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On Dec. 16, 2025, Auburn Athletics announced the launch of War Eagle Mobile, a cell service option designed for Auburn students, alumni, faculty and fans. The Auburn-specific cell phone service plan has been created in conjunction with Collegiate Mobile, which utilizes the T-Mobile 5G Network.
Fresh off his first SEC victory as Auburn women’s basketball head coach, Larry Vickers and his Tigers looked to make it two wins in a row taking on rival No. 21 Alabama on Thursday night.
After taking down John Calipari and No. 15 Arkansas last weekend, Auburn headed to Columbia, Missouri, hoping to earn a midweek victory.
After back-to-back heartbreaking losses to start SEC play, first-year head coach Steven Pearl and the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team roared back dominantly last Saturday, taking down John Calipari’s No. 15 Arkansas Razorbacks 95–73.
For almost 150 years, horror author Robert W. Chambers' "The King in Yellow" has entrapped the minds of artists and readers alike. No matter where you turn, this collection of short stories has served as inspiration across the arts, from books to video games to television, while its namesake entity lurks, silently watching from the shadows.
64 years ago, Harold A. Franklin, Auburn University's first African American student, walked onto campus and registered for classes. However, Franklin's first visit wasn’t just meeting with an advisor or scheduling a Zoom call like it is for students today. In fact, to get to the Office of Registration, Franklin had to be escorted by FBI agents to ensure his safety.
On Jan. 12, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 10:45 a.m. regarding possible animal cruelty in the 8100 block of Lee Road 146 in the Beauregard community. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 29 deceased dogs in the backyard of the home.
Auburn has more than 150 years of history transforming college students into military officers. During that time between 14,000 and 18,000 young men and women have left The Loveliest Village on The Plains to become officers in our Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force. Auburn University began its official military training program in 1872 as part of the Morrill Land-Grant Act. At the time, all males attending Auburn had to participate in the program for at least two years.
Auburn women’s basketball secured its first win of SEC play Sunday afternoon, taking down the Florida Gators 60–50.
After a night against Texas that Larry Vickers and the Auburn Tigers women’s basketball team will be hoping to forget, the Tigers will look to get back on track against the 12–6 Florida Gators this Sunday.
Auburn gets their first SEC victory at home in front of a packed Neville Arena atmosphere in dominant fashion by a score of 95-73. The Tigers went into the game an underdog as they came in unranked seeking their first conference win while the top 15 Razorbacks were undefeated in conference play. The doubt towards the Tigers certainly fueled them as they played with an energy unseen so far this season as they took a lead early and further poured it on as the game continued.
The new year has been less than friendly for Auburn basketball. Auburn's women’s basketball team has struggled in its first two SEC games this season, and its next matchup is likely to be its toughest of the year.
Auburn falls to Texas A&M in heartbreaking fashion 90-88 to fall to 0-2 in conference play. The game seemed to be in the Aggies’ hands following a late surge to put them up double digits with under three minutes remaining, but the Tigers clawed back to make it a two-point deficit with just 0.6 seconds left and a chance to inbound the ball.
Throughout the years of Auburn football, the Tigers have had many rivalries with other Southeastern Conference (SEC) schools. Here are some of the most notable football rivalries, inactive or current, in Auburn history:
Following an overtime loss in heartbreaking fashion to SEC foe Georgia, Auburn looks to bounce back and earn its first conference victory of the season on Tuesday at home against Texas A&M.
The Auburn Tigers dropped their SEC opener in Athens in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday afternoon, losing in an overtime thriller against No. 23 Georgia 104-100. Even with the Tigers mounting a miraculous late-game comeback, crucial turnovers and clutch shots from the Bulldogs led to Georgia escaping its home arena with a win. This loss comes as the Tigers’ third in their last five games, but it also gives them some hope for the future as the SEC season progresses.
Toomer's Corner is home to many iconic landmarks that have shaped the Auburn community immensely, and one such location is J&M Bookstore, which has been serving the Auburn area for over 70 years. Whether rain or shine, J&M is there to provide a warm welcome, quality service and a "War Eagle!"
When Auburn University marketing alumna Danyelle Hillman decided to try out for the Auburn University Cheerleading Team in 1995, she did not realize the lasting impact her role would have on the University. 30 years after becoming Auburn’s first African American female cheerleader, Hillman, now an instructional technology specialist for Muscle Shoals City Schools, reflects on how she has carried the spirit of Auburn with her throughout her career in business and education.
It is rare to find any student, professor or administrator who can confidently recollect every building on Auburn's sprawling campus. While most are familiar with the Haley Center and Melton Student Center or have fond memories at Jordan-Hare Stadium and Neville Arena, some buildings at Auburn remain far more unacknowledged than others. After campus's long, substantial history, many buildings have simply been left nearly forgotten.
Professor Dr. Rex Dunham has been affiliated with the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences since 1978, making him the current longest active professor at Auburn University. During Dunham's 48 years at Auburn, he has made extraordinary waves in his research surrounding aquaculture and is recognized as a global pioneer in the genetic improvement of catfish.
