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Auburn University is strengthening its bond with local communities by appointing a liaison to build and foster the university’s relationships with Auburn, Opelika and Lee County.

Alabama Extension Specialist Nancy Loewenstein has received the 2018 Leadership in Education award presented by Project Learning Tree, one of only five recipients at the PLT’s recent 32nd International Coordinators’ Conference, in Cody, Wyoming.

Following a national search, Auburn University has selected Annette Ranft as the eighth dean of the Harbert College of Business, effective Aug. 1.

“It’s a tour guide into the business world.” That’s how Matthew Hanks, a doctoral candidate in kinesiology, described the new Tiger Cage Summer Accelerator Program for Auburn University student-led startups. “It’s assuming you know very little about starting your own business, then guiding you through it,” said Hanks, one of 12 students from eight business startups involved in the first-year program.

The Auburn Alumni Association and the Office of Inclusion and Diversity are excited to welcome graduates back to campus for Black Alumni Weekend, a three-day celebration featuring vibrant, family-friendly social events, networking opportunities and insightful panel discussions from Friday, Sept. 7 through Sunday, Sept. 9.