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a massive crowd of female students outside, on the campus of Auburn University

Bid Day 2025 brought energy and excitement to Neville Arena as Auburn welcomed its newest Panhellenic members.

August 16, 2025

Photo of Richard Burt standing in front of a planter in an orange shirt

Richard Burt of the McWhorter School of Building Science has been elected to the National Academy of Construction Class of 2025.

August 14, 2025

Reece stands on a boat and reels in a fish with a fishing rod

Junior finance major Reece Tremaglio is a fisherman on the Auburn Bass Fishing Team, a pro athlete and a growing media personality.

August 14, 2025

An Auburn Army ROTC cadet stands in the woods during a field exercise

Tiger Giving Day, Auburn’s 24-hour online fundraising event, will boast a number of firsts this year, including an inaugural project from Auburn’s Army ROTC unit.

August 12, 2025

man poses with tiger mascot

Scattered, smothered and covered: Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Bobby Woodard is cooking up the perfect recipe to help Auburn students find their niche — one waffle at a time.

August 11, 2025

Emma Lowell, pictured with a child as she received her bachelor

Emma Lowell, who received her bachelor's degree in human development and family science in the child life option, represented the College of Human Sciences as the graduation marshal for Summer 2025 commencement exercises.

August 11, 2025

Legendary Auburn football coach Pat Dye and two puppies on his porch at his Crooked Oaks estate

Legendary football coach Pat Dye left an enduring legacy through Crooked Oaks, which includes 415 acres of lush, rolling and wooded terrain in Notasulga, Alabama. The Auburn Family's support will ensure Crooked Oaks fulfills Dye’s vision well into the future.

August 08, 2025

99-year-old 1948 Auburn alumna Doris Griffith is honored at the Golden Eagles celebration

The College of Human Sciences celebrated 1975 graduates and prior at the Golden Eagles celebration on Aug. 1 inside the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center.

August 07, 2025

Sarah Goodwin

Auburn's College of Education adds a health and wellness coordinator, Sarah Goodwin, to its EAGLES Program.

August 07, 2025

Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the clear

August 07, 2025

Alumna Susan Petrunio never did pursue veterinary school, but she has found a career working with animals.

August 06, 2025

Phil Smith holds a sea turtle

Alumnus Phil Smith has found his artistic niche underwater as a photographer for the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

August 06, 2025

In the latest episode of Human Sciences' official podcast, award-winning chef and alumna Lauren Windham of L. Windham Provisions shares her journey in the male-dominated culinary industry — redefining the kitchen as a place of leadership, artistry and empowerment.

August 04, 2025

Gail and Phillip Jones

For the past 15 years, third-generation forest landowners, Gail and Phillip Jones, of Andalusia, Alabama, have felt called upon to support and inspire Auburn forestry students during the last weeks of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment’s forestry practicum.

August 01, 2025

Tierney Hinman

Meet Tierney Hinman, assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching in Auburn's College of Education.

August 01, 2025

Jada Kohlmeier

Meet Jada Kohlmeier, professor and program coordinator of Secondary Social Sciences Education and a Humana-Germany-Sherman Distinguished Professor in Auburn's College of Education.

August 01, 2025

Jaimie Roper

Meet Jaimie Roper, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology in Auburn's College of Education.

August 01, 2025

Cassie Montgomery

Meet Cassie Montgomery, a communications and marketing specialist for GEAR UP Achieve in the Truman Pierce Institute in Auburn's College of Education.

August 01, 2025

The Ginn Family, including (L-R) Matt, Ann, Sam, Samantha and Mike — made the largest single commitment to scholarships in Auburn University history. College

The namesake of Auburn’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Ginn Family Foundation have committed $30 million to the college to establish a new scholarship program, marking the largest single commitment to scholarships in university history.

July 31, 2025

The Bible of Eugene B. Sledge ‘49, foundation of his classic World War II memoir “With the Old Breed,” was formally added to the Library of Congress. But decades later, his son Henry Sledge ‘88 is still discovering how his family was shaped by the trauma of war.

July 30, 2025

Sue Steele smiles in a posed photo with a light blue patterned design behind her.

Sue Steele, a distinguished alumna of Auburn University's College of Education and an industry leader in board advisory services and executive coaching, will join the Auburn University Alumni Association Board of Directors this fall.

July 29, 2025

Ariel Sharpe sprints indoors wearing an Auburn track uniform, mid-stride with tape on her knee and determination on her face. A blurred figure watches from behind a netted barrier.

Ariel Sharpe, a standout student-athlete and dual STEM major, is serving as COSAM’s graduation marshal after excelling in the classroom, on the track and in the lab — all while staying grounded in faith and driven by a dream to serve others.

July 28, 2025

The tattered cover of a historic student scrapbook

Thanks to Tiger Giving Day donors, Auburn Libraries is preserving its collection of historic scrapbooks and increasing students' access to technology.

July 28, 2025

Brian Phillips smiles in a posed photo with a dark background behind him.

For more than two decades, Brian Phillip has been a steady presence behind the technology that supports teaching and learning in Auburn University's College of Education. Recently, his dedication was recognized with an Auburn Spirit of Excellence award—an honor Phillip humbly accepts, but credits to those around him.

July 24, 2025

College of Human Sciences Dean Susan Hubbard speaks to guests at a Farewell to Spidle Hall event on July 17.

