Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Stories
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.
Auburn Rugby Club’s Rise to Greatness
For decades, Auburn’s Rugby Club fought for relevance as much as victory. Then they were national champions.
We’ll Meet Again
Thanks to some passionate supporters, a powerful Holocaust play with Auburn ties will extend its run through September.
Dating Advice from Auburn’s Bachelorette
Charity Lawson ’18 discusses her experience—and the lessons learned—as the star of ABC’s “The Bachelorette.”
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More Alumni Stories
Wild Life: J. Wayne Fears ’64
A legendary outdoorsman and author reflects on a lifetime of unbelievable adventures.
Designing a Sustainable Future: Jane Frederick ’82
An architect shares her designs for a sustainable planet.
Preaching What You Practiced
Coming back “home” has a new meaning in Auburn athletics these days. Eleven former Auburn players are back on the Plains as coaches (and many others who are in noncoaching roles).
Belief and Action: Auburn University in the Era of #MeToo
As #MeToo reveals the prevalence of sexual assault, Auburn creates conversations, curricula and programs that support and inform.
For Pete’s Sake
How an Auburn engineer-turned-artist made a blue cat into a New York Times bestseller, Amazon Prime animated series and possibly Leonardo DiCaprio’s favorite character.
Rush to Greatness
Not content to follow a normal route after college, Carolyn Rush ’13 blazed her own. Now she’s helping women around the country through her work at Worn.
Dad Jokes
An up-and-coming comedian balances new fatherhood and fame with humor.
Out in the Wild: Jim Morton ’91
A TV producer gets down and dirty following contestants into the jungle.
The Father Figure
At 48-Years-Old, pretty much the last thing in Joseph Toles’s life plan was to become a father.
Aisha Stroud ’09: Banker by day, DJ Gorgeous by night
How to pursue your passion without quitting your day job.