Since its inception, Rural Studio students and faculty have built more than 220 homes, parks and community buildings in West Alabama. Through a community-engaged design process, the program has sought to educate future architects while addressing complex challenges in rural communities.
November 03, 2023
Three days after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences, Bekai Heffley began a 2,650-mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, a challenging trek from Canada to Mexico that takes hikers through deserts, forests and mountain ranges.
November 01, 2023
Gorham Bird, an assistant professor of architecture in Auburn’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction, recently appeared on Troy Public Radio's “In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson.
November 01, 2023
This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on a pivotal connection between the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll and Auburn University amid the 100-year anniversary of Sam Phillip’s birth. The podcast features Halley Phillips and Jerry Phillips, the granddaughter and son of the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
November 01, 2023
The husband-and-wife team of Harsimran Baweja and Niyati Shah will lead the new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Auburn University’s School of Kinesiology,
October 31, 2023
Halley and Jerry Phillips, the granddaughter and son of the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Sam Phillips, hold an Alabama Polytechnic Institute certificate that Sam Phillips earned in 1943.
October 31, 2023
Pumpkin Carve is much more than a community event or a bonding opportunity for CADC students. It is also a fundraiser for Auburn’s chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students.
October 30, 2023
Auburn alumnus Glenn Loughridge is in his 11th year as the director of Campus Dining and Concessions, and he is committed to continuing to raise the bar for campus dining options at his alma mater.
October 30, 2023
Steve Pelham, Auburn University's associate vice president for economic development, was recently appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Corridor.
October 27, 2023
Wenying Li, an assistant professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology and a researcher with the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, is the leader in a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
October 26, 2023
Gary Piazza is a highly respected cancer investigator with over 35 years of research experience. At Auburn’s Harrison College of Pharmacy, he leads a multidisciplinary team in the newly created Cancer Research Center, seeking solutions to some of the most fatal cancers.
October 26, 2023
Guests from both sides of the Atlantic gather in Ariccia, Italy to celebrate a significant milestone in the College of Human Sciences. Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad offers students an opportunity to be immersed in the Italian culture while cultivating relationships that will last a lifetime.
October 25, 2023
This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on the many great dining options available on Auburn’s campus, featuring Glenn Loughridge, director of Campus Dining and Concessions.
October 24, 2023
The Beat Bama Food Drive (BBFD) is a student-led effort consisting of over 650 volunteers, making it the largest student organization dedicated to service at Auburn. Now in its 30th year, the organization has two main goals: change lives — one meal at a time through donations to the Food Bank of East Alabama and beat the University of Alabama.
October 23, 2023
Tim Monk is a director on the New Glenn mission management team at Blue Origin.
October 20, 2023
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and young Auburn alumni like Jay James are leaders in the field. James, a 2015 graduate, serves as cybersecurity operations lead at his alma mater and helps oversee the Security Operations Center.
October 20, 2023
Highlighting Alabama Extension Week
October 19, 2023
LaFayette, Alabama currently has no urgent care facility, and the nearest hospital is a 30-minute drive, but with the OnMed Care Station installed in the Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center, residents can experience affordable, private and real-time visits with Alabama-licensed health care professionals in a virtual setting.
October 19, 2023
With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on the world of cyber and how Auburn is a leader in this space. Everything Auburn features Jay James, cyber security operations center lead for Auburn, who talks about his role and provides helpful information when it comes to all things cyber.
October 18, 2023
The College of Veterinary Medicine’s new Public & One Health undergraduate degree program seeks to prepare students to solve local and global health issues through multidisciplinary collaboration.
October 18, 2023
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed Oct. 23-28, 2023, as Alabama Extension Week. During this inaugural celebration, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System encourages people all over the state to engage and see what Extension has to offer by attending a local Extension Week event or visiting a county Extension office.
October 13, 2023
Doctoral student Brock Herron has spent the last four years studying how to safely transport food — first in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture as a master’s student in poultry science where he won the Master’s Thesis Award and currently within the Harbert College of Business’s Supply Chain Management program where he is a Presidential Scholar.
October 13, 2023
'A perfect fit': Tommy Elliott is in his 50th season on Auburn football's stat crew.
October 13, 2023
Campus Kitchen is a volunteer force of more than 300 students working to combat food insecurity. Students work in shifts to plan menus, pick up the food from the dining halls and deliver meals on campus and off.
October 12, 2023
Led by efforts from the College of Education and University Outreach, Auburn University has received an $18.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education to provide greater access and opportunities to more than 6,500 Alabama middle school students.
