Auburn Family
Saigim Brown

Auburn College of Education alumna Saigim Brown had no idea she would become a viral sensation at her wedding, but a funny moment caught on video skyrocketed her into the internet spotlight.

October 31, 2024

Logan McCool shows off her Halloween costume

Learn how our students have designed adaptable Halloween costumes for children with disabilities to enhance their trick-or-treating experience.

October 31, 2024

Sophie Snyder stands with some of her cakes

Auburn student Sophie Snyder's baking business has taken off, keeping the junior from Auburn busy making wedding cakes and other tasty treats for a growing client list.

October 29, 2024

New Auburn University School of Fisheries director Andrew Rypel

Andrew Rypel will be the next director of the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, effective March 22. He comes from the University of California at Davis, where he currently serves as director of the Center for Watershed Resources and professor and Peter B. Moyle and California Trout Endowed Chair in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Conservation Biology.

October 25, 2024

Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center

Jeff Hills recently pledged $10 million to provide more than 300 scholarships to Auburn Engineering students during the next 20 years.

October 25, 2024

Dalton, Carter, and Dale Jackson

Going to Auburn football games is a tradition for Dale Jackson — one he doesn’t take for granted. Inspired by his autistic son, Jackson and his organization SNASY are on a mission to give those with special needs a chance to make gameday memories.

October 21, 2024

John and Blake Park standing in front of a horse field

An enduring collaboration created more than 70 years ago ties the reins between Auburn and Kentucky.

October 21, 2024

LaTora Todd Jackson

School of Kinesiology Academic Advisor LaTora Todd Jackson was named to Alabama State University's 50 Under 50 list.

October 21, 2024

The #GINNing Gang explores the explosive exploits of two-time Auburn aerospace engineering alumnus Ben Bauldree on the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education.

October 18, 2024

three students painting a building

Auburn offers a number of service trips and study abroad programs, giving students opportunities to put their skills to use, benefiting communities close to home and around the world.

October 18, 2024

Sue Pearson, Kelly Buckingham, and Molly McNulty

Following her recent 100th birthday, Sue Pearson reflects on her time at Auburn and the room that will be named in her honor in the College of Education's new building.

October 17, 2024

Erin Towery portrait

Auburn accounting alumna and University of Georgia faculty member Erin Towery is serving a one-year term as a senior economist with the White House Council of Economic Advisors.

October 16, 2024

Leah Rawls Atkins speaks at an Auburn graduation ceremony.

Leah Rawls Atkins, the first woman inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and the first person to earn a doctorate in history from Auburn, passed away at the age of 89.

October 15, 2024

A photo of a music studio showing pianos and a logo that reads Lucky Man Studio

Auburn University's Department of Music celebrated the dedication of the Don and Alexandra Clayton "Lucky Man" Studio at Goodwin Hall on Saturday, Oct. 12.

October 14, 2024

Josie Buckalew presents her design

College of Human Sciences Consumer and Design Sciences students presented “What I love about Auburn” apparel design challenge presentations as part of the Consumer and Design Sciences (CADS) 5770 Portfolio Development for Apparel Design course.

October 14, 2024

Lauren Thortsen

From the NATO headquarters to the North Carolina Senate floor, Lauren Thortsen took her Auburn education abroad and away to build a resume in governmental relations.

October 11, 2024

The Olympic rings and the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Auburn Family members Robb Taylor, Emily Hallifax and Kai Jones had exciting experiences during this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games.

October 10, 2024

A man in a construction vest visits a construction site

Auburn grad Ivan Vanchev is an architect who works with mass timber, a rapidly growing technology used in the design and construction fields.

October 08, 2024

Daniel Lawson

For the past week and a half, a School of Kinesiology post-doctoral researcher and member of the Georgia Army National Guard Company has been helping with Hurricane Helene clean up efforts in southeast Georgia.

October 07, 2024

Emily Kling is shown wearing a red shirt at the Kreher and Preserve Nature Center

Emily Kling owes her love of nature to hikes she took with her grandfather in the 1950s. Today, Kling’s volunteer work and philanthropy are helping make the outdoors more accessible to a new generation of nature lovers in Auburn.

October 07, 2024

Aubie holding a foam finger that says Hey Day on it.

Hey Day will be livestreamed on the Auburn Alumni Association’s Facebook page, YouTube Channel and in the Auburn App on Oct. 16 at 11:45 am CST. This live program will include student interviews, campus updates, the history of Hey Day and special guests.

October 07, 2024

kid throwing football, cheerleaders

Join the Auburn Family on Saturday, Oct. 26 for the official Auburn University tailgate. Four hours before kickoff at the green space outside the UK Pediatric Therapies Building, the tailgate will include dinner, snacks, hosted bar, televisions and appearances from special Auburn visitors.

October 03, 2024

Carlita Lett-Blades headshot

Alumna Carlita Lett-Blades on career, mentorship and paving the path for Harbert students, including her dedication to giving back to the Harbert College of Business.

October 02, 2024

Photo of the Rainbow Room at the 2023 IQLA Awards

In its 31st year of the International Quality of Life (IQLA) Awards, the college will honor Scott Hamilton, highly decorated male figure skating luminary and cancer patient support advocate and activist, as the 2024 IQLA Laureate recipient and Billy Reid, most famously known as a multiple award-winning fashion designer and founder and designer of the iconic Billy Reid brand, with the 2024 IQLA Lifetime Achievement Award.

September 25, 2024

Molly Arnett

Auburn University alumna Molly Arnett has turned a medical diagnosis into a niche cooking career that has led her to major success in the culinary world.

