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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

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

Photo of a student in a hard hard pointing at a piece of wood in a large pnuematic press

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

January 26, 2026

Photo of a group of your female professionals posing after a clay shoot

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

three students referring a basketball game

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

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

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

Cecily Jacob is pictured standing at the door of her classroom, with a sign on the door stating

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

podcast logo with samford hall in background

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

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

A young man walks past an orange wall displaying the Auburn Creed

In honor of Auburn's rich history of students and alumni serving in the U.S. military, the Veterans Resource Center is paying tribute to veterans with two new installations in Foy Hall.

December 03, 2025

Lauren Anderson is pictured on a stage singing.

From leading impromptu music lessons as a child to championing music education through her own initiative, Project Crescendo, junior music education major Lauren Anderson is turning her passion into a mission.

December 02, 2025

Dr. Chance Armstrong stands in front of a barn door

The Auburn Family fuels Auburn's Veterinary Emergency Response Team, providing future lifesaving impact during emergencies and natural disasters.

November 24, 2025

Caleb Eason sitting beside a statue of SpongeBob

When Nickelodeon's 2025 NFL Wild Card simulcast aired, one of the most talked-about moments was the return of SpongeBob's nemesis, DoodleBob. The animator behind him? Auburn University graduate Caleb Eason '23.

November 21, 2025

Photo of a man standing at a podium accepting an award in front of a crowd

Pat Arrington, a 1985 graduate who played for Coach Pat Dye, has spent nearly 40 years in the construction industry.

November 21, 2025

A large group stands on the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium during a night game, with bright stadium lights overhead and a packed crowd in the background. Auburn student veteran Tommy Gaither stands near the center holding a football and waving, surrounded by family members and supporters who are smiling and applauding.

Once responsible for neutralizing explosive threats around the world, Auburn veteran Tommy Gaither is now studying the chemistry behind them. His next mission: turning real-world experience into a career teaching science.

November 17, 2025

Nic stands in a hallway in a graduation cap and gown

Nic Smith is graduating with a doctorate in higher education and a graduate certificate in workforce education, training and development.

November 17, 2025

three men on podcast set

Ready to make waves? Meet David Deep, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Auburn alum behind Wake for Warriors—where heroes swap boots for boards and find new purpose on the water.

November 14, 2025

Adrienne Wilson instructing dancers on stage

Few have helped the Department of Theatre & Dance find its way like Professor Adrienne Wilson. In November, as the 2025-2026 season focused on “Wayfinding” continues with “Footprints,” Wilson will lead the annual dance concert for the last time.

November 14, 2025

From Auburn's campus to the world's most advanced warships, Emily Curran '10 has never forgotten where she found her footing.

November 12, 2025

Two people stand together in a pharmacy

A native of Killen, Alabama and a member of the Harrison College of Pharmacy Class of 2025, Caleigh Wallace entered Officer Training School (OTS) following her graduation from Auburn University in May. Graduating from OTS on Nov. 7, she will head to her first duty station at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base as part of the 59th Medical Wing, the Air Force's largest medical wing.

November 11, 2025

Kiah Erlich wearing a blue space flight suit

Kiah Erlich '10 is a pilot and a Millennial 100. The one thing she hopes to do next: send a fellow Auburn graduate to space.

November 10, 2025

A worker wearing a yellow hard hat labeled

Jack Janik's time at Auburn was shaped by curiosity, collaboration and a growing passion for tribology — the study of friction, wear and lubrication. The graduate of the Honors College and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering credits Auburn with helping him discover his academic interests and prepare for a career in industry.

November 10, 2025

A student shakes hands with a potential employer at a career fair.

With fall graduation right around the corner, many students are preparing to enter the workforce. For those still looking for that first post-graduation opportunity, it's not too late to use these Auburn career resources.

