Dylan Thomas had a change of heart during his undergraduate career at Auburn University. A new hobby led him to experience his true passion: outdoor recreation and bird dogs. With this newfound purpose brought adventures, expertise and a new career path within the outdoor recreation industry. As a graduate of Auburn’s Wildlife Enterprise Management (WLEM) major, Thomas now returns to his alma mater to shepherd the next generation of wildlife enterprise professionals.
March 09, 2026
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
As a young child, Rehman Qureshi had a fascination with space travel and a dream of working for NASA, so he did what any ambitious kid would do: he went to the NASA career website, sorted by alphabetical order and decided he would become an aerospace engineer. Now, Qureshi is in his final semester of earning a doctorate in aerospace engineering, and his ambitious nature hasn’t slowed down.
March 03, 2026
Stinson Breads has become a community hub for area residents who yearn for the European bread and pastry culture that is usually absent in the deep South.
March 03, 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
In this episode of How Very Human Sciences, Nutrition Wellness alumna ’24 Chef Riley Sue Walker shares how an unexpected diagnosis in 2016 redirected her life and ultimately led her to a career rooted in healing and fulfillment.
February 09, 2026
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
When Lisa Burdette graduated from the College of Education in 1982, the last place she expected her career to take her was professional development. Now, she’s the owner of The Dallas School of Etiquette and author of the popular advice column, Burdet-tiquette.
February 04, 2026
The Auburn University Parent & Family Association Board of Directors recently honored three faculty and staff members whose support of students exemplifies the Auburn Creed.
February 03, 2026
Worthington's upcoming poetic memoir, “Why Would You Leave Me?” explores a childhood shaped by painful revelations about parentage and the confusion of growing up without steady guidance.
February 02, 2026
Maggie Haggerty found her place at Auburn through her involvement in student organizations such as Mock Trial. Now she’s creating community for students by leading the Women in Law organization.
January 30, 2026
For Madeline Graf, one of 10 finalists for national Student Veteran of the Year, everything ties back to a commitment to service — whether that's her nursing education, military service or involvement on campus.
January 30, 2026
Through outreach, compassion and innovation, Auburn is helping Alabama’s families live healthier and happier lives.
January 28, 2026
Three colleges unite to advance mass timber construction, a faster, cheaper and more sustainable way to build houses and buildings.
January 26, 2026
When Sarah Carrico ‘20 arrived at Auburn as a freshman, she wasn’t yet sure what direction her career would take.
January 26, 2026
A graduate of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, Daniel Crawford develops investment strategies that benefit corporations, investors and timber landowners.
January 22, 2026
An Auburn University College of Education graduate channels his teaching roots into aircrew readiness in the Department of Defense.
January 21, 2026
Auburn’s competitive sports program isn’t just top tier competition, it’s shaping students into leaders with balance and real world skills.
January 20, 2026
A student club started more than 60 years ago has had a far-reaching impact on the state of Alabama.
January 15, 2026
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment is proud to announce the establishment of the Katherine Owen Sechrist Endowed Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
January 14, 2026
Last fall, the Reeltown High School band came to campus to record a song in memory of one of its members alongside the Auburn University Symphonic Winds.
January 13, 2026
Community planning alumnus Marvin J. Price ’11 became an economic developer to see spreadsheets turn into smiles in his community.
January 12, 2026
When Cecily Jacob walks into her classroom each morning as a teacher at Southview Primary School in Opelika, Alabama, she brings more than lesson plans. She enters equipped with the latest strategies she has learned as a doctoral student at Auburn’s College of Education.
January 06, 2026
The Everything Auburn Podcast’s year-end rewind is here – and our best moments of 2025 will have you laughing-out-loud and beaming with Tiger pride.
December 17, 2025
This year, eight students were chosen for the tour — an educational enrichment opportunity where students served as ambassadors for the college while getting to experience Washington, D.C.
December 16, 2025
After decades of building a career, raising a family and running a nonprofit, Sheila Sjolseth came to pursue a doctorate at Auburn University’s Graduate School.
December 16, 2025
When College of Education alumna and grad student Kelli Fischer walked onto the field before Opelika High School’s second-round football playoff game this fall, she was stunned to hear her name announced as the 2025–26 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.
December 16, 2025
In honor of Auburn’s rich history of students and alumni serving in the U.S. military, the Veterans Resource Center is paying tribute to veterans with two new installations in Foy Hall.
December 03, 2025
From leading impromptu music lessons as a child to championing music education through her own initiative, Project Crescendo, junior music education major Lauren Anderson is turning her passion into a mission.
December 02, 2025
The Auburn Family fuels Auburn's Veterinary Emergency Response Team, providing future lifesaving impact during emergencies and natural disasters.
November 24, 2025
When Nickelodeon’s 2025 NFL Wild Card simulcast aired, one of the most talked-about moments was the return of SpongeBob's nemesis, DoodleBob. The animator behind him? Auburn University graduate Caleb Eason ’23.
November 21, 2025
Pat Arrington, a 1985 graduate who played for Coach Pat Dye, has spent nearly 40 years in the construction industry.
November 21, 2025
Once responsible for neutralizing explosive threats around the world, Auburn veteran Tommy Gaither is now studying the chemistry behind them. His next mission: turning real-world experience into a career teaching science.
November 17, 2025
Nic Smith is graduating with a doctorate in higher education and a graduate certificate in workforce education, training and development.
November 17, 2025
Ready to make waves? Meet David Deep, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Auburn alum behind Wake for Warriors—where heroes swap boots for boards and find new purpose on the water.
November 14, 2025
Few have helped the Department of Theatre & Dance find its way like Professor Adrienne Wilson. In November, as the 2025-2026 season focused on “Wayfinding” continues with “Footprints,” Wilson will lead the annual dance concert for the last time.
November 14, 2025
From Auburn's campus to the world's most advanced warships, Emily Curran ’10 has never forgotten where she found her footing.
November 12, 2025
A native of Killen, Alabama and a member of the Harrison College of Pharmacy Class of 2025, Caleigh Wallace entered Officer Training School (OTS) following her graduation from Auburn University in May. Graduating from OTS on Nov. 7, she will head to her first duty station at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base as part of the 59th Medical Wing, the Air Force’s largest medical wing.
November 11, 2025
Kiah Erlich '10 is a pilot and a Millennial 100. The one thing she hopes to do next: send a fellow Auburn graduate to space.
November 10, 2025
Jack Janik’s time at Auburn was shaped by curiosity, collaboration and a growing passion for tribology — the study of friction, wear and lubrication. The graduate of the Honors College and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering credits Auburn with helping him discover his academic interests and prepare for a career in industry.
November 10, 2025
With fall graduation right around the corner, many students are preparing to enter the workforce. For those still looking for that first post-graduation opportunity, it’s not too late to use these Auburn career resources.
November 10, 2025
Harbert College of Business alumnus Benny LaRussa Jr. and Samuel Ginn College of Engineering alumna Susan Story are among six Class of 2025 honorees who will be inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame on Nov. 13.
November 07, 2025
Todd Rauch ’10, a Purple Heart veteran, Opelika City Councilman and Auburn University psychology alumnus, has always wanted to serve.
November 07, 2025
