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Alice E. Smith is the first full-time engineering faculty member to be elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

February 17, 2025

Pam Hennessey, winner of National Excellence in Advising Award.

Pam Hennessey, director of academic advising at AUCON, received the Region 4 Excellence in Advising award from NACADA, the Global Community for Academic Advising.

February 17, 2025

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A new study abroad program through Engineering Global Programs will take Auburn Engineering students to the South Pacific, immersing them in the environmental landscapes of New Zealand.

February 17, 2025

Auburn's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering hosted the 68th annual Alabama Transportation Conference on Feb. 11-12 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.

February 17, 2025

Listen to our conversation with freshman tennis talent Julie Bedard, who helped the women's team to one of its best starts in recent memory — and whose mother also raised the racket for the Tigers — on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

February 14, 2025

Ja’Kalen Martin, hired in 2023 as an electrician apprentice.

The Facilities Management Apprenticeship Program has opened applications to hire two plumbers. Applications will be open throughout the month of February.

February 14, 2025

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Research in writing across the curriculum (WAC) demonstrates that students are more successful during and after college when they can communicate effectively. To support students’ success as thinkers and communicators, the University Writing Committee (UWC) has created a new writing enriched (WE) course designation.

February 14, 2025

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Throughout the week, special activities such as departmental celebrations, the Employee Recognition Program and other events will be held. 

February 14, 2025

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Auburn is taking a major step forward in Business Modernization by partnering with Moran Technology Consulting.

February 14, 2025

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The Office of Information Technology recommends Grubhub users to change their passwords after a global data breach has been reported.

February 14, 2025

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Excellence is a term that Pam Hennessey has become synonymous with, and that’s why she was recently awarded the 2025 Provost Advising Award for Outstanding Advising Administrator.

February 14, 2025

Thanks to Florabot, an AI-driven robot developed by researchers in the Smart Systems Lab within the Department of Biosystems Engineering, farmers may soon be able to assess entire rows of azaleas, hydrangeas, petunias and many other ornamental plants in the time it takes you to read this article.

February 13, 2025

The Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations hosted the Design for Humanity Engineering Challenge as part of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's third annual Engineer Together Day.

February 13, 2025

The Auburn University Rocketry Association aims for new heights this year as it launches into competition season with newly designed rockets.

February 13, 2025

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Ambassador program to provide leadership opportunities for students across campus

February 13, 2025

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Apply to work as a peer writing consultant and enter the Outstanding ePortfolio Contest.

February 13, 2025

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Help high-achieving STEM students apply for a national scholarship valued up to $15,000.

February 13, 2025

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High-achieving STEM students can now apply for a national scholarship valued up to $15,000

February 13, 2025

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The School of Kinesiology and the Office of Career Discovery and Success are hosting a “Find Your Fit” for students with an interest in health, wellness, fitness, sports, and more, Tuesday, Feb. 18.

February 12, 2025

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Sushil Adhikari will serve as the College of Agriculture’s interim associate dean for research and interim associate director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, effective Feb. 16.

February 11, 2025

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents the first-ever major museum exhibition to examine the career of the influential 20th-century architect Paul Rudolph ‘40, a second-generation Modernist who came to prominence during the 1950s and 1960s.

February 11, 2025

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Emily Prim is the newest academic advisor for Honors College serving students with last names S-Z. Passionate about student success, she is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and navigate their academic journeys.

February 07, 2025

Auburn Creed? More like Auburn Speed. Check out the conversation with Samantha Korac, vehicle dynamics and controls engineer for Auburn's Autonomous Tiger Racing team, who recently helped steer the GAVLAB's gears around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

February 07, 2025

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Members of Auburn’s advising community were honored Feb. 4, during the annual Provost Advising Awards Ceremony. The recipients were recognized for their dedication to helping students discover and achieve their goals and for their tireless commitment to student success.

February 07, 2025

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The search committee for the position of dean of the College of Nursing has identified three finalists who will each participate in a series of on-campus interviews and campus-wide open forums.

February 07, 2025

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The Auburn University Foundation, which receives and manages all charitable contributions made in support of Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery, has appointed six new directors to its board: Randy Chase ’85 of Nashville, Tenn.; Brad Corson ’83 of Calgary, Canada; Tee Green ’94 of Carrollton, Ga.; Lacey Lewis ’81 of Atlanta; Connie Neville of Kings Hill, Virgin Islands and Regenia Sanders ’95 of Atlanta.

