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.

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.

The Scott-Yarbrough House at Pebble Hill, one of Auburn’s oldest homes, has been a widely recognized hub for arts and humanities outreach to East Alabama for decades. It all started with a gift of real estate.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions have become an increasingly popular way for those 70½ and older to support Auburn University because of their tax-advantaged nature. Alesia Davenport, senior director of gift planning, answers common questions here.