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
Ben Edwards' journey from basketball standout to Team USA gold medalist reflects the rise of adaptive sports and Auburn's growing impact.
July 24, 2026
What does a world-record hurdler eat before the biggest race of his life? For Auburn track star Ja'Kobe Tharp, it's a McDonald's meal that's become an unlikely pre-race tradition.
July 24, 2026
College of Human Sciences apparel merchandising and journalism minor student Chelsi Banks embraces her individuality, wears what she wants and sees fashion as a discipline worthy of serious study — an approach that helped earn her recognition as one of the most stylish young Americans across all 50 states by Vogue Magazine.
July 17, 2026
Political Science and Psychology alumna Caroline Milner '15 turned her passion for leadership and service at Auburn into a legal career with clerkships at the highest levels of the federal judiciary.
July 16, 2026
After a bicycle accident changed how he experienced accessibility, Auburn doctoral student Franklin Wang is helping make technical dissertations more accessible for screen reader users.
July 16, 2026
Auburn alumnus and accomplished entrepreneur Billy Ainsworth, '78 marketing, has been named to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2026 — an honor recognizing his lasting impact on business and leadership across the state. Ainsworth will be inducted alongside six fellow honorees during a ceremony Nov. 12 in Birmingham.
July 14, 2026
As artificial intelligence reshapes education and the workforce, Auburn University associate professor Leslie Cordie is helping shift the conversation from fear to opportunity. Through her teaching and new international book, Navigating the AI Frontier in Adult Education, Cordie explores how AI can enhance learning, strengthen critical thinking and prepare lifelong learners for a rapidly changing world.
July 09, 2026
After her sons were diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, Martina Manning '90 turned personal devastation into raising awareness for a possible cure.
July 08, 2026
From groundbreaking research to campus tours, doctoral student Kate Handel has always represented Auburn. As an 1887 Society Ambassador, she's helping future graduate students find the same sense of home that's shaped her own journey.
July 07, 2026
Grace Miles, a spring 2026 Auburn University Honors College graduate, turned a simple LinkedIn message her junior year into nearly $200,000 in revenue as a campus manager for Fresh Prints, an achievement that stands out on a campus known for its entrepreneurial energy and strong Greek life.
June 29, 2026
As the nation celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Jimmy Rane '68 comes full circle on his own family's American Dream.
June 26, 2026
The Rucksacks to Backpacks program equips student veterans for academic success at Auburn and beyond.
June 25, 2026
Associate Professor of History Xaq Frohlich has been recognized by the Association for the Study of Food and Society with the 2026 Individual Award for Food Studies Pedagogy for his course on food and power.
June 23, 2026
An Auburn Executive MBA helped Stuart Jackson fulfill his career goal of landing a highly competitive international executive sales position. Soon, the 2025 graduate will be managing sales of Motorola Solution's push-to-talk technology to prospective clients in Portugal, Spain and Italy and Western Europe.
June 22, 2026
Two Auburn College of Education alumni are being recognized at the highest level of their profession, earning multiple national honors from the National Art Education Association (NAEA) for their leadership, service and lasting impact on art education.
June 17, 2026
While most of the 88,000 filling Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9 were drawn by the phenomenon of “Messi Mania,” Aurea and the Auburn University Raptor Center (AURC) ensured the uninitiated were properly introduced to the uniquely Auburn tradition of “War Eagle Flights.”
June 16, 2026
When Julianna Acomb started searching for colleges, she knew exactly what she wanted: professors who would challenge her creativity and help sharpen her writing. Auburn University's English department immediately stood out.
June 11, 2026
The road to gold runs straight through the Plains: Powered by Auburn spirit, world-class coaching and a mission bigger than sport, Team USA Wheelchair Handball gears up for OperationGOLD. Head coach Ford Dyke and adapted athlete Jay Denning join the Everything Auburn Podcast ahead of the team's elite selection camp.
June 10, 2026
For the second time in three years, the Auburn Tigers are national champions. Men's golf defeated No. 23 UCLA 4-1 in the NCAA Championship final.
June 04, 2026
Three students in Auburn's Graphic Design program earned national recognition with award-winning projects spanning book design, packaging and motion graphics.
May 29, 2026
When Auburn College of Education alumna Hannah Tarwater boarded a plane for Peru last year as part of the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program, she knew she was stepping into an experience that would stretch her both personally and professionally. What she didn't know was just how deeply the journey would shape her as an educator — and how quickly she would find herself planning a return trip.
May 29, 2026
An Auburn University College of Education doctoral graduate is helping guide national conversations about children's well-being and learning through her work on a revised policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics that underscores the critical role of recess in schools.
May 21, 2026
Geo Explorer Auburn gears up to ignite curiosity, deliver hands on STEM learning to thousands of students as part of America's 250th celebration. Department of Geosciences' Tim Hawthorne and Amanda Savrda join the Everything Auburn Podcast to dish on the world's largest mobile geoscience lab — and why they're driving it coast to coast this summer.
May 20, 2026
For Auburn alumnus Bob Runkle ‘77, investing in the next generation of business leaders is both a professional priority and a personal commitment. Through the Barron's Investing in Education Program, Runkle and The Runkle Group have helped bring real-world financial insights into Harbert College of Business classrooms, enhancing the academic experience for students preparing to enter an increasingly complex global economy.
May 20, 2026
Amanda Loper challenges herself, her team and her peers to reexamine the scope of an architect.
May 18, 2026
Over six decades Carol Byrd '59 has made yoga a cornerstone of her life and shared its restorative possibilities with countless others.
May 11, 2026
An upscale evening was brought to life and made possible by 33 students in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management at the 2026 Hospitality Gala held the evening of Thursday, April 23 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. Honoring an icon in the field of hospitality, the evening was centered around Stacy Brown, a 1999 Auburn alumna, founder of Chicken Salad Chick and co-owner of Botanic, who was awarded the 2026 Horst Schulze Award for Excellence in Hospitality.
May 08, 2026
Leadership is something Jack Rosenhammer not only studies in the classroom. He practices it every day — many times while on ice. A graduate student in Auburn's College of Education, Rosenhammer recently earned the Women's College Hockey South Coach of the Year award.
May 08, 2026
Character actor Michael O'Neill, whose career spans everything from "Transformers" to "Grey's Anatomy," led realistic auditioning workshops for Auburn Theatre & Dance students this spring.
May 08, 2026
From cotton and peanuts to sugarcane and macadamias, four Auburn University graduate students recently studied how producers in Queensland, Australia, tackle many of the same challenges faced by growers in the southeastern United States—through an international tour with the Alabama Extension agronomic crops team.
May 08, 2026
A 2013 Harbert College of Business graduate, Jordan Wilson has created Sap's, a hydration drink that supports how people function in their day-to-day lives and is not solely made for workout recovery. Since launching in 2023, his company is growing rapidly and has attracted interest from an NFL team.
May 06, 2026
