sound Designer Davy Davis used music and sound to figure out what the world will sound like once it's ended.

September 26, 2024

Auburn paleoclimatologist seeks to extract fire records through $1 million NSF award

Richard Vachula, an assistant professor in the Department of Geosciences, is the recipient of a $1.03 million award from the National Science Foundation Division of Earth Sciences for the project Collaborative Research: Resolving past fire-climate relationships to understand future fire potential in eastern United States.

September 26, 2024

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Several Auburn students took home research awards at the conference, which was hosted by the Auburn University Water Resources Center. The record 370 attendees included water researchers and industry leaders, who were part of a variety of sessions covering topics such as water quality, stormwater, drought and climate, coastal issues and more.

September 25, 2024

Robbie Ledet, whose career spans more than 25 years in the commercial nuclear sector, was recently named director of the small but increasingly popular minor within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The curriculum introduces students to the practices and philosophies of the nuclear power industry.

September 25, 2024

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Justin Littlefield, a senior in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation award.  

September 25, 2024

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Susan Fillippeli, a communication senior lecturer of 16 years at Auburn, challenges her legal communication students to exercise their learning through a mock trial at the Lee County Circuit Court.

September 25, 2024

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Surachat Ngorsuraches, professor in the Harrison College of Pharmacy's Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, has been appointed by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute as a member of its Advisory Panel on Patient Engagement.

September 25, 2024

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Christine Schnittka's new book aims to help students learn about STEAM concepts through hands-on crafts.

September 24, 2024

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Auburn Engineering's undergraduate program also ranked fourth among the 13 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.

September 24, 2024

Chef Molly Arnett

College of Human Sciences alumna Molly Arnett is a traveling and private chef who will tell you she never saw this career coming. A diagnosis shortly after graduation charted a path that was a bit bumpy at first but led to her calling. Arnett sits down for a How Very Human Sciences podcast sharing her passion for creating gluten-free gourmet food and offering advice for the students of today.

September 23, 2024

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Open Enrollment is an annual opportunity for employees to review their current benefit elections and consider new benefits offerings.

September 23, 2024

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The full course schedule for this semester is listed on the HR Development website.

September 23, 2024

Parker Lewis couldn't lose. And neither can Parker Thompson. From touring Würzburg to securing the World Wide Web, this cybersecurity engineering grad student has synchronized his Swatch for success. Listen to Thompsas in the latest #GINNing podcast.

September 23, 2024

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Craig M. Whittinghill, a U.S. Navy veteran of 29 years, was named deputy director for applied research and services. Kyle D. Klein, who served on Capitol Hill in a variety of senior policy roles for 12 years, was named deputy director for policy and partnerships.

September 23, 2024

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The university's policy on the use of electric scooters and other personal electric mobility devices promotes a safe campus community

September 20, 2024

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The following five faculty members have been selected as the 2024 Auburn University Alumni Professors. Sponsored by the Auburn Alumni Association, the professorships represent the highest standard of teaching, research and service awarded by the association.

September 20, 2024

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With nearly 1,000 combined publications, more than 500 students mentored and $38 million in research funding, this year's six Alumni Professors represent a record-setting class.

September 20, 2024

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The sidewalk adjacent to Peet Theatre along Samford Avenue will close Sept. 30 for utility work.

September 20, 2024

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Viewers will have the opportunity to watch the movies, then learn from Auburn University experts, who will serve as discussion leaders.

September 20, 2024

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Following the 2023 launch of the university's Quality Enhancement Plan, or QEP, the Office of Academic Insight has released the program's latest Impact Report, now accessible to the campus community.

September 20, 2024

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ABM will begin serving as the new contractor on Oct. 1.

September 20, 2024

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Department of Veterans Affairs staff will be on campus to answer questions

September 19, 2024

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Three Auburn University faculty members on the AI@AU ethics committee are collaborating on a new project funded by the National Science Foundation's Ethical and Responsible Research program.

September 19, 2024

Researchers have discovered that watching certain TikTok videos pertaining to sleep health actually leads to better sleep and improves sleep patterns.

September 19, 2024

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The event will center around advocacy and process, with submissions due Sept. 30.

September 18, 2024

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The Auburn University Bullock County Agriculture program is a partnership between the Center for Educational Outreach and Engagement and Auburn's College of Agriculture. It offers Union Springs area high school students opportunities to explore agricultural careers through guest speakers, workshops and curriculum focused on agriscience.

September 17, 2024

Four Auburn biosystems engineering doctoral students won second place in the Bioprocessing Startup Competition at the recent American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers annual meeting for their alginate-based food-safe wrappers.

September 17, 2024

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AUCON launches collaborative initiative.

September 17, 2024

Auburn currently claims six astronauts. We're willing to bet chemical engineering alumna and current graduate student Kate Handel may soon make it seven. Listen to this conversation with the Air Force second lieutenant, three-time Space Camp alum, third-generation Auburn grad, second-generation Auburn Engineering grad and possible future president of Mars on the latest episode of the #GINNing Podcast.

September 16, 2024

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National Campus Safety Awareness Month provides opportunities to encourage the public conversation about violence prevention at colleges and universities across the nation.

