On Nov. 6, 2025, around noon, Auburn University released a series of AU Alerts which prompted University students, faculty and employees to receive multiple alerts at one time.
At 11:59 a.m., an alert for a tornado warning was sent.
At 12:05 p.m., an alert of hazardous materials was issued.
Around 12:18, an all clear was issued.
Soon after, at 12:22 p.m., an active shooter alert was sent.
Students in The Plainsman have noted that their alerts came at different times, in different orders. Some have reported that they haven't gotten an alert at all, or that they've gotten a different number of these alerts.
These alerts were identified as an accident and that there was no true alert on campus.
The Plainsman has reached out to Jennifer Adams, vice president for public affairs, communication & marketing for Auburn University for a statement. She issued a statement which reads:
A technical error caused multiple AU Alerts to be sent through the emergency notification system. You may keep receiving these messages. We are working with RAVE to resolve the issue.
Please be assured that there is no threat to campus or the community.
Adams has informed The Plainsman that she will issue more information as there are further updates.
The Plainsman has reached out to Auburn University Campus Safety for further information, but they have yet to respond. Around 7:16 p.m., students received the following email from Kevin Robinson, Vice President for Institutional Compliance and Safety:
Auburn University Community,
Auburn University experienced a technical issue with our mass messaging system earlier today. A technical error triggered templated AU Alerts to be sent. This issue was identified and is in the process of being resolved.
We understand the concern this caused and want to assure the Auburn University community that timely and accurate communication remains our highest priority on all matters related to campus safety.
The Plainsman reached out to Kevin Robinson at 7:52 p.m. for a comment on the nature of the "technical error" and are currently awaiting a response.
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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.
Ella Walton, majoring in English literature with a minor in creative writing, currently serves as the Newsletter Editor at The Auburn Plainsman. Formerly the Culture Editor, Walton has been with The Auburn Plainsman since the fall of 2023.
