Across the SEC and the country, Auburn graduates are overseeing some of the biggest and most scenic college campuses. But it takes more than a green thumb to keep these iconic places inviting for students, staff and thousands of annual visitors.
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Pondering Their Future
Harry Ponder ’70 retired from Auburn in 2017, but his legacy lives on. Three of his landscape horticulture students—Justin Sutton ’05, Kim Byram ’94 and Jeff McManus ’88—cite his leadership and passion as big influences.
Track ’em Tigers: An Inside Look Into Auburn’s RFID Lab
From corralling cows to locating your luggage, Auburn’s RFID Lab is helping companies and people track their most valued possessions.
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.
That’s a Class? Six Unique Classes You Didn’t Know Auburn Offers
From safely shooting a gun to cooking an excellent meal, these unique and often overlooked classes in Auburn’s curriculum may surprise you.
What Do Students Carry In Their Backpack?
This ever-present functional accessory is more than a carrier of books, it’s also an expression of a student’s personality, lifestyle and even goals.
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More Campus Stories
Auburn’s New Game Room
A new state-of-the-art game room inside the Melton Student Center.
Stirring Up Success
A chicken salad entrepreneur invests in start-up opportunities for Auburn students.
Poultry In Motion
The Miller Center’s “farm to fork” approach to poultry science breeds innovation in Alabama and around the world.
The Big Question
What is your earliest memory of attending an Auburn football game?
Food University
Addressing hidden student hunger at Auburn.
Living the Creed
Alumni around the world live The Auburn Creed in remarkable ways. Meet three who have dedicated their lives to making an impact on others by serving the underserved and giving hope to the hopeless.
Campus Concerts – The Big Question
What was your favorite concert you attended while a student at Auburn?
The Great Mind Connector
Connecting students to jobs, companies to Auburn and research to real-world problems drove the rebranding of Auburn’s Research Park.
WEGL is 50
On April 25, 1971, WEGL 91.1 crackled to life in the first floor of Haley Center.
Sniffing Out A Solution
To detect modern viruses, Auburn’s Canine Performance Sciences team is using an ancient tool—a dog’s nose.