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.
We Were CAPERS
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Auburn History
Coach Shug Jordan Wore the Houndstooth Hat First
New research and eyewitness testimony reveal Auburn Coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan was first in Alabama to wear the famous Houndstooth Hat.
The Tale of Toomer’s Tiger Paw
Who knew showing school spirit could break the law?
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.
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.
Coach Shug Jordan Wore the Houndstooth Hat First
New research and eyewitness testimony reveal Auburn Coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan was first in Alabama to wear the famous Houndstooth Hat.
The Tale of Toomer’s Tiger Paw
Who knew showing school spirit could break the law?
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.
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More Auburn History Stories
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.
The Auburn Conference on International Affairs
For almost 15 years, the student-run Auburn Conference on International Affairs brought many of the world’s most famous dignitaries, diplomats and politicians to the Plains.
Coach Shug Jordan’s Basketball Beginnings
Auburn’s beloved football player and coach, Shug Jordan, was as good on the basketball court as he was on the gridiron.
Auburn Tradition: The History of Hey Day
Get to know the Auburn Family with this one-of-a-kind campus tradition!
A Tip of the Cap: The Rookie Auburn Tiger (R.A.T.) Program
Remembering the long-lost tradition and tribulations of Auburn freshmen “Rats.”
They Still Do That? The Evolution of Auburn University Traditions
From rolling trees with toilet paper to jumping in fountains on Leap Day, the history surrounding some of Auburn’s most beloved traditions may surprise you.
Fred Gray: Chief Counsel of the Civil Rights Movement
As Auburn commemorates 60 years of integration, Civil Rights lawyer Fred Gray discusses how he became a lawyer.
Auburn’s First African American Female Cheerleader Continues to Inspire
A onetime pioneer is still leading others long after hanging up her pom poms.
Fearless and Mostly True Auburn Stories
From the Sphinx to space, flappers to french fries, Auburn’s history is filled with stories that are too good to be true. Except they are.
How Auburn’s Modern Art Collection Helped Found A Museum
A Georgia O’Keeffe for 50 bucks? The unbelievable saga of how Auburn purchased 36 controversial masterpieces and opened a world-class art museum for the 21st century.