Outreach and Impact
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Asraf Uddin received the Climate, Earth, Heath, Environmental Sciences and Humanity (CEHESH) Trust of India award for his significant contributions to advancing the understanding of geological processes.

February 06, 2025

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Auburn's Engineers Without Borders student chapter continues projects to help communities in rural Tennessee, Guatemala and Bolivia.

February 06, 2025

Fourth-year pharmacy students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to patients on Native American reservations.

February 05, 2025

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Auburn’s College of Education will host the annual Future Teachers of Alabama Conference on campus this month.

February 05, 2025

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Auburn's College of Education is set to host its 2025 Spring Preview Day on Feb. 17.

February 04, 2025

The 8th Annual Schneller Frontiers Lecture at Auburn University featured Dr. Yogesh Surendranath from MIT, who presented on electrochemistry’s role in sustainable thermochemical catalysis. Hosted by COSAM’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the event honored the legacy of Dr. Stewart Schneller while inspiring students and faculty to engage in cutting-edge scientific research.

February 04, 2025

Miria Criado, Ramandeep Kaur and Constantinos Kyriakis

Three pathobiologists in the College of Veterinary Medicine talk about the rise in bird flu cases nationally, the potential for more transmission to humans and ways people can stay as safe as possible.

January 31, 2025

Scott Deavers flying with his daughter

Alum Scott Deavers, a licensed pilot, has started a business where he uses unmanned drones to help farmers maximize productivity and efficiency in their growing efforts.

January 31, 2025

Dr. Georges Fares explains one of his projects on the opening night of SHOWCASE 2025.

Several faculty members in the College of Human Sciences were well represented at the opening night of SHOWCASE 2025 — a university-wide initiative that acknowledges and highlights the importance of research in academia.

January 30, 2025

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We are now home to Alabama’s only First Class Pre-K, nature-based school at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center.

January 30, 2025

Members of Sigma Nu at Auburn

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Auburn's fraternities have demonstrated exceptional initiative in providing service to those communities affected by the disaster.

January 29, 2025

Jonathan Pettus, who spent 27 years with NASA, will start his new role as executive director of Auburn's Applied Research Institute in Huntsville on Feb. 1.

January 28, 2025

A group of people pose for a photo at the 40th anniversary of the GEDI program.

A trio of alums are making a difference in their communities, thanks in part to training they received from the Government & Economic Development Institute.

January 28, 2025

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Labor shortages and labor-replacement technology are two factors that will matter significantly during 2025 said a panel of commercial real estate experts at the annual CityBuilders Outlook event sponsored by Auburn's Winchester Institute.

January 28, 2025

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This summer, students will have the chance to experience a transformative three-week study abroad program in Fiji as guest members of the Mali tribe.

January 21, 2025

Heather Alexander measures a pine tree in a forest with a tape measure

Heather Alexander in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment is an expert in fire ecology and flammability of forests, and she took time to answer questions for an installment of Expert Answers about the California wildfires and Alabama's preparedness level.

January 16, 2025

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The EAGLES program in the College of Education has inspired many for years and is now receiving a generous grant.

January 15, 2025

College of Human Sciences graduate student Ezenwa Ndubuisi

College of Human Sciences graduate student Ezenwa Ndubuisi shares his experiences and how he plans to end food insecurity both locally and abroad and how the Master of Development Practice program has equipped him to find sustainable solutions.

January 13, 2025

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Four Auburn Physician Executive MBA graduates transformed a classroom project on pharmacy business trends and challenges into a published case study that is accessible to business educators worldwide.

January 10, 2025

Elizabeth Gowan

Elizabeth Gowan, academic advisor and student service coordinator in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will be recognized in February by Auburn's Office of the Provost as Outstanding Primary Advisor for 2024.

January 06, 2025

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Auburn's efforts to promote STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — education reach to every college on campus and across the state.

December 20, 2024

GEAR UP Achieve, a federally funded initiative led by Auburn University that serves nearly 7,000 current eighth grade students across Alabama, seeks to expand its umbrella of services through new educational partnerships geared toward students and families, educators and the wider community.

December 19, 2024

Nick Reyzin, Noah Henry and William Abbott posing for photo in front of an Auburn airplane

Nick Reyzin, Noah Henry, Jake Owsley and William Abbott don't call themselves 'heroes.' But the people affected by Hurricane Helene, the Auburn Junior High cross country team and you probably would.

December 18, 2024

The College of Human Sciences CADS team at the 2024 ITAA annual conference

Students, faculty and alumni from the College of Human Sciences' apparel merchandising, design and production management program represented Auburn strongly as they came away with several different awards and recognitions at the 2024 International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference.

December 18, 2024

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Five commercial real estate executives will share their insights on real estate capital markets, multi-family projects, retail shopping centers, hospitality real estate, and overall construction trends for 2025 on Jan. 9 at the Winchester Institute's CityBuilders' Outlook event.

