Auburn Family
Lucky Umezulike

Before he came to Auburn to earn a doctorate in public administration and public policy, Lucky Umezulike was an established change agent in Nigeria.

May 23, 2024

Two men and one woman look at maps while outdoors

Auburn DVM graduate Shaina Craige’s career has taken her around the globe as she’s advocated for healthy outcomes for people, animals and the planet.

May 23, 2024

Senior Ben Timm is one of the leaders in the Design and Manufacturing Lab in Wiggins Hall. He’s the guy in charge of teaching folks how to machine safely. For the next year, he'll be better known for his voice.

May 21, 2024

Brianna Gordon presenting poster at research symposium

Brianna Gordon, a 2024 graduate in psychology, is looking to change the stigma around seeking mental health services in the U.S. military.

May 16, 2024

Auburn ROTC students actively pull a rope during a tug-of-war event.

Catch a glimpse of Auburn's campus during the solar eclipse, graduation, VetFest, the Fashion Event and end-of-semester excitement.

May 15, 2024

An old black and white photo shows football players celebrating after a win

Yann Cowert '88 graduated with degrees in building science and architecture and served as the lead architect of the new Woltosz Football Performance Center, the largest athletics project in Auburn’s history.

May 15, 2024

Maddy McDaniel

Maddy McDaniel, a senior in psychology and sociology with a concentration in criminology, hopes to improve the justice system by assessing the psychology behind crime.

May 10, 2024

Cassidy Brydon

Cassidy Brydon, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, is developing the first culturally sensitive expressive writing model, specifically for people who experience microaggressions.

May 09, 2024

Man and woman holding award outside on steps

Extension Specialist Nancy Loewenstein’s invasive plants expertise and community impact earns her an outstanding alumni award.

May 09, 2024

Faith Miller

Watch and learn how Faith Miller's grandparents inspired her innovative Alzheimer's research.

May 07, 2024

Bryson McGlynn cooking in the MasterChef Junior kitchen

Bryson McGlynn, the 12-year-old son of two Auburn alumni, has been a fierce competitor on FOX's "MasterChef Junior."

May 07, 2024

A stage filled with flowers in front of a group of Auburn graduates sitting.

Nearly 40,000 family and friends filled Neville Arena with cheers, smiles and proud hugs as they celebrated Auburn’s newest alumni during the university’s six commencement ceremonies.

May 05, 2024

Jonathan Jones stands next to a lighted stem sign

Auburn University alum and New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones has been working hard through his Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation to increase opportunities for young people to enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities and education.

April 30, 2024

Abubakar Tahiru embraces a tree while attempting his world record tree-hugging goal.

Abubakar Tahiru, an Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment graduate student, has set a new world record for the most trees hugged in one hour, according to Guinness World Records.

April 30, 2024

A headshot of a man with a gray background

Alumnus Dr. Will Eward attended Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine before completing medical school. Now, Eward is an orthopaedic oncologist specializing in bone and soft tissue cancers.

April 29, 2024

President Christopher B. Roberts stands on stage clapping at a commencement ceremony.

Kicking off Friday, May 3, Auburn's commencement ceremonies will honor the remarkable achievements of the largest graduating class in university history.

April 29, 2024

William and Patrick Olmstead

This May, Patrick and William Olmstead graduate from Auburn's Harbert College of Business representing the fourth generation of Crane family members to graduate from Auburn.

April 29, 2024

Three people in graduation caps and gowns wave orange and blue shakers

The EAGLES program is designed to focus on academic enrichment, personal and social skills, independent living, health and wellness enhancement and integrated work experiences.

April 25, 2024

Emma Bradley teaching a class of young students

When Emma Bradley discovered the global studies major in Auburn's College of Human Sciences, she didn't realize it would do more than enhance her world view. The alumna is currently teaching English in Namibia, Africa, on a two-year assignment with the Peace Corps.

April 24, 2024

Brown horse in stall with man holding out his hand

Auburn alumnus and equine veterinarian Alan Dorton had a hand in supporting the health of the 148th Kentucky Derby winner in 2022.

April 24, 2024

Madeline Akins is pictured on Auburn

Madeline Akins credits Auburn with setting up her career journey.

March 28, 2024

Headshots of Kirsty Coventry and Phillip McWane

Distinguished alumni Kirsty Coventry and Phillip McWane will be the university’s spring commencement ceremony speakers.

March 26, 2024

Samford Hall behind the Auburn University sign

Walter "Walt" Woltosz, a two-time Auburn alumnus and prolific supporter of Auburn, was confirmed to the Auburn University Board of Trustees on March 21. The Alabama Senate also reconfirmed current trustees Elizabeth Huntley, Quentin Riggins and Timothy Vines to new terms.

March 21, 2024

Aubie at the Auburn Campus Food Pantry

Help us crush our rivals and campus hunger.

March 21, 2024

Allen Baynes

A '99 alumnus fulfilled his longtime dream by officiating his first career Super Bowl.

