Symone Alexander, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, is one of 30 U.S. engineers selected to attend the National Academy of Engineering’s China–America Frontiers of Engineering Symposium April 13–16 in Hong Kong.
March 02, 2026
The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted seven individuals — including three Auburn University alumni and one Auburn University staff member — and one corporation during a ceremony Feb. 28 at the Bryant Center in Tuscaloosa.
March 02, 2026
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
COSAM Outreach welcomed 30 high school teams to campus for the 2026 Alabama State Science Olympiad Tournament, featuring 23 rigorous STEM events spanning biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and earth science.
March 02, 2026
Management Professor Kristen Shockley and colleagues found that employees who detach from their jobs quickly and consistently at day's end were more productive at work the next day, demonstrating that an “always-on culture” can be counterproductive.
March 02, 2026
Auburn’s College of Education hosts its inaugural Education Summit to strengthen Alabama’s educator pipeline, surface innovations and build partnerships.
February 27, 2026
Charlotte Baker, a 2022 Auburn alumna who received her Bachelor of Science in child life, passed away Dec. 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Her family established the Charlotte C. Baker Endowed Scholarship to help future Auburn students wishing to pursue a degree in child life in her honor.
February 27, 2026
From mitochondrial energetics to geospatial mapping, COSAM faculty couples are advancing research across biology, physics and geosciences. Their shared understanding of academic life — grant cycles, fieldwork and revision rounds — shapes careers built in tandem.
February 26, 2026
Continuous improvement and academic excellence were in the spotlight Jan. 27 as the Office of Academic Insight recognized several programs and faculty during the annual Provost Academic Improvement & Excellence Awards.
February 26, 2026
When Katie Cooper started working as an academic advisor for Auburn’s College of Sciences and Mathematics, the last thing she expected was to contribute her artistic abilities to units across campus — but now, it’s hard to find a person on the Plains who hasn’t come into contact with Cooper’s artwork.
February 26, 2026
Luke Boyer, lead principal research engineer for the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI), was pretty sure the institute’s latest acquisition would attract the right attention from the right folks in Huntsville. He was right. On March 11, AUARI will host the CF3D Tech Tour at Auburn’s Research and Innovation Campus, convening leaders from government, industry and academia for a focused discussion on advanced composite manufacturing and defense readiness. The marquee attraction? The recently installed CF3D Enterprise Cell, a next-generation 3D carbon fiber composites printer developed by Idaho-based Continuous Composites set to define the future of the nation’s hypersonic programs, and the only system of its kind operating in Alabama.
February 26, 2026
Inside Auburn’s Master’s Non-Thesis (MSNT) Pre-Professional Program, students complete 30 hours of graduate-level science coursework tailored to their career goals while gaining early exposure to professional-level expectations DBS MSNT. For students like Maddie Edwards, the program blends academic rigor, communication training and mentorship to build confidence before entering veterinary, medical or other health professions programs.
February 25, 2026
Doctoral student Wendi McLain is recruiting participants who attended an Eras Tour concert for her dissertation on Taylor Swift fan behavior.
February 25, 2026
Associate Professor Xaq Frohlich is currently a visiting scholar at the University of Southern Denmark, where he's studying the history of the Mediterranean diet and New Nordic cuisine.
February 25, 2026
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
Mario Eden, dean of engineering, has been named vice chair of the Board of Trustees of the AIChE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
February 24, 2026
The Alabama Historical Association, which Auburn has helped lead for generations, believes every story in the state creates the patchwork fabric of our past upon which the future comes into focus.
February 24, 2026
When a routine data check revealed a comet splitting into four pieces, Auburn researchers realized they were witnessing an event astronomers almost never see in real time.
February 23, 2026
Millions of Americans battle the flu each year. Researchers in Dr. Constantinos Kyriakis’ lab are studying how pigs respond to influenza to help eliminate the guesswork in protecting humans.
February 23, 2026
Auburn University’s Transportation Research Institute receives $1.9 million from FMCSA to test RFID-enabled smart tire technology aimed at preventing commercial truck blowouts and improving highway safety.
February 23, 2026
Dr. Galbraith, dean emerita 1985, was a pioneer who devoted 15 years of service to Auburn University, mainly serving as dean of what was then the School of Home Economics. She passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the age of 102.
February 20, 2026
When Libby Hume steps into her French classroom at Auburn High School, she brings with her not only a deep love of language but also the kind of early career excellence that is now being recognized statewide.
