A $5 million dollar project at the Solon Dixon Center will replace 1970s-era dormitories with a new facility that offers modern amenities for forestry and wildlife students' field studies.
January 21, 2026
A world-champion angler, Logan Parks is taking his passion for fishing and paying it forward through his philanthropy that helps young anglers reel in their own dreams.
January 21, 2026
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment is proud to announce the establishment of the Katherine Owen Sechrist Endowed Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
January 14, 2026
Inspired by his grandfather’s battle with cancer, Markelle Scott is using every Auburn opportunity to prepare for a career in life-saving research.
January 12, 2026
When Elizabeth Brestan-Knight joined the Auburn faculty in 1999, she was one of the first in Alabama to be trained in parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). Now, the Alma Holladay Professor of Psychological Sciences is expanding the reach of PCIT to the benefit of families around the world.
December 16, 2025
Herb Payne was a successful industrial engineer when his sudden passing in 1997 left his family devastated. His widow, Nancy Payne, turned tragedy into possibility by memorializing Herb and supporting the next generation at Auburn.
December 15, 2025
With a smile on his face, happiness in his heart and memories abounding, Lt. Col. Ralph Wilkinson shared the holiday spirit — and his late wife’s legacy — with Auburn College of Education faculty and staff at a special Christmas tree giveaway event Tuesday.
December 03, 2025
The College of Human Sciences held a special Scholarship Reception the night of Thursday, Nov. 20 to honor the more than 130 scholarships that were awarded this past academic year.
December 02, 2025
Retired Lt. Col. Ralph Wilkinson honors his wife Rosalie’s boundless creativity by naming the Makerspace in the new College of Education Building.
November 25, 2025
The Auburn Family fuels Auburn's Veterinary Emergency Response Team, providing future lifesaving impact during emergencies and natural disasters.
November 24, 2025
The College of Sciences and Mathematics honored its alumni and community partners during the annual Be Bold Celebration on Nov. 7, recognizing outstanding achievement, service and collaboration. The event highlighted COSAM’s continued commitment to educating future scientists through strong mentorship, transformative partnerships and philanthropic support. Three award recipients were celebrated for their lasting impact on the college and beyond: East Alabama Health, recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Partnership Award; Kelly Moreland East, recipient of the Young Alumni Achievement Award; and Dr. John Woods, recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.
November 21, 2025
The McWhorter School of Building Science is celebrating five years of the Robins & Morton Field Lab, which took the program’s experiential learning to a new level.
November 21, 2025
During its Nov. 21 meeting, Auburn’s Board of Trustees approved the construction of a 12,000-square-foot dormitory at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, located in Andalusia, Alabama.
November 20, 2025
Mary and Jim Lester, proud graduates of Auburn University, exemplify the Auburn Creed, professionally and personally, and “believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully.”
November 13, 2025
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
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
Philanthropy fuels experiential learning initiatives at Auburn, such as FoodU, which has garnered national attention and was recently featured in an episode of Alabama Public Television’s Spotlight on Agriculture.
November 06, 2025
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
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
Ed Collari was named senior director of development for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, according to an announcement by Mario Eden, dean of engineering.
November 03, 2025
Clay and Emily Osburne, both Auburn University graduates, have built lives rooted in service, leadership and faith.
November 03, 2025
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
Emily Traylor continues the cycle of generosity that began for her with Sam Ginn's historic $25 million gift in 2001.
October 30, 2025
JoEllen Sefton and Michael Roberts, faculty members in Auburn’s School of Kinesiology in the College of Education, were honored at the university’s 2025 Endowed Faculty Recognition Ceremony.
October 24, 2025
Glenn Loughridge’s mission is clear — to create the best student experiences he can. One of the ways he impacts students is through the Welcome Home program. And the Auburn Family’s generosity provides 100% of the funding.
October 04, 2025
Since beginning his Auburn career more than a decade ago, Jon Wilson (transportation ’97) has helped raise nearly $90 million for the university. On Oct. 6, he will bring his fundraising and leadership experience to the Harbert College of Business as its new senior director of advancement.
September 25, 2025
A first-generation student from Columbus, Georgia, Jalen chose Auburn to help him realize his dreams. And thanks to the Auburn Family’s generosity, he has created his own distinct student experience.
September 23, 2025
The Auburn Family came together to support causes impacting campus, communities and more for this year's day of giving.
September 18, 2025
Auburn University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will debut its season opener alongside a scholarship benefit initiative designed to double the available financial support for students.
September 18, 2025
What's in a name? In the case of Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, it's 25 years of excellence.
September 17, 2025
Auburn University Raptor Center's director Robyn Miller and administrative coordinator Andrew Hopkins share the center's mission and future goals on the S3 EP1 edition of the Everything Auburn Podcast.
September 11, 2025
Blue, an Eastern indigo snake, is Auburn’s ambassador for one of Alabama’s most endangered species. This Tiger Giving Day, the Auburn University Museum of Natural History is raising funds for a new habitat that will help Blue inspire visitors and share the story of conservation.
September 09, 2025
Many students in rural Alabama have limited opportunities to experience science in action. Through Destination STEM, Auburn’s College of Sciences and Mathematics brings middle and high school students to campus for a day of discovery, sparking curiosity and inspiring the next generation of scientists.
September 09, 2025
Preparing for exams like the MCAT, DAT and GRE can be overwhelming and costly for Auburn’s pre-health students. This Tiger Giving Day, COSAM is raising funds to provide essential test prep resources that help students feel confident and ready to pursue careers in medicine and other health professions.
September 09, 2025
The $65,000 grant will be used to design and build the aptly named Cost-Effective, Resilient, Energy-Efficient, Equitable and Durable (CREED) House.
September 05, 2025
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment has received a substantial commitment from the Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation to support the construction of a new dormitory at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, a beacon of experiential learning and stewardship in the fields of forestry, wildlife and environmental education in the Southeast.
September 04, 2025
Because of generous donations made during 2024's Tiger Giving Day, a financial wellness course is preparing students for life after graduation.
September 03, 2025
Our 10th annual day of giving, during which campus projects have 24 hours to reach their one-day funding goals, will be held Sept. 10.
September 02, 2025
John Butera and Joyce Greathouse built successful careers after graduating from Auburn University. Now retired, they are giving back through planned gifts to help Auburn students have the same life-changing opportunities they experienced.
August 19, 2025
On each opening night of the Department of Theatre and Dance’s 2025-26 season, all tickets and donations will directly fund student scholarships.
August 12, 2025
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
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
Michael Brown, associate professor of mathematics, received a National Science Foundation grant to explore connections between algebra, geometry and physics.
August 04, 2025
The Auburn Alumni Association has awarded its first-ever Creed Grants, providing $150,000 in funding to innovative programs across campus. The grants, made possible through the generosity of association Life Members and donors, aim to support initiatives that embody the values of the Auburn Creed.
July 30, 2025
Thanks to Tiger Giving Day donors, Auburn Libraries is preserving its collection of historic scrapbooks and increasing students' access to technology.
July 28, 2025
Alumna and distinguished environmental educator Emily Kling established a fund to bolster youth education opportunities at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center (KPNC), including camps and a new full-time educator.
July 24, 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
The countless hours Bill Edwards spent in the Ralph B. Draughon Library as a student in the 1960s helped shape his career. His estate gift will ensure the Auburn University Libraries have an equally transformative impact for the next generation.
July 16, 2025
College of Education donor Addie Fuller Adams recently honored her sister-in-law and brother with the naming of the Louise S. and Edwin S. Fuller Instructional Computer Laboratory on the second floor of Auburn's new College of Education building.
July 16, 2025
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
