Josie Buckalew presents her design

College of Human Sciences Consumer and Design Sciences students presented “What I love about Auburn” apparel design challenge presentations as part of the Consumer and Design Sciences (CADS) 5770 Portfolio Development for Apparel Design course.

October 14, 2024

Karli Yarbrough is pictured teaching a student inside a classroom.

Karli Yarbrough, a graduate student in Auburn’s College of Education, has discovered her lofty purpose. It was spurred on by the support of two amazing professors and an inspiring group of EAGLES.

October 14, 2024

A group of students stand outside a building holding a sign

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

Lauren Thortsen

From the NATO headquarters to the North Carolina Senate floor, Lauren Thortsen took her Auburn education abroad and away to build a resume in governmental relations.

October 11, 2024

The Olympic rings and the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Auburn Family members Robb Taylor, Emily Hallifax and Kai Jones had exciting experiences during this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games.

October 10, 2024

A nurse stands next to an empty hospital bed

A College of Nursing faculty member is presenting the findings of her most recent study at both professional meetings and community gatherings.

October 10, 2024

A doe in an agricultural row-crop field

The number of deer feeding on row crops has been escalating over the past decade, becoming a dire issue for many farmers. Researchers at Auburn are testing a variety of crop management strategies, repellents and even cultivar differences that may indicate deer's likes and dislikes.

October 09, 2024

An artist rendering of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program

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

A mixed media collage that features a face, leaves, a figure from ancient Greece and a high-heeled shoe

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

A man in a construction vest visits a construction site

Auburn grad Ivan Vanchev is an architect who works with mass timber, a rapidly growing technology used in the design and construction fields.

October 08, 2024

Daniel Lawson

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

Emily Kling is shown wearing a red shirt at the Kreher and Preserve Nature Center

Emily Kling owes her love of nature to hikes she took with her grandfather in the 1950s. Today, Kling’s volunteer work and philanthropy are helping make the outdoors more accessible to a new generation of nature lovers in Auburn.

October 07, 2024

a student scans an RFID chip in the lab

From corralling cows to locating your luggage, Auburn’s RFID Lab is helping companies and people track their most valued possessions.

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

Carlita Lett-Blades headshot

Alumna Carlita Lett-Blades on career, mentorship and paving the path for Harbert students, including her dedication to giving back to the Harbert College of Business.

October 02, 2024

A group of people stands around talking

With a 100% job placement rate, Auburn’s building science grads have an average starting salary of more than $70,000.

September 30, 2024

Manufacturing employee in wheel chair working

As National Disability Employment Awareness month begins, an Auburn researcher shares insights on his study that found when teams include people with disabilities alongside co-workers without disabilities, productivity can be higher – particularly when their supervisors have a disability.

September 27, 2024

Chemical engineering research

Research. Mentorship. Academic success. These pillars of Auburn University’s chemical engineering graduate program are woven together through a supportive environment that fosters a dynamic blend of innovation and excellence, empowering students to achieve remarkable outcomes – from day one to dissertation.

September 26, 2024

Unveiling event held for new mural in the university’s newest dining facility, The Edge.

Four of Auburn's colleges and the Graduate School recently unveiled a new mural in the university’s dining facility, The Edge.

September 26, 2024

Photo of the Rainbow Room at the 2023 IQLA Awards

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

Molly Arnett

Auburn University alumna Molly Arnett has turned a medical diagnosis into a niche cooking career that has led her to major success in the culinary world.

September 24, 2024

a young man works in a server room

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

Eric Gee smiles in the woods

Auburn alumnus Eric Gee is the executive director of the Southern Forest Products Association and a supporter of CFWE's Forest Products Development Center.

September 23, 2024

Music student plays guitar in the Lucky Man Studio

Support from the Auburn Family is driving the creation of Auburn’s first recording studio and it will be the fuel that propels the studio to reach its greatest potential.

September 22, 2024

student looks at computer images of a brain scan

One Health is a concept that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health; it is built on the premise that the health of all living things and our planet may be improved when experts across different fields work together to solve complex health problems.

September 20, 2024

Students engaging in group support sessions

Located in 2234 Haley Center, Academic Support plays a crucial role in advancing student achievement by fostering self-directed learning strategies and promoting student success. The unit offers essential programs such as Academic Coaching, Study Partners and Supplemental Instruction (SI).

September 20, 2024

Vintage aerial photo of underground testing equipment in Mississippi

An adjunct instructor argues that underground testing helped avoid nuclear war and likely saved thousands of lives.

