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Prophet Dauda ’24 was raised on stories. From the fireside in a small village in Malawi to Auburn University, the creative writing graduate proves how one person’s story can inspire, entertain and take you across the world.

Engineering helped light the way for the Auburn University Marching Band’s grand prize in the 2023 Metallica Marching Band Competition.

Traveling the country to unlock the mystery of mitochondria in migrating aviary species has allowed a team of biologists to make a significant contribution to research in an area that has not been investigated before.

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction have forged a partnership to develop a scalable and sustainable process for delivering homes in underserved communities.

Betsy Garcia is an assistant research professor and Extension specialist at Rural Studio, CADC's off-campus design-build program in Newbern, Alabama, where she studies energy usage in affordable housing.

The state of Alabama is home to warm-season grasses that include zoysiagrass, Bermudagrass and centipedegrass, and they all require the same care to make your yard look good. So, what are the best ways to keep it green this summer?

Scholarships make an Auburn education possible for many students, and no one knows that better than Charles Gavin. Because it was the catalyst that brought him to Auburn and the force that propelled him through his college career, scholarships are one way Gavin gives back.

Learn why the pregame flight at Jordan-Hare Stadium led associate professor Vrishank Raghav to study the flight patterns of birds.

Professor Tiffani Chidume receives the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning research fellowship.

Auburn's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering recently hosted an industry roundtable discussion to identify best practices for establishing a company’s operational excellence organization and culture.

Cathleen Erwin, chair of the Department of Political Science and professor of health services administration, was named chair of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration at the organization’s annual meeting.

Eight innovative projects have been named recipients of Auburn University’s internal research and creative works funding awards programs for 2024.

Akond Rahman is Auburn's principal investigator on a consortium designed to provide students with extra cybersecurity training in preparation for potential Department of Defense-related careers.

Auburn will add to its strong prowess in advanced manufacturing with the creation of the Analytical, Innovation and Manufacturing Laboratory.

The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment recently hosted the PARK Summit for Alabama parks and recreation leaders to advance opportunities for students within Auburn’s new parks and recreation management degree.

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Auburn's Young Professionals will present a Summer Speaker and Scoops event featuring Student Counseling and Psychological Services on June 26.

Auburn is part of a national team receiving $5.2 million for specialty crop breeding research.

The kudos for materials engineering doctoral student Vladislav Korostelev keep coming. Korostelev, whom in April was named Auburn University's 2023-24 Outstanding Doctoral Student for the Department of Materials Engineering, recently received the Graduate Research Scholars Program (GRSP) award for his work in ensuring the safe and widespread use of hydrogen as a clean energy alternative — which is easier said than done.

The name's Beretta — Stefano Beretta. Learn the origin story of this world-class structural integrity scholar who recently joined Auburn's National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence to assist on several projects focused on developing defect-sensitive predictive fatigue models for AM materials. Topics discussed include additive manufacturing, salary cuts, salami and James Bond.

These meetings are designed for those who want to stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape, enhance productivity and drive innovation at Auburn.  

In the fall, recent Auburn graduate Walton Ferguson will begin his journey to complete a doctorate in quantitative psychology.

Nominations for the 2024 Faculty Awards are now open, with new awards that underscore excellence in teaching, research and leadership.

Thomas Billingsley was one of four exceptional individuals honored as Employees of the Year during the 2024 Employee Recognition Program.

Four Auburn employees received the Spirit of Excellence Award for the month of May.

The Auburn Alumni Association recently honored the 2024 class of Lifetime Achievement Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients.

The Stormwater Research Facility hosted over 300 stormwater professionals during its Stormwater Week to train, inform and demonstrate the latest techniques and research in stormwater management.

Auburn's Rural Studio recently celebrated the completion of phase 1 of a new sanitary sewer system in Newbern, Alabama.

Recent Law and Justice graduate J.W. Norris '24 will attend the University of Oklahoma to pursue his certification in American Indian Law.

Timothy L. Hawthorne will take over as chair of the Department of Geosciences in the College of Sciences and Mathematics on Aug. 16.

Alumnus Troy Harris lives by the Auburn Creed, evolving from a forester in the trees to a businessman promoting the benefits of locally sourced innovative wood products.

An International Council on Systems Engineering student chapter has recently been established at Auburn to provide engineering students with more opportunities for professional growth, networking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Auburn is ranked among the Top 100 U.S. universities granted utility patents in 2023 by the National Academy of Inventors.

College of Human Sciences' alumna and current head of design research & psychology at BMW Group Design Alina Braun shares how Auburn led her down her career path.

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Kaylen Anderson was recognized as one of four exceptional individuals who were honored as Employees of the Year during the 2024 Employee Recognition Program.

Four Auburn employees received the Spirit of Excellence Award for the month of April.

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Andi Ammons and Emma Jones are the first two graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Early Child Development, designed to help Alabama’s goal to serve 70% of eligible 4-year-old children with preschool programs led by accredited teachers.

Thirteen Auburn Engineering graduate students are scheduled to participate in the Summer Series.

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Facilities is sharing progress on the College of Education building and STEM + Agricultural Sciences Complex, as well as a new bridge for the Parkerson Mill Greenway, new steel at Plainsman Park and new concrete for new student housing.

Auburn museum shows works by pivotal Alabama artists Thornton Dial, Lonnie Holley, Ronald Lockett and Joe Minter in spring exhibition, “Black Codes,” guest-curated by Stanford University's Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander.

On Wednesday, May 29, at the Omni La Costa Champions Course in the California hills between San Diego and Los Angeles, the men's golf team defeated No. 6 Florida State 3-2 to win the 2024 NCAA Championship.

Aligning with the Driver Qualification Policy, new trainings have been launched. All Auburn employees will be required to take CR513E Auburn University Driver Training,

Assistant professor Nek Sharan, assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, seeks to understand how 3D geometries vibrate when exposed to fluid flows.

Aerial fabrics is an art form in which a performer maneuvers mid-air on two long strips of fabric that hang from the ceiling, which literally elevates students' performances.

A team of faculty at Auburn was recently awarded $246,000 by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to recruit veterinarians to shortage areas and support existing veterinarians already serving the areas.