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An adjunct instructor argues that underground testing helped avoid nuclear war and likely saved thousands of lives.

Researchers have discovered that watching certain TikTok videos pertaining to sleep health actually leads to better sleep and improves sleep patterns.

At this year’s Golden Eagles event, 14 alumni from the College of Sciences and Mathematics celebrated their 50th anniversary of graduating on the Plains, including surgeon Gregory Windham.

The event will center around advocacy and process, with submissions due Sept. 30.

Auburn recently celebrated the naming of The Winchester Institute for Real Estate Development in recognition of a generous multi-million-dollar gift from Greg and Jan Winchester. The Winchester Institute is a hub for exceptional real estate instruction, research and industry engagement.

The Auburn University Bullock County Agriculture program is a partnership between the Center for Educational Outreach and Engagement and Auburn's College of Agriculture. It offers Union Springs area high school students opportunities to explore agricultural careers through guest speakers, workshops and curriculum focused on agriscience.

Four Auburn biosystems engineering doctoral students won second place in the Bioprocessing Startup Competition at the recent American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers annual meeting for their alginate-based food-safe wrappers.

AUCON launches collaborative initiative.

The reputation of the School of Communication and Journalism and its programs were showcased to a national audience on ESPN when ESPN Sideline Reporter Taylor Davis '14 shared a heartfelt tribute to Senior Lecturer Ric Smith during the broadcast of Auburn's homecoming game.

Whether you’re riding a bike, whizzing by on a scooter or traveling on foot, Auburn University faculty, staff and students have a new route to travel around campus.

Graduate student Abosede Onifade combines her passion for humanity and the environment to work toward a more just planet.

Auburn currently claims six astronauts. We're willing to bet chemical engineering alumna and current graduate student Kate Handel may soon make it seven. Listen to this conversation with the Air Force second lieutenant, three-time Space Camp alum, third-generation Auburn grad, second-generation Auburn Engineering grad and possible future president of Mars on the latest episode of the #GINNing Podcast.

The Auburn Family’s generosity makes many Student Affairs programs and initiatives possible.

National Campus Safety Awareness Month provides opportunities to encourage the public conversation about violence prevention at colleges and universities across the nation.

Harbert Professor of Practice Rusty Adair created a labor relations course to enhance students' preparation for HR industry careers.

The Auburn University Psychological Services Center now offers more group therapy programs for adolescents and adults.

AU Libraries marks Banned Books Week Sept. 22 - 28 with activities

"An Evening with Min Jin Lee" will include the awarding of the 2024 F. Scott Fitzgerald Prize for Literary Excellence followed by a discussion between Lee, Alaina Doten and Ellie Lee, director of Auburn’s Korea Center-King Sejong Institute.

AU College of Nursing signs Memorandum of Understanding with community colleges for nursing degrees

At its reception for newly tenured and promoted faculty on Sept. 12, the Provost’s Office recognized 127 distinguished faculty scholars from across the university who achieved the career milestones of tenure and promotion during the past academic year.

Auburn’s Business Modernization Program, a multi-year initiative, has launched its website to provide faculty, staff, and administrators with updates on 23 initiatives across five key areas.

Explore the new AU Access now before it replaces the current version.

The Office of Information Technology and the Office of Accessibility announce changes to federal regulations on digital accessibility.

Reduced-stature corn, also referred to as “short” corn, is a concept that has gained popularity in recent years, and researchers at Auburn University are conducting trials to determine if there’s a fit for it on Alabama farms.

Employees may schedule an appointment with an adviser to enroll and/or discuss their account.

The world’s first field-installed, clinically approved 7T MRI scanner inside the Auburn University Neuroimaging Center takes researchers to places they’ve never been and provides them with detailed, ultra-high-resolution images they previously could not study.

The Office of Information Technology is upgrading the campus printing system to enhance mobile printing capabilities.

New Realm Brewing–Auburn will host Ales for ALS Fest on Friday, Sept. 27, as a portion of each beer sold will go toward supporting ALS research. Current brewing science and operations graduate student Austin Hill created the beer recipe for the event.

Joseph Giambrone, professor emeritus in the Auburn University College of Agriculture’s Department of Poultry Science with a joint appointment in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Pathobiology, has penned this article about avian influenza being a potential pandemic for humans.

Auburn University Outreach’s 2024 Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award was awarded to Sean Forbes for his notable contributions to the community through Opelika Grows (O Grows) community garden and farmers market.

Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum will be open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed on weekends. Only ground level doors will be open during those hours.

School of Kinesiology Professor Joellen Sefton is leading a team of faculty members, researchers and students in developing a comprehensive performance initiative for Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama.

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The Graduate Writing Partners program provides graduate students with an entire semester of one-on-one writing support from a graduate writing consultant. Apply now for the spring semester.

Sofia Sierra, a first-year doctoral student in the College of Agriculture, is researching how to make infant formula safer by eliminating harmful, heat-resistant bacteria using cold plasma technology.

College of Nursing to offer Safe Sitter program in Oct.

Auburn’s Student Counseling & Psychological Services uses therapy dogs, some who are retired service dogs, to promote mental health and wellness for all Auburn students.

Four Auburn University faculty members have been selected for the 2024-2025 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program.

AI is everywhere these days, and the booming construction industry in the U.S. is no exception. Associate Professor Wes Collins tells us how AI might change the industry.

Auburn University head football coach Hugh Freeze and his wife Jill took time to share about family life and football as the keynote speakers at the “Fall-Star” Supper hosted by the Women’s Philanthropy Board in the College of Human Sciences.

Mario Eden, dean of Engineering, and Virginia Davis, professor of chemical engineering, were recently elected American Institute of Chemical Engineers fellows — the organization's highest membership grade.

Our newest Princeton Review rankings emphasized the Top 10 student experience at Auburn.

Join us for Homecoming this weekend! The celebration begins with a parade in downtown Auburn, followed by a pep rally on Samford Lawn.

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A statewide champion for forest landowner education, Auburn faculty member and Alabama Extension specialist Adam Maggard was recently honored as the 2024 Conservation Communicator of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation at the Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards banquet held in Prattville this August.

Aleksandr Vinel, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering, will spend the spring 2025 semester teaching and collaborating at Bilkent University in Turkey after being awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program grant.

Major General James E. Livingston, the only Auburn graduate to receive the Medal of Honor, was honored as the Gameday Hero during the Tigers’ football game on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Taylor Davis and Amy Flynn are now part of the Honors College's award-winning advising team and look forward to advising students as they work towards their Honors designation. Recently, we sat down with both advisors and asked them a few questions about their life, the Honors College and some simple things that are important to them.

The Auburn University Board of Trustees accepted plans at its Sept. 6 meeting to provide new homes or enhance current buildings, improving capabilities for students, faculty, staff and football fans.

The FY25 budget at Auburn University includes an investment in current and future faculty and staff.