After nearly four years, four major concerts, one of the biggest names in comedy, the most popular athlete in the world and countless gameday improvements, it's probably safe to say: Auburn would not be what it is today without Rhett Hobart. On the latest episode of the Everything Auburn Podcast, the deputy athletics director for external affairs and chief revenue officer shares his vision for fan engagement and revenue generation in the modern era of college athletics, plus new details on the Jordan-Hare North project that promises to not only redefine Saturdays on the Plains but every day in between.
October 22, 2026
Auburn students showcased their critical thinking, presentation and professional selling skills in the first-ever sales competition presented by Penske and the Department of Marketing in the Harbert College of Business.
October 22, 2026
From tailgates to making history as the first band to perform at Tiger Walk Live, The Band Honey is making some noise. Meet the four musicians turning their Auburn roots into bigger stages, Nashville recording sessions and a future that sounds pretty sweet.
October 20, 2026
What started as a trip to cheer on Auburn football has become a meaningful tradition for Alpha Gamma Delta students and their fathers. The annual away-game weekend brings families together, strengthens friendships, and showcases the lasting connections that define the Auburn Family.
October 16, 2026
Fake blood, gruesome injuries and a little movie magic aren't typically part of a student services coordinator's job description. For Auburn Nursing's Hannah Peacock, they're all in a day's work. Using her background in special effects makeup, Peacock brings a new level of realism to Disaster Day, where nursing students face high-pressure simulations that put their skills and compassion to the test.
October 16, 2026
Auburn University faculty and staff join forces to uplift organizations serving families and neighbors across Lee County.
October 15, 2026
Auburn University is turning employee feedback into meaningful action through expanded professional development, recognition and engagement initiatives designed to help employees feel valued, connected and heard.
October 08, 2026
COSAM student and Auburn's Miss Homecoming reflects on community service, a future in medicine and making the most of senior year.
October 06, 2026
Whether he's energizing a packed stadium, surprising students during a school visit or brightening someone's day at a community event, Aubie has a unique ability to bring people together. Helping make those moments possible are Auburn College of Education students Brantley Clegg and Cloie Peters, two of the four Directors of Aubie.
October 05, 2026
Comer Hall is nearing completion of a comprehensive renovation that preserves its historic character while reimagining spaces for learning, research and administration.
October 01, 2026
Auburn alumnus and USDA Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics Dr. Scott Hutchins will return to the Plains on Saturday, Dec. 12, to address more than 3,000 graduates during the university's fall commencement ceremonies in Neville Arena.
October 01, 2026
Auburn's College of Education, in partnership with University Writing and the national organization Keys to Literacy, will host nationally recognized literacy expert Joan Sedita in October for a public event focused on strengthening writing instruction and advancing student literacy outcomes.
September 30, 2026
Nearly 4,000 Auburn family members, alumni, and friends from 42 states gathered on Cater Lawn for the 34th Annual Fall Family Weekend Tailgate, celebrating Auburn spirit through food, fellowship, and cherished campus traditions. The signature Homecoming event showcased the strength of the Auburn Family while giving parents an unforgettable opportunity to experience campus life alongside their students.
September 29, 2026
It wouldn't be Homecoming without Corey Edwards — literally. Since 2006, the two-time Auburn graduate has helped maintain many of the trademark traditions, organizations and experiences that make this week one to remember year after year. On the latest episode of the Everything Auburn Podcast, hear the assistant vice president for Student Affairs discuss his unlikely path from would-be investment banker to longtime student affairs leader and his nearly two decades advising the program behind Auburn's 11-time national champion mascot — who is most definitely real.
September 22, 2026
Auburn University moved into the nation's Top 100 universities and advanced among the Top 50 public institutions in the annual 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, with notable gains across several academic programs and key areas of the student experience ranking among the nation's best.
September 22, 2026
As the final beam was placed atop the Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility on Friday, Sept. 18, the College of Human Sciences took another step forward in preparing to move into its new academic home prior to the fall of 2027 — with 300 guests attending a special topping-out event along the Mell Street corridor on the campus of Auburn University.
September 21, 2026
Auburn students turned out in high numbers for the first ever AUmazing race on Sunday, Sept. 13. The first-of-its-kind activity was inspired by this year's Common Book, Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life by Eric Weiner and modeled after the popular television program The Amazing Race.
September 21, 2026
Auburn's “Hives Alive” exhibit transforms honeybee research data into an immersive art installation. The exhibit offers visitors a new way to experience the science behind honeybee nests.
September 16, 2026
Auburn's Naval ROTC program redesigned its midshipmen's study space for success, service and social engagement.
September 15, 2026
Joining the ranks of the next generation of leaders and health care providers, the Harrison College of Pharmacy Class of 2030 recently began its journey toward the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
September 10, 2026
Auburn interior design senior Lucy Folmar turned two empty rooms inside the new Concourse Hall into showrooms designed with future freshmen in mind. The owner of Living Well Design is using what she's learned in the classroom and through her growing business to help Auburn students feel at home from the moment they arrive.
September 02, 2026
Auburn engineering students developed a reusable food container prototype for Foy on the Fly designed to improve dining efficiency, reduce plastic waste and better fit the campus dining operation.
September 01, 2026
For more than 60 years, Parker Hall challenged, confused and shaped generations of Auburn students. As COSAM moves forward, faculty reflect on the memories, mysteries and people that made the building unforgettable.
