Beth Thorne Stukes transforms lives at Auburn University through her unwavering generosity, leadership, and dedication to building a brighter future for generations to come.
December 09, 2024
At just three days old, Emerson “Emmy” Wild had her first seizure. At three weeks old, she received a life-changing diagnosis. She had KCNT1-related epilepsy, a rare form of treatment-resistant epilepsy with around 3,000 known cases worldwide. Through her ongoing involvement on campus, mom and Auburn alumnae Alex eventually connected with the Department of Mechanical Engineering with the idea to create a customized toy that Emmy could use.
December 05, 2024
Suzette and Greg Doepke feel strongly that education opens the door to the future and that early childhood education is vital to success in the classroom and beyond.
December 04, 2024
Aliyah Freeman didn’t choose Auburn. The senior information systems management major from Atlanta says it was actually the opposite — Auburn chose her.
December 03, 2024
Auburn has a new presence in downtown Birmingham, housing collaborative programs that connect Auburn students with area professionals and alumni.
December 03, 2024
A place is only as good as its people. The Auburn Family’s passion to give back to future generations makes our university special.
December 02, 2024
A generous lead gift to the College of Human Sciences will etch the name of a beloved, lifelong civic volunteer on the college’s new home.
November 22, 2024
The Johnny Lawrence Memorial Rain Garden at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center is about the future as much as it is the past. That’s what philanthropy does. It honors legacy but builds futures.
November 21, 2024
Dr. Imogene Mathison Mixson dedicated her career to improving the lives of others in her community and the state of Alabama as a teacher, faculty member, department head, academic dean and interim president.
November 19, 2024
In 2024, donor support funded the cost of care for every child and family's autism assessment services at the AUPSC and CARTT.
November 18, 2024
A donor's gift is enabling Harbert College of Business marketing students to sharpen their skills with customer relationship management (CRM) tools. This experiential learning opportunity improves the students' hiring prospects.
November 15, 2024
Court Green-Johnson has overcome quite a few challenges on her way to becoming an Auburn student. Recently, as she prepared to graduate, the senior animal science major looked back at every bend in the road with gratitude.
November 14, 2024
James and Hollace Krudop met while attending Auburn University, and both have shared a great love for their alma mater.
November 13, 2024
Binh Danh, the first recipient of the William Collins Smith Auburn Award for Advancing American Art presented by The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University, recently completed a weeklong residency on campus where he met with students and faculty in art and art history.
November 11, 2024
For Cheryl Morgan ’74, former director of Auburn's Urban Studio, the best plans are a good mix of doable and aspirational.
November 08, 2024
The Graves family is truly an Auburn family. Dr. Graves served 30 years as a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching in Auburn’s College of Education with a specialization of teaching rhetoric and composition. His wife, Eloise, was a student at Auburn and served in leadership roles in various campus and community organizations.
November 06, 2024
Generosity from the Auburn Family has propelled the Rucksacks to Backpacks initiative in the Veterans Resource Center, which outfits student veterans with the technology they need to help them succeed academically.
November 04, 2024
Kenneth and Fran Cadenhead had a passion for teaching and making a difference in the lives of others – both young and old.
October 31, 2024
Jeff Hills recently pledged $10 million to provide more than 300 scholarships to Auburn Engineering students during the next 20 years.
October 25, 2024
Supported by the generosity of the Auburn Family, Auburn's distinctive physical therapy program is grounded by experiential learning and meaningful community impact and fueled by real-world research.
October 17, 2024
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
Students interested in a future in education recently engaged with representatives of 45 school districts from 10 states as part of the fall Education Interview Day.
October 10, 2024
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
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
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 recently celebrated the naming of The Winchester Institute for Real Estate Development in recognition of a generous multi-million-dollar gift from Greg and Jan Winchester. The Winchester Institute is a hub for exceptional real estate instruction, research and industry engagement.
September 18, 2024
The Auburn Family’s generosity makes many Student Affairs programs and initiatives possible.
September 16, 2024
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
Auburn University was awarded the Collaborative Initiatives Award category of the Tambellini Future Campus Award at the Future Campus Summit on June 27. The award recognizes initiatives to enhance artificial intelligence, or AI, adoption, usage, and literacy, especially in education.
August 23, 2024
AJIN INDUSTRY donated $100,000 to Auburn's Korea Corner to support the 2024 Global Education Studies Program, which offers Georgia educators an educational experience in Korea.
August 15, 2024
The annual award, presented by The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, honors an American artist or scholar-practitioner who has significantly impacted the American art scene in the spirit of the university's modernist collection strength.
August 15, 2024
Dremere Woods, a senior industrial engineering major and first-generation college student, describes the Auburn Family's support as a game-changer for him during his years on the Plains.
July 29, 2024
From the beginning, O Grows in Opelika, Alabama, has focused on community, partnership and philanthropy — people helping people.
June 28, 2024
A philanthropic grant is supporting research into health disparities in rural communities.
March 18, 2024
Coach Robb Taylor reflects on Adapted Athletics’ success at tournaments and on Tiger Giving Day.
March 12, 2024
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
Both avid Auburn supporters, alumni Rick and Carolyn Salanitri have given faithfully to Auburn University for more than three decades through their service on boards and support of initiatives and scholarships that directly impact student achievement.
January 17, 2024
The Melton Scholars Program focuses on providing a supportive and enriching environment that empowers students to thrive academically, socially and personally.
November 28, 2023
