Fifty years ago, unsure of his safety, a tall, soft-spoken Black man walked alone across the Auburn campus to register for classes.
Black Alumni
The Teacher’s Coach
She wanted to be a physical therapist, but now Joy Gaston Gayles ’98 helps support and inspire a new generation of professors.
Pannie-George’s Kitchen Gives Back
What started out as a “plate sale” to fund a family reunion is now Pannie-George’s Kitchen, a family-owned restaurant that serves more than great soul food.
The Age of Reason
Jamie Lowe met me in the front lobby of the Lee County Justice Center.
Writing Warrior
CJ Holmes’ rise from Auburn basketball walk-on to beat writer for the Golden State Warriors is the stuff of hoop dreams.
Council wins the 2023 BAC Rising Star Award
Auburn Black Alumni Council wins Rising Star Award for their remarkable achievements.
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More Black Alumni Stories
Women of Auburn: Tiffany Welch ’94
Tiffany Welch '94, exemplifies Women's History Month with her dedication to community and successful business ventures.By Auburn Alumni AssociationAs Women's History Month draws to a close, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Tiffany Welch, a...
Women of Auburn Heidi Brittain Matthews Wright ’20
Heidi Brittain Matthews Wright, daughter of Auburn's first Black graduate, shares her journey pursuing a doctoral degree at Auburn.By Auburn Alumni AssociationThe Auburn Alumni Association is proud to spotlight Heidi Brittain Matthews Wright, a distinguished Auburn...
Home Renovations
Josh Williams ’18 was born—and almost died—in Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He just returned to help build its newest addition.
Malcolm Walker ’18
The man behind Jugo James Mixology Co. is stirring up Atlanta’s cocktail sceneBy Derek Herscovici '14Like many during the pandemic, Malcom Walker ’18 spent hours making cocktails to pass the time. Only a few years later, that at-home hobby has become Jugo James...
Alabama’s Gold Medal Moment
This summer, the 2022 World Games are coming to Birmingham. Three alumni explain how “The World’s Largest Sports Party” came together
News. Worthy.
Eric Ludgood’s ’78 journalistic integrity has guided him through his career as a writer and producer at local stations—and now as head of Newsy
Watching What You Eat
From regulations to recalls, Arma N. White ’04 monitors the nation’s health
Following the Thread: Jazmine Motley-Maddox ’09
A publicist found her calling designing costumes for stars like Jennifer Aniston and Octavia Spencer
Inner Visions: Brandon Dean ’08
To find creative inspiration, an artist turned to the subject he knew best: himself.
Angela Morton ’09
By Derek Herscovici '14I am the youngest child of five children in my family. My parents obtained their bachelor degrees from Faulkner University when they were in their mid-40’s, and that was shortly before I began my freshman year at Auburn University in 2002. I...