Dan Arnold, right, attends an Auburn University event
Alumnus provides $10 million gift to College of Human Sciences

A recent $10 million gift is among the largest single gifts in the history of CHS. Arnold’s gift will help support the forthcoming new facility, provide an endowed professorship, scholarship opportunities and programmatic support within the college.

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Mike and Leann Rowe visiting the Auburn University Regional Airport
Shaping the future of flight

If there’s one thing to know about Mike ’78 and Leann Rowe ’78, it’s that they believe in Auburn and love it.

Shawn and Denise Gilbert and Caitlin Gilbert who is in a graduation cap and gown stand in front of balloons
Why we give: The Gilbert family

Shawn and Denise Gilbert’s connection to Auburn University began when their daughter, Caitlin, started her undergraduate studies here in August 2020. Despite not being Auburn alumni, they quickly developed an affinity for the Auburn Family.

Cara, Bob, Connor and Abby Barber at a Marine Corps military base in Hawaii
Semper Fi at Auburn

Bob and Cara Barber have strong roots in Auburn and the U.S. Marine Corps and are now committed to ensuring more Marine students have the scholarship support they need to thrive on the Plains.

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Sam Ginn and Emily Traylor at a recent Auburn event.
Giving
Full-circle generosity

Emily Traylor continues the cycle of generosity that began for her with Sam Ginn's historic $25 million gift in 2001.

eagle is examined by veterinarians
Academics
A sky-high partnership

Auburn’s Raptor Center and College of Veterinary Medicine unite conservation, education and rehabilitation through one of the university’s most beloved traditions

Glenn Loughridge leans against a railing in an Auburn dining facility
Giving
Culture of welcome

Glenn Loughridge’s mission is clear — to create the best student experiences he can. One of the ways he impacts students is through the Welcome Home program. And the Auburn Family’s generosity provides 100% of the funding.

Jalen Boynton sits in front of the Melton Student Center with the Aubie statue in the background.
Giving
Mission to med school

A first-generation student from Columbus, Georgia, Jalen chose Auburn to help him realize his dreams. And thanks to the Auburn Family’s generosity, he has created his own distinct student experience.

Legendary Auburn football coach Pat Dye and two puppies on his porch at his Crooked Oaks estate
Giving
Imagining legacy

Legendary football coach Pat Dye left an enduring legacy through Crooked Oaks, which includes 415 acres of lush, rolling and wooded terrain in Notasulga, Alabama. The Auburn Family's support will ensure Crooked Oaks fulfills Dye’s vision well into the future.

Older man with glasses sitting in front of a mirror.
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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.

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A biannual newsletter from Auburn University’s Office of Gift Planning that highlights the life-changing impact planned gifts have at Auburn.

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