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Pictured from left, College of Human Sciences Dean Susan Hubbard, Lt. Col. Meredith Young, commander, Air Force ROTC at Auburn University, Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Dr. N. Jan Davis ‘77, former NASA astronaut and Auburn alumna, L. Nick Davis and Auburn University President Dr. Christopher B. Roberts.

In a setting that’s hosted some of the most significant moments in American and global history, the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium added another distinguished event to its storied list by hosting the College of Human Sciences’ 32nd annual International Quality of Life Awards (IQLA) on Monday, Dec. 8 in Washington, D.C.

December 09, 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

Collage of different graphic design work from posters to product labels

The creative thinking and problem-solving skills inherent in design education open doors to various career paths across industries.

December 02, 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

A bald eagle lands on a trainer

While football fans are familiar with our famous pre-game eagle flights, many don't realize Auburn's Raptor Center is one of the top raptor rehabilitation centers in the Southeast.

November 25, 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

Fran Kochan is pictured in front of a purple backdrop

Auburn University College of Education former Dean and Professor Emerita Fran Kochan has been named the recipient of the Roald F. Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA).

November 20, 2025

Angeila Scarborough with her husband and two daughters

Auburn College of Education student Angeila Scarborough continues lifelong learning and is pursuing her fifth degree.

November 18, 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

Madeline, wearing orange nursing scrubs, stands next to an IV pole

After she beat cancer, Madeline Dunn, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, realized she wanted to be a pediatric oncology nurse.

November 17, 2025

Coleman wears a cap and gown and poses for a photo in front of Jordan-Hare Stadium

During his time at Auburn, MBA graduate Coleman Morris has been a student recruiter, an intern with Auburn Advancement, the winner of Zeta Tau Alpha’s Big Man on Campus and a cheerleader.

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

Photo of an 80th anniversaity sign in front of a balloon display

On Friday, Nov. 7, over 200 people gathered in the Melton Student Center Ballroom to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD), commemorating the legacy and toasting the future of Auburn design education.

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

Photo of pumpkins with the center one carved and painted to look like Aubie the Tiger

The Auburn chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) hosted its Annual Pumpkin Carve on Friday, October 31, in the Dudley Hall courtyard.

November 13, 2025

Charlene LeBleu accepting a medal from ASLA president Kona Gray

The American Society of Landscape Architecture recognized Professor Emerita Charlene LeBleu for her outstanding career and decades of dedication to landscape architecture education.

November 13, 2025

Brigitta Brunner

Public Relations Professor Brigitta Brunner has earned numerous recognitions for her teaching, but she says the real award is the professional success of her students.

November 12, 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

Aubie posing for a photo with student veterans

Excellence, integrity and leadership are pillars in both the U.S. Armed Forces and Auburn Aviation. When those who have served in one come to learn at the other, Auburn ensures they have everything they need to succeed.

November 11, 2025

Photo of Lu Liu standing in front of a marble wall

When Tsai Lu Liu ‘92 learned of his elevation to the Industrial Designers Society of America Academy of Fellows this fall, he described it as “a tremendous recognition — especially for my academic career.”

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

Shawn and Denise Gilbert and Caitlin Gilbert who is in a graduation cap and gown stand in front of balloons

Shawn and Denise Gilbert’s connection to Auburn University began when their daughter, Caitlin, started her undergraduate studies here in August 2020. Despite not being Auburn alumni, they quickly developed an affinity for the Auburn Family.

November 06, 2025

Sara Ahnell sits at a table with students

Auburn College of Education Assistant Clinical Professor Sara Ahnell is at the forefront of world language learning in the state of Alabama.

November 05, 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

Swagata Chakraborty ’21 studies how the way we feel impacts the things we buy.

November 03, 2025

A fashion emergency and a social media surge helped Kayla Jones ’18 launch her brand Women With Ballz.

November 03, 2025

eagle is examined by veterinarians

Auburn’s Raptor Center and College of Veterinary Medicine unite conservation, education and rehabilitation through one of the university’s most beloved traditions

October 31, 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

Photo of 2025 20 Under 40 Recipients

On October 17, 2025, The Auburn Alumni Association celebrated the fourth class of 20 Under 40. Held at the Botanic in Auburn, the ceremony recognized alumni under the age of 40 who have achieved extraordinary personal and professional accomplishments and performed distinguished service in their communities.

October 28, 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

Patrick Klesius ’98 uses data analytics to help top-line jewelry and fashion brands reach customers like never before.

October 27, 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

Photo of father and daughter standing together in front of the Gorrie Center

Julia Ann Bratton is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Building Science, while her dad Mark continues his education in the McWhorter School of Building Science's executive certificate program.

October 27, 2025

Colleen Bourdeau

Colleen Bourdeau has been promoted to Auburn’s associate vice president for marketing, Jennifer Wood Adams, vice president for public affairs, communication and marketing, announced today. Bourdeau, whose appointment is effective Nov. 3, has served as director of communications and marketing for the Harbert College of Business since 2021.

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

Graphic of blue and black text overlaid in a collage

If visuals could talk, what would they say? Two students from the School of Industrial and Graphic Design weighed this question when they launched a new design-inspired podcast in December 2024.

October 23, 2025

Collage of nine headshots

The College of Architecture, Design and Construction is excited to welcome several new faculty members to the college in the fall 2025 semester.

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