Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Stories
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.
The Graduates Behind The Graduate Hotel
Meet the alumni behind the construction of downtown Auburn’s newest hotel.
Legends of the Fall Tailgate
For lifelong football tailgaters, every season brings friendships, fans and family to a coveted spot on campus.
Rowdy Gaines Reflects on Winning Gold
Forty years ago, Rowdy Gaines ’81 won three gold medals at the Los Angeles Olympic Games.
People and Plants: The Secret Behind Keeping SEC College Campuses Beautiful
Across the SEC and the country, Auburn graduates are overseeing some of the biggest and most scenic college campuses. But it takes more than a green thumb to keep these iconic places inviting for students, staff and thousands of annual visitors.
Wildest Dreams
Author and New York Times writer Margaret Renkl looks for answers to societal ills in the harmony between humans and nature.
Pondering Their Future
Harry Ponder ’70 retired from Auburn in 2017, but his legacy lives on. Three of his landscape horticulture students—Justin Sutton ’05, Kim Byram ’94 and Jeff McManus ’88—cite his leadership and passion as big influences.
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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.
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.