December

Nestled behind the Opelika Chamber of Commerce sits a small grey building with a large round sign by the door that reads, “Main Street.”

Auburn University’s Mark Traynor recently crafted an American food tour for five Ukrainian culinary leaders that showcased the diversity, creativity and quality of U.S. cuisine.

In an effort to combat a public health crisis that affects those in Alabama and throughout the country, Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy has established the Center for Opioid Research, Education and Outreach, or COACH.

Auburn University alumnus Michael O’Neill is no stranger to being in the spotlight—having acted out many roles, including that of “Larry Mills” in the upcoming NBC drama series Council of Dads, set to premiere in March.

Auburn University’s Hunger Solutions Institute recently received a grant totaling more than $520,000 from the ECMC Foundation in support of the Alabama Campus Coalition for Basic Needs.

“I just want to drink hot chocolate and watch Hallmark movies.” It’s a holiday catch-phrase printed on everything from shirts and socks to mugs and blankets. But, behind the scenes of the movies—which have grown to have a huge fan base—is hard work that extends well beyond the holiday season.

On the heels of the hottest, driest fall in Alabama’s history, Auburn University researchers are working to find ways to improve water-use efficiency for farmers.

Fatherhood programs are designed to support noncustodial fathers across the country in their efforts to provide for their children emotionally, socially and economically. Evaluation studies of these programs have been limited over the past 20 years; however, a recent study from Auburn University College of Human Sciences researchers, released by the Fatherhood Research and Practice Network, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, suggests the programs in Alabama are successful over at least a one-year period in key target areas that indicate family well-being.

Your child desperately wants that hot new video game, or your father can’t wait to get his hands on the latest and greatest new indoor painting tools. It’s the holiday shopping season so why not find the perfect gift for your loved ones?

Three storied works from the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art’s permanent collection are currently on loan to the Jewish Museum in New York for an exhibition exploring the career of pioneering gallerist and art dealer, Edith Halpert.

Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences recognized St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Dr. James R. Andrews as the 26th annual International Quality of Life Awards recipients on Dec. 9 at the Lotte New York Palace in New York City.

Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Professor Daowei Zhang is one of 10 international scientists recognized by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, or IUFRO, as recipients of its Scientific Achievement Award for 2019.

Renowned actor and Auburn alumnus Michael O’Neill will be the keynote speaker for Auburn University’s fall commencement exercises on Dec. 14. He will deliver his commencement address before a graduating class of 1,900 students and their families.

The Harbert College of Business at Auburn University is one of the nation's most outstanding business schools, especially for minority students, according to The Princeton Review’s recent ranking of “Best Business Schools for 2020.”

Grants from the National Science Foundation are some of the most prestigious and competitive researchers can receive, with only one out of every five proposals ultimately being approved for an award.

In recent years, the African American alumni of Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences have worked not only to advance diversity opportunities that exist for minority students through the creation of endowments, but also to raise awareness among the public who can keep these endowments growing.

For Associate Professor Carey Andrzejewski, successful teaching starts with building relationships. Andrzejewski, a faculty member in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology in Auburn University’s College of Education, is a 2019 recipient of the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching.