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Photographing Wonders of the Sea
Phil Smith ’10 found his artistic niche underwater
Becoming the Rhino Keeper
After several career changes, Susan Petrunio ’99 found where she belonged—inside a rhino enclosure.
Remember “The Old Breed”
The Bible of Eugene B. Sledge ’49, foundation of his classic World War II memoir “With the Old Breed,” was formally added to the Library of Congress this summer. His son Henry Sledge ’88 is still discovering how his family was shaped by the trauma of war.
Auburn Magazine
Photographing Wonders of the Sea
Phil Smith ’10 found his artistic niche underwater
Becoming the Rhino Keeper
After several career changes, Susan Petrunio ’99 found where she belonged—inside a rhino enclosure.
Remember “The Old Breed”
The Bible of Eugene B. Sledge ’49, foundation of his classic World War II memoir “With the Old Breed,” was formally added to the Library of Congress this summer. His son Henry Sledge ’88 is still discovering how his family was shaped by the trauma of war.
Photographing Wonders of the Sea
Phil Smith ’10 found his artistic niche underwater
Becoming the Rhino Keeper
After several career changes, Susan Petrunio ’99 found where she belonged—inside a rhino enclosure.
Remember “The Old Breed”
The Bible of Eugene B. Sledge ’49, foundation of his classic World War II memoir “With the Old Breed,” was formally added to the Library of Congress this summer. His son Henry Sledge ’88 is still discovering how his family was shaped by the trauma of war.
A Decade of Giving
As the 10th Tiger Giving Day approaches on Sept. 10, meet the donors who have given every year since its inception.
Auburn History
Auburn’s Famous Eagle Flights
For more than two decades, Auburn home football games have featured an iconic War Eagle soaring over the cheering stadium. All this summer and fall, The Auburn University Raptor Center celebrates the 25th anniversary of football’s most famous flight.
The Last Auburn Wrestler
A coach reflects on a lifetime around the mat—and the dream that got away.
Still Skiing After All These Years
The Auburn University Water Ski Club celebrated 50 years with a party of the ages.
Auburn’s Famous Eagle Flights
For more than two decades, Auburn home football games have featured an iconic War Eagle soaring over the cheering stadium. All this summer and fall, The Auburn University Raptor Center celebrates the 25th anniversary of football’s most famous flight.
The Last Auburn Wrestler
A coach reflects on a lifetime around the mat—and the dream that got away.
Still Skiing After All These Years
The Auburn University Water Ski Club celebrated 50 years with a party of the ages.
Glomfire
When Glomerata editors overstepped their bounds in 1955 and 1970, Auburn students took to the streets—and took their matches to the beloved yearbooks.
Athletics
The Last Auburn Wrestler
A coach reflects on a lifetime around the mat—and the dream that got away.
Courtside Career
Taylor Korn ’22 lives out her dreams on the sidelines of the biggest games
Feeling Good, Playing Great
Auburn’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is recovering the right way with a one-of-a-kind facility funded by the Auburn Family.
The Last Auburn Wrestler
A coach reflects on a lifetime around the mat—and the dream that got away.
Courtside Career
Taylor Korn ’22 lives out her dreams on the sidelines of the biggest games
Feeling Good, Playing Great
Auburn’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is recovering the right way with a one-of-a-kind facility funded by the Auburn Family.
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.
Philanthropy
A Decade of Giving
As the 10th Tiger Giving Day approaches on Sept. 10, meet the donors who have given every year since its inception.
Feeling Good, Playing Great
Auburn’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is recovering the right way with a one-of-a-kind facility funded by the Auburn Family.
Sensory gym provides new tools for speech and language clients
On Tiger Giving Day, the Auburn Family funded a sensory gym for the AU Speech & Hearing Clinic, helping clients who need a more expressive outlet during sessions.
A Decade of Giving
As the 10th Tiger Giving Day approaches on Sept. 10, meet the donors who have given every year since its inception.
Feeling Good, Playing Great
Auburn’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is recovering the right way with a one-of-a-kind facility funded by the Auburn Family.
Sensory gym provides new tools for speech and language clients
On Tiger Giving Day, the Auburn Family funded a sensory gym for the AU Speech & Hearing Clinic, helping clients who need a more expressive outlet during sessions.
Auburn Tradition: The History of Hey Day
Get to know the Auburn Family with this one-of-a-kind campus tradition!
Campus
Dressed to Impress
How the Campus Career Closet is helping Auburn students dress their professional best.
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Rebuilding the Dream
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is changing the way the world is built, one project at a time.
Dressed to Impress
How the Campus Career Closet is helping Auburn students dress their professional best.
