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Nineteen Auburn faculty and staff will be recognized at the 2025 Auburn Author Awards ceremony on May 1 at The Corner Office, located in The Park. The campus and community are invited to attend the ceremony and reception immediately following.

Auburn alumnus Taylor Hicks was the keynote speaker at the Women’s Philanthropy Board 2025 Winter Workshop and Luncheon.

Retired Navy Admiral Mike Rogers, who earned his degree in personnel management and industrial relations from Auburn University in 1981, will receive the George C. Marshall Center’s Ethical Leadership Award.

COSAM Assistant Professor Paul Zhang has won the NSF Career Award.

From building a business model around respect to supporting first-generation students at Auburn, Bill and Linda Mobley Lee '70 prove that doing good work together makes for a lasting marriage.

From one new home to another, Auburn’s College of Education recently donated a large amount of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Food Bank of East Alabama’s Community Market.

Auburn's James Lindner was recently named the most prolific researcher in the field of agricultural education.

Vince Visser developed a plan that can keep sun-kissed boat docks cooler during the summer. Liam Heary has an idea that could expand snack choices globally.

Employees facing severe financial hardships due to events like cancer have relied on the Employee Hardship Fund for essential support. This fund, sustained by donations, helps cover critical expenses. However, it's currently low on funds, leaving many employees without needed assistance.

Professor Emeritus Don Street's experiences as an Auburn student and faculty member molded his perspective on giving to help the next generation of the Auburn Family.

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These classes are designed to help employees personally and professionally.

The Womens Leadership Community provides a dedicated space for faculty and administrators to explore the challenges and opportunities in academia.

Pat Carroll, a 1987 aerospace engineering graduate, estimates he’s ridden around 50,000-60,000 miles on his motorcycle over the past few years. Sure, he could cover the ground in an RV or see the world from an airplane, but Carroll says the stories he’s gathered from his bike, on the road, are priceless.

Meet Andrew Pendola, associate professor of educational leadership in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Technology.

The Jule Collins Smith Museum presents “Rodell Warner + Audubon + His Journals” through July 6. The show pairs Audubon prints with Warner’s digital videos and an online artwork. Part of the “Radical Naturalism” series, it explores Audubon’s legacy through contemporary art.

Julia Herrin's path from a small town in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, to the spotlight as Miss South Carolina 2021 and now to the University of South Carolina law school was built from confidence, ambition and unwavering determination.

College of Human Sciences students in the Interior Design program participated in an INDS Product and Networking Fair to network and engage with key figures and industry professionals in the interior design community.

University Writing seeks nominations for the Ralph “Shug” Jordan Professorship, endowed by AU Athletics. This award honors an Auburn faculty member for excellence in teaching and commitment to student success through innovative writing assignments and instruction.

Auburn challenged middle and high school students' perceptions of mathematics with a Mathematical Puzzle Challenge on Feb. 15.

For the second time in 20 years, Harbert College hosted the Daugherty Logistics Doctoral symposium. This annual event allows students to engage with established academics and industry professionals, discussing research, career development and sharing knowledge.

High school robotics teams from 12 states competed in the SCORE Showdown at Beard-Eves Coliseum at the Auburn University campus.

Join Microsoft on March 18 from 2–3 p.m. in ACLC 270 for an interactive session designed to help students harness the power of AI.

The Applied Research Institute in Huntsville is creating a cutting-edge radiation hardening facility to ensure military tech reliability in space.

Elizabeth Covington was recently recognized with the Herman Lazarus ALSHP Distinguished Service Award by the Alabama Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The award recognizes those who have made meaningful contributions to health-system pharmacy that extend beyond their own practice site.

The upcoming book “Arcs & Sparks and Bits & Bytes” will offer a detailed chronological history of this celebrated department, complete with detailed technological breakthroughs, leadership changes and alumni success stories.

Abbie Holmes was appointed to the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Advisory Group on Residency Preparation for the 2024-25 term.

If you’ve watched Auburn men’s basketball, you’ve probably seen Connor Salter. He’s the one in The Jungle, often donning a coconut bra and always cheering as loud as he can.

Randolph Winter uses minimally invasive heart procedures to help dogs and cats live longer lives and shares his expertise with colleagues in India.

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.

Honors College alumnus Hu "Oliver" Zhao is shaping both his personal growth and academic career thanks to the lessons learned at Auburn. Currently, he is a doctoral student at Texas A&M University and his journey is a testament to resilience and dedication.

Junior Clara Ragan has transformed her passion for public health into impactful advocacy, from interning at the White House to implementing Narcan availability on campus. Her journey, inspired by her mother's work with the VA and a pivotal internship, showcases her dedication to creating safer communities and driving policy changes.

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

The folks tasked with naming the SEC Men’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year had it pretty easy this go round. A program record in the 500-yard freestyle, an event in which he ranks 11th nationally. Scoring the second-fastest time in program history in the 1000-yard freestyle against the arch-rival. Five All-American honors. A 4.00 grade point average in mechanical engineering. Yep, Mason Mathias — pruned hands now.

Four artificial intelligence experts from industry and academia will offer deeper insight into the emerging technology and its best practices through a lecture series, presented by Auburn’s AI@AU initiative.

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In the next few days, payroll schedules will be updated and posted online.

Masoud Mahjouri-Samani, Godbold Associate Professor in electrical and computer engineering, is involved in many things. Space things. Manufacturing things. Laser things. Important things. Things, things, things.

With more than 250 attendees, the third annual Elevated Education Exchange began with a clear focus on fostering student success through engaging faculty and staff development and presentations.

Meet Cassie Boze, IT manager in Auburn's College of Education.

Sophomore industrial and systems engineering major and first-generation college student from Birmingham Ennis Rhetta is customizing his Auburn dreams. And the Auburn Family plays a starring role.

Photojournalist Kate Medley visited campus to engage with classes and community around the new exhibition, "Thank You Please Come Again," that is on display at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art through May 25.

In 2024, students pursued their academic goals, faculty discovered solutions for the world’s greatest challenges and communities saw hope in areas that once seemed hopeless.

Registration is now open for supervisors and managers interested in enhancing their leadership skills.

Just as staff members from the Auburn University Bookstore were attending the Independent College Bookstore Association annual conference — and picking up an award for Excellence in Insignia Products — the university’s Board of Trustees accepted a project to refurbish the bookstore itself.

University Writing invites submissions for the Twelfth Annual Outstanding ePortfolio Award. This award recognizes exceptional ePortfolios created by Auburn University students.

The Colleges of Agriculture, Sciences and Mathematics and Engineering are hosting a forum on April 21 to provide faculty and students an opportunity to learn about the latest applications of data science and artificial intelligence in agriculture, forestry and natural resource management.

Jack Rosenhammer’s love for ice hockey might have derived from his Northern roots in New York City, but it was in the Deep South at Auburn University where he found a unique opportunity to coach his favorite sport.

Attend in-person Copilot training to fast-track your M365 Copilot license provisioning.

Auburn researcher Jonathan Armbruster has officially named the Sicklefin Redhorse, a fish long known to the Cherokee people but only recognized by science in 1990. This milestone, led by Auburn’s College of Sciences and Mathematics, highlights the power of collaboration between scientists, indigenous communities and conservationists in protecting biodiversity.