Student Experience

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

university president giving speech at graduation

The latest guest on the Everything Auburn Podcast is a two-time 2A Missouri state football champion, Steely Dan's 'one that got away,' and — more recently — the 21st president of Auburn University. Ladies and gentlemen, Christopher B. — B for Brian — Roberts.

August 13, 2026

Student worker helping student at Foy Information Desk.

How Auburn's fabled Foy Information phone number became a lifeline for the curious, the lonely and the digitally deprived.

August 11, 2026

Graduates throwing their caps as confetti surrounds them.

The journeys that brought Auburn University's Summer 2026 graduates to commencement looked different for every student, but they shared one destination on Saturday as more than 1,300 graduates crossed the stage in Neville Arena to celebrate years of hard work, perseverance and achievement.

August 10, 2026

Graphic with headshots of six students

The Harrison College of Pharmacy team placed in the top 10 in the nation in the 2026 Good Neighbor Pharmacy National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition.

August 03, 2026

Photo of a young man standing on a podium with his arms up

Building Science student Bryson Moon will take the podium as a drum major in the Auburn University Marching Band (AUMB) this fall.

July 30, 2026

football coach meeting with players

From Russian roots to rushing the passer, and from tasting his first Coke to tasting success as a head coach, Alex Golesh discusses his first impressions of America — and of Auburn — on the latest episode of the Everything Auburn Podcast.

July 29, 2026

Brandon Ryan stands smiling in Auburn doctoral regalia inside Jordan-Hare Stadium on a sunny day, where he conducted much of his research on heat and fan safety.

Earth system science graduate Brandon Ryan spent four years studying how extreme heat affects fans at outdoor sporting events. His research at Jordan-Hare Stadium turned football Saturdays into an opportunity to explore practical ways to improve fan safety, while his time at Auburn helped him grow as a scientist, leader and advocate for research with real-world impact.

July 27, 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

What does a world-record hurdler eat before the biggest race of his life? For Auburn track star Ja'Kobe Tharp, it's a McDonald's meal that's become an unlikely pre-race tradition.

July 24, 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

Graudate School ambassador Kate Handel in a lab coat, holding nanoparticles over a deep freezer

From groundbreaking research to campus tours, doctoral student Kate Handel has always represented Auburn. As an 1887 Society Ambassador, she's helping future graduate students find the same sense of home that's shaped her own journey.

July 07, 2026

A gravel path winds through a lush, wooded garden surrounding a small pond. Several children and an adult walk along the path while others explore near the water, with tall trees, flowering shrubs, and dense green foliage filling the landscape.

Nestled on the edge of Auburn's campus, the Donald E. Davis Arboretum offers a living showcase of Alabama's incredible biodiversity. Through donor generosity, this treasured green space continues to preserve natural beauty while inspiring students and visitors alike.

July 07, 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

A group of women wearing Auburn shirts and casual clothing pose together outdoors during an Auburn campus event, with white tents and trees in the background.

More than 25 years after meeting at Auburn, six alumnae are turning a lifelong friendship into scholarship support for the next generation of students.

June 17, 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

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

The Auburn University golf team

For the second time in three years, the Auburn Tigers are national champions. Men's golf defeated No. 23 UCLA 4-1 in the NCAA Championship final.

June 04, 2026

Members of Auburn University’s Design Build Fly team pose with a remote-controlled competition aircraft inside Charles E. Davis Aerospace Engineering Hall.

Auburn Engineering's Design Build Fly team finished No. 9 in the world and first among SEC schools after rebuilding its aircraft days before international competition in Wichita, Kansas.

May 14, 2026

Aubie the Tiger, Auburn

The Market at Ag Heritage Park returns to the Auburn University campus Thursday, May 21, and runs every Thursday in the summer from 3-6 p.m.

May 11, 2026

Blue angels flying over Samford Hall.

