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This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on the student fan experience. This episode features Michael Floyd, the former vice president of the Auburn Jungle, who discusses just how involved our student fans are at sporting events and how that experience currently involves the student section in Neville Arena known as The Jungle.

December 12, 2023

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As CADC’s recruitment and scholarship manager, Chastain has guided thousands of students through the admissions process, welcoming families, arranging tours and answering questions from parents.

December 11, 2023

A man and woman toss graduation caps

Since immigrating to the United States from Pakistan in 2018, the husband-wife tandem of Hassan Raza Shah and Sakina Rubab Rizvi have called Auburn home, and now they’re excited they can both call Auburn University their alma mater.

December 09, 2023

A child laying in bed

Renowned sleep expert Mona El-Sheikh, the Leonard Peterson & Co. Inc. Professor in Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences, has been working over 20 years to unravel lingering questions about children’s sleep: a topic that piqued her interest, in part, because of sleep’s primacy in our lives.

December 08, 2023

Salisa Westrick stands in her office

Pharmacy's Salisa Westrick received $1 million in funding from the CDC to address immunization inequities and disparities through community pharmacies.

December 07, 2023

Cam Tice reviewing data on computer with notepad

Marshall Scholarship winner Cameron Tice reviews data from his work with individuals suffering with substance abuse.

December 07, 2023

A large mouth bass

The unusually high mortality rate of largemouth bass across all stages of production makes it a challenge for farmers to raise this fish for profit. Researchers at Auburn University hope to expand production of largemouth bass in Alabama and the U.S. by solving the problem of high mortality rates.

December 07, 2023

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Auburn’s Tigers United recently signed a IMOU with India’s Forest College and Research Institute Hyderabad to promote tiger conservation through student scholarship, thus furthering the mission of the Tigers United University Consortium.

December 07, 2023

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From the Sphinx to space, flappers to French fries, Auburn’s history is filled with stories that are too good to be true. Except they are.

December 06, 2023

Jonathon Valente

Jonathon Valente, an assistant research professor in Auburn University's College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment and assistant unit leader for USGS' Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, is hoping to bridge the gap between different schools of thought pertaining to the best approach for prioritizing conservation areas.

December 06, 2023

Jackie Jags

Auburn public relations alumna Jackie Jags works every day to share Chick-fil-A's culture of care with the public.

December 05, 2023

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This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on the world of gaming and how Auburn is providing a unique digital experience for its students and employees in the Harold D. Melton Student Center. The episode features James MacElroy, president of Auburn Esports, who discusses the many gaming offerings now available on campus.

December 05, 2023

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As a development coordinator in Auburn’s College of Education, Kelly Buckingham stands out for her impact on others and attention to detail. Her co-workers like the fun atmosphere she brings to the office by way of her energy and sense of humor, and she plays music that keeps everyone grooving and productive.

December 05, 2023

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The Graduate School's InterConnect program welcomes international graduate students to campus and gives them opportunities to experience American culture.

December 04, 2023

A group of graduates at commencement

Nearly 1,900 students will participate in fall 2023 commencement ceremonies at Neville Arena on Dec. 9.

December 01, 2023

A group of women pose on a rooftop at sunset.

The Women in Business student organization has helped hundreds of Harbert College of Business students connect and network as they pursue their studies and prepare for their careers.

December 01, 2023

Alicia Powers is pictured.

Alicia Powers, managing director for the Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) in Auburn’s College of Human Sciences, is on a mission to strategically build healthy, resilient communities. Her research and service efforts with HSI — including nutrition incentive programs for SNAP households in Alabama and beyond — have made many take notice and take action.

November 30, 2023

Steve Brown accepts award from President Roberts

A professor since 1998, Brown is one of two 2023 recipients of Auburn University’s most prestigious teaching honor, the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching.

November 30, 2023

Joe Majdalani, the Hugh and Loeda Francis Chair of Excellence in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, recently delivered the 2023 von Kármán Lecture in Astronautics, a prestigious lectureship hosted by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

November 30, 2023

The Bailey siblings at Diani

If you’ve been on Auburn University’s campus in the last decade, there’s a good chance you’ve run into a Bailey. For 10 years, five siblings – Harlan, Kayla, Jakobi, Jordan and Diani Bailey – have excelled at Auburn.

November 30, 2023

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Just as we deal with flu season rolling around every year, plants too face diseases that resurface annually with new variants that can wreak havoc on their health. Plants may not have medical doctors and vaccines to protect them, but they do have Neha Potnis. As an associate professor in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, Potnis studies how plants and their bacterial threats co-evolve.

November 29, 2023

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Katie Forster is not only a fourth-generation alumna, she’s also a current Auburn student, parent and faculty member teaching reading education in the College of Education.

November 29, 2023

The Melton Scholars Program Advisory Board stands together.

The Melton Scholars Program focuses on providing a supportive and enriching environment that empowers students to thrive academically, socially and personally.

November 28, 2023

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This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast presents a holiday theme with a focus on a festive offering next to the Hey Day Market, called Hey Day Holiday, as well as this season’s Aubie’s Holiday Gift Guide.

November 28, 2023

A student studies on Auburn

With finals quickly approaching as the end of the fall semester nears, Auburn University wishes to offer some helpful information when it comes to popular study spots and helpful study tips.

November 28, 2023

A person on a bike and several walkers travel on the sidewalk past Samford Hall

The League of American Bicyclists has honored Auburn University with a third consecutive Silver Bicycle Friendly University Award for promoting and enabling safe, accessible biking on campus.

