The folks tasked with naming the SEC Men’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year had it pretty easy this go round. A program record in the 500-yard freestyle, an event in which he ranks 11th nationally. Scoring the second-fastest time in program history in the 1000-yard freestyle against the arch-rival. Five All-American honors. A 4.00 grade point average in mechanical engineering. Yep, Mason Mathias — pruned hands now.
February 24, 2025
Brandon Barnett, a senior in aerospace engineering, used his skills and classroom knowledge to build a functional jet engine in the Makerspace on campus.
February 18, 2025
Alumnus Matthew Capps, who earned a bachelor’s degree in ornamental horticulture and a Master of Landscape Architecture, is the new director of Alabama State Parks.
February 17, 2025
Excellence is a term that Pam Hennessey has become synonymous with, and that’s why she was recently awarded the 2025 Provost Advising Award for Outstanding Advising Administrator.
February 14, 2025
Thanks to Florabot, an AI-driven robot developed by researchers in the Smart Systems Lab within the Department of Biosystems Engineering, farmers may soon be able to assess entire rows of azaleas, hydrangeas, petunias and many other ornamental plants in the time it takes you to read this article.
February 13, 2025
Associate Professor Constantinos Kyriakis and Assistant Professor Maria Naskou met in Greece over a decade ago and have supported one another in science and life ever since.
February 13, 2025
Gary Martin and Marilyn Strutchens, married since 1996 and Auburn colleagues since 2000, share a passion for mathematics and helping the next generation of teachers.
February 11, 2025
Sydney Freeman Jr. is a first-generation college student and two-time Auburn alum. He was the first African American male to attain full professorship at the University of Idaho, and just last fall, was one of 10 people chosen as a Fellow of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
February 11, 2025
The SCIP program focuses on increasing mental health services in rural Alabama schools by preparing school counseling students to collaborate with school nurses and ESOL teachers.
February 06, 2025
Fourth-year pharmacy students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to patients on Native American reservations.
February 05, 2025
Melanie Lockett overcame the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 death of her father to successfully defend her dissertation and land a job with the U.S. Department of Defense.
February 05, 2025
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.
January 28, 2025
A recent philanthropy-fueled project, led by Meghan Buchanan, Auburn archaeologist and anthropology associate professor, has the potential to unearth a one-of-a-kind discovery.
January 14, 2025
At this rate, Auburn may need to open its own "NanoArt" museum. Because the Department of Materials Engineering just keeps churning out masterpieces.
January 10, 2025
Professor Miranda Reed, a three-time Auburn graduate, is training the next generation of scientists within the Harrison College of Pharmacy and uncovering insights about Alzheimer’s disease.
December 13, 2024
Valerie Heffernan is set to graduate from Auburn University with a degree in marketing and has thoroughly enjoyed her time on the Plains after gravitating here from Louisville, Kentucky.
December 03, 2024
This semester, landscape architecture students enrolled in Alabama Lab studied the complex issues associated with mass timber construction and its demand on the state’s forests.
December 02, 2024
If it's possible to have music in the blood, Auburn University Marching Band drum major Ross Tolbert does.
November 27, 2024
CADC's Day of Design focused on "collective intelligence," because AI doesn’t do work on its own — it requires human creativity and decision-making.
November 22, 2024
From its early years as the East Alabama Male College to today’s multidisciplinary research, Auburn University remains a strong supporter of our nation’s military.
November 08, 2024
From plasma fusion research aimed at harnessing and improving energy sources, to engineering exploits designed to reduce hazards, streamline processes and enhance efficiency, Auburn’s talented researchers are making strides in the energy space.
November 01, 2024
Vet Med student Ilya Kristensen utilizes her passion for wildlife veterinary medicine to instruct students and support conservation around the world, from Alabama to Australia.
October 29, 2024
Miles Wiley is studying neuropharmacology because he wants to find answers to dementia, specifically with THC research.
October 23, 2024
An enduring collaboration created more than 70 years ago ties the reins between Auburn and Kentucky.
