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Auburn University Bee Lab research technician Emily Muehlenfeld examines honey bees in a bee hive. The nation’s beekeepers lost 40 percent of their managed honey bee colonies between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018, an increase of almost 7 percentage points from the previous year’s total loss rate.

September 4

AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 03 - Auburn setter Shanelle Puetz (23) and Auburn outside hitter Lauren Dreves (2) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Troy Trojans at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by David Gray/Auburn Tigers

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By Contributed by Auburn University Raptor Center | September 3

Auburn University Raptor Center eagle, named Aurea, posed with its wings outstretched in front of the Samford Hall bell tower.

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By Contributed by Auburn University Raptor Center | September 3

An Auburn University Raptor Center employee releases the eagle from the top of the Jordan-Hare Stadium for the pre-game flight before the game between Auburn and Oklahoma.