Power and truth inspired poet Rose McLarney’s latest contribution and collection, “Killing the Negative” and “Colorfast.”
March 01, 2024
What to expect on the 251st episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast? How about the origin story of geotechnical juggernaut Brian Anderson, a full-scale infrastructure inspiration who's girding the loins of this nation's foundations.
March 01, 2024
The Auburn Student Veterans Association helps student veterans transition from active duty to the college scene and raises money for veteran-based organizations and charities.
February 29, 2024
Fifty years ago, unsure of his safety, a tall, soft-spoken Black man walked alone across the Auburn campus to register for classes. Harold Franklin’s integration of Auburn University went smoothly thanks to courage, conviction and careful planning. But, behind the scenes, it was far from easy. This article originally appeared in the Summer 2014 issue of Auburn Magazine.
February 27, 2024
The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted nine individuals — including four Auburn University alumni — and one corporation during a ceremony Feb. 24 at The Westin Huntsville.
February 26, 2024
Renowned voice actress, singer and pianist Kate Higgins '91 has built a career around using her voice to invigorate various projects.
February 26, 2024
From polymers to public administration, Olivia Cook is inspiring the nation. The 2014 polymer and fiber engineering graduate (with graduate degrees from Auburn in public policy and public administration) discusses how she's using lessons learned at Auburn to help change the world on the 250th episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.
February 23, 2024
Auburn’s beloved mascot was honored on Feb. 24 with the unveiling of a bronze figure depicting his likeness in front of the Harold D. Melton Student Center.
February 23, 2024
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) recognizes faculty members with exceptional research and scholarship records annually. Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies Frank “Skip” Bartol is this year’s representative for Auburn University.
February 21, 2024
Auburn junior Emily Day combines nonprofit and philanthropy studies and journalism to support and create organizations that help people.
February 21, 2024
Kirsten Grenside ('87) gives back to the Auburn Family by sharing her international experiences and expertise with Auburn students through the Auburn International Mentoring (AIM) Program.
February 20, 2024
As Auburn commemorates 60 years of integration, Civil Rights lawyer Fred Gray discusses how he became a lawyer, defended Rosa Parks and helped desegregate Auburn by suggesting Harold Franklin enroll at Auburn.
February 20, 2024
From the decathlon to biomechanics startups, track and field standout David Edmondson is clearing the bar — and then some. Listen to the mechanical engineering doctoral student discuss his journey from Jamaica to the Loveliest Village on the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education below, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts by searching #GINNing.
February 19, 2024
This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on Auburn’s stellar gymnastics team. This episode features Auburn gymnastics phenom Sophia Groth.
February 19, 2024
There exists in the scientific community a small but growing contingent of materials engineers who regularly render their research into works of art. And it's official — Yeonjin Baek is one of the best.
February 16, 2024
In coordination with the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, Auburn Agriculture is taking the month of February to recognize the past, present and future contributions made by the university’s Black students, faculty and staff. Read the accomplishments made by some of our own alumni who all work to better the world of agriculture.
February 14, 2024
Ken Day’s journey began within the halls of Auburn University’s College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment in 1976, igniting a passion that fueled over 42 years of dedicated federal service. After retiring in 2020, Ken's passion for the natural resources field did not fade. He championed inclusivity by establishing an endowed scholarship for African American students, ensuring future generations can forge their own paths in natural resources. Today, Ken serves on the CFWE advisory council, his leadership and generosity a testament to his unwavering commitment to the college.
February 14, 2024
From football games to chance meetings in the classroom, Auburn alums tell how they found love on the Plains.
February 13, 2024
Many Auburn alumni teachers are bucking the state and national trend that declares as many as 70% of teachers are said to have considered leaving their jobs in recent years.
February 13, 2024
Social work senior Sydney Gwyn wove her lifelong passion for helping others into a career in social sciences through an internship with the Air Force Civilian Service.
February 12, 2024
Auburn University seniors Kelly Best and Amanda Zimmer were sorority sisters before they became stepsisters when their parents got married in June of 2021. Now, their bond is stronger than ever before as they enjoy their time on the Plains.
February 09, 2024
After beginning his career as an elite, Auburn-trained bomb detection dog, the yellow Lab spent nearly a decade working with Student Counseling and Psychological Services.
February 08, 2024
Auburn alumna Kathryn Thornton received her bachelor’s degree in physics from the College of Sciences and Mathematics before completing her doctorate in physics and four space missions.
February 08, 2024
“Don’t be afraid to learn new things and get comfortable being uncomfortable.” This is the advice Russell Turner, 2022 Forestry alumnus and Fiber Supply Associate at International Paper (IP), extends to fellow Auburn foresters. These principles, which Russell learned through diverse challenges, have significantly shaped his career thus far.
