Dan and Mary Lou pose for a photo in front of a Gogue Performing Arts Center sign
Inspiring art through philanthropy

After seeing the arts inspire people of all ages, alumni Dan and Mary Lou Ponder are helping the Gogue Performing Arts Center extend that impact.

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Karla wears orange scrubs and a stethoscope and stands next to an IV pole
Caring for community

Guerra was in high school when she began serving the community alongside Auburn nurses - now she's a nursing student working to eliminate barriers to healthcare.

Hal Schenck jokes around with students in the classroom
Support equals impact

As a professor and endowed chair in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Hal Schenck has witnessed firsthand the power of philanthropic giving.

A group of students stand with the CFWE dean in front of the Washington Monument
Natural resource leaders

Funded entirely by philanthropic support, FEWL Academy gives students leadership skills and networking opportunities to succeed in a career in natural resources.

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Col. Rodatz and Sharon pose for a photo before the Marine Corps Ball in 1968
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‘A special kind of woman’

Marine Corps Colonel Chris Rodatz is honoring the memory of his wife — one of the first women on Auburn's competitive rifle team — with an endowment to support ROTC students.

A group of women wearing Auburn shirts and casual clothing pose together outdoors during an Auburn campus event, with white tents and trees in the background.
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Shared history and a legacy of opportunity

More than 25 years after meeting at Auburn, six alumnae are turning a lifelong friendship into scholarship support for the next generation of students.

Sam Ginn and Emily Traylor at a recent Auburn event.
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Outstanding young alumna

Emily Traylor, a third-generation Auburn engineer, has been honored by the Auburn Alumni Association with the 2026 Young Alumni Achievement Award.

Four students hold large photos of themselves
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From studio to audience

The Don and Alexandra Clayton Recording Arts Honors is serving as a real-world launchpad for aspiring recording industry talent — both for students onstage and those behind the scenes.

Julianna Acomb posing for a photo with Aubie
Giving
Creativity with purpose

When Julianna Acomb started searching for colleges, she knew exactly what she wanted: professors who would challenge her creativity and help sharpen her writing. Auburn University’s English department immediately stood out.

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Runkle champions ethics, education and opportunity at Harbert College

For Auburn alumnus Bob Runkle ‘77, investing in the next generation of business leaders is both a professional priority and a personal commitment. Through the Barron’s Investing in Education Program, Runkle and The Runkle Group have helped bring real-world financial insights into Harbert College of Business classrooms, enhancing the academic experience for students preparing to enter an increasingly complex global economy.

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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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