Benjamin Bowers, (left) associate professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at Auburn University and graduate student Ben Prowell (right) during construction of the 9th Test Track cycle.

Created to ensure the asphalt industry can deliver pavements that are durable, sustainable, quiet, safe and economical, the work at Auburn's National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) has supported the infrastructure that has kept Americans moving for nearly four decades.

October 30, 2024

Sophie Snyder stands with some of her cakes

Auburn student Sophie Snyder's baking business has taken off, keeping the junior from Auburn busy making wedding cakes and other tasty treats for a growing client list.

October 29, 2024

A young woman sits with a green bird on her shoulder

Vet Med student Ilya Kristensen utilizes her passion for wildlife veterinary medicine to instruct students and support conservation around the world, from Alabama to Australia.

October 29, 2024

Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center

Jeff Hills recently pledged $10 million to provide more than 300 scholarships to Auburn Engineering students during the next 20 years.

October 25, 2024

A Shipshape Urban Farms graphic showing plants and an outer space landscape

Auburn graduates Dale and Angela Speetjens are looking to revolutionize and streamline food production in Alabama and beyond.

October 24, 2024

Miles Wiley

Miles Wiley is studying neuropharmacology because he wants to find answers to dementia, specifically with THC research.

October 23, 2024

Six students sitting at a table posing for a photo.

A team of engineering and business students developed the Infinity Flex, a modifiable cable attachment for a multitude of upper body exercises.

October 22, 2024

Dalton, Carter, and Dale Jackson

Going to Auburn football games is a tradition for Dale Jackson — one he doesn’t take for granted. Inspired by his autistic son, Jackson and his organization SNASY are on a mission to give those with special needs a chance to make gameday memories.

October 21, 2024

John and Blake Park standing in front of a horse field

An enduring collaboration created more than 70 years ago ties the reins between Auburn and Kentucky.

October 21, 2024

A group of young women hold a sign for the Tiger Babies Breastfeeding Support tent

On football gamedays, faculty and students from the College of Nursing volunteer to staff Tiger Babies, SOUND and the new SNASY trailer.

October 21, 2024

three students painting a building

Auburn offers a number of service trips and study abroad programs, giving students opportunities to put their skills to use, benefiting communities close to home and around the world.

October 18, 2024

An Auburn faculty member and students work lead a community member through physical therapy exercises

Supported by the generosity of the Auburn Family, Auburn's distinctive physical therapy program is grounded by experiential learning and meaningful community impact and fueled by real-world research.

October 17, 2024

Sue Pearson, Kelly Buckingham, and Molly McNulty

Following her recent 100th birthday, Sue Pearson reflects on her time at Auburn and the room that will be named in her honor in the College of Education's new building.

October 17, 2024

Erin Towery portrait

Auburn accounting alumna and University of Georgia faculty member Erin Towery is serving a one-year term as a senior economist with the White House Council of Economic Advisors.

October 16, 2024

Four people stand in a grocery store aisle

Professor Veena Chattaraman brings her creativity and scientific expertise to research focused on consumer and health technologies. She aims to reduce older adults’ barriers to using AI and improve rural communities’ access to health and nutrition information through AI-powered technologies.

October 15, 2024

Josie Buckalew presents her design

College of Human Sciences Consumer and Design Sciences students presented “What I love about Auburn” apparel design challenge presentations as part of the Consumer and Design Sciences (CADS) 5770 Portfolio Development for Apparel Design course.

October 14, 2024

Karli Yarbrough is pictured teaching a student inside a classroom.

Karli Yarbrough, a graduate student in Auburn’s College of Education, has discovered her lofty purpose. It was spurred on by the support of two amazing professors and an inspiring group of EAGLES.

October 14, 2024

A group of students stand outside a building holding a sign

For the past two decades — following the expansion of Korean automakers and suppliers into Alabama and Georgia — Auburn University Outreach’s Korea Corner has helped educators gain perspective about their Korean students who moved with their families.

October 11, 2024

Lauren Thortsen

From the NATO headquarters to the North Carolina Senate floor, Lauren Thortsen took her Auburn education abroad and away to build a resume in governmental relations.

October 11, 2024

The Olympic rings and the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Auburn Family members Robb Taylor, Emily Hallifax and Kai Jones had exciting experiences during this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games.

October 10, 2024

A nurse stands next to an empty hospital bed

A College of Nursing faculty member is presenting the findings of her most recent study at both professional meetings and community gatherings.

October 10, 2024

A doe in an agricultural row-crop field

The number of deer feeding on row crops has been escalating over the past decade, becoming a dire issue for many farmers. Researchers at Auburn are testing a variety of crop management strategies, repellents and even cultivar differences that may indicate deer's likes and dislikes.

October 09, 2024

An artist rendering of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Auburn is gearing up to launch its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy program next summer.

October 08, 2024

A mixed media collage that features a face, leaves, a figure from ancient Greece and a high-heeled shoe

Inspired by the Auburn Creed, the museum presents exhibitions centered around the theme of "work" for the 2024-25 academic year. Artist Rachel Libeskind incorporates API-era research and found objects in her commissioned project for Auburn.

October 08, 2024

A man in a construction vest visits a construction site

Auburn grad Ivan Vanchev is an architect who works with mass timber, a rapidly growing technology used in the design and construction fields.

October 08, 2024

Daniel Lawson

For the past week and a half, a School of Kinesiology post-doctoral researcher and member of the Georgia Army National Guard Company has been helping with Hurricane Helene clean up efforts in southeast Georgia.