February 20, 2026
Yin Sun will test how time-sensitive communication performs when sensors, traffic and safety-critical decisions collide in unpredictable conditions.
February 20, 2026
Melissa Blair, professor and chair of Auburn’s Department of History, delivered a presentation that emphasized how women were not passive bystanders to the Revolution.
February 19, 2026
Erika E. Rucker has been named the new director of GEAR UP Achieve, Alabama’s statewide Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant administered by Auburn University, effective Mar. 1.
February 19, 2026
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
Associate Clinical Professor Julianne McGill, project manager for the Alabama Healthy Marriage & Relationship Education Initiative, reflects on marrying an Olympic gold medalist and offers some advice during Healthy Relationships Month.
February 18, 2026
The AU Kickstart Fund has awarded its inaugural round of grants to two of Auburn’s most promising start-ups — both of which focus on empowering people with disabilities and intellectual development challenges to lead more meaningful lives.
February 18, 2026
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
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
Auburn University is strengthening its reputation for success in National Prestigious Scholarships with renewed momentum to help more students discover and pursue these transformative opportunities.
February 17, 2026
Auburn College of Education doctoral student Larry Saulsberry and Alabama Reading Initiative Director Bonnie Short delivered testimony last week before a U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on the topic of “The Science of Reading,” sharing Alabama’s progress and continued needs in advancing evidence-based reading instruction.
February 17, 2026
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
Two years ago, Harbert Business senior Paige Keener donated her bone marrow to a cancer patient she'd never met, and they recently got together on campus for a memorable visit.
February 16, 2026
Students engaged in hands-on robotics activities through Auburn University’s Southeastern Center of Robotics Education and its Hyundai Initiative for Robotics Excellence. The program emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving and real-world engineering skills while expanding access to STEM opportunities for K–12 students.
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
More than 250 faculty and staff recently gathered for the 2026 Elevated Education Exchange, a campus professional development event focused on sharing innovative practices, strengthening collaboration and advancing student success across campus.
February 13, 2026
Ethan Page, a recent graduate in mechanical engineering, and Joseph Rusk, a junior in electrical and computer engineering, are among 11 remaining teams in the annual student business pitch competition.
February 13, 2026
The Auburn University Board of Trustees gave its final approval for construction of the Brown Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center – Analytical, Innovation and Manufacturing Laboratory, marking a significant investment in student learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced manufacturing innovation.
February 13, 2026
Developing expertise through experience, Harrison College of Pharmacy students Haley Davis and Autumn Edwards recently completed Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in Thailand.
February 12, 2026
The Harrison College of Pharmacy, the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Theatre and Dance are collaborating on an interdisciplinary project to raise awareness about recommended vaccinations for older adults.
February 12, 2026
Blondie, a 2-month-old Shetland Sheepdog puppy, has a new lease on life thanks to the College of Vet Med's Cardiology Service and the generosity of Auburn donors.
February 12, 2026
Joseph Haslag, the new department head for the Department of Economics, joined the College of Liberal Arts this year to drive the value of and demand for Auburn Economics degrees.
February 12, 2026
Through the leadership and coordination of Auburn College of Education Professor Victoria Cardullo and Doctoral Fellow Andrea Forehand, a state-funded literacy initiative has reached a major milestone with the delivery of new Kindergarten through third-grade literacy kits to Union Springs Elementary School.
February 12, 2026
Assistant Professor of Journalism Jessica Sparks studies news media trust and credibility. Her latest study maps a digital web of lies made to look like real news outlets.
February 11, 2026
Assistant Professor Jessica Sparks is one of 150 journalism leaders from colleges across the country who will be part of the class of the 2026 class of Faculty Champions at the University of Vermont's Center for Community News.
February 11, 2026
Cassandra Porter, assistant professor of chemical engineering, will explore how membrane chemistry and operating conditions control ion selectivity under real-world conditions.
February 11, 2026
When a horse exhibits signs of sepsis, organ failure or death can result within a matter of days, placing a premium on rapid diagnosis and treatment. College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor Serena Ceriotti is exploring the application of portable technology associated with human health care as a potential life-saving resource for horses.
February 10, 2026
Auburn University marked 69 years of hosting the Alabama Transportation Conference, drawing nearly 1,000 engineers and transportation leaders to Huntsville.
February 10, 2026
From spaceflight safety to vaccine development, one COSAM student’s undergraduate research experience shows how hands-on discovery can shape a scientific career. Through early lab involvement, mentorship and persistence, research became a defining part of Ashley DeSilva's path at Auburn.
February 09, 2026
