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Kirsty Coventry in graduation regalia.

IOC president and Auburn alumna Kirsty Coventry discusses some of the top storylines surrounding the Olympics.

February 23, 2026

Dr. Ruth Galbraith, center, dean emerita 1985 in the College of Human Sciences, is shown at an IQLA Lecture Series in 2022.

Dr. Galbraith, dean emerita 1985, was a pioneer who devoted 15 years of service to Auburn University, mainly serving as dean of what was then the School of Home Economics. She passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the age of 102.

February 20, 2026

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When COVID-19 shut down Auburn’s campus in 2020, Brooks Fuller didn’t just pack up—he packed for thousands. Discover how this Auburn baseball alum and finance major turned a crisis into a booming college moving business, inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs.

February 16, 2026

Two years ago, Harbert Business senior Paige Keener donated her bone marrow to a cancer patient she'd never met, and they recently got together on campus for a memorable visit.

February 16, 2026

Joseph Haslag

Joseph Haslag, the new department head for the Department of Economics, joined the College of Liberal Arts this year to drive the value of and demand for Auburn Economics degrees.

February 12, 2026

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Apple CEO and Auburn alumnus Tim Cook has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering as part of its Class of 2026, one of the highest professional honors in the field.

February 11, 2026

Laney Roe holding open the door of the College of Education building.

Elementary Education student Laney Roe leaves her mark on Auburn’s College of Education ahead of her graduation in May.

February 11, 2026

Riley Sue in Hey Day Market outside of the podcast booth.

In this episode of How Very Human Sciences, Nutrition Wellness alumna ’24 Chef Riley Sue Walker shares how an unexpected diagnosis in 2016 redirected her life and ultimately led her to a career rooted in healing and fulfillment.

February 09, 2026

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For Auburn’s chapter of American Institute of Architecture Students, providing extracurricular programs and connections between year-levels, faculty and professionals is key to creating a community of future architects.

February 05, 2026

Mallory Woodall and the other executive members of the College of Education student council pose in the Samford Clock Tower.

Auburn College of Education student Mallory Woodall reflects on her time as Student Council President

February 04, 2026

A woman dressed in a fancy skirt suit set with a matching hat and gloves smiles for the camera.

When Lisa Burdette graduated from the College of Education in 1982, the last place she expected her career to take her was professional development. Now, she’s the owner of The Dallas School of Etiquette and author of the popular advice column, Burdet-tiquette.

February 04, 2026

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Read more about the faculty and staff members bring Auburn’s academic community to life.

February 03, 2026

A man sits on a couch draped with numerous commemorative scarfs for various sports teams, wearing one himself.

With a background in engineering, Farmer is a creator who loves designing and 3D-printing all kinds of items. In his 14 years at Auburn, he’s held positions in Recreation and Wellness, First Year Experience, teaching and advising.

February 03, 2026

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Take a look inside some of Auburn's most distinctive offices, where meaningful details and personal touches tell the stories of the faculty and staff who bring Auburn’s academic community to life.

February 03, 2026

The three winners hold their awards, surrounded by four members of the board of directors

The Auburn University Parent & Family Association Board of Directors recently honored three faculty and staff members whose support of students exemplifies the Auburn Creed.

February 03, 2026

Leslie Harper Worthington poses in a stone window frame with her glasses and a book

Worthington's upcoming poetic memoir, “Why Would You Leave Me?” explores a childhood shaped by painful revelations about parentage and the confusion of growing up without steady guidance.

February 02, 2026

Maggie Haggerty in business attire posing for a photo on Auburn

Maggie Haggerty found her place at Auburn through her involvement in student organizations such as Mock Trial. Now she’s creating community for students by leading the Women in Law organization.

January 30, 2026

Two men and two women smile for a photo in front of a Student Veterans of America backdrop.

For Madeline Graf, one of 10 finalists for national Student Veteran of the Year, everything ties back to a commitment to service — whether that's her nursing education, military service or involvement on campus.

January 30, 2026

Dean Crowe, Founder and CEO of Rally Foundation, speaks to students in the Gender, Wealth and Philanthropy class.

College of Human Sciences students in the Gender, Wealth and Philanthropy class were treated to a special guest speaker on Jan. 28, as Dean Crowe, Founder and CEO of Rally Foundation, touched on a variety of topics related to philanthropy and fiscal responsibility and shared what it means to help lead a 501(c)(3) nonprofit raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer research.

January 29, 2026

A father and child play together in a therapist office.

Through outreach, compassion and innovation, Auburn is helping Alabama’s families live healthier and happier lives.

January 28, 2026

Jane Teel

Meet Jane Teel, clinical professor in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology, and Adult Education Program Coordinator.

January 28, 2026

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Three colleges unite to advance mass timber construction, a faster, cheaper and more sustainable way to build houses and buildings.

