Spirit of Giving

These are the dreams made real — powerful student experiences, life-changing discoveries and meaningful community change — all shaped by the Auburn Family's generosity.

Family of five standing and smiling at the camera.

True inspiration

Leukemia survivor Karina Sones is thriving thanks to the EAGLES program and the Auburn Family’s generosity.

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Suzanne and Glenn Morris in Jordan-Hare stadium

Supporting health

Suzanne Morris '87 believes in Auburn and loves it. She also believes in Auburn researchers and recently supported a College of Nursing research study and expert lecture on insulin resistance.

Young woman standing in front of four small children who are sitting on the floor.

Teaching healthy habits

With support from the Russell Medical Foundation, Auburn nursing students and faculty bring health and wellness education to Alabama elementary schools.

Kim Roberts poses for a photo in the Bailey Small Animal Hospital at Auburn University

Knowing your purpose

Dr. Kimberly Roberts '98 grew up dreaming of becoming an Auburn veterinarian. Today, her dreams are for future generations — students who will reach their own goals through Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Ennis Rhetta, sophomore industrial and systems engineering major

Engineering an Auburn experience

Sophomore industrial and systems engineering major and first-generation college student from Birmingham Ennis Rhetta is customizing his Auburn dreams. And the Auburn Family plays a starring role.

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Shaped by Auburn

Professor Emeritus Don Street's experiences as an Auburn student and faculty member molded his perspective on giving to help the next generation of the Auburn Family.

Carter Dees is shown wearing an Auburn polo shirt while standing in front of Langdon Hall and the Auburn University Seal.

Paging Dr. Dees

Sophomore Carter Dees had his life upended by an autoimmune disease that emerged in high school. With his condition now under control, he’s enjoying success at Auburn University while on his path to medical school, thanks in part to scholarships.

The Johnny Lawrence Memorial Rain Garden at Auburn

Honoring a life

The Johnny Lawrence Memorial Rain Garden at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center is about the future as much as it is the past. That’s what philanthropy does. It honors legacy but builds futures.

Giving promise

With high hopes for the future of his field, Chris Heard is committed to doing what he can to help Auburn architecture students succeed. Giving is a significant part of his plan.

A College of Liberal Arts student measures findings during a recent Archaeology Field School in Notasulga, Alabama.

Digging history

A recent philanthropy-fueled project, led by Meghan Buchanan, Auburn archaeologist and anthropology associate professor, has the potential to unearth a one-of-a-kind discovery.