The Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center

"There is a world of difference between merely pursuing a hospitality degree and studying to be a professional of excellence who is given an unparalleled opportunity to learn within an exceptional teaching facility."

- Horst Schulze

Founding Member
The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company

"The Rane Culinary Science Center will elevate educational and engagement opportunities for our students as we move forward, in a way that will have the industry and those working in academia take notice."

Susan Hubbard

Dean
College of Human Sciences

Hotel and Restaurant Management

Event Management

Brewing Science and Operations

Culinary Science

Wine Appreciation Laboratory

Distilled Spirits Laboratory

Culinary Exhibition Laboratory

“The Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center’s potential impact is enormous. It’s going to be one of the most interesting and exciting culinary education centers in America, if not the world...”

Chef Frank Stitt

Owner & Executive Chef of Highlands Bar Grill
2018 James Beard Award - Outstanding Restaurant

Rooftop Terrace

Events

Microbrewery and Tasting Room
(Coming Winter 2022)

Coffee Roastery & Café
(Coming Soon)

Honoring a Legacy

Tony Rane, the son of Italian immigrants, was a great American success story. Starting from scratch, he built a variety of thriving businesses and enjoyed a diverse career, owning several restaurants, retail stores and hotels. Though "Mister Tony" was the driving force behind his family’s entrepreneurial ventures, his success would not have been possible without the faithful support and influence of his wife Libba. In honor of Tony and Libba’s entrepreneurial spirit and fierce love of family, country and cooking, we present the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center at Auburn University.