After nearly four years, four major concerts, one of the biggest names in comedy, the most popular athlete in the world and countless gameday improvements, it's probably safe to say: Auburn would not be what it is today without Rhett Hobart. On the latest episode of the Everything Auburn Podcast, the deputy athletics director for external affairs and chief revenue officer shares his vision for fan engagement and revenue generation in the modern era of college athletics, plus new details on the Jordan-Hare North project that promises to not only redefine Saturdays on the Plains but every day in between.
October 22, 2026
With 170 pairs of Nike sneakers, Auburn University professor Christopher Wilburn knows a thing or two about shoes. From a part-time job at Finish Line to groundbreaking biomechanics research, discover how his love of sneakers helped him find his purpose in the lab, the classroom and beyond.
October 21, 2026
From tailgates to making history as the first band to perform at Tiger Walk Live, The Band Honey is making some noise. Meet the four musicians turning their Auburn roots into bigger stages, Nashville recording sessions and a future that sounds pretty sweet.
October 20, 2026
What started as a trip to cheer on Auburn football has become a meaningful tradition for Alpha Gamma Delta students and their fathers. The annual away-game weekend brings families together, strengthens friendships, and showcases the lasting connections that define the Auburn Family.
October 16, 2026
Fake blood, gruesome injuries and a little movie magic aren't typically part of a student services coordinator's job description. For Auburn Nursing's Hannah Peacock, they're all in a day's work. Using her background in special effects makeup, Peacock brings a new level of realism to Disaster Day, where nursing students face high-pressure simulations that put their skills and compassion to the test.
October 16, 2026
Auburn University faculty and staff join forces to uplift organizations serving families and neighbors across Lee County.
October 15, 2026
A simple email to a faculty member led to mentorship, research experience and a professional foundation that helped launch a path to orthopedic surgery.
October 13, 2026
How a flight to Philly for America250 revealed the extraordinary reach of the Auburn University Raptor Center.
October 12, 2026
Farmer Monica Carroll '96 is breaking new ground as she serves America's farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners in her role as State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency.
October 12, 2026
Throughout his long, distinguished academic career, Harbert Eminent Scholar David Paradice built a reputation for solving difficult problems by insisting on something deceptively simple: first, make sure the problem you're solving is the right one. In June, he retired from Auburn, having made lasting contributions to the education, research and leadership activities of the Harbert College of Business and having positively influenced multiple generations of students and colleagues at Auburn, Texas A&M, Florida State and beyond.
October 12, 2026
Auburn University President Christopher B. Roberts has appointed Bryan Rush as interim vice president for student affairs and Lady Cox as dean of students and senior associate vice president for student affairs, effective Nov. 1.
October 12, 2026
Auburn University is turning employee feedback into meaningful action through expanded professional development, recognition and engagement initiatives designed to help employees feel valued, connected and heard.
October 08, 2026
While living overseas with her military family, Abby Wirthlin pursued Auburn Nursing's MSN-FNP degree across time zones, relocations and clinical placement challenges, demonstrating remarkable determination and resilience. Today, she serves rural patients as a Family Nurse Practitioner, crediting Auburn's rigorous training and unwavering faculty support for helping her achieve her goal.
October 07, 2026
It's called flight tracker art. And 2022 Auburn aviation grad Benjamin McDaniel just delivered its Mona Lisa — literally.
October 07, 2026
From sculpting wood and designing powerplant control rooms to stitching high-end fashion, creative authenticity has guided Huckleberry Starnes '03 every step of the way.
October 07, 2026
COSAM student and Auburn's Miss Homecoming reflects on community service, a future in medicine and making the most of senior year.
October 06, 2026
Auburn University's raptor ambassador Aurea, known as War Eagle VIII, will likely be sidelined from participation in pre-football game flights during the 2026 season while recovering from a foot injury. Pre-game flights at Jordan-Hare Stadium will continue to be handled by bald eagle Independence during the 2026 season.
