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

a young woman works on an airplane in the early morning

Auburn is home to one of the longest continually operated flight programs in the country, but the School of Aviation prepares more than pilots.

August 25, 2025

a close up of bees

The buzz at Auburn's Bee Center isn’t just about harvesting honey for the AU-BEES program. It’s also about groundbreaking research, immersive student experiences and impactful community outreach.

August 25, 2025

Auburn drum major takes the field

The College of Human Sciences’ Women Philanthropy Board (WPB) will host the 2025 “Fall-Star Supper” celebrating Auburn’s gameday traditions and Auburn Spirit inside Neville Arena on Sept. 10.

August 25, 2025

The National Science Foundation has awarded Siyuan Dai in materials engineering a grant to explore ways of fusing light and matter that are literally opening new dimensions in nano-optics.

August 25, 2025

Kate hugs Aubie the Tiger

COSAM alumna Kate Bouchillon has dedicated her time to service here on the Plains as a volunteer with AmeriCorps VISTA.

August 22, 2025

Harrison Ranier, Thomas Lester and Liam Heary.

Three students have been recognized as some of the state's most promising young innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers.

August 21, 2025

Mark Pelham and Tolulope Morawo hold an Auburn flag in front of a Soto Cano Air Base sign

Auburn alumni Capt. Tolulope Morawo and Lt. Col. Steven “Mark” Pelham met against the odds: on Army Reserve deployment facing the New World Screwworm fly.

August 19, 2025

A southern giraffe browses tree-level nutritional options in Namibia.

While giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world, health challenges often begin at ground level. Imagine carrying 2,500 pounds of body weight on four feet the approximate size of dinner plates. Veterinary Medicine's Ray Wilhite is part of a new collaborative study that may lead to improved hoof health and longer lifespans for the graceful giants in zoos and other managed environments.

August 19, 2025

Three young people stand in a community center with bags of food

In one rural Alabama county, Auburn students planning to enter the medical and health fields are breaking down barriers that limit access to health care.

August 19, 2025

A golden eagle spreads its wings as it

The Auburn University Raptor Center is celebrating 25 years of pregame eagle flights in Jordan-Hare Stadium with a campaign to raise awareness and philanthropic support.

August 18, 2025

a massive crowd of female students outside, on the campus of Auburn University

Bid Day 2025 brought energy and excitement to Neville Arena as Auburn welcomed its newest Panhellenic members.

August 16, 2025

Reece stands on a boat and reels in a fish with a fishing rod

Junior finance major Reece Tremaglio is a fisherman on the Auburn Bass Fishing Team, a pro athlete and a growing media personality.

August 14, 2025

An aerial view of the College of Education building

A century and a decade after its founding, the College of Education began a new era on Tuesday, formally opening its 167,000-square-foot home with a grand opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting.

August 13, 2025

an overhead view of students studying at a table in the library

As the fall semester kicks into gear, Auburn students are getting ready for long study sessions at their favorite spots.

August 12, 2025

Students placing their cell phones in a bin.

This year, Alabama public school students, staff and parents must adjust to a new law that bans wireless devices from classrooms, including cell phones, smart watches and earbuds.

August 11, 2025

sunset on Auburn University campus

The recent passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill ends SNAP-Ed programs nationwide on Sept. 30. Alabama SNAP-Ed, known as Live Well Alabama, was set to celebrate 30 years of life-changing service in October.

August 11, 2025

man poses with tiger mascot

Scattered, smothered and covered: Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Bobby Woodard is cooking up the perfect recipe to help Auburn students find their niche — one waffle at a time.

August 11, 2025

Legendary Auburn football coach Pat Dye and two puppies on his porch at his Crooked Oaks estate

Legendary football coach Pat Dye left an enduring legacy through Crooked Oaks, which includes 415 acres of lush, rolling and wooded terrain in Notasulga, Alabama. The Auburn Family's support will ensure Crooked Oaks fulfills Dye’s vision well into the future.

August 08, 2025

A young man closes his eyes while laying in pod-shaped chair

Student Counseling and Psychological Services offers everything you need for a healthy mindset, from individual counseling and group sessions to mindfulness resources and therapy dogs.

August 07, 2025

Alumna Susan Petrunio never did pursue veterinary school, but she has found a career working with animals.

August 06, 2025

Phil Smith holds a sea turtle

Alumnus Phil Smith has found his artistic niche underwater as a photographer for the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

August 06, 2025

Three men in lab coats hold scientific equipment

Researchers in Auburn’s Center for Bioenergy and Bioproducts are studying the incredible potential of biochar to clean water, fuel vehicles and help farmers.

August 05, 2025

Poultry from Auburn Research

Researchers at Auburn University recently developed new methods for safely using poultry processing wastewater for food-grade hydroponic crop production.

August 05, 2025

Raissa Santos de Lima Rosa looking at a 3D molecular model of collagen on a computer screen in a research lab.

COSAM doctoral student Raissa Santos de Lima Rosa is interning at the Simons Foundation, studying collagen’s physical properties while gaining hands-on experience in collaborative, cross-disciplinary science.

August 04, 2025

A collage of 17 faculty members

Last fall, a talented group of faculty members were selected to explore new and innovative ways to tell their research stories to the world.

August 01, 2025

A graphic showing researchers using AI in a lab

Auburn University researchers are utilizing the ever-changing technology of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance and streamline their work.

