Auburn Engineering’s Office of Communications and Marketing was recently honored with 21 Education Digital Marketing Awards — including 16 Gold Awards — for its work promoting the college as the best student-centered engineering experience in America.
November 08, 2024
Auburn University’s EmpowHER Conference welcomed over 130 girls and educators to inspire interest in STEM, where women remain underrepresented. With keynote speeches, hands-on activities, and networking sessions, attendees explored STEM careers and connected with role models. Students left feeling empowered to pursue their ambitions, embracing the message that their dreams can lead to real change.
November 07, 2024
An interdisciplinary team led by Rob Holmes, Associate Professor and Director of the Landscape Infrastructure Design Lab (LIDL), received a three-year award of $744,920 from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to fund a Gulf Adaptation Design Studio.
November 07, 2024
Twenty-three teams with students representing seven different colleges on campus competed, and a College of Sciences and Mathematics student won for his online platform that connects local farmers and consumers eager to buy fresh, locally sourced product.
November 06, 2024
Damion McIntosh, a recognized expert in financial industry regulation and a professor of practice in finance at Auburn’s Harbert College of Business, explains the latest trends in the overall economy and stock market, and what investors might expect in 2025.
November 05, 2024
Learn how our students have designed adaptable Halloween costumes for children with disabilities to enhance their trick-or-treating experience.
October 31, 2024
Project FARM, a multi-disciplinary project, is expected to drive agricultural knowledge and career interest among hundreds of Alabama middle schoolers.
October 30, 2024
Whether it is innovative AI-related research designed to revolutionize industries, the implementation of AI in higher education curriculum or the application of AI capabilities in an ever-growing list of fields, Auburn faculty, students and staff are on the forefront of advancements driven by the evolving technology.
October 25, 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
Over 170 robotics educators and professionals from the Southeast gathered on campus Oct. 10-11, for the Southern Educational Robotics Conference. Hosted by the Southeastern Center of Robotics Education (SCORE), the event featured sessions to advance STEM education through robotics.
October 24, 2024
The institute's report, "Securing America's Digital Future: A Bipartisan Cybersecurity Roadmap for the Next Administration," outlines a series of cyber defense recommendations.
October 22, 2024
On football gamedays, faculty and students from the College of Nursing volunteer to staff Tiger Babies, SOUND and the new SNASY trailer.
October 21, 2024
Auburn offers a number of service trips and study abroad programs, giving students opportunities to put their skills to use, benefiting communities close to home and around the world.
October 18, 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
Professor Veena Chattaraman brings her creativity and scientific expertise to research focused on consumer and health technologies. She aims to reduce older adults’ barriers to using AI and improve rural communities’ access to health and nutrition information through AI-powered technologies.
October 15, 2024
Ten aspiring entrepreneurs each earned $1,000 in the third-annual Ideas Jam business pitch competition hosted by the Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship on campus. More than 40 Auburn students and community members pitched their early-stage business ideas at the low-stress competition.
October 15, 2024
Jeff LaMondia is collaborating with five Alabama counties and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Live Well Alabama Thriving Communities program to generate safety action plans and implement a series of quick-build, community-painted crosswalk projects to evaluate the benefits and feasibility for broader use.
October 15, 2024
For the past two decades — following the expansion of Korean automakers and suppliers into Alabama and Georgia — Auburn University Outreach’s Korea Corner has helped educators gain perspective about their Korean students who moved with their families.
October 11, 2024
Christine Drew, an assistant professor in Auburn University's College of Education, offers self-care and independent living tips for parents who have children with intellectual disabilities in this edition of Expert Answers.
October 09, 2024
Take advantage of our admissions application fee waiver for Alabama residents through Oct. 11.
October 09, 2024
Destination STEM inspires regional middle school students with hands-on science and math experiences.
October 08, 2024
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Auburn is gearing up to launch its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy program next summer.
October 08, 2024
Inspired by the Auburn Creed, the museum presents exhibitions centered around the theme of "work" for the 2024-25 academic year. Artist Rachel Libeskind incorporates API-era research and found objects in her commissioned project for Auburn.
October 08, 2024
Auburn Panhellenic Council exceeds its annual donation record to the Auburn-Opelika chapter of Habitat for Humanity from dollars raised through its annual dance competition, Greek Sing.
October 07, 2024
For the past week and a half, a School of Kinesiology post-doctoral researcher and member of the Georgia Army National Guard Company has been helping with Hurricane Helene clean up efforts in southeast Georgia.
