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We Were CAPERS
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Auburn’s all-female military auxiliary instilled discipline and service, paving the way for future equality in the nation’s armed forces and preparing them for a lifetime of success.
Coach Shug Jordan Wore the Houndstooth Hat First
New research and eyewitness testimony reveal Auburn Coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan was first in Alabama to wear the famous Houndstooth Hat.
The Antonio Network
Former Auburn football star Antonio Coleman ’08 returned to his old high school as head coach to turn the football program around. Through a unique group of local alumni, the team has started winning off the field, too.
Auburn Magazine
Coach Shug Jordan Wore the Houndstooth Hat First
New research and eyewitness testimony reveal Auburn Coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan was first in Alabama to wear the famous Houndstooth Hat.
The Tale of Toomer’s Tiger Paw
Who knew showing school spirit could break the law?
Sharks, Sea Lions and Spreadsheets
Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.
Coach Shug Jordan Wore the Houndstooth Hat First
New research and eyewitness testimony reveal Auburn Coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan was first in Alabama to wear the famous Houndstooth Hat.
The Tale of Toomer’s Tiger Paw
Who knew showing school spirit could break the law?
Sharks, Sea Lions and Spreadsheets
Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.
All Hail the Queen
Auburn’s new Bee Center is a sweet deal for fans of the world’s busiest insects.
Auburn History
We Were CAPERS
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Auburn’s all-female military auxiliary instilled discipline and service, paving the way for future equality in the nation’s armed forces and preparing them for a lifetime of success.
Coach Shug Jordan Wore the Houndstooth Hat First
New research and eyewitness testimony reveal Auburn Coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan was first in Alabama to wear the famous Houndstooth Hat.
The Tale of Toomer’s Tiger Paw
Who knew showing school spirit could break the law?
We Were CAPERS
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Auburn’s all-female military auxiliary instilled discipline and service, paving the way for future equality in the nation’s armed forces and preparing them for a lifetime of success.
Coach Shug Jordan Wore the Houndstooth Hat First
New research and eyewitness testimony reveal Auburn Coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan was first in Alabama to wear the famous Houndstooth Hat.
The Tale of Toomer’s Tiger Paw
Who knew showing school spirit could break the law?
Auburn’s Famous Eagle Flights
For more than two decades, Auburn home football games have featured an iconic War Eagle soaring over the cheering stadium. All this summer and fall, The Auburn University Raptor Center celebrates the 25th anniversary of football’s most famous flight.
Athletics
The Antonio Network
Former Auburn football star Antonio Coleman ’08 returned to his old high school as head coach to turn the football program around. Through a unique group of local alumni, the team has started winning off the field, too.
The Last Auburn Wrestler
A coach reflects on a lifetime around the mat—and the dream that got away.
Courtside Career
Taylor Korn ’22 lives out her dreams on the sidelines of the biggest games
The Antonio Network
Former Auburn football star Antonio Coleman ’08 returned to his old high school as head coach to turn the football program around. Through a unique group of local alumni, the team has started winning off the field, too.
The Last Auburn Wrestler
A coach reflects on a lifetime around the mat—and the dream that got away.
Courtside Career
Taylor Korn ’22 lives out her dreams on the sidelines of the biggest games
Feeling Good, Playing Great
Auburn’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is recovering the right way with a one-of-a-kind facility funded by the Auburn Family.
Philanthropy
The Antonio Network
Former Auburn football star Antonio Coleman ’08 returned to his old high school as head coach to turn the football program around. Through a unique group of local alumni, the team has started winning off the field, too.
A Decade of Giving
As the 10th Tiger Giving Day approaches on Sept. 10, meet the donors who have given every year since its inception.
Feeling Good, Playing Great
Auburn’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is recovering the right way with a one-of-a-kind facility funded by the Auburn Family.
The Antonio Network
Former Auburn football star Antonio Coleman ’08 returned to his old high school as head coach to turn the football program around. Through a unique group of local alumni, the team has started winning off the field, too.
A Decade of Giving
As the 10th Tiger Giving Day approaches on Sept. 10, meet the donors who have given every year since its inception.
Feeling Good, Playing Great
Auburn’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is recovering the right way with a one-of-a-kind facility funded by the Auburn Family.
Sensory gym provides new tools for speech and language clients
On Tiger Giving Day, the Auburn Family funded a sensory gym for the AU Speech & Hearing Clinic, helping clients who need a more expressive outlet during sessions.
Campus
The Tale of Toomer’s Tiger Paw
Who knew showing school spirit could break the law?
All Hail the Queen
Auburn’s new Bee Center is a sweet deal for fans of the world’s busiest insects.
Dressed to Impress
How the Campus Career Closet is helping Auburn students dress their professional best.
The Tale of Toomer’s Tiger Paw
Who knew showing school spirit could break the law?
All Hail the Queen
Auburn’s new Bee Center is a sweet deal for fans of the world’s busiest insects.
