Outreach and Impact
Artistic illuminated honeybee nest data

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

Dr. Doug Hankes with Auburn University therapy dogs

Auburn University is proud to announce that Doug Hankes, Ph.D., Executive Director of Student Counseling & Psychological Services and Counseling & Sport Psychology, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 47, the Society for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology.

September 15, 2026

AU Sand Mountain bahiagrass was developed at the Sand Mountain Research and Extension Center in Crossville.

September 15, 2026

Navy ROTC cadets work inside their new study space

Auburn's Naval ROTC program redesigned its midshipmen's study space for success, service and social engagement.

September 15, 2026

Brucie Porter, '25, was 3 years old on Sept. 11, 2001. She doesn't remember a second of it. Now it's her job to ensure others never forget it.

September 11, 2026

Make-A-Wish and Chef Thomas Keller selected for College of Human Sciences’ 33rd annual International Quality of Life Awards in New York City.

In its 33rd year honoring individuals, partnerships and organizations that significantly impact quality of life and change the world, the College of Human Sciences' annual International Quality of Life Awards (IQLA) returns to New York City to honor the world's largest wish-granting organization and a world renowned chef/proprietor with a special celebration inside the iconic Rainbow Room on the 65th floor of the Rockefeller Center on Monday, Dec. 7.

September 10, 2026

bald eagle is released into wild by raptor center staff

A rescued eagle didn't just beat the odds, it powered through multiple surgeries and months of rehab at the Auburn University Raptor Center, capping its comeback with a triumphant return to the wild — a full‑on victory lap for the bird and the team that refused to give up.

September 09, 2026

a student looks at a touch screen

New project will bring educators, families and researchers together to build a more trustworthy AI tool for Earth science education

September 08, 2026

Jean-Francois Louf

Jean-Francois Louf, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, authored a colorful, 44-page children's book, “Plant Superpowers: Discover the Amazing Secrets of the Plant Kingdom,” which combines science lessons with interactive challenges, experiments, puzzles and illustrations.

September 08, 2026

professor and students working in lab

Using laser spectroscopy, the Grieco Lab looks inside everyday materials to reveal properties that could shape future technologies

September 04, 2026

Navy ROTC on Samford Lawn

The Naval ROTC program is commemorating America 250 at Auburn University with a Military Speaker Series featuring distinguished military leaders, veterans and defense experts on Sept. 25, Oct. 3 and Nov. 6 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Langdon Hall.

September 03, 2026

Three professors pose for a photo inside Auburn

The work of Auburn College of Education faculty members Margie Taylor, Sarah Flint and Lindsay Portela does not stop when class ends. Whether training health care professionals to prevent burnout, supporting communities in crisis, equipping first responders with mental wellness resources or mentoring future counselors through service learning opportunities, the three counselor educators are extending Auburn's land-grant mission far beyond campus while preparing the next generation of counseling professionals to do the same.

September 01, 2026

Auburn's Global Development Solutions Lab brings faculty, graduate students and international partners together to tackle global development challenges. Through community-driven research across Africa, the lab works alongside local organizations to strengthen civil society, build capacity and create solutions shaped by the people who know their communities best.

September 01, 2026

Aubie the Tiger strikes an energetic pose on the steps in front of a large, smiling crowd of Auburn University students cheering and clapping.

Auburn University's 2026 national commercial highlights how students learn through hands-on experiences across campus. Featuring work from five colleges, the spot showcases everything from biomechanics and biomedical engineering to drone technology, theatre and laser spectroscopy. Together, the stories demonstrate how Auburn combines tradition, innovation and faculty mentorship to prepare students to turn what they learn into meaningful impact.

September 01, 2026

drone flies above a field near a forest

Faculty in Auburn University's College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) are using drone technologies in innovative ways to address challenges ranging from forest health, ecosystem monitoring and wildlife management to air quality and industrial emissions.

August 31, 2026

Two healthcare workers examine a computer screen in a clinical workspace, with medical supplies and a box of procedure masks in the foreground.

The Auburn University College of Nursing and East Alabama Health are partnering to open the East Alabama Community Prenatal Clinic at EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital in Valley, Alabama. The clinic will provide accessible prenatal services, pregnancy care coordination, and other essential healthcare resources for expectant mothers across east Alabama.

August 27, 2026

Two women standing

Harbert alumni and faculty joined forces to create a partnership with global and local nonprofit organizations to help those in need while creating a transformational student learning experience.