October 01, 2026
Nearly 4,000 Auburn family members, alumni, and friends from 42 states gathered on Cater Lawn for the 34th Annual Fall Family Weekend Tailgate, celebrating Auburn spirit through food, fellowship, and cherished campus traditions. The signature Homecoming event showcased the strength of the Auburn Family while giving parents an unforgettable opportunity to experience campus life alongside their students.
September 29, 2026
Nearly 90 years after their great-grandfathers first met at an FFA convention on Auburn's campus, freshmen Reagan Martin and Lola Smith are continuing a generations-long family friendship. From The Bottle to the School of Kinesiology, their story is filled with unexpected coincidences that bring the Auburn Family full circle.
September 28, 2026
Speech, language and hearing sciences senior Lauren Kutschke's passion is helping people with special needs communicate more comfortably. After a study abroad program, she started at home with a custom visual communication aid for her brother.
September 28, 2026
Internationally recognized designer and Alabama native Natalie Chanin will headline the Women's Philanthropy Board's “Fashion and Philanthropy: The Art of Making an Impact” on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.
September 24, 2026
A film about believing in the potential of those with differing abilities has found the perfect community to champion it. From local investors and businesses to the nationally recognized EAGLES Program in Auburn's College of Education, support for the upcoming film ABLE continues to grow across the Auburn-Opelika area.
September 23, 2026
No child should ever miss cancer treatment because their family can't afford a plane ticket. That's the mission behind the Limitless Foundation, a nonprofit founded by Auburn Aviation alumni Push Saha '23 and Tristan Lines '23, which provides free air transportation to Atlanta for pediatric cancer patients.
September 23, 2026
It wouldn't be Homecoming without Corey Edwards — literally. Since 2006, the two-time Auburn graduate has helped maintain many of the trademark traditions, organizations and experiences that make this week one to remember year after year. On the latest episode of the Everything Auburn Podcast, hear the assistant vice president for Student Affairs discuss his unlikely path from would-be investment banker to longtime student affairs leader and his nearly two decades advising the program behind Auburn's 11-time national champion mascot — who is most definitely real.
September 22, 2026
As the final beam was placed atop the Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility on Friday, Sept. 18, the College of Human Sciences took another step forward in preparing to move into its new academic home prior to the fall of 2027 — with 300 guests attending a special topping-out event along the Mell Street corridor on the campus of Auburn University.
September 21, 2026
Recent Harbert business analytics graduate Ryan McTighe is working with the Auburn baseball team to turn data into actionable insights that help in player recruitment.
September 16, 2026
Auburn's Naval ROTC program redesigned its midshipmen's study space for success, service and social engagement.
September 15, 2026
Auburn's Phygital Design Lab is blending art and technology to bring centuries-old history to life. Using AI, 3D printing, digital modeling and augmented reality, students are reimagining everything from Baroque frescos to a lost Italian carriage while making art more interactive, accessible and engaging.
September 14, 2026
Brucie Porter, '25, was 3 years old on Sept. 11, 2001. She doesn't remember a second of it. Now it's her job to ensure others never forget it.
September 11, 2026
In its 33rd year honoring individuals, partnerships and organizations that significantly impact quality of life and change the world, the College of Human Sciences' annual International Quality of Life Awards (IQLA) returns to New York City to honor the world's largest wish-granting organization and a world renowned chef/proprietor with a special celebration inside the iconic Rainbow Room on the 65th floor of the Rockefeller Center on Monday, Dec. 7.
September 10, 2026
A rescued eagle didn't just beat the odds, it powered through multiple surgeries and months of rehab at the Auburn University Raptor Center, capping its comeback with a triumphant return to the wild — a full‑on victory lap for the bird and the team that refused to give up.
September 09, 2026
Auburn's Global Development Solutions Lab brings faculty, graduate students and international partners together to tackle global development challenges. Through community-driven research across Africa, the lab works alongside local organizations to strengthen civil society, build capacity and create solutions shaped by the people who know their communities best.