August 01, 2025

The Ginn Family, including (L-R) Matt, Ann, Sam, Samantha and Mike — made the largest single commitment to scholarships in Auburn University history. College

The namesake of Auburn’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Ginn Family Foundation have committed $30 million to the college to establish a new scholarship program, marking the largest single commitment to scholarships in university history.

July 31, 2025

Elizabeth Covington at her office desk. The computer screen shows the custom GPT she created.

Elizabeth Covington, an associate clinical professor in the Harrison College of Pharmacy and 2016 alumna, appreciates artificial intelligence so much, she developed her own custom GPT to reshape how students learn and how they deliver patient care.

July 30, 2025

Julia gives a lecture in a classroom

As the director of Auburn’s Leadership Minor program, Julia Wiard inspires students from all majors to become impactful changemakers.

July 30, 2025

Turner Construction Company hosted university administrators and city of Huntsville officials at a topping off ceremony for the new 50,000-square-foot addition to the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Cummings Research Park.

July 29, 2025

Cotton gin processing

A fierce battle is being waged between cotton and polyester, with polyester edging ahead as the most widely used fiber in the world, for now. In fact, synthetic materials account for more than half of today’s overall market share.

July 29, 2025

Researcher in safety gloves holding a small vial of amber liquid up to the light in a laboratory setting.

With support from the ACS Petroleum Research Fund, COSAM researchers are uncovering how tar-like petroleum molecules called asphaltenes could power future breakthroughs in electronics and energy storage.

July 28, 2025

Ariel Sharpe sprints indoors wearing an Auburn track uniform, mid-stride with tape on her knee and determination on her face. A blurred figure watches from behind a netted barrier.

Ariel Sharpe, a standout student-athlete and dual STEM major, is serving as COSAM’s graduation marshal after excelling in the classroom, on the track and in the lab — all while staying grounded in faith and driven by a dream to serve others.

July 28, 2025

The tattered cover of a historic student scrapbook

Thanks to Tiger Giving Day donors, Auburn Libraries is preserving its collection of historic scrapbooks and increasing students' access to technology.

July 28, 2025

Four young girls in matching orange shirts examine specimens through microscopes at a science camp, focusing intently on their observations.

Science Matters Camp returned to Auburn this summer, engaging students in elementary grades 1–7 with hands-on STEM activities, themed learning and real-world discovery — from building roller coasters to collecting specimens alongside museum scientists.

July 25, 2025

Emily Kling holds a small alligators for students to touch in front of the Environmental Education Building

Alumna and distinguished environmental educator Emily Kling established a fund to bolster youth education opportunities at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center (KPNC), including camps and a new full-time educator.

July 24, 2025

College of Human Sciences Dean Susan Hubbard speaks to guests at a Farewell to Spidle Hall event on July 17.

Numerous Human Sciences alumni, past and present faculty and staff and guests attended a Farewell to Spidle Hall event, marking one final goodbye to a cherished academic landmark.

July 24, 2025

When Engineering's Pengyu Chen received a prestigious national award, recognizing outstanding potential in research and education five years ago, the confidence was well-placed. His research on sensors that quickly and accurately detect several immune system signals at once in a single drop of blood continues to draw national attention.

July 24, 2025

several people with golden shovels break down on research facility

Auburn University and the City of Orange Beach broke ground on its latest collaboration — the Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station — which will serves as a permanent hub for studying coastal environments and communities.

July 24, 2025

A row of young men in sorority t-shirts stands on stage with their hands folded and heads lowered

Zeta Tau Alpha’s annual Big Man on Campus blends service, education and entertainment to raise funds the fight against breast cancer.

July 23, 2025

a female student is wearing a virtual reality headset and haptic gloves

Pharmacy's Kim Garza is using virtual reality to transform how people learn, whether they’re patients facing a new diagnosis or students preparing for a career in pharmacy.

July 23, 2025

A student looks into a test tube in a lab

The week-long, enriching summer science experience brings high-achieving high schoolers to campus to explore advanced science topics with College of Sciences and Mathematics faculty members.

July 21, 2025

Anna sings into a microphone on stage

Auburn's Commercial Music program led Anna Colson to work in Nashville, perform at Lucky Man Studio and open for Roseanne Cash.

July 21, 2025

A dog sitting in front of police vehicles with their lights flashing

Auburn's Canine Performance Sciences program has produced hundreds of highly trained dogs to serve in communities across the country.

July 16, 2025

Jay Ramapuram works at a piece of equipment in his lab with two students flanking him.

Jay Ramapuram is just the second Auburn faculty member to be elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering's College of Fellows, a distinguished group of only the top 2% of medical and biological engineers worldwide.

July 16, 2025

three men chatting on podcast set

Asim Ali, director of Auburn's Biggio Center, stops by the Everything Auburn podcast to chat about how he gives students and colleagues the tools and know-how to harness the cutting-edge power of AI technology.

July 15, 2025

Planet of Snacks

Harrison Ranier, a junior in the College of Human Sciences, and Liam Heary, a junior in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, won $8,000 in seed funding at the SEC Start-Up.

July 15, 2025

a young man attaches a device to plants in a field

The new major in biological and agricultural technology management aims to produce graduates who use technology to solve problems.

July 14, 2025

A teacher watches a small blue robot approach 3D-printed bowling pins on a tabletop activity mat

COSAM’s new Code Explorers program trains K–2 teachers across Alabama to bring robotics and computer science into early elementary classrooms.

July 14, 2025