Student Experience
Stacy Brown, a 1999 Auburn alumna, founder of Chicken Salad Chick and co-owner of Botanic, will serve as the 2026 Horst Schulze Award for Excellence in Hospitality honoree.

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

A student nurse examines the arm of a woman in a pink shirt and sunglasses

Disaster Day is a rite of passage for students in Auburn’s College of Nursing, allowing them to practice treating everything from a light pole impalement to a new mother in labor. But this event is just one of many hands-on learning opportunities for students preparing to become nurses.

March 09, 2026

Photo of Martin Venezky in an exhibition of his work in Wallace Hall

This spring, the School of Graphic and Industrial Design launched the William Dunlop Lecture Series to bring distinguished graphic design professionals to campus and enrich the educational experience of students and faculty.

March 03, 2026

A large group of students sits in a wide circle on a grassy lawn in front of a tall brick academic building. Some students sit on blankets, and others sit directly on the grass. The group appears to be engaged in conversation as the sun sets, with trees, walkways, and lampposts in the background.

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

Riley Johnson is being held in the air by several students in celebration after she was named Miss Auburn.

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

robot

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

Six panelists who work in various healthcare related fields prepare to present in the Student Activities Center.

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

Samford hall

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

three men talking on a podcast set

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

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

Auburn University leaders, College of Human Sciences Dean Susan Hubbard and the Thorne sisters turn the first scoops of dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Amidst an overwhelming sense of pride, the celebration of a milestone several years in the making took place at a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 5.

February 09, 2026

Cheyann Poague and Emma McCrary

Auburn’s College of Education hosts the Future Teachers of Alabama Eastern Conference on campus for the second year in a row.

February 06, 2026

Photo of AIAs leadership members standing together for a photo

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

Apparel Merchandising senior Gracie Silverthorn shows off part of her portfolio.

Apparel Merchandising senior Gracie Silverthorn is the first apparel student from Auburn to secure an internship with Giorgio Armani, one of the most competitive internship placements in the industry.

February 02, 2026

American flag that reads 250 America Auburn University

The 66th Secretary of State, Sec. Condoleezza Rice, and commentator and author Margaret Hoover to join Auburn University’s 250th Commemoration.

February 02, 2026

Maggie Haggerty in business attire posing for a photo on Auburn

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

Veterinary Technicians Chloe Cook and Kellye Berkley work with a dog prior to surgery.

The Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine is shaping future veterinarians while tackling a nationwide shortage of licensed veterinary technicians, the nursing professionals of animal care.

January 20, 2026

three students referring a basketball game

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

Sophie hands a plastic cup filled with cake and icing to a customer at the Sophie Sweets counter

This year, the Incubator at Hey Day Market is featuring a lineup of student entrepreneurs whose menus will include cake cups, breakfast sandwiches and chicken and waffles.

January 20, 2026

Photo of designers sitting at workstations with large-scale 3D printers

Since the summer of 2018, play and recreation equipment manufacturer PlayCore has hosted at least one Auburn industrial design student each year for its summer internship program.

January 15, 2026

A student club started more than 60 years ago has had a far-reaching impact on the state of Alabama.

January 15, 2026

Three colleges unite to advance mass timber construction, a faster, cheaper and more sustainable way to build houses and buildings.

January 08, 2026

podcast logo with samford hall in background

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

Phot of three people using a router on a piece of lumber

This fall, Auburn students are gaining hands-on experience with one of the industry’s fastest-growing materials: mass timber.

December 11, 2025

Two Involvement Ambassadors pass out free items to a student attending an event.

Learn more about the Involvement Ambassadors, the representatives of Student Involvement who help people get plugged in on campus.

December 10, 2025

Students receive instruction on the leave no trace initiative.

Students now have greater access to exciting career opportunities thanks to a new transfer-friendly Leadership and Planning option for the Parks and Recreation Management major.

December 05, 2025

Six people stand along a stone bridge in the Davis Arboretum, listening during a guided tour amid dense fall greenery.

Two teams from the University of Alabama visited Auburn’s Davis Arboretum to study trees, compare horticulture practices and learn from the site’s conservation efforts.

November 21, 2025

Adrienne Wilson instructing dancers on stage

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

Students look at flowers in a raised bed garden

Philanthropy fuels experiential learning initiatives at Auburn, such as FoodU, which has garnered national attention and was recently featured in an episode of Alabama Public Television’s Spotlight on Agriculture.