December 16, 2024

Poster presentation of action plans for the Richmond Heights community

Master of Community Planning students leveraged their expertise to address issues in the Butler community just outside of Montgomery by turning residents' needs into actionable plans.

December 16, 2024

Georgia-Pacific

Guests from Georgia-Pacific’s Alabama River Cellulose facility visited campus and received an overview of the pulp and paper industry, integrated biorefineries, characteristics of wood/wood fibers, chip-handling and more.

December 12, 2024

Crystal Smith poses for a photo in front of the College of Education

The new Telecare Assessment and Consultation Clinic serves low-income families who have a child with autism spectrum disorder, both in person and through telehealth.

December 11, 2024

Auburn leadership pose at podium for the ribbon cutting.

Auburn unveiled its newest venue for environmental education at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center during the official dedication and ribbon cutting of its Environmental Education Building on Dec. 6.

December 11, 2024

The 2024 IQLA honorees with Susan Hubard and Vini Nathan

During a time when the holiday spirit is at its peak in New York City, Auburn’s College of Human Sciences honored two outstanding individuals who represent the best of the human spirit at the 31st annual International Quality of Life Awards on Dec. 9 inside the iconic Rainbow Room.

December 10, 2024

Aubie, Denise McNutt and First Lady Mrs. Roberts hold wrapped packages

Now in its fifth year, OIT's Operation Gratitude is a well-oiled machine, with employees packing 100 boxes with supplies and treats for military service members and another 20 boxes for military K9 service dogs and their handlers.

December 09, 2024

speaker Ruha Tacey, a 2012 Auburn chemical engineering graduate who has gone viral on social media as a STEM advocating influencer, served as the keynote speaker for this year

More than 175 students and family members recently descended upon the Brown-Kopel Center for the annual Making a Difference in Engineering at Auburn University event, a program designed to encourage and foster support for women interested in learning more about the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s programs.

December 06, 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

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Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. said the city’s pedestrian crash rate is nearly three times the state average. The Alabama Transportation Assistance Program is partnering with the city to address safety concerns across the city, with a particular focus along the Highland Avenue corridor.

December 03, 2024

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Family historian and author Terrance Vickerstaff and the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities have published a children's book about one of Auburn's first families.

November 22, 2024

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Justin Patton, executive director of Auburn’s renowned RFID Lab, has won the 2024 Ted Williams award from AIM, a global industry trade group for stakeholders of RFID, barcoding, smart devices and other data capture and efficiency technologies.

November 22, 2024

JoEllen Sefton

JoEllen Sefton, a professor in Auburn University’s School of Kinesiology, has spent the past 18 years researching and developing solutions to problems faced by military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and first responders. That work recently earned her the prestigious Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach.

November 21, 2024

Janice Hall in her kitchen with a turkey on the counter

Janice Hall, an Extension Specialist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Federal Nutrition Program, specializing in nutrition and food safety, shares her expertise in preparing turkey and providing a safe dining experience.

November 20, 2024

A man works in the Advanced Structural Engineering Lab

Auburn researchers are developing ways to improve the infrastructure, specifically addressing the construction of roads, bridges and buildings, in Alabama and beyond.

November 20, 2024

Auburn’s Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems recently clinched first place in the third annual Project MFG SEC Machining Competition, besting others in the manufacturing of a functional gearbox.

November 20, 2024

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As schools and statehouses grapple with cell phone use in the classroom, social work researchers in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University have evaluated a promising cell phone ban policy that benefits students and teachers alike.

November 20, 2024

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An ongoing partnership between Auburn’s College of Education and military veterans was on full display this past Saturday during Auburn’s military appreciation home football game.

November 19, 2024

Graduate student clinicians discussing services at CARTT

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

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Jay Bland has helped digitize Georgia’s legal system through software like GreenCourt and PeachCourt.

November 15, 2024

Mary Wheelock and Jessie Barclay are pictured together outdoors

Auburn’s College of Education and University Outreach are teaming up to provide a new Rural Teacher Fellowship program that will launch in the spring.

November 14, 2024

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After receiving a $2.79 million grant from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, the Hunger Solutions Institute in Auburn’s College of Human Sciences' Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives program has topped nearly $10 million in overall funding.

November 11, 2024

Junshan Liu checks his camera on the deck of the USS Alabama

Junshan Liu has created a virtual tour of the World War II battleship USS Alabama so veterans who served on the ship can experience a visit without having to navigate accessibility challenges or travel to Mobile.

November 11, 2024

Students and community members gather outside the newly built home

Auburn's Rural Studio celebrates four students completing a new two-and-a-half story house with a small footprint measuring only 18’ x 18’, roughly the size of two parking spaces.

November 08, 2024

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From its early years as the East Alabama Male College to today’s multidisciplinary research, Auburn University remains a strong supporter of our nation’s military.

November 08, 2024