Auburn News Guidelines

• Start with your college or unit communicators.
• AUWire access is limited to lead communicators and other designated individuals.
• College and unit communicators approve content for their area before submission.

• Deadline: 4:45 p.m. on the Thursday prior to Monday distribution.
• Deadlines may be adjusted based on urgency, timing or content type, and those requests must be communicated to Megan Burmester. 

Content should be relevant to a broad faculty and staff audience. Examples:

Campus-wide announcements

• Faculty award nominations
• Parking registration
• Human Resources deadlines and updates

Feature stories

• Student, faculty and staff spotlights highlighting impact, distinction or academic excellence.
• Significant research and innovation achievements.
• Work with meaningful impact on the Auburn community, the state or beyond.

Recognition and milestones

• National awards and publications.
• Retirements of 20 or more years of service.
• Leadership roles at department chair, assistant vice president or higher.
• Obituaries for current and former faculty and staff, with particular attention to those who served in senior leadership roles or made lasting contributions to Auburn.

Events

• Submit using the Events Calendar.
• Priority is given to events with campus-wide relevance and meaning.
• Off-campus events are considered when there is a direct university connection and broad appeal.

Examples of items that would not be included in Auburn News:

• External or off-campus service announcements unless university led.
• Individual fundraising unless Auburn is directly involved.
• Routine promotions or transfers, with limited institutional exceptions.

• OCM ensures balanced coverage across colleges, divisions and units. All of these make Auburn distinctively Auburn, and each deserves to be highlighted on a regular basis.
• OCM reviews all submissions prior to publication.
• Headlines and excerpts may be edited for clarity, consistency and alignment with editorial standards.
• Content is reviewed in coordination with the Office of the President, with final decisions made by that office.
• Priority is given to content with broad institutional relevance and interdisciplinary impact.