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This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast delves into the research of one of Auburn's rockstar professor experts, Amit Morey, and his work in improving the quality and safety of poultry products. Morey is an associate professor of poultry science in Auburn’s College of Agriculture, and his research is a great example of how Auburn is at work in advancing solutions through innovation.

The Laurel Hotel & Spa has been awarded a Five Diamond designation by AAA Travels, recognizing it as offering world-class luxury, amenities and indulgence for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Graduate Student Council (GSC), together with the Graduate Women in Science (GWIS), have organized the second annual Graduate School Toy Drive in support of graduate student families. The groups are seeking donations to bring cheer to some of the youngest members of the Auburn Family.

Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business has formally launched a doctoral degree in supply chain management, making it the fourth Ph.D. program in the college.

After being adopted by the Southeastern Conference (SEC) for its 14 institutions, the Auburn-created online Teaching with AI course continues to grow, impacting the research, course material and students of instructors and faculty across the nation.

Double majoring in electrical and computer engineering and theatre design and technology, senior Katie Wolfe is on the prowl for greatness. All of which is to say the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast gives a whole new meaning to engineering spotlights. Listen below, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts by searching #GINNing.

Auburn faculty members Jada Kohlmeier and Steven Brown have been awarded more than $2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education to conduct virtual professional development with secondary social studies teachers from across the nation.

A dedicated and gifted educator with international financial regulatory experience, Harbert College of Business Finance Professor of Practice Damion McIntosh has won the 2023 Auburn Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Excellence award. He will be honored with other campus faculty award recipients at an annual awards ceremony on Nov. 9.

Over 160 compliance partners from across AU’s and AUM’s campus attended this year's event sponsored by the Office of Audit, Compliance & Privacy and the Office of the President.

Typically, the top 10 competitors from the preliminary rounds advance to the final round. However, there was a tie for 10th place this year, and the 2023 competition will feature 11 finalists, announced on the Graduate School’s website.

From Argentina to Alabama, Celeste Iglesias followed a passion for studying sustainable wood products, which has led to a professional career in sustainability, complete with industry accolades.

The fifth annual Halloween Pitch Competition saw 20 teams, comprised of 35 members, representing seven colleges, compete for $5,000 in seed money. And the winners were ...

Fisher Rizk, a graduate student studying industrial and systems engineering, was recently recognized by Gov. Kay Ivey as the 2023 Alabama Student of the Year by the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.

Harbert Eminent Scholar David Paradice has played a key role in elevating Auburn’s business analytics program to be among the best in the country. Read how his dedication to students inspired donors to establish the Paradice Analytics Fund, which is benefitting current undergraduate students’ education.

Since its inception, Rural Studio students and faculty have built more than 220 homes, parks and community buildings in West Alabama. Through a community-engaged design process, the program has sought to educate future architects while addressing complex challenges in rural communities.

While smash and grab attacks, rising shoplifting and nagging inflation get all the headlines, research by Harbert professors Linda and O.C. Ferrell reveals that these and many other reasons retailers often give for their store closings and openings fail to paint the whole picture. Retail has changed dramatically – and we aren’t likely to return to the “good old days” of packed malls and long lines at big box stores this coming holiday season.

The campus community is invited to attend and support the finalists as they present in the final Auburn University competition on Nov.14 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Melton Student Center Ballroom.

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Mental Health button gives one-click access to info about campus services for a range of concerns

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development announces the 2023 call for proposals for Pilot 4 of the Intramural Funding Program. Proposals are solicited for Creative Work and Social Impact Scholarship and Research Support Program projects.

The university's annual Halloween Pitch Competition was held Friday, Oct. 27, between 20 finalists.

Three days after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences, Bekai Heffley began a 2,650-mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, a challenging trek from Canada to Mexico that takes hikers through deserts, forests and mountain ranges.

Gorham Bird, an assistant professor of architecture in Auburn’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction, recently appeared on Troy Public Radio's “In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson.

This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on a pivotal connection between the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll and Auburn University amid the 100-year anniversary of Sam Phillip’s birth. The podcast features Halley Phillips and Jerry Phillips, the granddaughter and son of the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Farah Kandah is principal investigator on the project, "Creating and Sustaining a Diverse Community of Expertise in Quantum Information Science Across the Southeastern United States.”

