Matthew sits in front of a stone cabin

Alumnus Matthew Capps, who earned a bachelor’s degree in ornamental horticulture and a Master of Landscape Architecture, is the new director of Alabama State Parks.

February 17, 2025

Ariel Liberman

Ariel Liberman, assistant professor of law and legal studies, adds his law school teaching experience, religious studies programs and international contexts to the Law and Justice program.

February 14, 2025

Pam Hennessey Headshot Outdoors

Excellence is a term that Pam Hennessey has become synonymous with, and that’s why she was recently awarded the 2025 Provost Advising Award for Outstanding Advising Administrator.

February 14, 2025

Thanks to Florabot, an AI-driven robot developed by researchers in the Smart Systems Lab within the Department of Biosystems Engineering, farmers may soon be able to assess entire rows of azaleas, hydrangeas, petunias and many other ornamental plants in the time it takes you to read this article.

February 13, 2025

Constantinos Kyriakis works along side his wife Maria Naskou in a lab

Associate Professor Constantinos Kyriakis and Assistant Professor Maria Naskou met in Greece over a decade ago and have supported one another in science and life ever since.

February 13, 2025

Jason Bryant sits on a desk in a classroom

From rural poverty to ensuring education opportunities for Alabama students, Jason Bryant is grounded in making a difference for students the way his teachers made a difference for him.

February 13, 2025

Rodney Tollerson looks at liquid in a glass bottle.

Assistant Professor Rodney Tollerson II is making an impact in the classroom and the lab.

February 13, 2025

Clothing from Ayesha Ali

Ayesha Ali credits the Apparel Design and Production Management program for her success in founding her own clothing label, "Ayesha Ali Design."

February 13, 2025

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Showcase 2025, a campus-wide celebration of creative scholarship, will host an evening of exhibits and performances at the Gogue Performing Arts Center on Feb. 24.

February 12, 2025

Gabrielle Ferree

Public relations alumna Gabrielle Ferree '12 has always known the importance of relationships, from her time at Auburn to her leadership at one of the world's largest dating companies.

February 12, 2025

Gary Martin and Marilyn Strutchens stand in a library

Gary Martin and Marilyn Strutchens, married since 1996 and Auburn colleagues since 2000, share a passion for mathematics and helping the next generation of teachers.

February 11, 2025

Sydney Freeman speaking with an audience

Sydney Freeman Jr. is a first-generation college student and two-time Auburn alum. He was the first African American male to attain full professorship at the University of Idaho, and just last fall, was one of 10 people chosen as a Fellow of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

February 11, 2025

a bee and a flower

Campus will soon have a children's garden and a new Bee Center and improvements to Neville Arena and the university bookstore.

February 10, 2025

A group of five students stand by the Aubie figure.

The Student Media group is led by five students who are dedicated to keeping their peers informed about what happens on campus and beyond.

February 10, 2025

Blue Angel Lilly Montana in uniform with planes flying in sky

New Blue Angel Lilly Montana keeps her team flying in formation.

February 07, 2025

Valeri dances in a black jacket and sunglasses

Alumna and social worker Valeri White helps lead the Recycled TeenAgers in activities, traveling and performing dance routines at halftime during athletics events.

February 06, 2025

A woman in a library

The SCIP program focuses on increasing mental health services in rural Alabama schools by preparing school counseling students to collaborate with school nurses and ESOL teachers.

February 06, 2025

students in westpoint

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

A man stands in a zoo with an eagle

While Eli Morrow pursues his goal of helping preserve some of the world’s most endangered species, he’s also advancing understanding of aging and human health.

February 05, 2025

Melanie Lockett

Melanie Lockett overcame the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 death of her father to successfully defend her dissertation and land a job with the U.S. Department of Defense.

February 05, 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

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Tim Boosinger

Information is available for the memorial service of Tim Boosinger on Feb. 7, at the First Presbyterian Church of Auburn.

January 30, 2025

a tractor works a field

Our researchers and Alabama Extension specialists are taking their expertise to Alabama farmers’ fields with a grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

January 29, 2025

Judge Richard Minor

After fighting for justice across Alabama, Judge Richard Minor returns to Auburn to teach the skills he wishes he had at the start of his career.