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Rebuilding the Dream
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is changing the way the world is built, one project at a time.
Sensory gym provides new tools for speech and language clients
On Tiger Giving Day, the Auburn Family funded a sensory gym for the AU Speech & Hearing Clinic, helping clients who need a more expressive outlet during sessions.
Faculty
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Rebuilding the Dream
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is changing the way the world is built, one project at a time.
Power Charged
With energy costs rising and grids failing, Auburn is developing new energy sources to power the future.
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Rebuilding the Dream
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is changing the way the world is built, one project at a time.
Power Charged
With energy costs rising and grids failing, Auburn is developing new energy sources to power the future.
Six Degrees of Separation
After Senior Lecturer Joseph Fetsch ’14 earned his first Auburn degree a decade ago, he kept going. Now he’s working on his sixth.
Students
Dressed to Impress
How the Campus Career Closet is helping Auburn students dress their professional best.
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Rebuilding the Dream
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is changing the way the world is built, one project at a time.
Dressed to Impress
How the Campus Career Closet is helping Auburn students dress their professional best.
Q&A with Trammell Starks Recording Engineer, Lucky Man Studio
Renowned recording engineer and former touring keyboardist Trammell Starks shares how Lucky Man Studio is shaping Auburn into a top-tier destination for music production and education.
Rebuilding the Dream
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is changing the way the world is built, one project at a time.
Crowning Achievement: Auburn Student Wins Miss America Pageant
Read Abbie Stockard’s exclusive interview with Auburn Magazine.
Armed Forces
Remember “The Old Breed”
The Bible of Eugene B. Sledge ’49, foundation of his classic World War II memoir “With the Old Breed,” was formally added to the Library of Congress this summer. His son Henry Sledge ’88 is still discovering how his family was shaped by the trauma of war.
Orange and Blue Angel
New Blue Angel Lilly Montana keeps her team flying in formation.
Six Degrees of Separation
After Senior Lecturer Joseph Fetsch ’14 earned his first Auburn degree a decade ago, he kept going. Now he’s working on his sixth.
Remember “The Old Breed”
The Bible of Eugene B. Sledge ’49, foundation of his classic World War II memoir “With the Old Breed,” was formally added to the Library of Congress this summer. His son Henry Sledge ’88 is still discovering how his family was shaped by the trauma of war.
Orange and Blue Angel
New Blue Angel Lilly Montana keeps her team flying in formation.
Six Degrees of Separation
After Senior Lecturer Joseph Fetsch ’14 earned his first Auburn degree a decade ago, he kept going. Now he’s working on his sixth.
Auburn Tradition: The History of Hey Day
Get to know the Auburn Family with this one-of-a-kind campus tradition!
Young Alumni
Photographing Wonders of the Sea
Phil Smith ’10 found his artistic niche underwater
Power Charged
With energy costs rising and grids failing, Auburn is developing new energy sources to power the future.
Courtside Career
Taylor Korn ’22 lives out her dreams on the sidelines of the biggest games
Photographing Wonders of the Sea
Phil Smith ’10 found his artistic niche underwater
Power Charged
With energy costs rising and grids failing, Auburn is developing new energy sources to power the future.
Courtside Career
Taylor Korn ’22 lives out her dreams on the sidelines of the biggest games
Orange and Blue Angel
New Blue Angel Lilly Montana keeps her team flying in formation.
Women of Auburn
Becoming the Rhino Keeper
After several career changes, Susan Petrunio ’99 found where she belonged—inside a rhino enclosure.
The Tales of Sydney and the Furry Friendship That Started It All
A special dog and unique friendship between two Auburn alumna lead to a series of successful children’s books.
Lost and Found
Retired veterinarian Nancy East ’97 found her purpose by finding others.
Becoming the Rhino Keeper
After several career changes, Susan Petrunio ’99 found where she belonged—inside a rhino enclosure.
The Tales of Sydney and the Furry Friendship That Started It All
A special dog and unique friendship between two Auburn alumna lead to a series of successful children’s books.
Lost and Found
Retired veterinarian Nancy East ’97 found her purpose by finding others.
Crowning Achievement: Auburn Student Wins Miss America Pageant
Read Abbie Stockard’s exclusive interview with Auburn Magazine.
Diverse Alumni
Higher Ed, Higher Calling
Sydney Freeman Jr.’s love of people led him to a prestigious U.N. fellowship and a life dedicated to helping others.
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.
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.
Higher Ed, Higher Calling
Sydney Freeman Jr.’s love of people led him to a prestigious U.N. fellowship and a life dedicated to helping others.
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.
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.
Data Defender
Stephanie Todd ’04 keeps your financial secrets safe at one of the world’s largest banks.