Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Stories
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.
Jumping In
Ambition, drive and a rock ‘n’ roll vision helped two Auburn graduates build a global outdoor lifestyle brand.
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.
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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.