August 18, 2026
Auburn's new $224 million STEM + Agricultural Sciences Complex brings six departments, cutting-edge research spaces and a new vision for collaboration under one roof. The university's largest research construction project was designed not just for the science happening today, but for the discoveries still to come.
August 17, 2026
The latest guest on the Everything Auburn Podcast is a two-time 2A Missouri state football champion, Steely Dan's 'one that got away,' and — more recently — the 21st president of Auburn University. Ladies and gentlemen, Christopher B. — B for Brian — Roberts.
August 13, 2026
How Auburn's fabled Foy Information phone number became a lifeline for the curious, the lonely and the digitally deprived.
August 11, 2026
The journeys that brought Auburn University's Summer 2026 graduates to commencement looked different for every student, but they shared one destination on Saturday as more than 1,300 graduates crossed the stage in Neville Arena to celebrate years of hard work, perseverance and achievement.
August 10, 2026
The Harrison College of Pharmacy team placed in the top 10 in the nation in the 2026 Good Neighbor Pharmacy National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition.
August 03, 2026
Building Science student Bryson Moon will take the podium as a drum major in the Auburn University Marching Band (AUMB) this fall.
July 30, 2026
From Russian roots to rushing the passer, and from tasting his first Coke to tasting success as a head coach, Alex Golesh discusses his first impressions of America — and of Auburn — on the latest episode of the Everything Auburn Podcast.
July 29, 2026
Earth system science graduate Brandon Ryan spent four years studying how extreme heat affects fans at outdoor sporting events. His research at Jordan-Hare Stadium turned football Saturdays into an opportunity to explore practical ways to improve fan safety, while his time at Auburn helped him grow as a scientist, leader and advocate for research with real-world impact.
July 27, 2026
Ben Edwards' journey from basketball standout to Team USA gold medalist reflects the rise of adaptive sports and Auburn's growing impact.
July 24, 2026
What does a world-record hurdler eat before the biggest race of his life? For Auburn track star Ja'Kobe Tharp, it's a McDonald's meal that's become an unlikely pre-race tradition.
July 24, 2026
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA) is expanding its leadership in sustainable building innovation with a new Master of Architecture with a focus in mass timber design.
July 22, 2026
From groundbreaking research to campus tours, doctoral student Kate Handel has always represented Auburn. As an 1887 Society Ambassador, she's helping future graduate students find the same sense of home that's shaped her own journey.
July 07, 2026
Nestled on the edge of Auburn's campus, the Donald E. Davis Arboretum offers a living showcase of Alabama's incredible biodiversity. Through donor generosity, this treasured green space continues to preserve natural beauty while inspiring students and visitors alike.
July 07, 2026
The Rucksacks to Backpacks program equips student veterans for academic success at Auburn and beyond.
June 25, 2026
More than 25 years after meeting at Auburn, six alumnae are turning a lifelong friendship into scholarship support for the next generation of students.
June 17, 2026
While most of the 88,000 filling Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9 were drawn by the phenomenon of “Messi Mania,” Aurea and the Auburn University Raptor Center (AURC) ensured the uninitiated were properly introduced to the uniquely Auburn tradition of “War Eagle Flights.”
June 16, 2026
The road to gold runs straight through the Plains: Powered by Auburn spirit, world-class coaching and a mission bigger than sport, Team USA Wheelchair Handball gears up for OperationGOLD. Head coach Ford Dyke and adapted athlete Jay Denning join the Everything Auburn Podcast ahead of the team's elite selection camp.
June 10, 2026
For the second time in three years, the Auburn Tigers are national champions. Men's golf defeated No. 23 UCLA 4-1 in the NCAA Championship final.
June 04, 2026
Auburn Engineering's Design Build Fly team finished No. 9 in the world and first among SEC schools after rebuilding its aircraft days before international competition in Wichita, Kansas.
May 14, 2026
The Market at Ag Heritage Park returns to the Auburn University campus Thursday, May 21, and runs every Thursday in the summer from 3-6 p.m.
May 11, 2026
Thanks to Commander Lilly Montana, the Blue Angels' spectacular, smoke-laced lap around Auburn University Thursday morning may rank as the coolest homecoming ever.
April 24, 2026
The Harrison College of Pharmacy chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma initiated 20 new members during a ceremony held on April 2 in a ceremony in Auburn. Phi Lambda Sigma's mission is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students.
April 22, 2026
The Auburn University Board of Trustees met on April 17 and approved a series of campus facility projects and academic initiatives that support Auburn's Strategic Plan goals through enhancing the student experience and expanding educational opportunities.
April 17, 2026
The Auburn Board of Trustees gave final approval for the Jordan-Hare North Project during its April meetings Friday at the Auburn University Hotel & Conference Center. Construction will begin in the summer of 2026 with full completion set for spring of 2029.
April 17, 2026
The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved plans for a transformative redevelopment of campus north of Jordan‑Hare Stadium, marking a major investment in facilities designed to serve the Auburn Family for generations to come.
April 17, 2026
As part of Auburn University's Democracy in Dialogue Signature Speaker Series commemorating the nation's semiquincentennial, the institution will welcome distinguished scholars and thought leaders Cornel West and Robert George to campus on September 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST in the Gogue Performing Arts Center for a moderated conversation on civic engagement and the ideals of American democracy.
April 17, 2026
Once grounded by a serious injury, this Golden Eagle's stadium soar is a powerful reminder of why raptor education, rehabilitation and conservation matters.
April 13, 2026