November 28, 2023

Alicia Powers APLU National Award

Alicia Powers receives Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award

November 27, 2023

Melody George-Jones and Mellany George

It's been 100 years since Maria Whitson made history as the first woman to graduate from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University. Today, Auburn Engineering alumnae are still making waves across the state of Alabama.

November 27, 2023

Travis Holt

Travis Holt, an associate professor in the School of Accountancy in Auburn's Harbert College of Business, recently spent three years with KPMG's Global Audit Methodology Group in New Jersey.

November 27, 2023

Aubie Claus hangs an ornament on a Christmas tree

Come shop Aubie's favorite things! When you make a purchase from Aubie’s Holiday Gift Guide, you are not only finding the perfect present for your loved one, you're also supporting Auburn departments, programs and student organizations.

November 27, 2023

A group of people walk together in front of Jordan-Hare Stadium

Auburn University and the University of Alabama are preparing for Operation Iron Ruck, a 151-mile journey from the Iron Bowl visiting team's stadium to the home team's arena, which will raise awareness for epidemic of veteran suicide.

November 20, 2023

Josh Sahib talks to students

Josh Sahib, director of the Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship in the Harbert College of Business, is an entrepreneur himself and enjoys helping Auburn students and community members reach their entrepreneurial dreams.

November 20, 2023

Adrienne Duke-Marks

Adrienne Duke-Marks, an associate professor and Extension specialist in the College of Human Sciences, is the 2023 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach. She was honored at the annual Auburn University Faculty Awards on Nov. 9.

November 20, 2023

Woman points at MRI screen

A major research center within Auburn’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has been renamed the Auburn University Neuroimaging Center to highlight its renewed focus on solving critical neurological health challenges.

November 17, 2023

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With the goals of improving health care providers’ retention rates and combatting the nursing shortage in Alabama, Auburn University's College of Nursing is the first four-year institution in the nation to establish an apprenticeship program.

November 16, 2023

A man teaches a class of students with artwork hanging behind him

Auburn's graphic design program is a hotbed of up-and-coming designers ready to take the world by storm. Great designers are produced right here on campus, and some of them stay beyond graduation to help promote a brand they love.

November 15, 2023

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This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast involves a Zoom interview with Paul Mortimer, a resident of Westhoughton, England, who has become known on social media as the British Auburn Fan.

November 14, 2023

Paul Mortimer poses in his home

More than 4,100 miles away from the Plains of Auburn, Alabama, resides possibly one of the biggest Auburn University fans in the world. Meet Paul Mortimer, a resident of Westhoughton, England, who — interestingly and unexpectedly enough — became an Auburn fan 10 years ago not only for his interest in American football but mostly for that of another favorite American pastime.

November 14, 2023

Ani Belsare stands  outside of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment at Auburn University.

Professor Aniruddha Belsare in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment studies a wildlife disease with no vaccine and no treatment, but this does not deter his persistence in generating solutions for early detection to delay establishment of the disease. 

November 13, 2023

Faculty Awards with Floral Arrangements in Background

From philosophy to forestry and political science to education, Auburn recognized outstanding achievements by faculty members across the University at its annual Faculty Awards Ceremony on Nov. 9.

November 10, 2023

A display featuring military memorabilia of Eugene Sledge

Auburn University’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) unveiled a new display featuring a World War II dress uniform worn by late Auburn alumnus and United States Marine Corps veteran Eugene B. Sledge at a special ceremony on campus Friday.

November 10, 2023

Pippin stands outdoors

Life isn’t easy in the military, but transitioning out can be even harder. Curtis Pippin ’17 helps veterans adjust to civilian life one connection at a time.

November 10, 2023

Student veteran Jordan Ninde fulfills his dream to attend Auburn

Jordan Ninde, a senior exercise science major, joined the U.S. Marine Corps a few months after his high school graduation. He left the military in 2020 and made his way to the Plains, fulfilling a dream 20 years in the making.

November 09, 2023

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At Auburn's College of Nursing, many graduates are choosing to stay in state to help combat the nursing shortage and provide care for their neighbors and communities.

November 09, 2023

Dream math graduate Anna Baker outside Samford Hall

Anna Baker changed the trajectory of her career by choosing to participate in the DREAM-Math program at Auburn University.

November 07, 2023

Amit Morey holds ice

This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast delves into the research of one of Auburn's rockstar professor experts, Amit Morey, and his work in improving the quality and safety of poultry products. Morey is an associate professor of poultry science in Auburn’s College of Agriculture, and his research is a great example of how Auburn is at work in advancing solutions through innovation.

November 07, 2023

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Auburn faculty members Jada Kohlmeier and Steven Brown have been awarded more than $2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education to conduct virtual professional development with secondary social studies teachers from across the nation.

November 06, 2023

Celeste Iglesias

From Argentina to Alabama, Celeste Iglesias followed a passion for studying sustainable wood products, which has led to a professional career in sustainability, complete with industry accolades.

November 03, 2023

The fifth annual Halloween Pitch Competition saw 20 teams, comprised of 35 members, representing seven colleges, compete for $5,000 in seed money. And the winners were ...

November 03, 2023

Fisher Rizk, a graduate student studying industrial and systems engineering, was recently recognized by Gov. Kay Ivey as the 2023 Alabama Student of the Year by the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.

November 03, 2023