November 06, 2025

eagle is examined by veterinarians

Auburn’s Raptor Center and College of Veterinary Medicine unite conservation, education and rehabilitation through one of the university’s most beloved traditions

October 31, 2025

Learn more about Auburn's three ROTC programs: Army, Navy and Air Force.

October 30, 2025

view of land and mountains in Costa Rica

Of the more than 130 programs offered through Auburn Abroad, three — Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy, Business minor in Milan, Italy and Tropical Conservation and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica — also allow students to earn a complete minor in only seven or 13 weeks.

October 27, 2025

Kendal, on crutches, and Jack stand next to the jAUnt golf cart

After a car accident left marathon runner Kendal Hull unable to navigate campus with her morning coffee, a couple of jAUnt drivers came to her rescue with a custom 3D-printed cup holder.

October 22, 2025

Fans cheer and wave shakers in the stands of Jordan-Hare Stadium

If you want to build a career out of your love of sports, Auburn offers more than a few academic programs to consider.

October 13, 2025

podcast host talks with two students

Miss Auburn Riley Parman and SGA President Owen Beaverstock join the Everything Auburn Podcast to talk about their campus roles and the 78th Annual Hey Day.

October 10, 2025

Fred Gray speaking at Auburn

Fred David Gray, an icon of the Civil Rights Movement who represented Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., delivered Auburn’s Constitution Day 2025 keynote.

October 09, 2025

Matthew Mercer and Emily Friedman speaking on stage

Matthew Mercer, acclaimed voice actor and founding member of Critical Role, discussed storytelling, creativity and the power of community through tabletop gaming with Jean W. Liles Professor of English Emily Friedman.

October 07, 2025

LED, engineering, band, lights, halftime

Two years removed from its award-winning Metallica-themed halftime show, the Auburn University Marching Band returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, with “Game On,” a video game-inspired performance featuring synchronized LED technology across 343 band members.

October 06, 2025

Glenn Loughridge leans against a railing in an Auburn dining facility

Glenn Loughridge’s mission is clear — to create the best student experiences he can. One of the ways he impacts students is through the Welcome Home program. And the Auburn Family’s generosity provides 100% of the funding.

October 04, 2025

View looking up into the branches of a large oak tree with textured bark and dense green leaves.

Auburn’s iconic Toomer’s Oaks symbolize more than game-day tradition — they anchor cutting-edge conservation and genomic research. From sequencing oak DNA to safeguarding rare Alabama species, Auburn scientists and students are leading efforts to preserve these ecological powerhouses for generations to come.

September 30, 2025

Auburn University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student John Cox leads a Hereford cow into a show ring.

Third-year Auburn DVM student John Cox's expertise in breeding, showing and selling Hereford cattle will take him to an international stage in October. He will represent Team USA in the 2025 World Hereford Conference Young Breeders Competition.

September 24, 2025

Jalen Boynton sits in front of the Melton Student Center with the Aubie statue in the background.

A first-generation student from Columbus, Georgia, Jalen chose Auburn to help him realize his dreams. And thanks to the Auburn Family’s generosity, he has created his own distinct student experience.

September 23, 2025

Sam Ginn speaks from a podium

What's in a name? In the case of Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, it's 25 years of excellence.

September 17, 2025

A group of people pose in front of the Veterans Resource Center

The organization provides countless opportunities for military-affiliated students that encourage academic and social success.

September 17, 2025

aerial view of campus

At Auburn, investing in people isn’t just a priority — it’s a principle. That commitment is front and center in the university’s fiscal year 2026 budget, which allocates nearly $70 million more toward faculty and staff support as part of a $1.98 billion total budget.

September 15, 2025

rendering of the building

A new, larger residence hall will be built on Thach Avenue, and the new home of the College of Human Sciences will bring a state-of-the-art, cutting-edge environment to its nationally ranked and recognized programs.

September 14, 2025

Field of tulips with windmills in the background.

A new study abroad opportunity open to Auburn undergraduate students and faculty highlights the Netherlands’ approach to wellness in aging care.

September 05, 2025

A young man in a wheelchair shoots a basketball at a basket

Auburn Adapted Athletics is both a national and international powerhouse, and after a jam-packed summer of tournaments abroad, the athletes are excited to continue competing here on the Plains.

September 04, 2025

Cyber Fire

More than 100 participants formed 24 teams to solve challenges modeled after scenarios faced daily by cybersecurity professionals working in critical infrastructure, national security and private industry.

August 29, 2025

Mark Adams, right, works with two students in the small satellite lab on campus

Through the Auburn University Small Satellite Program, undergraduate and graduate students are on the front lines of space exploration, gaining hands-on experience designing, building and operating small satellites.

August 25, 2025