Thanks to Commander Lilly Montana, the Blue Angels' spectacular, smoke-laced lap around Auburn University Thursday morning may rank as the coolest homecoming ever.

April 24, 2026

Group of students stand together in white coats

The Harrison College of Pharmacy chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma initiated 20 new members during a ceremony held on April 2 in a ceremony in Auburn. Phi Lambda Sigma's mission is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students.

April 22, 2026

A rendering of a study hall in the Jordan-Hare Stadium North End Zone multipurpose events center

The Auburn University Board of Trustees met on April 17 and approved a series of campus facility projects and academic initiatives that support Auburn's Strategic Plan goals through enhancing the student experience and expanding educational opportunities.

April 17, 2026

A rendering of the Jordan-Hare Stadium North End Zone multipurpose events center

The Auburn Board of Trustees gave final approval for the Jordan-Hare North Project during its April meetings Friday at the Auburn University Hotel & Conference Center. Construction will begin in the summer of 2026 with full completion set for spring of 2029.

April 17, 2026

A rendering of a dining hall in the Jordan-Hare Stadium North End Zone multipurpose events center

The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved plans for a transformative redevelopment of campus north of Jordan‑Hare Stadium, marking a major investment in facilities designed to serve the Auburn Family for generations to come.

April 17, 2026

America 250 Auburn University logo;

As part of Auburn University's Democracy in Dialogue Signature Speaker Series commemorating the nation's semiquincentennial, the institution will welcome distinguished scholars and thought leaders Cornel West and Robert George to campus on September 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST in the Gogue Performing Arts Center for a moderated conversation on civic engagement and the ideals of American democracy.

April 17, 2026

eagle in stadium

Once grounded by a serious injury, this Golden Eagle's stadium soar is a powerful reminder of why raptor education, rehabilitation and conservation matters.

April 13, 2026

Models show off the Spunk mini collection at the 2026 Fashion Event

After months of perfecting every small detail in anticipation of Auburn University's premier fashion showcase, the 15th annual Fashion Event titled, “Full Circle” featured an array of colorful general, mini and capstone collections all brought to life on the runway by College of Human Sciences Department of Consumer and Design Sciences students on Thursday, April 2.

April 13, 2026

guests on podcast set talking

Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) director Eve Brantley joins the Everything Auburn Podcast to preview Alabama Extension Week, April 12-18.

April 12, 2026

Auburn students from the Harbert College of Business and College of Human Sciences gain real-world experience at the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

April 04, 2026

Rice and Hoover seated on stage

“Democracy is not a spectator sport.” With that message, the 66th U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, challenged those gathered at Auburn University's Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center on March 30 to consider their role in sustaining American democracy during a wide-ranging conversation with political commentator and author Margaret Hoover.

April 03, 2026

A young woman bends over a log on the floor of the forest

With support from the Auburn Family, the Dixon Center will remain a beacon of experiential learning in forestry, wildlife and environmental education in the Southeast.

March 31, 2026

A cherry blossom tree and map of important places in the play

Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning play “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” will be presented April 9-18, 2026, at the Telfair B. Peet Black Box Theatre.

March 30, 2026

Models are shown during the 2025 Fashion Event.

After the successful debut of The Fashion Event at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center in 2025 that brought more than 1,200 attendees to see Auburn University's premier fashion showcase, this year's edition returns to the Gogue where College of Human Sciences Consumer and Design Sciences students will take center stage Thursday, April 2.

March 27, 2026

guests on podcast set talking

Tiger Giving Day connects the Auburn Family to purpose-driven projects, driving meaningful change. Assistant director of cAUse marketing Lisa Lofland and adapted athletics director Robb Taylor breakdown the impact of Auburn's annual day of giving in this episode of the Everything Auburn Podcast.

March 19, 2026

Stacy Brown, a 1999 Auburn alumna, founder of Chicken Salad Chick and co-owner of Botanic, will serve as the 2026 Horst Schulze Award for Excellence in Hospitality honoree.