August 26, 2026

samford hall, auburn sign

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that Auburn University has been awarded $15.3 million through the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program to advance solutions that improve health care access, workforce development and technology infrastructure across rural Alabama.

August 25, 2026

Pesticide sprayer tractor in field

Auburn researcher says one of the ways growers can optimize efficiency and save some money during pesticide application operations is through proper sprayer calibration.

August 24, 2026

A student poses for a photo inside a classroom with a monitor displayed behind her.

For many people, conversations about mental health can feel intimidating, uncomfortable or difficult to begin. Alexis Dowdell, a doctoral student in Auburn University's College of Education, hopes to change that through a new educational video series designed to make mental health information more accessible, relatable and easier to understand for individuals and families across the community.

August 21, 2026

Representatives from ADRS and Auburn cut the ribbon at the TBI Centers of Alabama: Opelika location

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services TBI Program and Auburn Social Work have strengthened their partnership to serve veterans, National Guard members and individuals across the state surviving TBIs for generations to come.

August 19, 2026

From left to right: Asim Ali, Moriah Kent, and Jill Albin-Hill.

Auburn University's TIGER Tech Leaders program has earned a 2026 HR Innovation Award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), recognizing Auburn's approach to helping employees adopt and apply artificial intelligence in the workplace.

August 19, 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

a young student looks into a microscope

A record 514 students spent six weeks exploring science, engineering, coding and robotics through COSAM Outreach's Science Matters and SCORE Robotics camps. Hands-on experiments, laboratory activities and field experiences helped campers build confidence, develop new skills and see themselves as future scientists and problem-solvers.

August 09, 2026

Auburn University's DisruptMS project is reimagining how multiple sclerosis research is done by putting patients at the center of the discovery process. Led by Dr. Evelyn Hunter, the community-based project brings together researchers, doctoral students and people living with MS to better understand how stress affects symptoms and develop practical tools shaped by patients' real-life experiences.

August 07, 2026

Dr. Martin O’Neill was recently honored on a national scale earning the ICHRIE McCool Breakthrough Award on Friday, July 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Martin O'Neill, Head of the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management in the College of Human Sciences, was recently honored on a national scale earning the ICHRIE McCool Breakthrough Award.

August 04, 2026

two wheelchair handball players on court competing in game

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

Tarozzo stands outside the Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory at Auburn University where he conducts his research

For Murilo Tarozzo, the word “connection” is the throughline of his life. It describes his doctoral research, his experience at Auburn University and the impact engineering can have on the world around us.

July 24, 2026

Participants in the Auburn University Summer STEM Institute (AUSSI) gather for a group photo at the conclusion of the week-long program, which brought together more than 80 faculty members, postdoctoral scholars and graduate teaching assistants to develop student-centered teaching strategies for STEM courses.

The Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (Biggio Center) hosted more than 80 Auburn University faculty members, postdoctoral scholars and graduate teaching assistants for the Auburn University Summer STEM Institute (AUSSI), a week-long professional development program that equips STEM instructors with evidence-based, student-centered teaching strategies.

July 23, 2026

Three children and two educators pose in a museum collection room while displaying framed butterfly specimens and an insect collection.

Curious Curators gave rising fourth- through seventh-grade students a week of hands-on scientific discovery while three Alabama middle school teachers learned alongside them. The experience provided educators with new knowledge, classroom-ready activities and resources to bring back to their students.

July 22, 2026

Photo of three guys lifting a piece of engineered lumber with a hoist

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

Franklin Wang stands beside his desk, smiling at the camera. Behind him, two large monitors display the LaTeX code and formatted pages of his accessible dissertation project, while an open laptop sits below with programming code visible. His workspace includes books, a coffee mug and office supplies, illustrating the technology and tools he uses to improve accessibility in academic publishing.

After a bicycle accident changed how he experienced accessibility, Auburn doctoral student Franklin Wang is helping make technical dissertations more accessible for screen reader users.

July 16, 2026

Three Auburn leaders pose in front of an agricultural experiment and university building

Backed by up to $160 million from the National Science Foundation, Auburn and partners will connect farmers, manufacturers and communities to create new markets, new jobs and new opportunities across Alabama and Tennessee.

July 14, 2026

A veterinary technician in a blue uniform works with a black and white dog atop an exercise ball in a room filled with exercise equipment.

