At this rate, Auburn may need to open its own "NanoArt" museum. Because the Department of Materials Engineering just keeps churning out masterpieces.

January 10, 2025

Shiwen Mao

Shiwen Mao is developing integrated sensing and communications techniques that will support seamless transmission of wireless XR data.

January 09, 2025

A young man sits in a massage chair with his eyes closed

In the Zen Den, students can find a few minutes of quiet to practice mindfulness and improve their mental health.

January 07, 2025

A headshot of Drew Haley Smith

One of the youngest female architects in the country, 2023 Auburn grad Drew Haley Smith has created a website to help others study for the licensing exam.

January 06, 2025

Nick Reyzin, Noah Henry and William Abbott posing for photo in front of an Auburn airplane

Nick Reyzin, Noah Henry, Jake Owsley and William Abbott don't call themselves 'heroes.' But the people affected by Hurricane Helene, the Auburn Junior High cross country team and you probably would.

December 18, 2024

Paul Patterson shakes an orange-and-blue shaker on a rooftop overlooking Auburn

As 2024 draws to a close, Paul Patterson is stepping away from his roles as dean of the College of Agriculture and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, effective Jan. 1.

December 13, 2024

Miranda Reed talks with Miles Wiley in her lab

Professor Miranda Reed, a three-time Auburn graduate, is training the next generation of scientists within the Harrison College of Pharmacy and uncovering insights about Alzheimer’s disease.

December 13, 2024

Crystal Smith poses for a photo in front of the College of Education

The new Telecare Assessment and Consultation Clinic serves low-income families who have a child with autism spectrum disorder, both in person and through telehealth.

December 11, 2024

The 2024 IQLA honorees with Susan Hubard and Vini Nathan

During a time when the holiday spirit is at its peak in New York City, Auburn’s College of Human Sciences honored two outstanding individuals who represent the best of the human spirit at the 31st annual International Quality of Life Awards on Dec. 9 inside the iconic Rainbow Room.

December 10, 2024

Carter Dees is shown wearing an Auburn polo shirt while standing in front of Langdon Hall and the Auburn University Seal.

Sophomore Carter Dees had his life upended by an autoimmune disease that emerged in high school. With his condition now under control, he’s enjoying success at Auburn University while on his path to medical school, thanks in part to scholarships.

December 10, 2024

Aubie, Denise McNutt and First Lady Mrs. Roberts hold wrapped packages

Now in its fifth year, OIT's Operation Gratitude is a well-oiled machine, with employees packing 100 boxes with supplies and treats for military service members and another 20 boxes for military K9 service dogs and their handlers.

December 09, 2024

six girls practicing dance

Auburn offers a number of summer camps that give high school students a chance to experience campus and potential majors before enrolling.

December 06, 2024

Valerie Heffernan by the Auburn University sign

Valerie Heffernan is set to graduate from Auburn University with a degree in marketing and has thoroughly enjoyed her time on the Plains after gravitating here from Louisville, Kentucky.

December 03, 2024

Stephen Neslage posing for photo. On his left, a thunderstorm darkens the sky. On his right, clouds drift across a blue sky.

Media studies alumnus Stephen Neslage '05 co-founded FlipFlop Systems, which has changed the way newsrooms leverage social media content for broadcast.

December 03, 2024

Churmell Mitchell poses with kids in front of Samford Hall

Strong teachers and an Auburn education turned Churmell Mitchell into a national speaker, mentor, best-selling author and CEO.

December 03, 2024

Brock Birdsong and Masoud Mahjouri-Samani

This new initiative will focus on a circular manufacturing ecosystem where local resources can be reused for manufacturing new parts and systems on demand.

December 03, 2024

A man walks through the forest

This semester, landscape architecture students enrolled in Alabama Lab studied the complex issues associated with mass timber construction and its demand on the state’s forests.

December 02, 2024

Marianna Spiotta posing for photo with a happy dog

Caring for animals is emotionally powerful, both at home and in the hospital. Veterinary Social Worker Marianna Spiotta '21, '22 works each day to support the needs of the clients and health care team of Auburn University’s veterinary teaching hospitals.

December 02, 2024

Aubie stands next to Ross Tolbert with the Auburn University Marching Band behind them both.

If it's possible to have music in the blood, Auburn University Marching Band drum major Ross Tolbert does.

November 27, 2024

A student is pictured with a professor looking at a laptop screen.

Auburn University College of Education graduate student Katelyn Nelson’s aspirations are solidly focused on artificial intelligence.

November 25, 2024

A man speaks on a stage

CADC's Day of Design focused on "collective intelligence," because AI doesn’t do work on its own — it requires human creativity and decision-making.

November 22, 2024

Graphic for the new Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility

A generous lead gift to the College of Human Sciences will etch the name of a beloved, lifelong civic volunteer on the college’s new home.

November 22, 2024

The Johnny Lawrence Memorial Rain Garden at Auburn

The Johnny Lawrence Memorial Rain Garden at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center is about the future as much as it is the past. That’s what philanthropy does. It honors legacy but builds futures.

November 21, 2024

A turkey on a Thanksgiving dinner table

Ensure your holiday meals are safe and joyful! Auburn researchers are pioneering solutions to prevent foodborne illnesses.