January 28, 2025

Judging by the reports of tech journalists covering the annual Consumer Electronics Show, the timing of establishing Auburn's Electronics Packaging Research Institute this past summer couldn't have been better.

January 27, 2025

Danny Butler teaching

Harbert College of Business professor Danny Butler retired this month after 35 years as an educator who influenced the lives and careers of many students.

January 27, 2025

Signs showing distances to cities nailed to a palm tree at the beach

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

Dr. Kim Snyder pets a horse

Dr. Kim Snyder '98 was the equestrian team veterinarian for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

January 21, 2025

Dr. Gregg Carr '85 has achieved college football immortality after being elected to the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

January 17, 2025

a close up of a black and white beetle

The Asian longhorned beetle, a threat to U.S. trees, will soon have a new foe: Labrador retrievers bred and trained by Auburn to search for the invasive species.

January 17, 2025

art work featuring a beaded mask on a white mannequin

Showcase 2025, a campus-wide celebration of creative scholarship and work, will kick off with an exhibit of faculty work on Jan. 2 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

January 16, 2025

three men stand in front of a plane

Aerospace Engineering's David Scarborough, is working to reduce stress of spacecraft landings by studying thruster-induced plume-surface interactions.

January 15, 2025

Abbie Stockard waves to the audience after being crowned Miss America

Auburn College of Nursing student Abbie Stockard was named Miss American 2025 on Jan. 5.

January 15, 2025

A College of Liberal Arts student measures findings during a recent Archaeology Field School in Notasulga, Alabama.

A recent philanthropy-fueled project, led by Meghan Buchanan, Auburn archaeologist and anthropology associate professor, has the potential to unearth a one-of-a-kind discovery.

January 14, 2025

Rebecca Schneider

Alumna Rebecca "Bex" Schneider is making a name for herself in the fashion industry in New York via her fashion-driven art studio.

January 14, 2025

At this rate, Auburn may need to open its own "NanoArt" museum. Because the Department of Materials Engineering just keeps churning out masterpieces.

January 10, 2025

Shiwen Mao

Shiwen Mao is developing integrated sensing and communications techniques that will support seamless transmission of wireless XR data.

January 09, 2025

A young man sits in a massage chair with his eyes closed

In the Zen Den, students can find a few minutes of quiet to practice mindfulness and improve their mental health.

January 07, 2025

A headshot of Drew Haley Smith

One of the youngest female architects in the country, 2023 Auburn grad Drew Haley Smith has created a website to help others study for the licensing exam.

January 06, 2025

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

Paul Patterson shakes an orange-and-blue shaker on a rooftop overlooking Auburn

As 2024 draws to a close, Paul Patterson is stepping away from his roles as dean of the College of Agriculture and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, effective Jan. 1.

December 13, 2024

Miranda Reed talks with Miles Wiley in her lab

Professor Miranda Reed, a three-time Auburn graduate, is training the next generation of scientists within the Harrison College of Pharmacy and uncovering insights about Alzheimer’s disease.

December 13, 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

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

Carter Dees is shown wearing an Auburn polo shirt while standing in front of Langdon Hall and the Auburn University Seal.

Sophomore Carter Dees had his life upended by an autoimmune disease that emerged in high school. With his condition now under control, he’s enjoying success at Auburn University while on his path to medical school, thanks in part to scholarships.

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

six girls practicing dance

Auburn offers a number of summer camps that give high school students a chance to experience campus and potential majors before enrolling.

December 06, 2024

Valerie Heffernan by the Auburn University sign

Valerie Heffernan is set to graduate from Auburn University with a degree in marketing and has thoroughly enjoyed her time on the Plains after gravitating here from Louisville, Kentucky.

December 03, 2024

Stephen Neslage posing for photo. On his left, a thunderstorm darkens the sky. On his right, clouds drift across a blue sky.

Media studies alumnus Stephen Neslage '05 co-founded FlipFlop Systems, which has changed the way newsrooms leverage social media content for broadcast.

December 03, 2024