Student Experience
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 young woman in a pink sweater gives a tour to visitors in front of art at the museum

With expanded employment opportunities and events, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is ready to welcome students back to campus in August.

July 07, 2025

Megan Fitzgerald working in a lab with a student

Doctoral student Megan Fitzgerald has enjoyed a full-circle experience at Auburn, serving as a counselor for the Summer Science Institute years after attending as a camper.

July 01, 2025

Auburn students in Seville, Spain

Auburn students get to enjoy one-of-a-kind learning experiences thanks to study abroad trips to exotic locales around the globe.

June 25, 2025

artists rendering of new building

The Auburn Board of Trustees accepted plans to demolish Spidle Hall, construct an air traffic control tower at the airport and build a sidewalk along Wire Road.

June 09, 2025

An artist conceptual rendering of the new facility for the College of Human Sciences

The College of Human Sciences newly planned state-of-the-art building to be known as the Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility will be constructed along the same footprint as Spidle Hall and spanning all the way to Roosevelt Drive.

June 05, 2025

two incoming students walk down a concourse with luggage, under a Welcome to Camp War Eagle banner

Our orientation program for first-year students has come a long way from its beginnings at a 4-H camp more than 30 years ago.

June 04, 2025

students in a dance summer camp

High school students can sample campus life through summer camps. The experience often solidifies students' decisions to attend Auburn and select a major.

June 02, 2025

students whitewater rafting

Students look to Auburn Outdoors as a means to be active outdoors, whether it's by renting a bicycle or kayak or taking a trip to go whitewater rafting or zipling. Such activities are good for their physical health, but also promote mental health, whether students realize it or not.

May 22, 2025

Two people sit on a bench in the woods

In the course “Nature, recreation and health," students put down their phones and get outside to learn how access to nature makes a society healthier.

May 20, 2025

Aubie poses with Frethaus guitars at the 2025 Kaleidoscope Show

The School of Industrial and Graphic Design welcomed more than 850 students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry partners to campus for the second annual "Kaleidoscope: Auburn Design Show."

May 16, 2025

leafy greens grow in a container farm

The College of Agriculture and Campus Dining now have six container farms in operation year-round in their vertical farming operation, which can yield 25 times more than field production.

May 15, 2025

Students walking on campus

Auburn students will have a busy summer, both on the Plains and elsewhere, as they embark on study abroad trips, work on campus and keep themselves occupied in a multitude of ways.

May 13, 2025

three students sit in the cockpit of a plane

Aerospace engineering students understand the physics and mathematics of flight, but few have had the chance to sit in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 and control an aircraft — until a recent visit to the Delta Aircrew Training Center in Atlanta.

May 02, 2025

A group photo of those in the College of Education faculty band is depicted inside a music education lab.

Auburn’s College of Education rocks—literally. Students in the college’s School and Community General Music Education course recently teamed up with faculty and graduate teaching assistants to form several rock and pop bands.

April 30, 2025

Abby Lin wearing a hockey jersey and graduation cap and gown, holding a hockey stick with Samford Hall in the background

When Abby Lin wasn't hitting the books at Auburn, she was starting the women's ice hockey club team. Now that she's retired — her jersey is in the rafters — and graduating, she's ready for another challenge: medical school.

April 25, 2025

Marissa uses sign language to communicate with a woman who has her dog on a leash

Marissa Pellis is introducing American Sign Language to her fellow CVM students so they can provide better care to Deaf clients and their pets.

April 24, 2025

a doctoral student stands behind some lab-created wetland models

Biosystems engineering's David Blersch is leading two research projects in the Green Infrastructure Lab to address using natural systems to remove pollutants from wastewater.

April 22, 2025

Headshots of Maury D. Gaston ’82, Megan Crouch ’97 and Anna Buckner ’95

Maury D. Gaston, Megan Crouch and Anna Buckner credit their Greek organizations for molding them into better spouses, parents, citizens and leaders. And as they’ve climbed to national Greek leadership roles, they hope to pass on their experience to a new generation of young men and women.

April 21, 2025

Allison stands on a crowded sidewalk

As University Housing's first community housing coordinator, Allison Roosa helps families navigate the search for a place to call home.

April 16, 2025

A student hard at work in an APLA garden

Auburn’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is teaching future generations of architects how to create communities that will stand the test of time — and changing economic conditions.

April 03, 2025

Behind the Seams is the theme for this year

The College of Human Sciences 2025 edition of The Fashion Event themed "Behind the Seams," will make a grand debut at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center — a brand-new venue for the live runway show on April 11.

March 27, 2025

Vince Wolfram, Chad Baker-Mazara and Miles Kelly

Several students have the opportunity to cover the Tigers' run through March Madness in the men's 2025 NCAA Tournament for media outlets.

March 20, 2025

Headshot for Nick Davis

The College of Human Sciences' Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management will welcome hundreds of guests to the annual Hospitality Gala and recognize alumnus L. Nick Davis with the 2025 Horst Schulze Award for Excellence in Hospitality.

March 12, 2025

Sunshine shines through the trees on a porch with rustic chairs

The 415-acre estate where legendary football coach Pat Dye lived and entertained comes back to life as a special events destination and an outdoor classroom.

March 07, 2025

Chael Sullivan smiles for a photo.

Chael Sullivan, as President of his fraternity and a member of the War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen, has made a significant impact during his time at Auburn.

March 06, 2025

Thomas Dunn on the set of

Thomas Dunn, an award-winning scenery and lighting designer known for creating transcendent environments through light and space, is helping Auburn Theatre & Dance students bring their next performance to life.

February 25, 2025

Sushil Adhikari works with a graduate student

Congratulations to Sushil Adhikari, our 2025 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner.

February 24, 2025

Sydnee smiles as she pins fabric to a form

After surviving a fatal crowd crush at the Astroworld Festival in 2021, Sydnee Johnson designed a piece of clothing that helped her heal from the trauma she experienced, and it's now on display as part of Showcase 2025.

February 18, 2025

Brandon Barnett tests his jet engine

Brandon Barnett, a senior in aerospace engineering, used his skills and classroom knowledge to build a functional jet engine in the Makerspace on campus.

February 18, 2025

a bee and a flower

Campus will soon have a children's garden and a new Bee Center and improvements to Neville Arena and the university bookstore.

February 10, 2025

A group of five students stand by the Aubie figure.

The Student Media group is led by five students who are dedicated to keeping their peers informed about what happens on campus and beyond.

February 10, 2025

A man stands in a zoo with an eagle

While Eli Morrow pursues his goal of helping preserve some of the world’s most endangered species, he’s also advancing understanding of aging and human health.

February 05, 2025

Signs showing distances to cities nailed to a palm tree at the beach

This summer, students will have the chance to experience a transformative three-week study abroad program in Fiji as guest members of the Mali tribe.

January 21, 2025

A young man sits in a massage chair with his eyes closed

In the Zen Den, students can find a few minutes of quiet to practice mindfulness and improve their mental health.

January 07, 2025

Miranda Reed talks with Miles Wiley in her lab

Professor Miranda Reed, a three-time Auburn graduate, is training the next generation of scientists within the Harrison College of Pharmacy and uncovering insights about Alzheimer’s disease.

December 13, 2024

Carter Dees is shown wearing an Auburn polo shirt while standing in front of Langdon Hall and the Auburn University Seal.

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

six girls practicing dance

Auburn offers a number of summer camps that give high school students a chance to experience campus and potential majors before enrolling.

December 06, 2024