October 07, 2024
Auburn University’s Forests, Environment and Wildlife Leadership (FEWL) Academy recently acquired firsthand experience in governmental affairs and leadership during its annual visit to Washington, D.C. Comprised of select students expressing leadership abilities in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE), the group represented Auburn while engaging with natural resource leaders, organizations and agencies during the three-day trip.
October 03, 2024
Pengyu Chen, the Francis Family Associate Professor and Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellow in the Department of Materials Engineering, believes he'll soon be able to immediately unlock the secrets of your immune system with the prick of a finger.
October 03, 2024
Three Auburn University professors have been awarded a nearly $400K grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance Lean Manufacturing education.
October 02, 2024
Auburn University’s Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) will serve as co-host for the Feeding Change–Nourishing Alabama’s Future Summit at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center on Nov. 6-7.
September 27, 2024
In its 31st year of the International Quality of Life (IQLA) Awards, the college will honor Scott Hamilton, highly decorated male figure skating luminary and cancer patient support advocate and activist, as the 2024 IQLA Laureate recipient and Billy Reid, most famously known as a multiple award-winning fashion designer and founder and designer of the iconic Billy Reid brand, with the 2024 IQLA Lifetime Achievement Award.
September 25, 2024
Christine Schnittka's new book aims to help students learn about STEAM concepts through hands-on crafts.
September 24, 2024
From electronic devices we rely upon, vehicles we drive, food we consume, electric substations we use to life-changing decisions made in voting booths, Auburn researchers are on the front lines to prevent potential cyberattacks.
September 24, 2024
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on Sept. 19, declaring National GEAR UP Week in the State of Alabama for the week of Sept. 23-27.
September 23, 2024
Craig M. Whittinghill, a U.S. Navy veteran of 29 years, was named deputy director for applied research and services. Kyle D. Klein, who served on Capitol Hill in a variety of senior policy roles for 12 years, was named deputy director for policy and partnerships.
September 23, 2024
Access to health care is no longer a major issue for people in two rural Alabama communities. This is thanks to Auburn University’s expansion of the Rural Health Initiative footprint, which now features the OnMed Care Station and in-person health and wellness services in Wilcox and Greene counties.
September 20, 2024
Viewers will have the opportunity to watch the movies, then learn from Auburn University experts, who will serve as discussion leaders.
September 20, 2024
Three Auburn University faculty members on the AI@AU ethics committee are collaborating on a new project funded by the National Science Foundation’s Ethical and Responsible Research program.
September 19, 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 University Bullock County Agriculture program is a partnership between the Center for Educational Outreach and Engagement and Auburn's College of Agriculture. It offers Union Springs area high school students opportunities to explore agricultural careers through guest speakers, workshops and curriculum focused on agriscience.
September 17, 2024
Graduate student Abosede Onifade combines her passion for humanity and the environment to work toward a more just planet.
September 16, 2024
New Realm Brewing–Auburn will host Ales for ALS Fest on Friday, Sept. 27, as a portion of each beer sold will go toward supporting ALS research. Current brewing science and operations graduate student Austin Hill created the beer recipe for the event.
September 12, 2024
Auburn University Outreach’s 2024 Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award was awarded to Sean Forbes for his notable contributions to the community through Opelika Grows (O Grows) community garden and farmers market.
September 12, 2024
Sofia Sierra, a first-year doctoral student in the College of Agriculture, is researching how to make infant formula safer by eliminating harmful, heat-resistant bacteria using cold plasma technology.
September 11, 2024
Auburn University head football coach Hugh Freeze and his wife Jill took time to share about family life and football as the keynote speakers at the “Fall-Star” Supper hosted by the Women’s Philanthropy Board in the College of Human Sciences.
September 11, 2024
Mario Eden, dean of Engineering, and Virginia Davis, professor of chemical engineering, were recently elected American Institute of Chemical Engineers fellows — the organization's highest membership grade.
September 11, 2024
A statewide champion for forest landowner education, Auburn faculty member and Alabama Extension specialist Adam Maggard was recently honored as the 2024 Conservation Communicator of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation at the Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards banquet held in Prattville this August.
September 10, 2024
Aleksandr Vinel, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering, will spend the spring 2025 semester teaching and collaborating at Bilkent University in Turkey after being awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program grant.
September 10, 2024
Victor Nelson, professor emeritus in electrical and computer engineering, will be recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at its annual conference in November.
September 09, 2024