February 07, 2025

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Asraf Uddin received the Climate, Earth, Heath, Environmental Sciences and Humanity (CEHESH) Trust of India award for his significant contributions to advancing the understanding of geological processes.

February 06, 2025

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Max Yeast and Nicholas Tarasi represented Auburn students and aspiring airline managers everywhere as the only college students invited to attend the 2024 Skift Aviation Forum.

February 05, 2025

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Three Auburn Engineering students — Liam Heary (computer science), Vincent Visser and Jadon Li (both industrial and systems engineering) — were among three entries selected to compete in the Tiger Cage Business Idea Competition semifinals on Feb. 28.

February 05, 2025

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Three computer science and software engineering students were recently earned the 2024-25 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award honorable mentions from the Computing Research Association.

February 04, 2025

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The Department of Music in the College of Liberal Arts was selected as the 2024 recipient of the Departmental Award for Excellence in Education by the Auburn University Teaching Effectiveness Committee.

February 04, 2025

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On Feb. 18, CFWE's Weaver Lecture Series will feature Arun Agrawal, Notre Dame endowed professor and a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.

February 04, 2025

Mallory Beck, academic advisor for the College of Agriculture’s Department of Animal Sciences, recently received two awards recognizing her excellence in her profession.

February 03, 2025

Katherine Hettinger

Auburn Cares director recognized for support of case management, programming expansion and staff development

February 03, 2025

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Monthly recipients are eligible for one of four Employee of the Year awards. Winners will be announced at the annual Employee Recognition Program.

January 31, 2025

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Dear Ombuds, I’m a full-time student and work part-time. I’m having issues with my supervisor. He is condescending and micromanaging, and I don’t think I can take it much longer.

January 31, 2025

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The Feb. Construction Update includes a plethora of images of current construction on campus, include the College of Education building, STEM + Agricultural Sciences Complex and the Jordan-Hare Stadium north endzone videoboard.

January 31, 2025

When it comes to selling the strengths and benefits of industrial and systems engineering, nobody's struttin' like Madison Dutton. Listen to the senior who wants nothing more than to use her communication skills and knack for logistics to overcome the world's greatest challenges on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

January 31, 2025

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The Jule Museum hosts forum dedicated to institutionalizing object-based learning through investigation of the American South.

January 30, 2025

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Matt Hall, associate professor and associate program chair of architecture, has been featured in a documentary about Swedish architect Sigurd Lewerentz.

January 30, 2025

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Auburn Master of Social Work students can now specialize in the human-animal bond through a graduate certificate in Veterinary Social Work from the College of Liberal Arts.

January 30, 2025

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Faculty, staff and students from Auburn's Transportation Research Institute participated at the 104th Transportation Research Board annual meeting, with some researchers coming home with high honors.

January 30, 2025

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The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) student chapter at Auburn University becomes the first AREMA student chapter in Alabama and the 26th nationwide.

January 30, 2025

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The Design for Humanity Engineering Challenge will test engineering students and students in Auburn's School of Industrial and Graphic Design to work together and solve a complex real-world scenario or problem.

January 30, 2025

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Nursing students face a unique set of stressors ranging from academic performance pressure to the challenges of balancing work and personal life. AUCON has created a Safe Space that offers a variety of activities to help students relax, including silent reflection, journaling, sensory modulation, and posters for muscle relaxation exercises.

January 30, 2025

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Feb. 11 is the deadline to complete the nomination form

January 29, 2025

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President Christopher B. Roberts announced today that Rich McGlynn will serve as the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President.

January 29, 2025

Members of Sigma Nu at Auburn

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Auburn's fraternities have demonstrated exceptional initiative in providing service to those communities affected by the disaster.

January 29, 2025

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Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, is now accessible in fraternity houses, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Student Affairs, the Student Government Association and the Interfraternity Council.

January 28, 2025

Jonathan Pettus, who spent 27 years with NASA, will start his new role as executive director of Auburn's Applied Research Institute in Huntsville on Feb. 1.

January 28, 2025

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Are you a data privacy ninja? Auburn employees and students are invited to participate in the Division of Institutional Compliance & Privacy's 2025 Data Privacy Week Challenge to win a prize.