Dressed to Impress
How the Campus Career Closet is helping Auburn students dress their professional best.
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Faculty
All Hail the Queen
Auburn’s new Bee Center is a sweet deal for fans of the world’s busiest insects.
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Rebuilding the Dream
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is changing the way the world is built, one project at a time.
All Hail the Queen
Auburn’s new Bee Center is a sweet deal for fans of the world’s busiest insects.
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Rebuilding the Dream
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is changing the way the world is built, one project at a time.
Power Charged
With energy costs rising and grids failing, Auburn is developing new energy sources to power the future.
Students
Dressed to Impress
How the Campus Career Closet is helping Auburn students dress their professional best.
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Rebuilding the Dream
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is changing the way the world is built, one project at a time.
Dressed to Impress
How the Campus Career Closet is helping Auburn students dress their professional best.
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Rebuilding the Dream
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is changing the way the world is built, one project at a time.
Crowning Achievement: Auburn Student Wins Miss America Pageant
Read Abbie Stockard’s exclusive interview with Auburn Magazine.
Armed Forces
We Were CAPERS
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Auburn’s all-female military auxiliary instilled discipline and service, paving the way for future equality in the nation’s armed forces and preparing them for a lifetime of success.
Remember “The Old Breed”
The Bible of Eugene B. Sledge ’49, foundation of his classic World War II memoir “With the Old Breed,” was formally added to the Library of Congress this summer. His son Henry Sledge ’88 is still discovering how his family was shaped by the trauma of war.
Orange and Blue Angel
New Blue Angel Lilly Montana keeps her team flying in formation.
We Were CAPERS
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Auburn’s all-female military auxiliary instilled discipline and service, paving the way for future equality in the nation’s armed forces and preparing them for a lifetime of success.
Remember “The Old Breed”
The Bible of Eugene B. Sledge ’49, foundation of his classic World War II memoir “With the Old Breed,” was formally added to the Library of Congress this summer. His son Henry Sledge ’88 is still discovering how his family was shaped by the trauma of war.
Orange and Blue Angel
New Blue Angel Lilly Montana keeps her team flying in formation.
Six Degrees of Separation
After Senior Lecturer Joseph Fetsch ’14 earned his first Auburn degree a decade ago, he kept going. Now he’s working on his sixth.
Young Alumni
Sharks, Sea Lions and Spreadsheets
Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.
Photographing the Wonders of the Sea
Phil Smith ’10 found his artistic vision below the waves.
Power Charged
With energy costs rising and grids failing, Auburn is developing new energy sources to power the future.
Sharks, Sea Lions and Spreadsheets
Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.
Photographing the Wonders of the Sea
Phil Smith ’10 found his artistic vision below the waves.
Power Charged
With energy costs rising and grids failing, Auburn is developing new energy sources to power the future.
Courtside Career
Taylor Korn ’22 lives out her dreams on the sidelines of the biggest games
Women of Auburn
We Were CAPERS
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Auburn’s all-female military auxiliary instilled discipline and service, paving the way for future equality in the nation’s armed forces and preparing them for a lifetime of success.
Sharks, Sea Lions and Spreadsheets
Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.
Becoming the Rhino Keeper
After several career changes, Susan Petrunio ’99 found where she belonged—inside a rhino enclosure.
We Were CAPERS
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Auburn’s all-female military auxiliary instilled discipline and service, paving the way for future equality in the nation’s armed forces and preparing them for a lifetime of success.
Sharks, Sea Lions and Spreadsheets
Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.
Becoming the Rhino Keeper
After several career changes, Susan Petrunio ’99 found where she belonged—inside a rhino enclosure.
The Tales of Sydney and the Furry Friendship That Started It All
A special dog and unique friendship between two Auburn alumna lead to a series of successful children’s books.
Diverse Alumni
Higher Ed, Higher Calling
Sydney Freeman Jr.’s love of people led him to a prestigious U.N. fellowship and a life dedicated to helping others.
Churmell Mitchell ’16 Knows It’s All About The Journey
How strong teachers and an Auburn education turned Churmell Mitchell into a national speaker, mentor, best-selling author and CEO.
Dawn In Washington: Alumna Talks White House Fellowship
NASA attorney Dawn Oliver ’97 got an inside look at the U.S. Government as part of the prestigious White House Leadership Development Program.
Higher Ed, Higher Calling
Sydney Freeman Jr.’s love of people led him to a prestigious U.N. fellowship and a life dedicated to helping others.
Churmell Mitchell ’16 Knows It’s All About The Journey
How strong teachers and an Auburn education turned Churmell Mitchell into a national speaker, mentor, best-selling author and CEO.
Dawn In Washington: Alumna Talks White House Fellowship
NASA attorney Dawn Oliver ’97 got an inside look at the U.S. Government as part of the prestigious White House Leadership Development Program.
Data Defender
Stephanie Todd ’04 keeps your financial secrets safe at one of the world’s largest banks.