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1856 – Culinary Residence earns MICHELIN distinction in inaugural American South Guide

1856 – Culinary Residence, a teaching restaurant on campus, earned the distinction of Recommended in The MICHELIN Guide’s inaugural selection of “American South’s Recommended Restaurants,” marking a historic achievement for Auburn and the state of Alabama.

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Impact
Hands-on STEM sparks student discovery

Auburn University’s Destination STEM Summit brought 150 middle and high school students to campus for a full day of hands-on exploration, career conversations, and interactive demonstrations across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through speed networking, cutting-edge research exhibits and inspiring messages from STEM professionals, students gained a firsthand look at new possibilities for their future.
Adrienne Wilson instructing dancers on stage
Auburn Family
Retiring dance professor celebrating final concert with ‘Footprints’

Few have helped the Department of Theatre & Dance find its way like Professor Adrienne Wilson. In November, as the 2025-2026 season focused on “Wayfinding” continues with “Footprints,” Wilson will lead the annual dance concert for the last time.
A bald eagle with a white head and dark brown body is perched on a gloved arm of a person standing on a football field. The eagle has a yellow beak and sharp talons gripping the glove. In the background, a large stadium filled with fans wearing orange is visible under bright stadium lights, along with goalposts and part of the field markings.
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Behind the flights: students, recent grads help advance Raptor Center mission

While fulltime staff and veterinarians anchor the Auburn University Raptor Center’s rehabilitative care and educational programming, an army of volunteers plays a vital role in training and caring for the center’s resident birds of prey.
Hospitality students work on preparing an oyster dish
Academics
Students hosting inaugural 'Hospitality on the Half Shell' event

The event will combine delicious oyster dishes and New Realm Brewing for unique pairings that bring out the best in both the oysters and the brew.

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Impact
Outreach award winner helps Alabama high school students navigate FAFSA

Portia Johnson, an assistant professor and Extension specialist in the College of Human Sciences, created the Alabama FAFSA Application Survival Toolkit to help students, families and educators navigate the application process.

November 14, 2025
Hao Chen observes poplar trials at the Auburn University Plant Science Research Center.
Research and Innovation
Researcher charting genetic map for drought-resilient poplar trees

Assistant Professor Hao Chen is using genomics to map the future of more sustainable and resilient bioenergy resources.

November 13, 2025
Auburn Family
Charting her course

From Auburn's campus to the world's most advanced warships, Emily Curran ’10 has never forgotten where she found her footing.

November 12, 2025
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Auburn Family
A calling for service

A native of Killen, Alabama and a member of the Harrison College of Pharmacy Class of 2025, Caleigh Wallace entered Officer Training School (OTS) following her graduation from Auburn University in May. Graduating from OTS on Nov. 7, she will head to her first duty station at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base as part of the 59th Medical Wing, the Air Force’s largest medical wing.

November 11, 2025
Academics
Alumnus’ success is a testament to the transformative power of Auburn Engineering

Matt Rasmussen worked his way up to lead one of the nation’s most critical energy operations and credits Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering for preparing him to do it.

November 10, 2025
Kiah Erlich wearing a blue space flight suit
Auburn Family
Reach for the stars

Kiah Erlich '10 is a pilot and a Millennial 100. The one thing she hopes to do next: send a fellow Auburn graduate to space.

November 10, 2025
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