Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Stories
Auburn’s Nature Preschool
Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool uses its outdoor-based, curiosity-first philosophy to better connect children to nature and learning.
Pannie-George’s Kitchen Gives Back
What started out as a “plate sale” to fund a family reunion is now Pannie-George’s Kitchen, a family-owned restaurant that serves more than great soul food.
Man Gives for 65 Years
Auburn grad invests in his alma mater for more than 65 years.
The Age of Reason
Twenty-year-old mediator Jamie Lowe brings a different perspective to the table.
Writing Warrior
CJ Holmes’ rise from Auburn basketball walk-on to beat writer for the Golden State Warriors is the stuff of hoop dreams.
Andrew Yawn ’15: Seeking the Truth
Obtaining Harvey Updyke’s confession to poisoning the Toomer’s Oaks jumpstarted Andrew Yawn’s career as a journalist.
Cowgirl Courage: Abigail Benz ’19
“Glitter and Dirt” is key to a Cowgirl’s mission for good.
To the Moon and Beyond: Chuck Bergh ’94
How are we going to explore distant planets? With robots, of course.
Two of a Kind
How two friends in two different fields came together to make a big difference.
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More Alumni Stories
Taking public health to new heights: Alysa Moore ’14
One alumna helps bring healthy food choices to underserved communities.
The War Eagle Has Landed
For more than 50 years, Auburn grads have helped turn America’s wanderlust for space travel into a reality. With a new mission to return to the moon and explore Mars, hundreds of Auburn Tigers find themselves the architects of humankind’s next adventure in the Big Blue.
Changing Gears with Thomas Craton ’14
When the Pandemic shut down their biggest moneymaker, a family-owned business lended a hand.
The Mark of Vorovoro
The College of Human Science’s Sustainability in Action trip leaves a mark on you.
Christa Cotton: Cocktail Recipes by El Guapo
Just in time for summer, these cocktail recipes from El Guapo Bitters, Tonics & Syrups are here to beat the heat. El Guapo is the subject of “Shaking Things Up.”
In the Pursuit of Justice: Brittany Henderson ’11
How the notorious criminal Jeffrey Epstein was brought to justice.
Rattle and Strum
For 25 years, two Auburn grads have brought the world’s best singer-songwriters to the Plains for concerts in a local landmark. The story of the acoustic music series with the unforgettable name.
The Next Peak
Frostbite, bankruptcy and leukemia couldn’t keep one alumnus from a lifetime of adventure.
The Hotel That Auburn Built
It was something of an accident, that Kim Wirth ’96 even saw the sign at all. A communication executive with The International Paper Company.
The Park Protector: Leah Hoffman ’75
A lifelong quest to ensure everyone’s right to a good time.