September 19, 2024

A group of Golden Eagle adults sit around a table at a recent event.

At this year’s Golden Eagles event, 14 alumni from the College of Sciences and Mathematics celebrated their 50th anniversary of graduating on the Plains, including surgeon Gregory Windham.

September 18, 2024

A group of people wearing orange shirts working in a broadcast control room with multiple screens displaying various camera feeds.

The reputation of the School of Communication and Journalism and its programs were showcased to a national audience on ESPN when ESPN Sideline Reporter Taylor Davis '14 shared a heartfelt tribute to Senior Lecturer Ric Smith during the broadcast of Auburn's homecoming game.

September 17, 2024

A map of a walking path

Whether you’re riding a bike, whizzing by on a scooter or traveling on foot, Auburn University faculty, staff and students have a new route to travel around campus.

September 17, 2024

Students receive T-shirts from Aubie during a First 56 event

The Auburn Family’s generosity makes many Student Affairs programs and initiatives possible.

September 16, 2024

Rows of new short corn shown alongside rows of more traditional taller corn stalks

Reduced-stature corn, also referred to as “short” corn, is a concept that has gained popularity in recent years, and researchers at Auburn University are conducting trials to determine if there’s a fit for it on Alabama farms.

September 13, 2024

Tom Denney helps a patient in the 7T MRI scanner

The world’s first field-installed, clinically approved 7T MRI scanner inside the Auburn University Neuroimaging Center takes researchers to places they’ve never been and provides them with detailed, ultra-high-resolution images they previously could not study.

September 12, 2024

Gary Godfrey with Austin Hill

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

School of Kinesiology Professor Joellen Sefton is leading a team of faculty members, researchers and students in developing a comprehensive performance initiative for Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama.

September 12, 2024

Sofia Sierra in the laboratory taking samples from test tubes

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

Student petting therapy dog

Auburn’s Student Counseling & Psychological Services uses therapy dogs, some who are retired service dogs, to promote mental health and wellness for all Auburn students.

September 11, 2024

Hugh Freeze speaking at podium

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

Major General Livingston smiles and waves to the crowd in a footballs stadium

Major General James E. Livingston, the only Auburn graduate to receive the Medal of Honor, was honored as the Gameday Hero during the Tigers’ football game on Saturday, Sept. 7.

September 09, 2024

The Alumni Who Helped Build the Graduate Hotel

Project Manager Mike Brown ’03 and Project Engineer Matthew Doyle ’20 are two of the many Auburn grads helping to build the Graduate Hotel.

September 06, 2024

a male and a female student operate a machine in the Advanced Structural Lab

Mass timber is a rapidly growing technology used in the design and construction fields, and the Auburn Mass Timber Collaborative is becoming a leader in mass timber research, teaching and outreach in the Southeast.

September 05, 2024

Laura West Ramkorun

History alumna and English-Language Arts teacher Laura West Ramkorun ’10 spent the summer studying education in India through the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program.

September 05, 2024

Ujjwal Guin

Ujjwal Guin and collaborators are identifying vulnerabilities in used, often discarded, memory chips and creating solutions to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.

September 04, 2024

Haynes Heaton

Haynes Heaton and collaborators hope to replace current diagnostics for post-bone marrow transplant relapse monitoring with a new technology, single-cell RNA sequencing.

September 04, 2024

Brittany Upchurch

For two-time Auburn alumna Brittany Upchurch, giving back is a family affair and motivation for her career.

September 03, 2024

Nursing students and Chambers County EMS help a patient from her home

Auburn is on a mission to build resilient communities throughout Alabama with several programs that bring research and outreach work to rural areas across the state.

August 30, 2024

Chen Ding (left) and Hao Chen (right) in a greenhouse observe their genetically modified poplar varieties.

A team of faculty in Auburn's College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment are pursuing more sustainable forms of agroforestry thanks to a new grant awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Their research will focus on the genetics of trees and their domestication for wood pulp production — ultimately maximizing economic gains and reducing environmental impacts.

August 30, 2024

A robotic arm cooks french fries

On the first day of classes this semester, Tiger Dining introduced “Foy on the Fly,” a new food service location featuring a robotic fry cook available via the Grubhub mobile app.

August 29, 2024

Auburn is home to the happiest students in the nation, according to The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings.

August 28, 2024

Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha as Martin Luther King Jr. in The Mountaintop

Theatre and Dance faculty traveled across the country this summer to bring the Bard's work to life at the states' annual Shakespeare Festivals.

August 28, 2024