Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Stories
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.
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.
We need your great Auburn stories!
We are looking for the newest, most inspiring stories about Auburn students, faculty, staff and alumni. Stories that touch the head and heart and show Auburn as a modern university that embraces its history and celebrates the Auburn Family every chance it gets.
Have you recently had a job promotion, married or had an addition to your family?
More Alumni Stories
80 Years of Infamy: Pearl Harbor and Auburn’s Turning Point
An alumnus’ life mirrors the changes that Auburn—and the nation—underwent because of WWII.
Following the Thread: Jazmine Motley-Maddox ’09
A publicist found her calling designing costumes for stars like Jennifer Aniston and Octavia Spencer.
Playing With Fire
Twenty-five years later, Auburn’s “Barn Burner” game is seared in the minds of fans and those who fought the largest fire in campus history.
Meet The Mayors
Two alumni from different eras—both mayors of small towns—share advice on life, work and leadership.
Full Circle
The emotional reunions of alumni who are reunited with lost—and found—class rings prove that a love for Auburn can never be tarnished.
The News Came Second
The date is seared in their minds, branded not only as a bookmark of history, but as a grim milestone of news reporting.
Auburn’s Autonomous Racing
Auburn’s Autonomous Tiger Racers made history at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway running the first ever autonomous laps on the famed 2.5-mile oval.
Back on Track
“You’ve never been to a race, have you?”
Electrical Engineering’s “Coach” on a Lifetime of Leadership
Irwin still loved to teach students, even while head of the Electrical Engineering Department.
Campus Concerts – The Big Question
What was your favorite concert you attended while a student at Auburn?