Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Stories
Interior Designer Courtney Brannan Crafts the Lap of Luxury
Luxury hotel interior designer Courtney Brannan ’11 combines culture and comfort at some of the world’s most prestigious properties.
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.
From Flight Attendant to Vice President: An Alumna’s 30-Year Airline Career
After two decades in the air, Michielle Sego-Johnson is preparing a new generation of flight attendants to expect the unexpected.
The Comfort of the Uncomfortable
Jay Bland has learned to relish moments of uncertainty that often lead to success.
Big League Brotherhood
They once shared an office as Auburn grad assistants. Now Les Snead and Joe Hortiz are competing for Super Bowls as NFL general managers.
Quenched
Water—the foundation of all life on our planet—is a hard-won luxury in the world’s poorest regions. One group of Auburn alumni is working to change that.
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.
Orange & Bluegrass: The 70-Year Veterinary Connection Between Auburn & Kentucky
An enduring collaboration created more than 70 years ago ties the reins between Auburn and Kentucky.
Driving for a Cure to Breast Cancer
How the Gene Machine is fighting breast cancer across Alabama.
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From Luck to Success: Lt. Col. Michael “Lucky” LaChance ’84
Doctors said he was dead, but it was just the beginning.
A Life Well Planned: Rob Pate ’02
A former athlete’s future was uncertain until he became an optometrist. Now he looks ahead with perfect clarity.
Christmas Tree Triumph
Sam, Jim and Agnes Cartner grow Christmas trees so good they’re putting one in the White House in 2024.
Floyd the Barber Tribute Artist is Keeping “The Andy Griffith Show” Alive
IT specialist by day. Floyd the Barber by night. How Allan Newsome ’89 became the man behind all things Mayberry.
Auburn Alum and NBC Entertainment Correspondent, Chloe Melas, is Making News
A meeting at Auburn’s student-run television station launched Chloe Melas’ career as an entertainment news correspondent for VH1, CNN and NBC news.
Alum and Military Veteran, Curtis Pippin, Answers the Call
Life isn’t easy in the military, but transitioning out can be even harder. Curtis Pippin ’17 helps veterans adjust to civilian life one connection at a time.
Auburn Goes to Work on Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure
Roads crack. Sewage leaks and power grids fail. America’s infrastructure is falling apart. See how Auburn is providing solutions.
The Teacher’s Coach
She wanted to be a physical therapist, but now Joy Gaston Gayles ’98 helps support and inspire a new generation of professors.
Emily Blejwas ’06: Putting Life in Print
First-time novelist uses her career working in social work to teach children about tough issues and appreciating differences.
Scouting Champions: Travis Coleman ’07
He scouted the core players that won the 2017 Major League World Series.