A series of unexpected decisions led Megan Feringa ’19 to the world’s biggest sporting stage.
Young Alumni
Jumping In
Ambition, drive and a rock ‘n’ roll vision helped two Auburn graduates build a global outdoor lifestyle brand.
The Age of Reason
Twenty-year-old mediator Jamie Lowe brings a different perspective to the table.
Writing Warrior
CJ Holmes’ rise from Auburn basketball walk-on to beat writer for the Golden State Warriors is the stuff of hoop dreams.
Andrew Yawn ’15: Seeking the Truth
Obtaining Harvey Updyke’s confession to poisoning the Toomer’s Oaks jumpstarted Andrew Yawn’s career as a journalist.
Cowgirl Courage: Abigail Benz ’19
“Glitter and Dirt” is key to a Cowgirl’s mission for good.
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More Young Alumni Stories
Following the Thread: Jazmine Motley-Maddox ’09
A publicist found her calling designing costumes for stars like Jennifer Aniston and Octavia Spencer.
From Aspiring Engineer To Juilliard Trumpeter
Wilson Childers ’20 went from aspiring engineer to Juilliard trumpeter in short measure.
Miss Alabama, A Champion for Ambition – Lauren Bradford ’21
Miss Alabama wears the crown to teach young girls their dreams are possible.
Where Kudzu and Country Music Grow – Dustin Herring ’08
A rising country star remembers his “farmer’s boy” roots.
Champagne Shooter: Bradley Hall ’05
How do you make champagne more exciting? Make it last longer—and more fun.
On The Vine: Ryan Reece ’14
Building business relationships with international winemakers began with the Auburn Family.
Fearless in Blue
Staring down a lion, falling down a waterfall and barrel rolling in a plane are all in a day’s work for three intrepid alumni.
Flower Power
Whether she’s doing missionary work or extravagant floral designs for Cardi B, Catherine Wayman ’07 never stops growing.
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.
Hooking a New Angle: Jackie Fry ’12
Deep-sea fishing moves into the future.