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.
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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.
The Burt Reynolds Look-alike
In the late 1960s an Auburn defensive lineman was the spitting image of heartthrob actor Burt Reynolds.
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?
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More Auburn History Stories
Auburn’s First African American Female Cheerleader Continues to Inspire
A onetime pioneer is still leading others long after hanging up her pom poms.
Bringing a Legacy to Life: Lauren Duke Patterson ’11
The 125th Anniversary of Auburn Women’s symbol is now a permanent monument on campus.
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.
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.
Operation Usher
In days of old, Boy Scouts ushering fans to their seats were a common sight at Auburn football games. What happened?
Southern Housepitality
A century before high-rise apartments and Chick fil-A, boarding houses fed and housed Auburn’s hungry students.
Misjudged: Legal Pioneer Judge Alvin Wong ’73
Judge Alvin Wong ’73, Georgia’s first Asian Pacific American judge, on his unlikely path to progress.
Q&A with President Chris Roberts
Christopher B. Roberts started his new role as Auburn president on May 16, 2022, after 29 years as an engineering professor, department chair and dean at Auburn.
Food University
Addressing hidden student hunger at Auburn.