Sydney Freeman Jr. is a first-generation college student and two-time Auburn alum. He was the first African American male to attain full professorship at the University of Idaho, and just last fall, was one of 10 people chosen as a Fellow of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
February 11, 2025
New Blue Angel Lilly Montana keeps her team flying in formation.
February 07, 2025
Alumna and social worker Valeri White helps lead the Recycled TeenAgers in activities, traveling and performing dance routines at halftime during athletics events.
February 06, 2025
Information is available for the memorial service of Tim Boosinger on Feb. 7, at the First Presbyterian Church of Auburn.
January 30, 2025
After fighting for justice across Alabama, Judge Richard Minor returns to Auburn to teach the skills he wishes he had at the start of his career.
January 28, 2025
Harbert College of Business professor Danny Butler retired this month after 35 years as an educator who influenced the lives and careers of many students.
January 27, 2025
Dr. Kim Snyder '98 was the equestrian team veterinarian for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
January 21, 2025
Dr. Gregg Carr '85 has achieved college football immortality after being elected to the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
January 17, 2025
Auburn College of Nursing student Abbie Stockard was named Miss American 2025 on Jan. 5.
January 15, 2025
A recent philanthropy-fueled project, led by Meghan Buchanan, Auburn archaeologist and anthropology associate professor, has the potential to unearth a one-of-a-kind discovery.
January 14, 2025
Alumna Rebecca "Bex" Schneider is making a name for herself in the fashion industry in New York via her fashion-driven art studio.
January 14, 2025
Nick Reyzin, Noah Henry, Jake Owsley and William Abbott don't call themselves 'heroes.' But the people affected by Hurricane Helene, the Auburn Junior High cross country team and you probably would.
December 18, 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, Paul Patterson is stepping away from his roles as dean of the College of Agriculture and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, effective Jan. 1.
December 13, 2024
During a time when the holiday spirit is at its peak in New York City, Auburn’s College of Human Sciences honored two outstanding individuals who represent the best of the human spirit at the 31st annual International Quality of Life Awards on Dec. 9 inside the iconic Rainbow Room.
December 10, 2024
Sophomore Carter Dees had his life upended by an autoimmune disease that emerged in high school. With his condition now under control, he’s enjoying success at Auburn University while on his path to medical school, thanks in part to scholarships.
December 10, 2024
Media studies alumnus Stephen Neslage '05 co-founded FlipFlop Systems, which has changed the way newsrooms leverage social media content for broadcast.
December 03, 2024
Strong teachers and an Auburn education turned Churmell Mitchell into a national speaker, mentor, best-selling author and CEO.
December 03, 2024
Caring for animals is emotionally powerful, both at home and in the hospital. Veterinary Social Worker Marianna Spiotta '21, '22 works each day to support the needs of the clients and health care team of Auburn University’s veterinary teaching hospitals.
December 02, 2024
If it's possible to have music in the blood, Auburn University Marching Band drum major Ross Tolbert does.
November 27, 2024
A generous lead gift to the College of Human Sciences will etch the name of a beloved, lifelong civic volunteer on the college’s new home.
November 22, 2024
The Johnny Lawrence Memorial Rain Garden at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center is about the future as much as it is the past. That’s what philanthropy does. It honors legacy but builds futures.
November 21, 2024
Ensure your holiday meals are safe and joyful! Auburn researchers are pioneering solutions to prevent foodborne illnesses.
November 20, 2024
Media studies alumnus Matt Sakatani Roe '06 utilized his innovative business networking skills to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry as a director of photography.
November 15, 2024
Auburn’s beloved football player and coach, Shug Jordan, was as good on the basketball court as he was on the gridiron.
November 15, 2024
Jay Bland has helped digitize Georgia’s legal system through software like GreenCourt and PeachCourt.
November 15, 2024
Whether they’re from Alabama, out-of-state or a country halfway across the world, many Auburn students have interesting paths to the Plains.
November 12, 2024
For Cheryl Morgan ’74, former director of Auburn's Urban Studio, the best plans are a good mix of doable and aspirational.
November 08, 2024
Water — the foundation of all life on our planet — is a hard-won luxury in the world’s poorest regions. One group of Auburn alumni is working to change that.
November 07, 2024
The College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates alumni who exemplify the Auburn spirit of excellence, dedication to the profession, leadership and contributions to their communities.
November 04, 2024
NASA attorney Dawn Oliver '97 got an inside look at the U.S. Government as part of the prestigious White House Leadership Development Program.
November 01, 2024
Learn how our students have designed adaptable Halloween costumes for children with disabilities to enhance their trick-or-treating experience.
October 31, 2024
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
Jeff Hills recently pledged $10 million to provide more than 300 scholarships to Auburn Engineering students during the next 20 years.
October 25, 2024
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
An enduring collaboration created more than 70 years ago ties the reins between Auburn and Kentucky.
October 21, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
Auburn Family members Robb Taylor, Emily Hallifax and Kai Jones had exciting experiences during this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games.
October 10, 2024
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
An adjunct instructor argues that underground testing helped avoid nuclear war and likely saved thousands of lives.
September 19, 2024