January 26, 2026

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Miles Pelton ‘25, a recent graduate of the School of Industrial and Graphic Design, earned a 2025 Student Merit Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America.

January 26, 2026

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Jake Morris ‘25, a recent graduate of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA), earned a 2025 Honor Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

January 26, 2026

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When Sarah Carrico ‘20 arrived at Auburn as a freshman, she wasn’t yet sure what direction her career would take.

January 26, 2026

Daniel smiles for a photo in the woods

A graduate of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, Daniel Crawford develops investment strategies that benefit corporations, investors and timber landowners.

January 22, 2026

Paul St. Onge posed in front of weight racks

An Auburn University College of Education graduate channels his teaching roots into aircrew readiness in the Department of Defense.

January 21, 2026

A world-champion angler, Logan Parks is taking his passion for fishing and paying it forward through his philanthropy that helps young anglers reel in their own dreams.

January 21, 2026

Iva Durdanovic and Andy Huang in graduation garb

Harrison College of Pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates are innovating healthcare through post-doctoral research positions.

January 20, 2026

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Auburn’s competitive sports program isn’t just top tier competition, it’s shaping students into leaders with balance and real world skills.

January 20, 2026

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Two assistant landscape architecture professors from the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture have been envisioning new stewardship practices for the Indigenous Florence Mound in north Alabama.

January 16, 2026

Claudia Hendrix

Meet Claudia Hendrix, engagement coordinator in Auburn's College of Education.

January 16, 2026

A student club started more than 60 years ago has had a far-reaching impact on the state of Alabama.

January 15, 2026

Katherine Sechrist smiles at a table at an Auburn University philanthropy event

The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment is proud to announce the establishment of the Katherine Owen Sechrist Endowed Scholarship for Academic Excellence.

January 14, 2026

Band members playing clarinets sit in the first row of a symphonic ensemble

Last fall, the Reeltown High School band came to campus to record a song in memory of one of its members alongside the Auburn University Symphonic Winds.

January 13, 2026

David Marshall

Meet David Marshall, associate professor of educational research in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology.

January 13, 2026

Thanks to a team of Auburn engineers, it's no longer "Have you been to Botanic yet?" It's "Have you seen the floating chipping green at Botanic yet?"

January 12, 2026

Marvin J. Price accepting award from the North Carolina Economic Development Association

Community planning alumnus Marvin J. Price ’11 became an economic developer to see spreadsheets turn into smiles in his community.

January 12, 2026

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When Cecily Jacob walks into her classroom each morning as a teacher at Southview Primary School in Opelika, Alabama, she brings more than lesson plans. She enters equipped with the latest strategies she has learned as a doctoral student at Auburn’s College of Education.

January 06, 2026

Stephanie Willis

Meet Stephanie Willis, the Independent Living Coordinator for the EAGLES Program in Auburn's College of Education.

January 06, 2026

It's a great day on the #GINNing Podcast and it's our pleasure to serve you the story of Brandon Powell, who put his Auburn chemical engineering degree to use in the most delicious, nutritious and cow-friendly way imaginable.

December 19, 2025

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The Everything Auburn Podcast’s year-end rewind is here – and our best moments of 2025 will have you laughing-out-loud and beaming with Tiger pride.

December 17, 2025

Brandon Schermitzler

Brandon Schermitzler, a clinical psychology doctoral candidate at Auburn University, is studying the science of addiction to better help the millions of people affected by one of the country’s most widespread health crises.

December 17, 2025

From student government president to lieutenant governor and music festival empresario, George McMillan’s life of public service had an outsized impact on the state of Alabama.

December 16, 2025

Eight students were selected to participate in the 2025 IQLA Study Tour in Washington, D.C.

This year, eight students were chosen for the tour — an educational enrichment opportunity where students served as ambassadors for the college while getting to experience Washington, D.C.

December 16, 2025

Sheila Sjolseth posing with her husband and sons after graduating.

After decades of building a career, raising a family and running a nonprofit, Sheila Sjolseth came to pursue a doctorate at Auburn University’s Graduate School.

December 16, 2025

Kelli Fischer is pictured outside standing in front of Opelika High School

When College of Education alumna and grad student Kelli Fischer walked onto the field before Opelika High School’s second-round football playoff game this fall, she was stunned to hear her name announced as the 2025–26 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.

December 16, 2025

Photo of Lavens Maginnis sitting at a desk

Lavens Maginnis of Columbiana, Ala., has been selected as the student marshal for the College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) at Auburn University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, December 13.

December 09, 2025

Brian Delaney

Brian Delaney, an assistant professor of journalism in the School of Communication and Journalism, received the 2025 Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award from Auburn University.

December 09, 2025

Sayyed Fawad Ali Shah

Sayyed Fawad Ali Shah is shaping the future of journalism by examining threats to press freedom and the mental-health toll on reporters—a commitment that earned him Auburn University’s Emerging Creative Research and Scholarship Award.

December 09, 2025