October 21, 2024
Auburn offers a number of service trips and study abroad programs, giving students opportunities to put their skills to use, benefiting communities close to home and around the world.
October 18, 2024
Supported by the generosity of the Auburn Family, Auburn's distinctive physical therapy program is grounded by experiential learning and meaningful community impact and fueled by real-world research.
October 17, 2024
College of Human Sciences Consumer and Design Sciences students presented “What I love about Auburn” apparel design challenge presentations as part of the Consumer and Design Sciences (CADS) 5770 Portfolio Development for Apparel Design course.
October 14, 2024
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Auburn is gearing up to launch its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy program next summer.
October 08, 2024
Inspired by the Auburn Creed, the museum presents exhibitions centered around the theme of "work" for the 2024-25 academic year. Artist Rachel Libeskind incorporates API-era research and found objects in her commissioned project for Auburn.
October 08, 2024
Auburn grad Ivan Vanchev is an architect who works with mass timber, a rapidly growing technology used in the design and construction fields.
October 08, 2024
With a 100% job placement rate, Auburn’s building science grads have an average starting salary of more than $70,000.
September 30, 2024
Research. Mentorship. Academic success. These pillars of Auburn University’s chemical engineering graduate program are woven together through a supportive environment that fosters a dynamic blend of innovation and excellence, empowering students to achieve remarkable outcomes – from day one to dissertation.
September 26, 2024
Auburn University alumna Molly Arnett has turned a medical diagnosis into a niche cooking career that has led her to major success in the culinary world.
September 24, 2024
From electronic devices we rely upon, vehicles we drive, food we consume, electric substations we use to life-changing decisions made in voting booths, Auburn researchers are on the front lines to prevent potential cyberattacks.
September 24, 2024
Support from the Auburn Family is driving the creation of Auburn’s first recording studio and it will be the fuel that propels the studio to reach its greatest potential.
September 22, 2024
One Health is a concept that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health; it is built on the premise that the health of all living things and our planet may be improved when experts across different fields work together to solve complex health problems.
September 20, 2024
Located in 2234 Haley Center, Academic Support plays a crucial role in advancing student achievement by fostering self-directed learning strategies and promoting student success. The unit offers essential programs such as Academic Coaching, Study Partners and Supplemental Instruction (SI).
September 20, 2024
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.
September 17, 2024
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.
September 11, 2024
Mass timber is a rapidly growing technology used in the design and construction fields, and the Auburn Mass Timber Collaborative is becoming a leader in mass timber research, teaching and outreach in the Southeast.
September 05, 2024
For two-time Auburn alumna Brittany Upchurch, giving back is a family affair and motivation for her career.
September 03, 2024
Theatre and Dance faculty traveled across the country this summer to bring the Bard's work to life at the states' annual Shakespeare Festivals.
August 28, 2024
This story profiles Master Sommelier in residence at Auburn’s 1856 – Culinary Residence restaurant Thomas Price on teaching and enjoying wine and teaching beverage appreciation.
August 28, 2024
Auburn University's fall 2024 enrollment includes a record 62% of students who are Alabama residents.
August 27, 2024
In its sixth iteration at Auburn, Cyber Fire Puzzles took almost 60 students on a journey through binaries and malicious programs, giving them the opportunity to develop skills for tracking would-be hackers.
August 26, 2024
This coming academic year, more than 800 pre-engineering students will learn all about “sketchnoting,” a note taking technique combining traditional text with symbols and illustrations.
August 15, 2024
Gretchen Oliver’s life motto is “be better tomorrow,” and it’s a motto that she has been striving to instill in her students in Auburn’s School of Kinesiology for the past decade.
August 12, 2024
Student-athlete Allison Tanner pursues an MBA and co-founded a startup after injuries derailed her high jumping career.
August 12, 2024
As the incoming director of the Honors College, Laura Stevens, the English professor and previous director at the University of Tulsa’s Undergraduate Research Challenge, immediately felt a sense of belonging.
August 09, 2024
Originally from Ghana in West Africa, first-generation college student Ernest Opoku is living out his passion for chemistry as a doctoral student at Auburn University.
August 07, 2024
