From the mound to the mountain, Blake Gordon ’03 has captured life on the edge.
An Eye for Action
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Alumni Stories
Charting Her Course
From Auburn’s campus to the world’s most advanced warships, Emily Curran ’10 has never forgotten where she found her footing.
Building a Brand, Cultivating a Community
A fashion emergency and a social media surge helped Kayla Jones ’18 launch her brand Women With Ballz.
“Girl Math” and Consumer Conscience
Swagata Chakraborty ’21 studies how the way we feel impacts the things we buy.
The Burt Reynolds Look-alike
In the late 1960s an Auburn defensive lineman was the spitting image of heartthrob actor Burt Reynolds.
Refining the Retail Experience
Patrick Klesius ’98 uses data analytics to help top-line jewelry and fashion brands reach customers like never before.
An Eye for Action
From the mound to the mountain, Blake Gordon ’03 has captured life on the edge.
Charting Her Course
From Auburn’s campus to the world’s most advanced warships, Emily Curran ’10 has never forgotten where she found her footing.
Building a Brand, Cultivating a Community
A fashion emergency and a social media surge helped Kayla Jones ’18 launch her brand Women With Ballz.
“Girl Math” and Consumer Conscience
Swagata Chakraborty ’21 studies how the way we feel impacts the things we buy.
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We Were CAPERS
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Auburn’s all-female military auxiliary instilled discipline and service, paving the way for future equality in the nation’s armed forces and preparing them for a lifetime of success.
The Antonio Network
Former Auburn football star Antonio Coleman ’08 returned to his old high school as head coach to turn the football program around. Through a unique group of local alumni, the team has started winning off the field, too.
Sharks, Sea Lions and Spreadsheets
Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.
Photographing the Wonders of the Sea
Phil Smith ’10 found his artistic vision below the waves.
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.
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.
Still Skiing After All These Years
The Auburn University Water Ski Club celebrated 50 years with a party of the ages.
Going Greek
Three Auburn alumni serve their Greek organizations as national presidents.