September 24, 2024

Chef Molly Arnett

College of Human Sciences alumna Molly Arnett is a traveling and private chef who will tell you she never saw this career coming. A diagnosis shortly after graduation charted a path that was a bit bumpy at first but led to her calling. Arnett sits down for a How Very Human Sciences podcast sharing her passion for creating gluten-free gourmet food and offering advice for the students of today.

September 23, 2024

Eric Gee smiles in the woods

Auburn alumnus Eric Gee is the executive director of the Southern Forest Products Association and a supporter of CFWE's Forest Products Development Center.

September 23, 2024

Music student plays guitar in the Lucky Man Studio

Support from the Auburn Family is driving the creation of Auburn’s first recording studio and it will be the fuel that propels the studio to reach its greatest potential.

September 22, 2024

Auburn Academic Seal

The following five faculty members have been selected as the 2024 Auburn University Alumni Professors. Sponsored by the Auburn Alumni Association, the professorships represent the highest standard of teaching, research and service awarded by the association.

September 20, 2024

Auburn Academic Seal

With nearly 1,000 combined publications, more than 500 students mentored and $38 million in research funding, this year’s six Alumni Professors represent a record-setting class.

September 20, 2024

Vintage aerial photo of underground testing equipment in Mississippi

An adjunct instructor argues that underground testing helped avoid nuclear war and likely saved thousands of lives.

September 19, 2024

A group of Golden Eagle adults sit around a table at a recent event.

At this year’s Golden Eagles event, 14 alumni from the College of Sciences and Mathematics celebrated their 50th anniversary of graduating on the Plains, including surgeon Gregory Windham.

September 18, 2024

A group of people wearing orange shirts working in a broadcast control room with multiple screens displaying various camera feeds.

The reputation of the School of Communication and Journalism and its programs were showcased to a national audience on ESPN when ESPN Sideline Reporter Taylor Davis '14 shared a heartfelt tribute to Senior Lecturer Ric Smith during the broadcast of Auburn's homecoming game.

September 17, 2024

Abosede Onifade

Graduate student Abosede Onifade combines her passion for humanity and the environment to work toward a more just planet.

September 16, 2024

Gary Godfrey with Austin Hill

New Realm Brewing–Auburn will host Ales for ALS Fest on Friday, Sept. 27, as a portion of each beer sold will go toward supporting ALS research. Current brewing science and operations graduate student Austin Hill created the beer recipe for the event.

September 12, 2024

Sean Forbes receiving the Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award - presented by the VP for University Outreach, Royrickers Cook

Auburn University Outreach’s 2024 Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award was awarded to Sean Forbes for his notable contributions to the community through Opelika Grows (O Grows) community garden and farmers market.

September 12, 2024

Student petting therapy dog

Auburn’s Student Counseling & Psychological Services uses therapy dogs, some who are retired service dogs, to promote mental health and wellness for all Auburn students.

September 11, 2024

Hugh Freeze speaking at podium

Auburn University head football coach Hugh Freeze and his wife Jill took time to share about family life and football as the keynote speakers at the “Fall-Star” Supper hosted by the Women’s Philanthropy Board in the College of Human Sciences.

September 11, 2024

Auburn students are walking on the concourse smiling.

Our newest Princeton Review rankings emphasized the Top 10 student experience at Auburn.

September 10, 2024

A female Auburn student shakes a shaker while sitting in a convertible car.

Join us for Homecoming this weekend! The celebration begins with a parade in downtown Auburn, followed by a pep rally on Samford Lawn.

September 10, 2024

Major General Livingston smiles and waves to the crowd in a footballs stadium

Major General James E. Livingston, the only Auburn graduate to receive the Medal of Honor, was honored as the Gameday Hero during the Tigers’ football game on Saturday, Sept. 7.

September 09, 2024

Listen to a conversation with the co-founder of a medical startup that's changing the game in diabetes management on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

September 09, 2024

The Alumni Who Helped Build the Graduate Hotel

Project Manager Mike Brown ’03 and Project Engineer Matthew Doyle ’20 are two of the many Auburn grads helping to build the Graduate Hotel.

September 06, 2024

Laura West Ramkorun

History alumna and English-Language Arts teacher Laura West Ramkorun ’10 spent the summer studying education in India through the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program.

September 05, 2024

Brittany Upchurch

For two-time Auburn alumna Brittany Upchurch, giving back is a family affair and motivation for her career.

September 03, 2024

All right Tiger fans! Are you ready? Ben Timm is one of the leaders in the Design and Manufacturing Lab. He’s the guy in charge of teaching folks how to machine safely. He chose mechanical engineering because he loved working with his hands. But for the next year, he'll be better known for working with his voice.

August 30, 2024

Billy Renkl

Billy Renkl's award-winning mixed media work can be found around the world, and this fall, he returned to the Auburn University gallery where his career started.

August 29, 2024

Interior shot of 1856

For the third consecutive year, students within the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management will be treated with hands-on expertise and guidance from another highly decorated chef. Joel Antunes was recently named the new Chef-in-Residence for 2024-25 at 1856.

August 28, 2024

Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha as Martin Luther King Jr. in The Mountaintop

Theatre and Dance faculty traveled across the country this summer to bring the Bard's work to life at the states' annual Shakespeare Festivals.

August 28, 2024

Tailgates of yore were often banquets fit for royalty.

For lifelong football tailgaters, every season brings friendships, fans and family to a coveted spot on campus.

August 27, 2024