March 20, 2024

Videographers interview an athlete

Learn about the communication professor who explains the intersection of sports and social issues.

March 19, 2024

Drusilla Stinson, finalist for Custodian of the Year

Vote for Drusilla Stinson, a finalist for the Cintas national award.

March 15, 2024

Coach Robb Taylor stands smiling in a blue Auburn polo shirt, with Samford Hall shown behind his right shoulder.

Coach Robb Taylor reflects on Adapted Athletics’ success at tournaments and on Tiger Giving Day.

March 12, 2024

Joanne Kim

Joanne Kim will start her career in international diplomacy following graduation.

March 11, 2024

Jason McKinley

Owner of a cybersecurity-first consulting firm, Jason McKinley has found what he needs most are employees with a specific skill set, but there is a gap between those who understand business and those who understand techonolgy. The young Harbert alumnus created two endowed scholarships in the college to address that talent gap.

March 11, 2024

Humsci 2024 Hospitality Gala Preview

Whip Triplett, a 1992 alumnus of Auburn's hotel and restaurant management program, will be recognized at the this year's Hospitality Gala, scheduled for April 18.

March 05, 2024

Rada Owen

Auburn alumnae Rada Owen trains Annette Bening for her Oscar-nominated performance in “Nyad.”

March 05, 2024

Rose McLarney

Power and truth inspired poet Rose McLarney’s latest contribution and collection, “Killing the Negative” and “Colorfast.”

March 01, 2024

A group of veterans posing with Auburn and Alabama flags.

The Auburn Student Veterans Association helps student veterans transition from active duty to the college scene and raises money for veteran-based organizations and charities.

February 29, 2024

State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2024

The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted nine individuals — including four Auburn University alumni — and one corporation during a ceremony Feb. 24 at The Westin Huntsville.

February 26, 2024

Kate Higgins at a soundboard

Renowned voice actress, singer and pianist Kate Higgins '91 has built a career around using her voice to invigorate various projects.

February 26, 2024

A figure of Aubie is unveiled on the Auburn University campus

Auburn’s beloved mascot was honored on Feb. 24 with the unveiling of a bronze figure depicting his likeness in front of the Harold D. Melton Student Center.

February 23, 2024

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The Southeastern Conference (SEC) recognizes faculty members with exceptional research and scholarship records annually. Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies Frank “Skip” Bartol is this year’s representative for Auburn University.

February 21, 2024

Emily Day wearing regalia

Auburn junior Emily Day combines nonprofit and philanthropy studies and journalism to support and create organizations that help people.

February 21, 2024

Fred Gray, Civil Rights attorney, sitting for interview.

As Auburn commemorates 60 years of integration, Civil Rights lawyer Fred Gray discusses how he became a lawyer, defended Rosa Parks and helped desegregate Auburn by suggesting Harold Franklin enroll at Auburn.

February 20, 2024

Graphic promoting podcast with Sophia Groth

This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on Auburn’s stellar gymnastics team. This episode features Auburn gymnastics phenom Sophia Groth.

February 19, 2024

There exists in the scientific community a small but growing contingent of materials engineers who regularly render their research into works of art. And it's official — Yeonjin Baek is one of the best.

February 16, 2024

five snapshots of five Auburn alumni

In coordination with the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, Auburn Agriculture is taking the month of February to recognize the past, present and future contributions made by the university’s Black students, faculty and staff. Read the accomplishments made by some of our own alumni who all work to better the world of agriculture.

February 14, 2024

Woman kissing a man on the cheek.

From football games to chance meetings in the classroom, Auburn alums tell how they found love on the Plains.

February 13, 2024

Sydney Gwyn

Social work senior Sydney Gwyn wove her lifelong passion for helping others into a career in social sciences through an internship with the Air Force Civilian Service.

February 12, 2024

A family poses for a photo in the mountains of Colorado

Auburn University seniors Kelly Best and Amanda Zimmer were sorority sisters before they became stepsisters when their parents got married in June of 2021. Now, their bond is stronger than ever before as they enjoy their time on the Plains.

February 09, 2024

Moose

After beginning his career as an elite, Auburn-trained bomb detection dog, the yellow Lab spent nearly a decade working with Student Counseling and Psychological Services.

February 08, 2024

An astronaut in a space suit

Auburn alumna Kathryn Thornton received her bachelor’s degree in physics from the College of Sciences and Mathematics before completing her doctorate in physics and four space missions.

February 08, 2024

man outside with nasa vest

Auburn University alumnus Joseph Pelfrey has been named the director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. Pelfrey, who earned his bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering in 2000, will manage one of NASA's largest field installations in this role.

February 05, 2024

exterior shot of Jordan-Hare Stadium at Auburn University

Jordan-Hare Stadium will get a new scoreboard for the north end zone. The Auburn University Board of Trustees accepted the proposal from Auburn Athletics to replace the existing scoreboard at its Feb. 2 meeting, held on the campus of Auburn University at Montgomery.

February 05, 2024