You’re at Auburn at one of the best times in our history. We’re a university on the move, and our momentum grows every day. As we begin the semester, here are a few accomplishments to set the tone for a new year of Auburn excellence.
We capped off an incredible year by achieving one of our biggest institutional goals: attaining Carnegie R1 status. This boost to Auburn’s prestige will create even more opportunities for our students, faculty and staff through new partnerships and funding, increased visibility, and more.
The campus community continues to work toward our goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Our Critical Conversations speaker series brought thought leaders to Auburn to spark this crucial dialogue, and upcoming events like this month’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week are helping us become an even more connected community.
And because of these accomplishments and endeavors—and many others—the Auburn Family spirit continues to soar. We cheered for our football team as they closed the season with a tremendous, record-setting bowl win. The early-season success of our basketball teams leaves no doubt that 2019 will be another fantastic year for Auburn athletics.
It’s a great time to be at Auburn. Our accomplishments are many, and our future is bright. Welcome back—we’re glad you’re here.
War Eagle!
Steven Leath
Auburn University President