January 28, 2025

The Rural Studio cluster system demonstration site is in Newbern, a rural Black Belt Alabama town.

“Imaging Underground” will produce a Wastewater Design Manual for stakeholders and municipalities in the Black Belt. It will include three components: a history of regional wastewater practices, an explanation of cluster system functions, and suggested tools to give communities control over design decision-making during the economic development driven by new wastewater systems.

January 28, 2025

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Award celebrates leadership, community contributions.

January 27, 2025

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Faculty have full discretion over how their course content is delivered and can utilize one or all of these dates for impacted courses. Faculty planning to use any make-up days must inform their students and communicate their specific plans to their departmental head/chair and associate dean.

January 27, 2025

Celena Tulloss, assistant vice president for enrollment management and executive director of financial aid and scholarships, has just been selected to serve on NASFAA's national board. She is the first representative from Auburn to serve in this role.

January 27, 2025

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Annual event places students with grad assistant positions on campus

January 27, 2025

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University Writing invites instructors to participate in the third annual Ralph "Shug" Jordan Lecture and Workshop.

January 27, 2025

From the woods of Columbiana to Costa da Caparica, junior Anna Carter is living the dream, Birdsonging her away around this great material world of ours one extra engineering mile at a time.

January 26, 2025

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As part of the institution-wide Quality Enhancement Plan at Auburn, the annual Elevated Education Exchange builds connections among faculty, staff and administrative professionals. This year's event will feature the work of multiple Auburn faculty and alumni and conclude with keynote speaker, Indiana University’s Cindy Ann Kilgo.

January 24, 2025

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These free programs foster personal growth and development.

January 24, 2025

Nima Shamsaei, Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Distinguished Professor of mechanical engineering, will deliver the 2024-25 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, January 28. His presentation, “Additive Manufacturing Program at Auburn University," will explore the groundbreaking advancements in additive manufacturing (AM) research being made at Auburn.

January 24, 2025

University Writing director gives a presentation to a group of colleagues.

University Writing invites instructors to participate in the third annual Ralph "Shug" Jordan Lecture and Workshop.

January 24, 2025

Aspire Auburn logo with Samford Hall tower graphic

These free programs foster personal growth and development.

January 24, 2025

Anne Leader, an OLLI at Auburn University guest speaker, recently received more than $400,000 in grants and will present, “How Will They Remember Me? Tomb Reuse in Renaissance Florence,” at Pebble Hill.

January 23, 2025

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The Miller Writing Center is hiring peer writing consultants for the 2025-26 academic year.

January 23, 2025

Shamsaei to give 50th anniversary Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture on Jan. 28

The lecture honors a faculty member who has made significant contributions to graduate education at Auburn. Nima Shamsaei is the Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Distinguished Professor of mechanical engineering and director of Auburn’s National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence.

January 22, 2025

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Brooks Mendell, president and CEO of Forisk Consulting and the Thompson Distinguished Lecturer in Auburn's College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, will present the inaugural Emmett & ViAnn Thompson Lecture in Forest Economics and Policy in February.

January 22, 2025

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Auburn Engineering is ranked No. 20 in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Online Graduate Engineering Program rankings, marking five consecutive years in the top 20 and nine consecutive years in the top 25.

January 21, 2025

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The Concessions Board is accepting proposals from qualified student groups and campus units until March 28, at 5 p.m. Proposals should support “…making life at Auburn better for faculty, staff, students and the community.”

January 17, 2025

Brendon Allen has some exoskeletons in his closet, and the National Science Foundation wants to find out more about them. Learn more on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

January 17, 2025

College of Human Sciences Director of Communications Kim Hendrix with Dean Susan Hubbard

The College of Human Sciences is experiencing remarkable growth, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. In this episode of In the Halls, Dean Susan Hubbard reflects on the college's impressive achievements in recent years while looking ahead to the development of a state-of-the-art facility.

January 16, 2025

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Join University Writing for WriteFest and the Graduate Research and Writing Studio.

January 16, 2025

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Visit the Miller Writing Center to receive support for writing, speeches and presentations.

January 16, 2025

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HRD classes will be offered on Feb. 7 and Feb. 21

January 15, 2025

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