Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Stories
A Love for Writing Goes a Long Way: Jack Stripling ’01
How an aspiring fiction writer became a senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Alumna Furnishes Homes for Homeless
A former nurse helps Michigan’s homeless create a new beginning, one piece of furniture at a time.
Miss Auburn Is More Than Just a Crown
Alumnae who held the title of Miss Auburn recall the impact it made on their lives.
Auburn alum spends 40 years convicting Columbus Stocking Strangler
It took Bill Smith ’64 more than 40 years to bring one of Georgia’s worst serial killers to justice. Now at the end of the saga, Smith reflects on the case that defined his career.
Why Auburn Grads Are Hired By ESPN
When ESPN needs talent in the production room or in front of the camera, it turns to Auburn.
Revolutionizing The Way American Eels Are Grown
Fried, smoked or even an “ELT,” Sara Rademaker ’07 wants you to eat more eel.
Veterans Use Music To Provide Hope
Jason Howk ’00 sings for veterans struggling with life after the military.
Auburn Experience Keeping Teachers in the Classroom
As schoolchildren head back to school, hundreds of districts struggle to find qualified teachers. Here’s how Auburn alumni find the “why” in teaching that keeps them in the classroom.
Megan Feringa ’19 Covers The FIFA Women’s Soccer Game
A series of unexpected decisions led Megan Feringa ’19 to the world’s biggest sporting stage.
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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.