This is an ongoing story. The Plainsman will update as further information is received.
On Sept. 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., Auburn University released a statement via social media stating that "[T]here are Auburn University employees who made social media posts that were hurtful, insensitive and completely at odds with Auburn's values of respect, integrity and responsibility [...] We are terminating the employment of those individuals. We unequivocally condemn this conduct, which is antithetical to values we hold dear in the Auburn Creed."
At this time, the individuals' identities remain unknown to the Auburn University community. When asked for a statement for The Plainsman, Jennifer Adams, Vice President for Public Affairs, Communication & Marketing for Auburn University, responded with the same statement that was posted to social media.
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Brychelle Brooks, senior majoring in public and professional writing with a minor in information systems, has been with The Auburn Plainsman since August 2023. She previously served as the Campus Reporter, Opinion Editor and Newsletter Editor. She is currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief.