November 20, 2024

High school students using cell phones in hallway

As schools and statehouses grapple with cell phone use in the classroom, social work researchers in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University have evaluated a promising cell phone ban policy that benefits students and teachers alike.

November 20, 2024

A man meditating

Associate Professor Diana Samek examines which psycho-social factors are linked to substance use and mental health disorders during the turbulent periods of adolescence and young adulthood.

November 20, 2024

A woman in a lab coat shines a flashlight on an egg

Across the Auburn campus, researchers from a wide range of disciplines are working to ensure America’s food processing and supply chain systems are safe.

November 20, 2024

Matt Sakatani Roe holding a camera and talking to actors on set

Media studies alumnus Matt Sakatani Roe '06 utilized his innovative business networking skills to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry as a director of photography.

November 15, 2024

Shug Jordan huddles with members of the Auburn Basketball team.

Auburn’s beloved football player and coach, Shug Jordan, was as good on the basketball court as he was on the gridiron.

November 15, 2024

Jay Bland, far right, walks down a sidewalk with three other people

Jay Bland has helped digitize Georgia’s legal system through software like GreenCourt and PeachCourt.

November 15, 2024

Mary Wheelock and Jessie Barclay are pictured together outdoors

Auburn’s College of Education and University Outreach are teaming up to provide a new Rural Teacher Fellowship program that will launch in the spring.

November 14, 2024

A drone shot of two men standing with in front of an old white building

The College of Architecture, Design and Construction's faculty members are talented designers and professionals who are making remarkable progress toward building a vibrant and robust portfolio of impactful research.

November 13, 2024

a woman poses for a photo outside

Alison Boardwine, a senior in biosystems engineering and public and one health, is researching the effects of microplastics and microfibers on Daphnia magna.

November 12, 2024

Three men pose for a photo in a lab

Assistant Professor Ali Khosravi is working with the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence to design a robot that can attach to a conduit, run it underground and resurface for another use.

November 12, 2024

A woman in an African print shirt wears a Fulbright Scholars backpack

Whether they’re from Alabama, out-of-state or a country halfway across the world, many Auburn students have interesting paths to the Plains.

November 12, 2024

A family shops for milk at a grocery store

After receiving a $2.79 million grant from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, the Hunger Solutions Institute in Auburn’s College of Human Sciences' Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives program has topped nearly $10 million in overall funding.

November 11, 2024

All ROTC students pose for a photo on the President

Auburn is home to three ROTC programs: Air Force ROTC (for both the Air Force and Space Force), Naval ROTC (for both Navy and Marine Corps) and Army ROTC.

November 11, 2024

members of the ROTC at Auburn participate in a run

From its early years as the East Alabama Male College to today’s multidisciplinary research, Auburn University remains a strong supporter of our nation’s military.

November 08, 2024

Two women, Beth Stukes and Cheryl Morgan, stand side by side smiling in front of an architecture-themed backdrop.

For Cheryl Morgan ’74, former director of Auburn's Urban Studio, the best plans are a good mix of doable and aspirational.

November 08, 2024

A group of people stands in front of a machine digging a well

Water — the foundation of all life on our planet — is a hard-won luxury in the world’s poorest regions. One group of Auburn alumni is working to change that.

November 07, 2024

Asia White with Susan Cantrell, CEO of AMCP, while at LEO Pharma

Asia White, a member of the Harrison College of Pharmacy Class of 2026, was recently selected as one of just 13 students nationwide to participate in the LEO Pharma shadowing program.

November 06, 2024

Michael Zabala holds a helmet and the ear hole covers created by his business, XO Armor

Auburn-born startup XO Armor's noise-dampening ear hole covers are designed to enhance the effectiveness of the new in-helmet coach-to-player communication.

November 05, 2024

Young man in a white military uniform and his wife stand with their three young children.

Generosity from the Auburn Family has propelled the Rucksacks to Backpacks initiative in the Veterans Resource Center, which outfits student veterans with the technology they need to help them succeed academically.

November 04, 2024

People in cowboy hats pose with an award

The College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates alumni who exemplify the Auburn spirit of excellence, dedication to the profession, leadership and contributions to their communities.

November 04, 2024

Pulp

The Auburn Pulp and Paper Foundation Conference, Oct. 21-22, offered engineering students the opportunity to engage with industry representatives.

November 01, 2024

young man working in an energy lab

From plasma fusion research aimed at harnessing and improving energy sources, to engineering exploits designed to reduce hazards, streamline processes and enhance efficiency, Auburn’s talented researchers are making strides in the energy space.

November 01, 2024

Dawn Oliver in front of the White House

NASA attorney Dawn Oliver '97 got an inside look at the U.S. Government as part of the prestigious White House Leadership Development Program.

November 01, 2024

Logan McCool shows off her Halloween costume

Learn how our students have designed adaptable Halloween costumes for children with disabilities to enhance their trick-or-treating experience.

October 31, 2024

Black and white eagle statue.

Andrew Lynch, assistant professor in the Department of Music, explains the science behind our fear and music.

October 30, 2024

Two people work on a drone in a forest

Auburn faculty focus collaborative research on how forest landowners can best recover and utilize downed timber following severe weather events.

October 30, 2024