October 07, 2024

Emily Kling is shown wearing a red shirt at the Kreher and Preserve Nature Center

Emily Kling owes her love of nature to hikes she took with her grandfather in the 1950s. Today, Kling’s volunteer work and philanthropy are helping make the outdoors more accessible to a new generation of nature lovers in Auburn.

October 07, 2024

a student scans an RFID chip in the lab

From corralling cows to locating your luggage, Auburn’s RFID Lab is helping companies and people track their most valued possessions.

October 03, 2024

Pengyu Chen, the Francis Family Associate Professor and Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellow in the Department of Materials Engineering, believes he'll soon be able to immediately unlock the secrets of your immune system with the prick of a finger.

October 03, 2024

Carlita Lett-Blades headshot

Alumna Carlita Lett-Blades on career, mentorship and paving the path for Harbert students, including her dedication to giving back to the Harbert College of Business.

October 02, 2024

A group of people stands around talking

With a 100% job placement rate, Auburn’s building science grads have an average starting salary of more than $70,000.

September 30, 2024

Manufacturing employee in wheel chair working

As National Disability Employment Awareness month begins, an Auburn researcher shares insights on his study that found when teams include people with disabilities alongside co-workers without disabilities, productivity can be higher – particularly when their supervisors have a disability.

September 27, 2024

Chemical engineering research

Research. Mentorship. Academic success. These pillars of Auburn University’s chemical engineering graduate program are woven together through a supportive environment that fosters a dynamic blend of innovation and excellence, empowering students to achieve remarkable outcomes – from day one to dissertation.

September 26, 2024

Unveiling event held for new mural in the university’s newest dining facility, The Edge.

Four of Auburn's colleges and the Graduate School recently unveiled a new mural in the university’s dining facility, The Edge.

September 26, 2024

Photo of the Rainbow Room at the 2023 IQLA Awards

In its 31st year of the International Quality of Life (IQLA) Awards, the college will honor Scott Hamilton, highly decorated male figure skating luminary and cancer patient support advocate and activist, as the 2024 IQLA Laureate recipient and Billy Reid, most famously known as a multiple award-winning fashion designer and founder and designer of the iconic Billy Reid brand, with the 2024 IQLA Lifetime Achievement Award.

September 25, 2024

Molly Arnett

Auburn University alumna Molly Arnett has turned a medical diagnosis into a niche cooking career that has led her to major success in the culinary world.

September 24, 2024

a young man works in a server room

From electronic devices we rely upon, vehicles we drive, food we consume, electric substations we use to life-changing decisions made in voting booths, Auburn researchers are on the front lines to prevent potential cyberattacks.

September 24, 2024

Eric Gee smiles in the woods

Auburn alumnus Eric Gee is the executive director of the Southern Forest Products Association and a supporter of CFWE's Forest Products Development Center.

September 23, 2024

Music student plays guitar in the Lucky Man Studio

Support from the Auburn Family is driving the creation of Auburn’s first recording studio and it will be the fuel that propels the studio to reach its greatest potential.

September 22, 2024

student looks at computer images of a brain scan

One Health is a concept that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health; it is built on the premise that the health of all living things and our planet may be improved when experts across different fields work together to solve complex health problems.

September 20, 2024

Students engaging in group support sessions

Located in 2234 Haley Center, Academic Support plays a crucial role in advancing student achievement by fostering self-directed learning strategies and promoting student success. The unit offers essential programs such as Academic Coaching, Study Partners and Supplemental Instruction (SI).

September 20, 2024

Vintage aerial photo of underground testing equipment in Mississippi

An adjunct instructor argues that underground testing helped avoid nuclear war and likely saved thousands of lives.

September 19, 2024

A group of Golden Eagle adults sit around a table at a recent event.

At this year’s Golden Eagles event, 14 alumni from the College of Sciences and Mathematics celebrated their 50th anniversary of graduating on the Plains, including surgeon Gregory Windham.

September 18, 2024

A group of people wearing orange shirts working in a broadcast control room with multiple screens displaying various camera feeds.

The reputation of the School of Communication and Journalism and its programs were showcased to a national audience on ESPN when ESPN Sideline Reporter Taylor Davis '14 shared a heartfelt tribute to Senior Lecturer Ric Smith during the broadcast of Auburn's homecoming game.

September 17, 2024

A map of a walking path

Whether you’re riding a bike, whizzing by on a scooter or traveling on foot, Auburn University faculty, staff and students have a new route to travel around campus.

September 17, 2024

Students receive T-shirts from Aubie during a First 56 event

The Auburn Family’s generosity makes many Student Affairs programs and initiatives possible.

September 16, 2024

Rows of new short corn shown alongside rows of more traditional taller corn stalks

Reduced-stature corn, also referred to as “short” corn, is a concept that has gained popularity in recent years, and researchers at Auburn University are conducting trials to determine if there’s a fit for it on Alabama farms.

September 13, 2024

Tom Denney helps a patient in the 7T MRI scanner

The world’s first field-installed, clinically approved 7T MRI scanner inside the Auburn University Neuroimaging Center takes researchers to places they’ve never been and provides them with detailed, ultra-high-resolution images they previously could not study.

September 12, 2024

Gary Godfrey with Austin Hill

New Realm Brewing–Auburn will host Ales for ALS Fest on Friday, Sept. 27, as a portion of each beer sold will go toward supporting ALS research. Current brewing science and operations graduate student Austin Hill created the beer recipe for the event.

September 12, 2024

School of Kinesiology Professor Joellen Sefton is leading a team of faculty members, researchers and students in developing a comprehensive performance initiative for Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama.

September 12, 2024