November 10, 2025

headshots of Benny and Susan side by side

Harbert College of Business alumnus Benny LaRussa Jr. and Samuel Ginn College of Engineering alumna Susan Story are among six Class of 2025 honorees who will be inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame on Nov. 13.

November 07, 2025

Todd Rauch

Todd Rauch '10, a Purple Heart veteran, Opelika City Councilman and Auburn University psychology alumnus, has always wanted to serve.

November 07, 2025

Cara, Bob, Connor and Abby Barber at a Marine Corps military base in Hawaii

Bob and Cara Barber have strong roots in Auburn and the U.S. Marine Corps and are now committed to ensuring more Marine students have the scholarship support they need to thrive on the Plains.

November 07, 2025

Dan Arnold, right, attends an Auburn University event

A recent $10 million gift is among the largest single gifts in the history of CHS. Arnold's gift will help support the forthcoming new facility, provide an endowed professorship, scholarship opportunities and programmatic support within the college.

November 06, 2025

Mike and Leann Rowe visiting the Auburn University Regional Airport

If there's one thing to know about Mike '78 and Leann Rowe '78, it's that they believe in Auburn and love it.

November 03, 2025

Celeste, who wears prosthetic arms, stands in front of a brick wall painted with butterfly wings

Celeste Bradley, a sepsis survivor and quadruple amputee, is fighting to get back to work full-time as a pediatric speech-language pathologist.

October 29, 2025

Ross Tolbert performing on the field as drum major

AU Marching Band drum major and chemical engineering student Ross Tolbert is answering the call to teach by pursuing a second degree in music education.

October 28, 2025

picture of burt reynolds next to picture of Auburn football player Roy Tatum

In the late 1960s an Auburn defensive lineman was the spitting image of heartthrob actor Burt Reynolds.

October 27, 2025

Lian Leduc stands on a baseball field

The Auburn community is buzzing about the Savannah Bananas coming to Plainsman Park.

October 23, 2025

Photo of a man holding a small boy while standing next to his father

The Radcliff family — three generations of Auburn-trained construction professionals — has produced nearly 4,700 projects.

October 23, 2025

Melissa Warnke hosting candle pouring class

Melissa Warnke '09 has never been afraid to reinvent herself. A communications professional, small business owner and mom to two young daughters, Warnke has built a life defined by curiosity, courage and purpose.

October 22, 2025

Kendal, on crutches, and Jack stand next to the jAUnt golf cart

After a car accident left marathon runner Kendal Hull unable to navigate campus with her morning coffee, a couple of jAUnt drivers came to her rescue with a custom 3D-printed cup holder.

October 22, 2025

The inside of the renovated Auburn University Bookstore

Construction was a common sight on campus this summer. From renovating academic buildings to reshaping outdoor gathering areas, the changes weren't just cosmetic, they reflect the university's commitment to growth, innovation and enriching the student experience.

October 20, 2025

John Michael Falligant

Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences John Michael Falligant didn't plan to be a translational researcher, but when traditional research findings fell short in his complex cases, he took a more active role in taking treatment from the lab to the clinic.

October 20, 2025

Photo of woman climbing a ladder in front of a stick-frame wooden pavilion

Two architecture professors are experimenting with a custom marking robot that inscribes assembly information on timber elements to reduce complex documents for construction crews.

October 14, 2025

Lauren Barnard

Video game producer Lauren Barnard '15 has the same message for art students and the millions of people playing Diablo: you're supposed to be here.

October 13, 2025

podcast host talks with two students

Miss Auburn Riley Parman and SGA President Owen Beaverstock join the Everything Auburn Podcast to talk about their campus roles and the 78th Annual Hey Day.

October 10, 2025

Amanda Denney is pictured standing outdoors next to large letters that spell out KYIV, the capital of Ukraine.

In a city where air raid sirens pierced the night and missile strikes shattered the quiet, alumna Amanda Denney offered students not just lessons in literature, but a lifeline of normalcy.

October 09, 2025