Young Alumni
Young Alumni Council
The Auburn Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Council is made up of 30 dynamic individuals under the age of 40, representing a diverse range of colleges, graduation years, and geographic locations. With a mission to support Auburn’s goals, the council focuses on engaging and connecting young alumni back to Auburn University through meaningful projects, professional development opportunities, and impactful events.
Join the Young Alumni Council
As a member of the Auburn Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Council, you’ll have the chance to contribute to initiatives that strengthen Auburn’s young alumni network while expanding your own professional growth and leadership skills. Applications for the council are now open—don’t miss the opportunity to shape the future of Auburn alumni. Submit yours by December 1, 2025.
20 Under 40 Recognition
Each year, the Auburn Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Council nominates Auburn University young alumni and friends for the 20 Under 40 award. This award was established to recognize members of the Auburn Family for extraordinary accomplishments, significant professional achievements and distinguished service to others.
Each nominee must show how they make a substantial impact in their industry, field, or community and demonstrate the ideals of the Auburn Creed. Nominated by their peers, the 20 Under 40 award winners are the next generation of leaders in the Auburn Family.
Young Alumni Stories
Sharks, Sea Lions and Spreadsheets
Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.
Photographing the Wonders of the Sea
Phil Smith ’10 found his artistic vision below the waves.
Power Charged
With energy costs rising and grids failing, Auburn is developing new energy sources to power the future.
Courtside Career
Taylor Korn ’22 lives out her dreams on the sidelines of the biggest games
Orange and Blue Angel
New Blue Angel Lilly Montana keeps her team flying in formation.
Interior Designer Courtney Brannan Crafts the Lap of Luxury
Luxury hotel interior designer Courtney Brannan ’11 combines culture and comfort at some of the world’s most prestigious properties.
The Auburn Alumni Association Wants to Hear Your Story
Your story will help us build strong, inclusive and diverse programming for our young alumni.
How Can The Young Alumni Council Help You?
Young Alumni Council Scholarship Fund
All contributions will support the Young Alumni Council’s Scholarship Fund and will enable us to award this much-needed scholarship each year to a current student to help alleviate financial obstacles while attaining a quality education at Auburn University.
Young Alumni Council Scholarship
2023-2024 Recipients
Kennedy Thorpe – Ashford, AL
Young Alumni Council Scholarship
2022-2023 Recipients
Madeline Kunze – Stevens Point, WI
Paris Maness – Forsyth, GA