The Gulf Faculty Fellowship Program is a one-year fellowship, with the possibility for renewal, funded by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, designed to encourage teaching and outreach on Gulf Coast sustainability issues.

Meet Bobby Dobson, a 2023 graduate of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment's forest business and investment master's program and owner of Taproot Investments. His journey, from a South Carolina farm to the world of timberland investments, showcases the transformative power of continued education. Dobson illustrates how the flexible and customizable program at the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment aided him in realizing his vision for a vertically integrated timber company. Specialized programs like the forest business and investment program empower forestry professionals with vital business skills for successful industry navigation.

Founded in 1996, the Center for Microfibrous Materials Manufacturing was created to facilitate research development, education, technology transfer and economic development by establishing a small-scale manufacturing facility to produce/invent microfibrous materials.

Faculty and students in the Master of Community Planning program recently received American Planning Association Alabama Chapter awards at the 2023 Mississippi & Alabama Fall Chapter Conference.

Ready to meet an engineering rebel who embraced Auburn sight unseen, fell in love with Aubie, broke Ole Miss' generational curse on her family, and tackled the greatest challenges for green infrastructure? Listen to the award-winning #GINNing gang's interview with junior Kate Wilson, the new president of Auburn's chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

The husband-and-wife team of Harsimran Baweja and Niyati Shah will lead the new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Auburn University’s School of Kinesiology,

Halley and Jerry Phillips, the granddaughter and son of the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Sam Phillips, hold an Alabama Polytechnic Institute certificate that Sam Phillips earned in 1943.

Course material adoptions are due to the Auburn University Bookstore on Friday, Nov. 3.

Last summer, Dr. Jung Won Hur and eight elementary and high school teachers from Alabama traveled to South Korea for nearly two weeks.

Pumpkin Carve is much more than a community event or a bonding opportunity for CADC students. It is also a fundraiser for Auburn’s chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students.

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Auburn alumnus Glenn Loughridge is in his 11th year as the director of Campus Dining and Concessions, and he is committed to continuing to raise the bar for campus dining options at his alma mater.

Designations are for cyber operations, cyber defense and cyber research.

Steve Pelham, Auburn University's associate vice president for economic development, was recently appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Corridor.

Fathi-Hafshejani's business idea, Dropllel, is a rapid diagnostic tool that uses an electronic biosensor to detect pathogens such as viruses, and can diagnose pregnancy, COVID, influenza and more.

During a ceremony held on Oct. 17 at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, more than 30 Auburn faculty were recognized as reappointed or newly appointed endowed chairs, professors and eminent scholars.

Wenying Li, an assistant professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology and a researcher with the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, is the leader in a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

University Writing will welcome co-authors and frequent collaborators Linda Adler-Kassner and Elizabeth Wardle to deliver the second annual Ralph “Shug” Jordan Lecture and Workshop on Nov. 3.

Gary Piazza is a highly respected cancer investigator with over 35 years of research experience. At Auburn’s Harrison College of Pharmacy, he leads a multidisciplinary team in the newly created Cancer Research Center, seeking solutions to some of the most fatal cancers.

Pursuant to the university's Policy on Policies, the university is required to communicate new, revised and rescinded policies to campus constituencies. This notice is meant to inform that the policy on Usage of Face Coverings has been rescinded.

Robert Dean, who teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on the Plains, also earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering at Auburn.

Guests from both sides of the Atlantic gather in Ariccia, Italy to celebrate a significant milestone in the College of Human Sciences. Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad offers students an opportunity to be immersed in the Italian culture while cultivating relationships that will last a lifetime.

Travis Black, a College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment alumnus, took his passion for the outdoors to the next level after earning his bachelor’s degree in wildlife enterprise management (WLEM) in 2023. He shares his inspiring journey from academia to a dynamic career in waterfowl habitat management, igniting a deep-seated dedication to conservation and the natural world.

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This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast focuses on the many great dining options available on Auburn’s campus, featuring Glenn Loughridge, director of Campus Dining and Concessions.