February 05, 2024
Auburn University alumnus Joseph Pelfrey has been named the director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. Pelfrey, who earned his bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering in 2000, will manage one of NASA's largest field installations in this role.
February 05, 2024
Jordan-Hare Stadium will get a new scoreboard for the north end zone. The Auburn University Board of Trustees accepted the proposal from Auburn Athletics to replace the existing scoreboard at its Feb. 2 meeting, held on the campus of Auburn University at Montgomery.
February 05, 2024
Auburn University's CFWE produces exceptional leaders. Four alumni share how Auburn helped to shape their current careers in academic leadership.
January 31, 2024
Auburn University alumni James W. Rane and Don Logan have been selected to receive Lifetime Achievement awards from Business Alabama.
January 26, 2024
A total 16 projects are showcased on campus and across Alabama.
January 26, 2024
DeWanna Bonner is the fifth Auburn women's basketball player in program history to have her jersey retired, joining Carolyn Jones, Ruthie Bolton, Becky Jackson and Vickie Orr.
January 26, 2024
Sarah Jane French is a new faculty member in the Department of Animal Science within the Auburn University College of Agriculture.
January 24, 2024
Associate professor and associate chair in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Director of Computer Science and Software Engineering Undergraduate Programs. Director of Global Programs, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. How does Dean Hendrix do it? Find out on the latest episode of the best podcast in all of higher education.
January 19, 2024
Both avid Auburn supporters, alumni Rick and Carolyn Salanitri have given faithfully to Auburn University for more than three decades through their service on boards and support of initiatives and scholarships that directly impact student achievement.
January 17, 2024
As director of operational readiness, Auburn Aviation alumna Jaimi Tapp's job is to make sure more than 100 million passengers move through the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport without issue.
January 16, 2024
Frank “Skip” Bartol, Professor of Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology, will give Auburn University’s 2023-24 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture.
January 13, 2024
The same steps that Harold Franklin walked to integrate Auburn University 60 years ago served as the backdrop for a commemorative event on Jan. 9. A large group gathered in the atrium of the Mell Classroom Building, including a number of Auburn’s “firsts,” like the families of Harold Franklin, Josetta Brittain Matthews and James Owens.
January 09, 2024
Sixty years ago, Harold A. Franklin registered for classes at Auburn University, integrating the institution as its first African American student. His courage paved the way for future generations, and his legacy lives on today.
January 04, 2024
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm has been named the “2024 Grand Champion Grower,” making them the official Christmas tree providers for the White House’s Blue Room in the 2024 holiday season.
December 15, 2023
Between the four of them, School of Communication and Journalism seniors Weston Ball, Colin Beyersdorf, Zach Card and Tate Youngblood share one apartment, dozens of involvement responsibilities and hundreds of Auburn memories.
December 14, 2023
Harbert College of Business Professors Sarah and Peter Stanwick, who are retiring at the end of December, have been an integral part of the School of Accountancy and Department of Management and Entrepreneurship for the past 31 years.
December 13, 2023
If die-hard Auburn fans truly bleed orange and blue, then few families’ blood likely features more of the Tiger colors than the Brodbeck clan, whose immediate family features seven Auburn graduates. But a blood test would also show another liquid running just as prominently through the Brodbecks’ veins — coffee.
December 12, 2023
Auburn University's Facilities Management announces closures during the holidays.
December 11, 2023
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
Shivaprasad Nageswaran, Director of the ARC Program at the AU RFID Lab and a spring 2023 PhD graduate from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, won the National Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT™ Competition.
December 11, 2023
Since immigrating to the United States from Pakistan in 2018, the husband-wife tandem of Hassan Raza Shah and Sakina Rubab Rizvi have called Auburn home, and now they’re excited they can both call Auburn University their alma mater.
December 09, 2023
From the Sphinx to space, flappers to French fries, Auburn’s history is filled with stories that are too good to be true. Except they are.
December 06, 2023
Auburn public relations alumna Jackie Jags works every day to share Chick-fil-A's culture of care with the public.
December 05, 2023
Sheri Thornburg-Brock, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology, was honored with the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching.
December 05, 2023
As a development coordinator in Auburn’s College of Education, Kelly Buckingham stands out for her impact on others and attention to detail. Her co-workers like the fun atmosphere she brings to the office by way of her energy and sense of humor, and she plays music that keeps everyone grooving and productive.
December 05, 2023
College of Human Sciences marks its 30th International Quality of Life Awards ceremony by honoring ABC News Correspondent Bob Woodruff and philanthropists Ginger and Walt Woltosz in New York City.
December 05, 2023
