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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.

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.

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.

Feb. 11 is the deadline to complete the nomination form

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

Veteran strength coach Damon Davis is Auburn men’s basketball's secret weapon when it comes to helping athletes.

Margaret Flores is conducting math research at Loachapoka Elementary School to help students achieve success in math.

Our researchers and Alabama Extension specialists are taking their expertise to Alabama farmers’ fields with a grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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

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.

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.

After fighting for justice across Alabama, Judge Richard Minor returns to Auburn to teach the skills he wishes he had at the start of his career.

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.

A trio of alums are making a difference in their communities, thanks in part to training they received from the Government & Economic Development Institute.

“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.

Labor shortages and labor-replacement technology are two factors that will matter significantly during 2025 said a panel of commercial real estate experts at the annual CityBuilders Outlook event sponsored by Auburn's Winchester Institute.

Award celebrates leadership, community contributions.

Judging by the reports of tech journalists covering the annual Consumer Electronics Show, the timing of establishing Auburn's Electronics Packaging Research Institute this past summer couldn't have been better.

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.

Harbert College of Business professor Danny Butler retired this month after 35 years as an educator who influenced the lives and careers of many students.

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.

Annual event places students with grad assistant positions on campus

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

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.

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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.

These free programs foster personal growth and development.

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.

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

These free programs foster personal growth and development.

In recognition of her outstanding leadership and commitment to student success, Cary Curtiss will be honored as the Outstanding Student Support Representative at next week's annual Provost Advising Awards. The award highlights her ability to lead a unit that seamlessly blends strategic thinking, mentorship and personal support and acknowledges her efforts to increase support for Auburn's transfer student population.

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.

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

After Senior Lecturer Joseph Fetsch ’14 earned his first Auburn degree a decade ago, he kept going. Now he’s working on his sixth.

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.

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.

Jerry F. Smith graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human exercise science from Auburn in 1964 and a master’s degree in human exercise science from Livingston University in 1966. As a student at Auburn, Smith was an accomplished track and field athlete who was later honored on the Tiger Trail.

Nima Shamsaei will give Auburn University’s 2024-25 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture.

This summer, students will have the chance to experience a transformative three-week study abroad program in Fiji as guest members of the Mali tribe.

Dr. Kim Snyder '98 was the equestrian team veterinarian for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

Auburn University’s College of Education online graduate programs are among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Program rankings released Jan. 21.

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.

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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.”

What do turtles, scent-trained dogs, and human movement have in common? A School of Kinesiology faculty member in Auburn University’s College of Education is using all three to conduct research. Associate Professor Heidi Kluess is launching a study that will implore dog owners to walk their pets – and collect data on box turtles in Alabama.

Meet Gretchen Oliver, professor in the School of Kinesiology and Director of Sports Medicine & Movement Lab.

Dr. Gregg Carr '85 has achieved college football immortality after being elected to the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

The Asian longhorned beetle, a threat to U.S. trees, will soon have a new foe: Labrador retrievers bred and trained by Auburn to search for the invasive species.

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.

Writing is a fundamental part of every profession, but it can be challenging and time-consuming, leaving writers feeling stuck and defeated. Auburn University writing experts say these feelings are normal and can be managed with resources that support writers’ well-being. For Auburn writers, that support can be found at University Writing.