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Each summer, some of the best and brightest students at EARTH University in Costa Rica travel to Auburn to study and conduct research with the Auburn Aquaponics Project at the E.W. Shell Fisheries Center. Xavier Rios Flores and Faustin Mukunzi recently spent a semester working on projects in aquaponics and hydroponics that were inspired by their home countries.

Neuroscience Educators and Researchers in One Health (NEROH) is a group for students and faculty members in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to come together to talk about neuroscience for human and animal health.

An episode of Planet Earth III airing in the U.S. this Saturday, Dec. 16, was made possible with the help of Assistant Professor Clint Penick in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology.

In a letter released today, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the Auburn University Trustee Selection Committee is seeking candidates to fill the District 6 seat and three at-large seats on the university’s Board of Trustees, two of which enhance the diversity of the board.

Between the four of them, School of Communication and Journalism seniors Weston Ball, Colin Beyersdorf, Zach Card and Tate Youngblood share one apartment, dozens of involvement responsibilities and hundreds of Auburn memories.

Auburn University’s College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) is launching the state’s first parks and recreation management undergraduate degree program to prepare students to lead an increasingly recognized industry vital to well-being, community growth and diversification.

Precious Roberts-Miller, a senior majoring in art, contributes to the success of the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art as a museum student guide.

Harbert College of Business Professors Sarah and Peter Stanwick, who are retiring at the end of December, have been an integral part of the School of Accountancy and Department of Management and Entrepreneurship for the past 31 years.

A desire to work in agriculture is something that many people have from an early age. But the story of Leanne Dillard is quite different. Early in her life, she wanted nothing to do with agriculture. So, how did she end up an Alabama Extension forage specialist and college professor?

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The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, but everyone knows that a December illness can ruin the fun. So, how can we take care of ourselves to avoid getting sick this holiday season?

A revolutionary means to safely meet the extreme demands of pulse-power electrical systems was demonstrated on Dec. 7.

If die-hard Auburn fans truly bleed orange and blue, then few families’ blood likely features more of the Tiger colors than the Brodbeck clan, whose immediate family features seven Auburn graduates. But a blood test would also show another liquid running just as prominently through the Brodbecks’ veins — coffee.

This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on the student fan experience. This episode features Michael Floyd, the former vice president of the Auburn Jungle, who discusses just how involved our student fans are at sporting events and how that experience currently involves the student section in Neville Arena known as The Jungle.

Representatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) recently visited Auburn University to engage with researchers and increase partnership opportunities between the agency and the university.

Auburn University's Facilities Management announces closures during the holidays.

Shivaprasad Nageswaran, director of the ARC Program at the AU RFID Lab and a spring 2023 doctoral graduate from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, won the National Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) Competition, hosted by the Council of Graduate Schools at their annual meeting on Dec. 10, in Washington, DC.

Will Bryan is CEO and founder of Autonoma, which creates autonomous vehicle and simulation validation tools.

As CADC’s recruitment and scholarship manager, Chastain has guided thousands of students through the admissions process, welcoming families, arranging tours and answering questions from parents.

Shivaprasad Nageswaran, Director of the ARC Program at the AU RFID Lab and a spring 2023 PhD graduate from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, won the National Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT™ Competition.

Since immigrating to the United States from Pakistan in 2018, the husband-wife tandem of Hassan Raza Shah and Sakina Rubab Rizvi have called Auburn home, and now they’re excited they can both call Auburn University their alma mater.

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Renowned sleep expert Mona El-Sheikh, the Leonard Peterson & Co. Inc. Professor in Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences, has been working over 20 years to unravel lingering questions about children’s sleep: a topic that piqued her interest, in part, because of sleep’s primacy in our lives.

The Auburn University Model United Nations team recently competed in the Southern Regional Model United Nations (SRMUN) competition in Atlanta. With 24 Auburn students competing, it was the largest number of delegates to attend the competition in recent history.