September 01, 2026
Auburn University's 2026 national commercial highlights how students learn through hands-on experiences across campus. Featuring work from five colleges, the spot showcases everything from biomechanics and biomedical engineering to drone technology, theatre and laser spectroscopy. Together, the stories demonstrate how Auburn combines tradition, innovation and faculty mentorship to prepare students to turn what they learn into meaningful impact.
September 01, 2026
As Auburn celebrates the Early Learning Centers centennial, former Auburn Mayor and Auburn University alumnus Bill Ham Jr. offers a unique perspective on the center's enduring place in the Auburn community and its continued role in helping shape the future of the city and beyond.
August 27, 2026
Julia DeMarcay Waggoner, a 1948 graduate of Auburn's School of Architecture, was among the first women to be registered as an architect in the state of Mississippi.
August 27, 2026
Harbert alumni and faculty joined forces to create a partnership with global and local nonprofit organizations to help those in need while creating a transformational student learning experience.
August 26, 2026
For more than 60 years, Parker Hall challenged, confused and shaped generations of Auburn students. As COSAM moves forward, faculty reflect on the memories, mysteries and people that made the building unforgettable.
August 18, 2026
A simple question about who goes first turned into a 15-year mathematical puzzle. Auburn COSAM senior lecturer Eric Harshbarger and researchers around the world developed a set of dice that eliminates ties while giving every player an equal chance of winning, then Harshbarger brought the math to life with a giant wooden sculpture for Auburn's STEM + Agricultural Sciences Complex.
August 14, 2026
The latest guest on the Everything Auburn Podcast is a two-time 2A Missouri state football champion, Steely Dan's 'one that got away,' and — more recently — the 21st president of Auburn University. Ladies and gentlemen, Christopher B. — B for Brian — Roberts.
August 13, 2026
How Auburn's fabled Foy Information phone number became a lifeline for the curious, the lonely and the digitally deprived.
August 11, 2026
Team USA World Cup pentathlete. Autocross national champion. College football official. Veterinary clinical pathologist. Dr. Jordan Towns does it all.
August 10, 2026
Auburn University's DisruptMS project is reimagining how multiple sclerosis research is done by putting patients at the center of the discovery process. Led by Dr. Evelyn Hunter, the community-based project brings together researchers, doctoral students and people living with MS to better understand how stress affects symptoms and develop practical tools shaped by patients' real-life experiences.
August 07, 2026
Auburn University College of Education alumna Ashley Powell has been named president of the School Nutrition Association.
August 05, 2026
Dr. Martin O'Neill, Head of the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management in the College of Human Sciences, was recently honored on a national scale earning the ICHRIE McCool Breakthrough Award.
August 04, 2026
For Audrey Cordier, a senior majoring in speech, language and hearing sciences, every opportunity at Auburn has started with simply asking a question. Through undergraduate research, student leadership, study abroad and service, Cordier has built an Auburn experience shaped by curiosity and initiative.
July 30, 2026
Building Science student Bryson Moon will take the podium as a drum major in the Auburn University Marching Band (AUMB) this fall.
July 30, 2026
From Russian roots to rushing the passer, from tasting his first Coca-Cola to tasting success as a head coach — Auburn football head coach Alex Golesh reflects on his unlikely journey to the Loveliest Village.
July 29, 2026
From Russian roots to rushing the passer, and from tasting his first Coke to tasting success as a head coach, Alex Golesh discusses his first impressions of America — and of Auburn — on the latest episode of the Everything Auburn Podcast.
July 29, 2026
When Kirsty Coventry '06 was elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in March 2025, she took over the reins with lofty goals and an immense pride that has propelled her passionate approach to the role.
July 28, 2026
Earth system science graduate Brandon Ryan spent four years studying how extreme heat affects fans at outdoor sporting events. His research at Jordan-Hare Stadium turned football Saturdays into an opportunity to explore practical ways to improve fan safety, while his time at Auburn helped him grow as a scientist, leader and advocate for research with real-world impact.
July 27, 2026
