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Charles and Amanda Bazemore are both proud graduates of Auburn University and have a legacy of outstanding educators within their family.

Research from the College of Human Sciences uncovers how reading together boosts early literacy skills and deepens parent-child connections.

College of Human Sciences graduate Cassandra Bolar is a 2025 Black Alumna Award winner and will be honored during Auburn's Black Alumni Weekend April 4-6.

The $437 million U.S. catfish industry is in need of better genetic and breeding technologies to be competitive with foreign imports. A team of hatchery scientists from the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station are studying hybrid catfish breeding practices to help improve reproductive efficiency and reduce production costs for catfish farmers.

In 2024, fraternity and sorority members dedicated more than 61,000 hours to community service and raised $1.4 million for charitable causes.

Awards spotlight the contributions that the three councils have made to the Auburn Greek community over the past year.

Elijah McAllister, a former Auburn University football captain who was a star on and off the field, is currently pursuing his doctorate to elevate himself academically while continuing to be a difference-maker in the community.

Rooted on the Plains of Auburn and with a local, state and national focus in mind, a new Plains Research Consortium was recently launched by Auburn University’s College of Education to serve as a leading voice in educational policy and actionable health insights.

The Southeast Region Cybersecurity Collaboration Center is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity technologies to protect critical infrastructure from outside threats — and it’s using the expertise of Auburn students to help carry out that mission.

Meet Maddie Freeman, who is currently studying abroad in Greece through the College of Education's COST program.

Alumna Kirsty Coventry has been elected the first woman and first African president of the International Olympic Committee.

Liam Heary, a sophomore in computer science and software engineering, and Harrison Ranier, a sophomore in apparel merchandising, are one of six teams competing in Friday's Tiger Cage finals with an international snack box idea.

With support from the Russell Medical Foundation, Auburn nursing students and faculty bring health and wellness education to Alabama elementary schools.

For several years Kate Craig, associate professor of History with the College of Liberal Arts, has taught Honors versions of World History I and II through a series of role-playing games she calls “Reacting to the Past.”

Author, longtime New York Times photographer and Alabama Distinguished Artist Chester Higgins toured Alabama in March, sharing with students and residents how to connect people through the power of photography.

Auburn's Weed Bionomics Laboratory focuses on managing herbicide-resistant weeds, like Palmer amaranth, the most difficult weed to control because it can produce 600,000 seeds per plant and grow as much as 2.5 inches per day.

Preston Payne manages and maintains 10,000 acres of university-owned wooded lands spread across 27 sites throughout Alabama that serve as living labs and classrooms.

Vincent Visser's startup, Polar Docks, specializes in misting cooling systems, keeping feet safe from the heat. He is one of six student-led teams that will compete for $105,000 in startup capital at Friday's Tiger Cage Student Business Idea Competition finals.

The Office of the Provost is seeking applications for the SEC Faculty Travel Grant program. Up to $10,000 is available in travel grants for the 2025-26 academic year to be distributed among full-time faculty selected for these awards.

Auburn researchers are part of a study to address engineering challenges associated with energy efficiency of zero emission bus materials.

Sophomore Liam Heary hopes his sweet and salty startup Planet of Snacks has the lucky charms necessary to secure the pot of gold in the final round of Tiger Cage. 

Auburn has transitioned to Microsoft’s built-in email tagging system for external messages, replacing the [EXT] label in subject lines.

Faculty are invited to submit proposals for innovative technology projects incorporating augmented and virtual reality to enhance teaching and learning. Information sessions will be held in April, and proposals are due by May 27.

Meet Margaret Flores, professor and director of special education programs in Auburn's College of Education.

Several fraternity members participated in a clean-up initiative to address the area between two fraternity houses, enhancing the campus environment.

The Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station awarded 29 competitive grants across three principal programs: AgR-SEED, Production Agricultural Research and equipment grants for fiscal year 2024.

Elizabeth Lowrey ‘83 blends design, business and storytelling to create spaces that inspire innovation, collaboration and human connection.

Three Auburn students and two alumni were among the recent winners at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards Ceremony in New York City.

Andrew Baum, esteemed Oxford University emeritus professor, is speaking on how megatrends such as technological breakthroughs, sustainability imperatives, geopolitical shifts and changing demographics are reshaping the real estate industry. The April 17 lecture is hosted by The Winchester Institute.

The Auburn University Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering is dedicated to uncovering pioneering advancements in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and tackling the most pressing challenges in the digital age.

Auburn’s role in facilitating collaboration between government, academia and industry necessary for maintaining national security was on full display at the university’s Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville as Congressional heavyweights meet to confer on the vulnerability of the U.S. defense industrial base in relation to challenges posed by China.

Parking Services has presented once recently on registration and zoning changes for the fall. Additional presentations are coming soon.

ParkMobile is now available as a pay-by-app solution for access to visitor parking spaces around campus.

Auburn College of Education graduate Lt. Col. Nate Knowles has landed a prestigious fellowship at Google focused on national security.

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

During winter break, several Honors students with Auburn’s Global Medical Brigades traveled to Panama on a medical mission trip to serve communities in need.

Participating departments will have the opportunity to showcase their work and engage with students about current and future job opportunities.

Joy DeBellis, assistant professor in the College of Nursing, has been inducted into the National Academies of Practice.

Assistant Clinical Professor Chris Martin has been promoted to Lieutenant in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

Auburn sophomore Ja’Kobe Tharp won an individual national championship in the 60m hurdles and the Tiger men finished third overall in the team standings at an eventful final day at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships Saturday at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Senior Makanakaishe Charmaba and sophomore Kayinsola Ajayi took home silver medals in the 200m and 60m dashes, respectively, to help propel the men to their best indoor finish since 2003.

Auburn's National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence is partnering with Blue Origin to overcome the challenges of 3D printing with copper, essentially helping the space technology company's future plans in orbit.

Student teams from Business, Engineering and Human Sciences will compete for $105,000 in early-stage startup in the Tiger Cage finals on March 28.

A group of College of Education faculty members led by Jennie Baumann is working to provide pre-service teachers with a competitive edge in their field.

What should I do if I've been accused of cheating? The Ombuds Office has advice on how to deal with it based on the Academic Honesty Code. 

Karsen Betzold's journey as a vocalist began with singing national anthems at high school football games. Now she's performing at major venues like an NBA game, fueling her aspiration to build a lasting career in the music industry.

Students want to thank university workers on March 19, with a token of appreciation.

Who says you can’t go home? College of Nursing student and Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard comes home to the Plains, reflects on title win and the cause that’s close to her heart.

Students who are well-versed in university policies are less likely to violate them.

Ernest Opoku’s journey from Ghana to Auburn, and now to MIT, is one of perseverance, intellectual rigor and groundbreaking research.

Rachel Prado’s dedication to advancing education, supporting faculty and engaging in outreach initiatives has made her a standout figure on campus.