Stacy Brown, a 1999 Auburn alumna, founder of Chicken Salad Chick and co-owner of Botanic, will be honored at this year's Hospitality Gala.

March 09, 2026

A student nurse examines the arm of a woman in a pink shirt and sunglasses

Disaster Day is a rite of passage for students in Auburn's College of Nursing, allowing them to practice treating everything from a light pole impalement to a new mother in labor. But this event is just one of many hands-on learning opportunities for students preparing to become nurses.

March 09, 2026

Photo of Martin Venezky in an exhibition of his work in Wallace Hall

This spring, the School of Graphic and Industrial Design launched the William Dunlop Lecture Series to bring distinguished graphic design professionals to campus and enrich the educational experience of students and faculty.

March 03, 2026

A large group of students sits in a wide circle on a grassy lawn in front of a tall brick academic building. Some students sit on blankets, and others sit directly on the grass. The group appears to be engaged in conversation as the sun sets, with trees, walkways, and lampposts in the background.

ACT with Honors, the newest student-led program in the Honors College, brings students together to build a strong culture of service and community engagement. This cocurricular program builds upon and extends the college's signature Week of Service, which since 2014 has take place every August for up to 100 incoming students.

March 02, 2026

Riley Johnson is being held in the air by several students in celebration after she was named Miss Auburn.

When College of Education student Riley Johnson heard her name announced as Miss Auburn recently during Auburn's beloved callouts tradition, the Elementary Education major was stunned.

February 24, 2026

robot

Auburn University will explore how artificial intelligence has evolved from Hollywood fantasy to real world technology through its annual AI film series, beginning Monday, Feb. 23 with WarGames, followed by Tron: Ares on March 17 and concluding with Wonderland on April 13.

February 19, 2026

Six panelists who work in various healthcare related fields prepare to present in the Student Activities Center.

The School of Kinesiology is hosting multiple events Feb. 23-27 as part of Healthcare Industry Week, a dynamic, week-long series of events designed to help students explore the wide range of career opportunities in health-related fields.

February 17, 2026

Samford hall

Auburn University's Board of Trustees convened Feb. 13, 2026, at Auburn University at Montgomery, moving forward several core priorities designed to elevate the student experience, expand academic opportunities and advance the university's land-grant mission.

February 17, 2026

five men moving boxes

When COVID-19 shut down Auburn's campus in 2020, Brooks Fuller didn't just pack up—he packed for thousands. Discover how this Auburn baseball alum and finance major turned a crisis into a booming college moving business, inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs.

February 16, 2026

The largest student-run makerspace in the country is getting even larger. The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will begin construction this spring on a laboratory designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, creativity and industry-relevant research in advanced manufacturing while also expanding the Design and Innovation Center, commonly known as the makerspace.

February 13, 2026

Auburn University leaders, College of Human Sciences Dean Susan Hubbard and the Thorne sisters turn the first scoops of dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Amidst an overwhelming sense of pride, the celebration of a milestone several years in the making took place at a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 5.

February 09, 2026

Cheyann Poague and Emma McCrary

Auburn's College of Education hosts the Future Teachers of Alabama Eastern Conference on campus for the second year in a row.

February 06, 2026

Photo of AIAs leadership members standing together for a photo

For Auburn's chapter of American Institute of Architecture Students, providing extracurricular programs and connections between year-levels, faculty and professionals is key to creating a community of future architects.

February 05, 2026

Apparel Merchandising senior Gracie Silverthorn shows off part of her portfolio.

Apparel Merchandising senior Gracie Silverthorn is the first apparel student from Auburn to secure an internship with Giorgio Armani, one of the most competitive internship placements in the industry.

February 02, 2026

American flag that reads 250 America Auburn University

The 66th Secretary of State, Sec. Condoleezza Rice, and commentator and author Margaret Hoover to join Auburn University's 250th Commemoration.

February 02, 2026