October 12, 2023
You can’t miss him. A crown of long red hair and the stomp of his cowboy boots are a tell-tale sign that someone fun is coming down the hall at @auburnrecwellness. In this episode, Eric Smith, executive director of Recreation and Wellness, joins us to chat about how he and his team take a holistic approach to health and wellness.
October 11, 2023
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine have awarded Auburn $550,000 over the next five years to establish a Gulf Scholars Program on campus.
October 11, 2023
October is the 20th installment of national Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 10, 2023
Morgan Yordy, Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing, has spent years studying the relationship between canines and humans, but it wasn’t until she witnessed it in her own home that she realized just how much dogs can help people heal from trauma.
October 10, 2023
As World Mental Health Day is observed today, Oct. 10, Auburn University wants those in the community to know how it is responding to the needs of the Auburn Family and the public at large in the way of research and outreach services.
October 10, 2023
Each year, Auburn University recognizes its faculty members’ achievements in teaching, research, creative scholarship and outreach by awarding its prestigious faculty awards.
October 09, 2023
Zach Dickey, a graduate student in Auburn University’s College of Education, is a member of the U.S. Power Soccer National Team. He and his teammates are headed to Sydney, Australia, to compete against nine other nations in the Powerchair Football World Cup from Oct. 14-20.
October 05, 2023
AUTeach, a partnership between the College of Education and the College of Sciences and Mathematics, celebrated its launch with members from the UTeach Institute, the Alabama STEM Council and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education on Sept. 28 in ACLC.
October 04, 2023
In honor of World Space Week, Oct. 4-10, Auburn is highlighting individuals who are making an impact in the space industry. Associate Professor Dennis Bodewits, an astrophysicist and comet expert, is renowned for his knowledge and research and is working hard to educate the scientists of tomorrow.
October 04, 2023
The future of health care is here! Meet OnMed - a truly unique community opportunity that Auburn University has launched recently involving @AlabamaExtension, Auburn Outreach and @aupharmacy, @chsatauburn and the College of Nursing.
October 03, 2023
Huntsville native Ellie Korotky is Auburn’s newly crowned Miss Homecoming 2023, captain of the Tiger Paws and a senior working toward her bachelor of science in nutrition and dietetics.
October 02, 2023
Starr Hutcherson, a rock star Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student, discovers neurology in his first year, appreciates the mentorship of professors and dives into such challenging programs as CVM’s Summer VIP And Summer Scholars Program—all while wearing the “weird neuro guy” badge with honor.
September 29, 2023
Drew Kostic, Brewing Science and Operations alumnus, was recently hired to serve as the new Head Brewer and On-site Manager at the New Realm Brewing Company – Auburn microbrewery, which recently opened inside the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center – home to the College of Human Sciences Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management.
September 29, 2023
Faculty and Alabama Extension specialists in Auburn’s College of Agriculture work with farmers to help them adopt conservation practices and tackle social or economic barriers.
September 28, 2023
Associate Professor April Smith’s latest study focuses on how to predict and prevent suicidal thoughts and actions before they occur in people with eating disorders.
September 26, 2023
Plants on the rooftop of the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center and Laurel Hotel live far from an ordinary life. They have little respite from the rain, an unrelenting sun and wind that whips through their leaves. Surviving the elements is a tall task for even the hardiest of plants on the Walt and Ginger Woltosz Rooftop Terrace. Luckily, they have a team of Auburn University scientists and students on their side.
September 26, 2023
A new app, Rumie, is gaining popularity on Auburn University's campus as a safe way for students to buy, sell and rent items with their peers.
September 25, 2023
Outreach work in the College of Liberal Arts’ Department of Political Science has professionalized election administration, trained leaders in efficient election processes and aided developing countries in free and fair elections.
September 22, 2023
Several Auburn University students enlist service dogs to help them thrive on campus. In honor of September's distinction as National Service Dog Month, here's a look at a trio of those students and their dogs.
September 21, 2023
Recently the Forests, Environment and Wildlife Leadership (FEWL) Academy within the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment at Auburn University visited Washington, D.C.
September 20, 2023
Big bass and big business go hand-in-hand for the Auburn Fishing Team. Aspiring professional fishermen at Auburn choose business degrees to help them with skills on and off the water.
September 20, 2023
Mary Lou Ewald, director of the Office of Outreach in the College of Sciences and Mathematics, is the recipient of Auburn University’s first Dr. Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award.
September 19, 2023
On Sept. 12, Indy took an airline flight to Philadelphia in preparation for her grand stadium soar.
September 15, 2023
Many Auburn alumni teachers are bucking the state and national trend that declares as many as 70% of teachers are said to have considered leaving their jobs in recent years.
September 14, 2023
Auburn University has been ranked among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022, a list published recently by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
September 12, 2023