Numerous Human Sciences alumni, past and present faculty and staff and guests attended a Farewell to Spidle Hall event, marking one final goodbye to a cherished academic landmark.

July 24, 2025

Anabel wears a cap and gown at Toomer

Anabel Dillingham, who will graduate in August with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, culinary science option, has been baking and cooking since she was a toddler.

July 24, 2025

Mason sits on a weigh machine wearing a cap and gown

Mason McIntosh, who is graduating with a doctorate from the School of Kinesiology, has found a love for improving health outcomes for aging adults.

July 24, 2025

Courtney Bass is pictured posing for a photo inside an office setting.

Auburn University’s College of Education has always been more than just a place to learn for Courtney Bass. It’s where Bass discovered his calling, built lifelong friendships and set the foundation for a career in education.

July 23, 2025

Will Brown

The College of Education welcomes new academic advisor Will Brown.

July 23, 2025

Jeff and Linda Stone support Auburn through athletics, scholarships in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and College of Sciences and Mathematics, LEAD Auburn, the Aubie program and much more, impacting countless students.

July 21, 2025

Anissa Moffett

Anissa Moffett earns the Spirit of Excellence Award for outstanding service.

July 21, 2025

Anna sings into a microphone on stage

Auburn's Commercial Music program led Anna Colson to work in Nashville, perform at Lucky Man Studio and open for Roseanne Cash.

July 21, 2025

Meet Peden Jones. The mechanical engineering graduate research assistant really has a grasp on the mechanics of 3D printing, recently lending a proverbial hand to the College of Liberal Arts to recreate a 500-year-old prosthetic limb.

July 11, 2025

A special dog and unique friendship between two Auburn alumna lead to a series of successful children’s books.

July 10, 2025

Japanese maple nursery

The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment has received a matching gift from the You Might Be For Auburn Foundation to support a restoration project underway at Crooked Oaks, the former homestead of Auburn’s beloved football coach, Pat Dye.

July 09, 2025

Julie Dunn Faurot left a lasting impact on those around her. A gardener and Auburn football fan, Julie also spent her time serving others through philanthropic organizations. Following Julie’s passing in 2021, Mark made the decision to establish a memorial scholarship in her ongoing honor. His hope for future students who receive the scholarship is to be inspired by his wife’s story.

July 09, 2025

The Rome Summer Archival Seminar group posing for a photo in front of the Vatican

Johnathon Keller, a doctoral student in the Department of History, reflects on his month in Rome, Italy, researching abroad at the Vatican and Rome’s national libraries.

July 07, 2025

Karol Renfroe demonstrates nursing techniques with a pregnant manikin in the College of Nursing

Karol Renfroe knows a thing or two about students. After spending decades as a nurse and educator, she cites investing in Auburn students as the most meaningful part of her career.

July 07, 2025

Isai Mejia is pictured standing outside next to the new College of Education building sign.

Auburn College of Education student Isai Mejia is pursuing his purpose in and out of the classroom, with a desire to serve students as a future educator and his country as a current member of the U.S. National Guard.

June 30, 2025

at Toomer

Eli Manning, host of "Eli's Places," and special guests will be at Toomer's Corner on July 8 to film an episode of the ESPN+ series, focusing on our beloved tradition of rolling the trees. The Auburn Family is encouraged to attend and help set a world record.

June 30, 2025

A class of high school students gather around for a group photo with Walker the mannequin

The Harrison College of Pharmacy has two unconventional ambassadors to help with recruiting and outreach efforts — mannequins named Walker and Harry.

June 27, 2025

Ariel Rocker is pictured smiling

For the past seven years, Ariel Rocker has been a driving force behind the scenes at Auburn University’s College of Education, ensuring that faculty, staff and students have the resources they need to succeed.

June 27, 2025

Kennedy McClure is pictured in an elementary school classroom with her students giving her a big hug.

Auburn College of Education transfer student Kennedy McClure says her desire to become a teacher is all thanks to one key person in her life: her mom. And since arriving at Auburn, McClure said the Early Childhood Education program in the College of Education has prepared her well for such a future in the classroom.

June 26, 2025

Jennifer Wood Adams

Auburn University President Christopher B. Roberts announced today he has promoted Jennifer Wood Adams to the role of vice president for public affairs, communication and marketing.

June 25, 2025

Catherine Riley in graduation regalia

Though becoming a teacher wasn’t always her plan, Auburn alumna Catherine Riley turned her passion for science and her love of working with children into a successful career as an educator through a master’s program in Auburn University’s College of Education.

June 24, 2025

VetMed student Lexie Craig holds a cat.

Hailing from a three-generation farming family, Lexie Craig was led to Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine by her Kentucky roots. But it’s the shining impact of VetMed alumnus Woody Bartlett ’64 that inspires her to reach for the next level of veterinary achievement.

June 24, 2025

pink tulips and yellow flowers in front of a campus building and blue sky

Find out how the unsung heroes of campus, the Auburn Facilities’ Landscape Services crew, keeps our flower beds, sidewalks, trees and bushes beautiful year-round.

June 21, 2025

Zack Melton

Recent journalism graduate Zack Melton balanced his studies with 24-hour shifts at the City of Auburn Fire Department through the Auburn Student Firefighter Program.

June 18, 2025

The Camp War Eagle head orientation counselors smile for a photo on the steps of Samford Hall with the CWE counselors behind them

Meet some of the head orientation counselors who are welcoming new students to campus at Camp War Eagle this summer.

June 18, 2025