Once responsible for neutralizing explosive threats around the world, Auburn veteran Tommy Gaither is now studying the chemistry behind them. His next mission: turning real-world experience into a career teaching science.
November 17, 2025
1856 – Culinary Residence, a teaching restaurant on campus, earned the distinction of Recommended in The MICHELIN Guide’s inaugural selection of “American South’s Recommended Restaurants,” marking a historic achievement for Auburn and the state of Alabama.
November 10, 2025
Matt Rasmussen worked his way up to lead one of the nation’s most critical energy operations and credits Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering for preparing him to do it.
November 10, 2025
Twenty-three student teams from six colleges on campus competed in the seventh annual Halloween Pitch competition. A business student-led team won first place for its innovative rehabilitation solutions for niche injuries.
November 07, 2025
Philanthropy fuels experiential learning initiatives at Auburn, such as FoodU, which has garnered national attention and was recently featured in an episode of Alabama Public Television’s Spotlight on Agriculture.
November 06, 2025
The event will combine delicious oyster dishes and New Realm Brewing for unique pairings that bring out the best in both the oysters and the brew.
November 05, 2025
Katie Rush uses powerful X-ray light sources to reveal how trace elements like selenium influence human health. Her cutting-edge work earned national recognition through the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award.
November 03, 2025
The Rural Sociology program at Auburn offers graduate students a chance to study the social fabric of Alabama and contribute to its future. Just ask Oliver Nell and Amelia Pugh.
October 31, 2025
Auburn’s Raptor Center and College of Veterinary Medicine unite conservation, education and rehabilitation through one of the university’s most beloved traditions
October 31, 2025
Stephanie Rogers, associate professor of geosciences, is advancing research in drone-based water quality monitoring while inspiring students to shape their own scientific paths.
October 30, 2025
Senior in computer science and software engineering overcomes vision difficulty to win Student of the Year from the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.
October 28, 2025
The new Honors College Research Venture Lyceum courses offer small-scale research experiences to Honors students across several fields.
October 28, 2025
Of the more than 130 programs offered through Auburn Abroad, three — Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy, Business minor in Milan, Italy and Tropical Conservation and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica — also allow students to earn a complete minor in only seven or 13 weeks.
October 27, 2025
The Auburn RFID Lab has been a hub for innovative research and collaboration for more than a decade ago. One of its current projects involves testing and refining RFID technologies for inventory management of critical materials at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
October 24, 2025
Eli Morrow, who is concurrently pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a doctorate in biomedical sciences, has been selected for an externship with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, a global leader in efforts to save imperiled wildlife species from extinction and train future conservationists.
October 23, 2025
The EAGLES Program was recently awarded a prestigious five-year, $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities initiative.
October 22, 2025
The new graduate certificate in space systems, which began this fall, is aimed at providing working professionals with additional education to better understand the growing space industry.
October 20, 2025
Auburn University has announced the recipients of its 2025 Faculty Awards, honoring exceptional achievements in teaching, research, leadership and service.
October 13, 2025
Rachel Dinkel is contracting her way through her Honors career. Contracting allows students to earn Honors credit by adding a unique, academically rigorous component to a non-Honors course. These projects go beyond the standard curriculum, offering students the chance to dive deeper into topics that matter to them, whether this is through research, creative work or service learning.
October 13, 2025
Miss Auburn Riley Parman and SGA President Owen Beaverstock join the Everything Auburn Podcast to talk about their campus roles and the 78th Annual Hey Day.
October 10, 2025
The Southeastern Conference's professional development initiative aimed at preparing and advancing academic leaders for roles within SEC institutions and beyond includes Auburn's Brent I. Fox, Justin Miller, Laura W. Plexico and Xiao Qin in the 2025-26 cohort.
October 08, 2025
Auburn College of Education alumna and Reeltown Elementary School Principal Kathryn Conradson is among several school leaders who are benefitting from the Alabama New Principal Mentoring Program, a statewide initiative co-created by Auburn College of Education Professor Ellen Hahn.
October 07, 2025
COSAM students explored new scientific frontiers this summer through Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs, from marine labs in Georgia to cancer research in Colorado. Their hands-on projects not only deepened their knowledge but also broadened their career goals and personal growth.
October 03, 2025
The annual Auburn Pulp and Paper Foundation conference brought together 49 companies, more than 200 attendees for the first time and raised more than $44,000 in student scholarships.
October 03, 2025
Auburn University and Tuskegee University have secured a $2 million NSF Research Training Group grant to prepare students for the future of artificial intelligence through mathematics. The program will train undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs in areas such as generative AI, data analysis and machine learning with real-world applications
October 02, 2025
When Ally Jackson first came to Auburn, she felt at home — so much so that she stayed for three degrees in poultry science.
October 02, 2025
In the College of Education, the phrase “Opening Doors and Improving Lives” isn’t just a tagline — it’s a lived reality, embodied by educators like Jill Salisbury-Glennon.
September 29, 2025
Third-year Auburn DVM student John Cox's expertise in breeding, showing and selling Hereford cattle will take him to an international stage in October. He will represent Team USA in the 2025 World Hereford Conference Young Breeders Competition.
September 24, 2025
With a proud alumni network of more than 4,000, the School of Aviation offers undergraduate degrees in aviation management and professional flight.
September 19, 2025
At the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, a team of faculty guides colleagues through everything from place-based teaching in the outdoors to using AI in the classroom.
September 18, 2025
More than 110 student employees in Auburn’s Academic Support programs are not only keeping services running — they’re building the skills that launch their own careers post-graduation.
September 18, 2025
What's in a name? In the case of Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, it's 25 years of excellence.
September 17, 2025
Nine years ago, Matt Beth never would have thought he’d be here— not in a doctoral program, not conducting research, and certainly not rewriting the narrative of his own life with the help of a very special mentor.
September 15, 2025
Sophia Aulisio, who moved from star volleyball player in high school to CEO of her own sports innovation company, has earned a spot as one of six honorees on the Birmingham Business Journal’s Inno Under 25 list.
September 15, 2025
More Auburn students than ever are staying enrolled and graduating on time.
September 15, 2025
A bachelor of science in Public and One Health isn’t just a degree — it’s a rally cry for the next wave of health heroes.
September 15, 2025
A new study abroad opportunity open to Auburn undergraduate students and faculty highlights the Netherlands’ approach to wellness in aging care.
September 05, 2025
The partnership will help restore streams, reduce runoff and add features at Hickory Dickory Park to protect local waterways and enhance residents’ quality of life.
September 05, 2025
Auburn's aerospace engineering and Rune Aero develop hybrid-electric autonomous aircraft to cut emissions, boost efficiency and transform sustainable air cargo transport.
September 05, 2025
More than 100 participants formed 24 teams to solve challenges modeled after scenarios faced daily by cybersecurity professionals working in critical infrastructure, national security and private industry.
August 29, 2025
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
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
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
Three students have been recognized as some of the state's most promising young innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers.
August 21, 2025
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
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
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
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
As the director of Auburn’s Leadership Minor program, Julia Wiard inspires students from all majors to become impactful changemakers.
July 30, 2025
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
