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Judge W. Keith Watkins at the bench

W. Keith Watkins '73 balances the scales of justice in the Middle District Court of Alabama every day in hope of a better world. The foundation upon which he built that decades-long career serving society from the bench started at Auburn University.

July 01, 2024

Sean Forbes is a professor of educational psychology in Auburn’s College of Education and the executive director of O Grows

From the beginning, O Grows in Opelika, Alabama, has focused on community, partnership and philanthropy — people helping people.

June 28, 2024

An arial view of buildings shows people in lines to make the number 45

As the college celebrates its 45th anniversary, graduates from the first graduating class in 1981 remember the program's humble beginnings.

June 25, 2024

A woman wearing a white dress and brown hair poses for a headshot

Brooke Bailey was one of four exceptional individuals honored as Employees of the Year during the 2024 Employee Recognition Program.

June 24, 2024

Jim Carroll

Jim Carroll was named as the new vice president of Facilities Management. He will assume his new role on Aug. 19

June 21, 2024

A brown-haired woman in an orange blazer poses for headshot against a brown background.

After 27 years at Auburn, the director of Risk Management and Insurance is retiring.

June 18, 2024

A young man stands at the finish line of a race

Meet Ethan Davis, an Auburn student who ran 26.2 miles at the Normandy Running Festival — and he isn't even a runner.

June 14, 2024

A woman wearing a white dress poses for a photo against a brick wall.

Caroline Whiting was one of four exceptional individuals honored as Employees of the Year during the 2024 Employee Recognition Program.

June 14, 2024

Prophet Dauda

Prophet Dauda '24 was raised on stories. From the fireside in a small village in Malawi to Auburn University, the creative writing graduate proves how one person's story can inspire, entertain and take you across the world.

June 12, 2024

Charles Gavin gazes out a window

Scholarships make an Auburn education possible for many students, and no one knows that better than Charles Gavin. Because it was the catalyst that brought him to Auburn and the force that propelled him through his college career, scholarships are one way Gavin gives back.

June 11, 2024

Walton Ferguson

In the fall, recent Auburn graduate Walton Ferguson will begin his journey to complete a doctorate in quantitative psychology.

June 07, 2024

Lifetime Achievement Awards Logo

The Auburn Alumni Association recently honored the 2024 class of Lifetime Achievement Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients.

June 05, 2024

J.W. Norris

Recent Law and Justice graduate J.W. Norris '24 will attend the University of Oklahoma to pursue his certification in American Indian Law.

June 05, 2024

Troy Harris

Alumnus Troy Harris lives by the Auburn Creed, evolving from a forester in the trees to a businessman promoting the benefits of locally sourced innovative wood products.

June 05, 2024

Alina Braun BMW

College of Human Sciences' alumna and current head of design research & psychology at BMW Group Design Alina Braun shares how Auburn led her down her career path.

June 04, 2024

A blond woman wearing a blue and white dress poses with Aubie behind a big AU sign.

Kaylen Anderson was recognized as one of four exceptional individuals who were honored as Employees of the Year during the 2024 Employee Recognition Program.

May 31, 2024

The Auburn men

On Wednesday, May 29, at the Omni La Costa Champions Course in the California hills between San Diego and Los Angeles, the men's golf team defeated No. 6 Florida State 3-2 to win the 2024 NCAA Championship.

May 30, 2024

Mechanical engineering professor David Dyer is retiring after the longest Auburn career of any faculty member in university history. The man they call Doc reflects on how things on the Plains have changed over the past 59 years — and how some never have.

May 24, 2024

Abby Hinson is a 2017 industrial design graduate who fabricates prosthetics for patients at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

May 24, 2024

Lucky Umezulike

Before he came to Auburn to earn a doctorate in public administration and public policy, Lucky Umezulike was an established change agent in Nigeria.

May 23, 2024

Two men and one woman look at maps while outdoors

Auburn DVM graduate Shaina Craige's career has taken her around the globe as she's advocated for healthy outcomes for people, animals and the planet.

May 23, 2024

Senior Ben Timm is one of the leaders in the Design and Manufacturing Lab in Wiggins Hall. He's the guy in charge of teaching folks how to machine safely. For the next year, he'll be better known for his voice.

May 21, 2024

Brianna Gordon presenting poster at research symposium

Brianna Gordon, a 2024 graduate in psychology, is looking to change the stigma around seeking mental health services in the U.S. military.

May 16, 2024

Auburn ROTC students actively pull a rope during a tug-of-war event.

Catch a glimpse of Auburn's campus during the solar eclipse, graduation, VetFest, the Fashion Event and end-of-semester excitement.

May 15, 2024

An old black and white photo shows football players celebrating after a win

Yann Cowert '88 graduated with degrees in building science and architecture and served as the lead architect of the new Woltosz Football Performance Center, the largest athletics project in Auburn's history.