Auburn's veterinary care team, as well as family and unstoppable drive, enable a border collie to overcome spinal stroke

July 13, 2026

cyber monitoring

The Alabama Cybersecurity Intelligence Center, a joint initiative of the Alabama Office of Information Technology and the McCrary Institute, offers basic cyber hygiene, penetration testing, incident response planning and round-the-clock monitoring of every device on a municipal network.

July 07, 2026

portrait of Desmond Layne in front of trees

Desmond Layne, professor and head of the Department of Horticulture in the Auburn University College of Agriculture, was recently selected to receive the American Society for Horticultural Science's Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award.

July 06, 2026

A yellow, decommissioned artillery cannon rests in a forest.

Supporting the United States military has been the mission-critical purpose of Auburn University's Center for Natural Resources Management on Military Lands (CNRMML). Since its inception in 2022, the center has established a model partnership with military installations that is redefining how public universities support the military's operations and conservation priorities. In 2026, the CNRMML is now expanding its services to meet the diverse and growing needs of its partners while bolstering the outreach mission of the Auburn College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE).

July 02, 2026

A group of people sitting in a circle around a black and white dog. One person, wearing a lab coat, is gently petting the dog. Others in the group are wearing casual clothing and some have rubber gloves. In the background, more people are gathered near a staircase.

Years after attending Auburn Vet Camp as a teenager, Hadley Farnell is back on campus as a second-year veterinary student helping guide future veterinarians through the same experience that fueled her passion.

June 30, 2026

A student veteran smiles inside a classroom.

The Rucksacks to Backpacks program equips student veterans for academic success at Auburn and beyond.

June 25, 2026

An American bald eagle in profile in the foreground with an urban skyline in the background

Independence, the Auburn University Raptor Center's (AURC) often loquacious bald eagle ambassador, will be flying coach on her way to America250 festivities in “The City of Brotherly Love.” While Indy is usually quiet in flight, she can be excused a high-pitched chirp or two in the cabin since she and members of the AURC staff will be present for the America250 Time Capsule dedication and burial at Independence Hall on the morning of July 4.

June 25, 2026

Man standing in conference room

Auburn alumnus Andrew Wren, who built Wren Solutions from a small entrepreneurial start-up into an international provider of asset protection and security solutions for Fortune 500 companies, is the new executive director of the New Venture Accelerator.

June 25, 2026

Dr. Brian Gillis, center, speaks with colleagues on sleep research

Dr. Brian Gillis, assistant professor of Marriage and Family Therapy in the College of Human Sciences' Department of Human Development and Family Science, is helping lead the way to advance sleep research thanks to the collaborative interdisciplinary efforts from various units at Auburn University.

June 24, 2026

Beverly Price and Katheryn Conradson are pictured standing next to one another inside a school.

When Kathryn Conradson stepped into her first principalship at Reeltown Elementary School, she brought with her four degrees from Auburn's College of Education and a passion for educational leadership. But she also gained something equally important — a trusted mentor through Alabama's New Principal Mentoring Program, co-created by Auburn College of Education Professor Ellen Hahn.

June 24, 2026

honey bee colony

Today, the U.S. Beekeeping Survey released its annual colony loss estimates for American honey bee colonies from April 2025 to April 2026. Led by Auburn University, in collaboration with Oregon State University and the Apiary Inspectors of America, the national survey revealed losses of 39.9% during the survey period.

June 24, 2026

Camila Rodrigues and Maggie Edwards hold plaques alongside Blake Taxton, executive director of Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association.

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Camila Rodrigues was recently recognized as one of the nation's top young leaders in the produce industry.

June 23, 2026

A graphic displays two people sitting and talking.

Auburn's College of Education has opened the door for candid discussion around mental health in rural Alabama, offering a series that brought Tallapoosa County residents, community leaders and university partners together for months of conversation, connection and practical guidance at Central Alabama Community College.

June 22, 2026

A golden eagle takes flight above a crowded stadium as the sun sets in the background.

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

Auburn Symphonic Winds members posing for a group photo in Japan

For members of the Auburn University Symphonic Winds — the premier performing ensemble of the Auburn Band program — a recent international tour to Japan was far more than a performance opportunity; it was an experience that reshaped how they understand music, culture and their place in a global community.

June 16, 2026

men play wheelchair handball on court

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

A student works on a project at the Apparel and Interior Design Day Camp.

For a group of high school students across eight states, a summer camp in Auburn University's College of Human Sciences provided more than a glimpse into college life — it offered a clearer vision of their future.

June 09, 2026