September 16, 2024

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The Auburn University Psychological Services Center now offers more group therapy programs for adolescents and adults.

September 13, 2024

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AU Libraries marks Banned Books Week Sept. 22 - 28 with activities

September 13, 2024

Min Jin Lee is the author of the bestselling novels Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko.

"An Evening with Min Jin Lee" will include the awarding of the 2024 F. Scott Fitzgerald Prize for Literary Excellence followed by a discussion between Lee, Alaina Doten and Ellie Lee, director of Auburn's Korea Center-King Sejong Institute.

September 13, 2024

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AU College of Nursing signs Memorandum of Understanding with community colleges for nursing degrees

September 13, 2024

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At its reception for newly tenured and promoted faculty on Sept. 12, the Provost's Office recognized 127 distinguished faculty scholars from across the university who achieved the career milestones of tenure and promotion during the past academic year.

September 13, 2024

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Auburn's Business Modernization Program, a multi-year initiative, has launched its website to provide faculty, staff, and administrators with updates on 23 initiatives across five key areas.

September 13, 2024

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Explore the new AU Access now before it replaces the current version.

September 13, 2024

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The Office of Information Technology and the Office of Accessibility announce changes to federal regulations on digital accessibility.

September 13, 2024

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Employees may schedule an appointment with an adviser to enroll and/or discuss their account.

September 13, 2024

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The Office of Information Technology is upgrading the campus printing system to enhance mobile printing capabilities.

September 12, 2024

Sean Forbes receiving the Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award - presented by the VP for University Outreach, Royrickers Cook

Auburn University Outreach's 2024 Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award was awarded to Sean Forbes for his notable contributions to the community through Opelika Grows (O Grows) community garden and farmers market.

September 12, 2024

Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum

Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum will be open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed on weekends. Only ground level doors will be open during those hours.

September 12, 2024

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The Graduate Writing Partners program provides graduate students with an entire semester of one-on-one writing support from a graduate writing consultant. Apply now for the spring semester.

September 12, 2024

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College of Nursing to offer Safe Sitter program in Oct.

September 11, 2024

2024-25 SEC Fellows: Alecia C. Douglas, Paul Fitchett, Alan Wilson and Kevin Yost

Four Auburn University faculty members have been selected for the 2024-2025 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program.

September 11, 2024

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Mario Eden, dean of Engineering, and Virginia Davis, professor of chemical engineering, were recently elected American Institute of Chemical Engineers fellows — the organization's highest membership grade.

September 11, 2024

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A statewide champion for forest landowner education, Auburn faculty member and Alabama Extension specialist Adam Maggard was recently honored as the 2024 Conservation Communicator of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation at the Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards banquet held in Prattville this August.

September 10, 2024

Aleksandr Vinel, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering, will spend the spring 2025 semester teaching and collaborating at Bilkent University in Turkey after being awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program grant.

September 10, 2024

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Taylor Davis and Amy Flynn are now part of the Honors College's award-winning advising team and look forward to advising students as they work towards their Honors designation. Recently, we sat down with both advisors and asked them a few questions about their life, the Honors College and some simple things that are important to them.

September 09, 2024

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The FY25 budget at Auburn University includes an investment in current and future faculty and staff.

September 09, 2024

Victor Nelson

Victor Nelson, professor emeritus in electrical and computer engineering, will be recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at its annual conference in November.

September 09, 2024

Listen to a conversation with the co-founder of a medical startup that's changing the game in diabetes management on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

September 09, 2024

Masoud Mahjouri-Samani

Masoud Mahjouri-Samani, the Godbold Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is working to advance the science of atomic interfaces between layered 2D quantum materials.

September 06, 2024

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Nursing Professor Linda Gibson-Young recently shared her expertise about childhood asthma on Troy Public Radio.

September 06, 2024

Members of the campus community are invited to attend the 2024 Promotion and Tenure Reception this Thursday, Sept. 12, from 3-5 p.m. in the Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex (ACLC) third-floor atrium.

September 06, 2024

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Homecoming week is back on the Plains!

September 06, 2024

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The 8-episode series hosted by software engineering senior Addy Lee pulls from chemistry and culture, science and society, to uncover the truth behind beauty standards and laws of attraction.

September 05, 2024

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Alabama voter registration is open until 15 days prior to the November election.

September 05, 2024

With a grant from the National Science Foundation Rapid Response Research program, Auburn faculty from the College of Engineering and the College of Education recently completed the first summer camp aimed at empowering students from underserved communities.

September 05, 2024

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The purpose of Ag Roundup is to support the College of Agriculture by raising visibility, maintaining connections, supporting student scholarships and encouraging Auburn spirit.

September 05, 2024

The Sustainability Compass shows Nature in green, Economy in blue, Society in yellow, and Wellbeing in red as the four directions of the compass.

University Writing and the Academic Sustainability Program seek submissions for the Outstanding Sustainability Essay Award. This award recognizes exceptional student writing in prose with a focus on sustainability.

September 04, 2024

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Alabama blueberry farmers could soon start growing more frost-tolerant cultivars thanks to recent research at Auburn University.

September 04, 2024