From an early age, the vast nature and complexity of philosophy drew Eric Marcus to the discipline. Seeking a deeper understanding of the human agency and rational causation, Marcus has emerged as one of the most influential scholars in the field, amassing a steady and impressive portfolio of research and thought leadership.

Pharmacy's Salisa Westrick received $1 million in funding from the CDC to address immunization inequities and disparities through community pharmacies.

Marshall Scholarship winner Cameron Tice reviews data from his work with individuals suffering with substance abuse.

The Elevated Education Exchange (EEE) will feature keynotes from Kevin Snyder, best-selling author, professional speaker and multi-TEDx presenter, and Jennifer Bloom, founder of Appreciative Education, tenured faculty and past president of NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising.

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Auburn University's College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment received a five-year project from the Alabama Department of Conservation of Natural Resources. Led by Jonathon Valente, assistant research professor, the study examines habitat management effects on wildlife in Alabama's Wildlife Management Areas. Using a variety of research methods, Valente's team will assess how wildlife communities are responding to management changes and evaluate outcomes.

The unusually high mortality rate of largemouth bass across all stages of production makes it a challenge for farmers to raise this fish for profit. Researchers at Auburn University hope to expand production of largemouth bass in Alabama and the U.S. by solving the problem of high mortality rates.

The College of Nursing will be offering a Perinatal Education Series — education on mom and baby as they grow together — on Jan. 20. The free program will be held at the college, 710 S. Donahue Drive, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are two classes offered simultaneously.

Auburn’s Tigers United recently signed a IMOU with India’s Forest College and Research Institute Hyderabad to promote tiger conservation through student scholarship, thus furthering the mission of the Tigers United University Consortium.

Auburn’s 25-student Chem-E Car Team captured the international championship Nov. 5 at the annual American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Student Conference in Orlando, Florida.

From the Sphinx to space, flappers to French fries, Auburn’s history is filled with stories that are too good to be true. Except they are.

Erin Ann Lyons of Auburn, Alabama, has been selected as the student marshal for the College of Architecture, Design and Construction at Auburn University’s fall 2023 commencement ceremony.

The Auburn Cyber Research Center is housed within the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering in the Shelby Center for Technology.

Following an internal search, Chase Bringardner, professor of theatre in the College of Liberal Arts, has been selected as the associate provost for academic affairs, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Jonathon Valente, an assistant research professor in Auburn University's College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment and assistant unit leader for USGS' Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, is hoping to bridge the gap between different schools of thought pertaining to the best approach for prioritizing conservation areas.

Qais Qasaimeh, an Auburn University doctoral student studying industrial and systems engineering, was recently awarded the 2023 Surface Mount Technology Association’s (SMTA) Charles Hutchins Educational Grant. SMTA is an international network of professionals in the field of electronics manufacturing.

Auburn public relations alumna Jackie Jags works every day to share Chick-fil-A's culture of care with the public.

Sheri Thornburg-Brock, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology, was honored with the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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Simulations Specialist Leora Wright was selected to receive the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Operations Specialist of the Year award for 2023.

At its Dec. 5 annual meeting, the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, or SACSCOC, awarded Auburn University a 10-year reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation.

This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on the world of gaming and how Auburn is providing a unique digital experience for its students and employees in the Harold D. Melton Student Center. The episode features James MacElroy, president of Auburn Esports, who discusses the many gaming offerings now available on campus.

Katie Marlow, originally from Harvest, Alabama, will carry the flag representing the College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) at the Fall 2023 commencement ceremony.

As a development coordinator in Auburn’s College of Education, Kelly Buckingham stands out for her impact on others and attention to detail. Her co-workers like the fun atmosphere she brings to the office by way of her energy and sense of humor, and she plays music that keeps everyone grooving and productive.

College of Human Sciences marks its 30th International Quality of Life Awards ceremony by honoring ABC News Correspondent Bob Woodruff and philanthropists Ginger and Walt Woltosz in New York City.