Stephanie Todd ’04 keeps your financial secrets safe at one of the world’s largest banks.
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Black Alumni
Harold Franklin Reflects on Integration 50 Years Later
Fifty years ago, unsure of his safety, a tall, soft-spoken Black man walked alone across the Auburn campus to register for classes.
Auburn’s First African American Female Cheerleader Continues to Inspire
A onetime pioneer is still leading others long after hanging up her pom poms.
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.
Scouting Champions: Travis Coleman ’07
He scouted the core players that won the 2017 Major League World Series.
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.
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.
Harold Franklin Reflects on Integration 50 Years Later
Fifty years ago, unsure of his safety, a tall, soft-spoken Black man walked alone across the Auburn campus to register for classes.
Auburn’s First African American Female Cheerleader Continues to Inspire
A onetime pioneer is still leading others long after hanging up her pom poms.
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More Black Alumni Stories
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 scene.
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
Within my business I provide nutrition counseling to patients that have chronic kidney disease.
The Eye of the Artist: Lynthia Edwards ’00
“Black Girl Magic” is the secret of one artist’s work.
New Characters, New Tales
When Cheniece Kelleher ’13 couldn’t find children’s books with diverse characters, she wrote her own. Now she’s changing the industry one book at a time.