May 15, 2024

Maddy McDaniel

Maddy McDaniel, a senior in psychology and sociology with a concentration in criminology, hopes to improve the justice system by assessing the psychology behind crime.

May 10, 2024

Cassidy Brydon

Cassidy Brydon, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, is developing the first culturally sensitive expressive writing model, specifically for people who experience microaggressions.

May 09, 2024

Man and woman holding award outside on steps

Extension Specialist Nancy Loewenstein's invasive plants expertise and community impact earns her an outstanding alumni award.

May 09, 2024

Faith Miller

Watch and learn how Faith Miller's grandparents inspired her innovative Alzheimer's research.

May 07, 2024

Bryson McGlynn cooking in the MasterChef Junior kitchen

Bryson McGlynn, the 12-year-old son of two Auburn alumni, has been a fierce competitor on FOX's "MasterChef Junior."

May 07, 2024

A stage filled with flowers in front of a group of Auburn graduates sitting.

Nearly 40,000 family and friends filled Neville Arena with cheers, smiles and proud hugs as they celebrated Auburn's newest alumni during the university's six commencement ceremonies.

May 05, 2024

Jonathan Jones stands next to a lighted stem sign

Auburn University alum and New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones has been working hard through his Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation to increase opportunities for young people to enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities and education.

April 30, 2024

Abubakar Tahiru embraces a tree while attempting his world record tree-hugging goal.

Abubakar Tahiru, an Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment graduate student, has set a new world record for the most trees hugged in one hour, according to Guinness World Records.

April 30, 2024

A headshot of a man with a gray background

Alumnus Dr. Will Eward attended Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine before completing medical school. Now, Eward is an orthopaedic oncologist specializing in bone and soft tissue cancers.

April 29, 2024

President Christopher B. Roberts stands on stage clapping at a commencement ceremony.

Kicking off Friday, May 3, Auburn's commencement ceremonies will honor the remarkable achievements of the largest graduating class in university history.

April 29, 2024

William and Patrick Olmstead

This May, Patrick and William Olmstead graduate from Auburn's Harbert College of Business representing the fourth generation of Crane family members to graduate from Auburn.

April 29, 2024

Three people in graduation caps and gowns wave orange and blue shakers

The EAGLES program is designed to focus on academic enrichment, personal and social skills, independent living, health and wellness enhancement and integrated work experiences.

April 25, 2024

Emma Bradley teaching a class of young students

When Emma Bradley discovered the global studies major in Auburn's College of Human Sciences, she didn't realize it would do more than enhance her world view. The alumna is currently teaching English in Namibia, Africa, on a two-year assignment with the Peace Corps.

April 24, 2024

Brown horse in stall with man holding out his hand

Auburn alumnus and equine veterinarian Alan Dorton had a hand in supporting the health of the 148th Kentucky Derby winner in 2022.

April 24, 2024

Madeline Akins is pictured on Auburn

Madeline Akins credits Auburn with setting up her career journey.

March 28, 2024

Headshots of Kirsty Coventry and Phillip McWane

Distinguished alumni Kirsty Coventry and Phillip McWane will be the university's spring commencement ceremony speakers.

March 26, 2024

Samford Hall behind the Auburn University sign

Walter "Walt" Woltosz, a two-time Auburn alumnus and prolific supporter of Auburn, was confirmed to the Auburn University Board of Trustees on March 21. The Alabama Senate also reconfirmed current trustees Elizabeth Huntley, Quentin Riggins and Timothy Vines to new terms.

March 21, 2024

Aubie at the Auburn Campus Food Pantry

Help us crush our rivals and campus hunger.

March 21, 2024

Allen Baynes

A '99 alumnus fulfilled his longtime dream by officiating his first career Super Bowl.

March 20, 2024

Videographers interview an athlete

Learn about the communication professor who explains the intersection of sports and social issues.

March 19, 2024

Drusilla Stinson, finalist for Custodian of the Year

Vote for Drusilla Stinson, a finalist for the Cintas national award.

March 15, 2024

Coach Robb Taylor stands smiling in a blue Auburn polo shirt, with Samford Hall shown behind his right shoulder.

Coach Robb Taylor reflects on Adapted Athletics' success at tournaments and on Tiger Giving Day.

March 12, 2024

Joanne Kim

Joanne Kim will start her career in international diplomacy following graduation.

March 11, 2024

Jason McKinley

Owner of a cybersecurity-first consulting firm, Jason McKinley has found what he needs most are employees with a specific skill set, but there is a gap between those who understand business and those who understand techonolgy. The young Harbert alumnus created two endowed scholarships in the college to address that talent gap.

March 11, 2024

Humsci 2024 Hospitality Gala Preview

Whip Triplett, a 1992 alumnus of Auburn's hotel and restaurant management program, will be recognized at the this year's Hospitality Gala, scheduled for April 18.

March 05, 2024