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Student musician Walter Lloyd stands happily with guitar.

Encouraging human connection: Student musician Walter Lloyd

For Walter Lloyd, 23, music has always been about more than lyrics or rhyme; it's been about inspiring feelings and connections between people. Lloyd is a commercial music major at Auburn University and has been making music for the past ten years. During this time, he’s really been able to figure out his sound and reason behind songwriting.



Members of Auburn chapter of Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) student organization. Contributed by TAPPI.

Georgia-Pacific donates $10,000 to Auburn's TAPPI

On Dec. 2, Georgia-Pacific, a large manufacturing company that specializes in making products ranging from paper to building products, donated $10,000 to the Auburn chapter of Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI). As the students prepare for next year's national summit in Birmingham, Alabama, the donation will support the Auburn students in TAPPI.

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Auburn University Marching Band’s game day impact

Everyone is well aware of the Auburn University Marching Band, but we don't always recognize the range of its impact on the university and its athletics. Not only does the AUMB create an electric atmosphere in the student section and perform at halftime of every football game but it also provides the soundtrack for many of your favorite Auburn events.

Students walk along the Haley Concourse on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Haley Concourse will be a wheels-free zone starting spring 2026

Starting Jan. 7, 2026, Haley Concourse will be a wheels-free zone, according to Student Government Association President Owen Beaverstock. The policy will be in effect from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from Monday to Friday. According to Beaverstock, the new policy will be a pilot project that can change, revoke or even expand across campus depending on effectiveness and student reaction.

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AUBIE Lab maps the brain through MRI and EEG studies

​The Auburn University Brain Imaging and Ethanol (AUBIE) Lab is located a few miles from the main campus, in the research park off South Donahue Drive. The centerpiece of the lab is the MRI machine. The AUBIE lab’s machine is a powerful 7 Tesla MRI, one of a only a handful in the country. With the power to create a magnetic field more than five times stronger than a typical 3 Tesla machine, this cutting-edge technology allows the researchers to get clearer images of the brain than ever before. 

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Of farmers and phages: Auburn’s College of Agriculture tackles bacterial spot in peaches

For the past two years, Auburn University’s College of Agriculture has conducted research to help peach farmers combat a crop-destroying disease: bacterial spot. Led by Assistant Extension Professor Dr. Edgar Vinson at the Chilton County Research & Extension Center in Clanton, Alabama, researchers aim to utilize a type of virus called a bacteriophage to counter bacterial spot. 

Dining room of 1856 – Culinary Residence at night. Contributed by 1856 – Culinary Residence.

Auburn's 1856 receives Michelin Guide recommendation

Auburn University’s 1856 – Culinary Residence, housed in the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, became the first restaurant in Auburn and first teaching restaurant in the United States to receive the prestigious distinction of a Michelin recommendation. The restaurant was one of 15 restaurants across Alabama to receive honors in the inaugural Michelin Guide American South selection.

A colorful balloon arch with gold letters spelling "CREED DAY" stands near a brick building and leafless trees.

SGA hosts Creed Day

On Nov. 19, onlookers walking past the Melton Student Center were greeted not just by the Aubie statue but also by a festive display of volunteer-run tables, treats and a balloon arch, all organized by Auburn’s Student Government Association (SGA) to celebrate Creed Day. Every year, Auburn University SGA hosts Creed Day, a celebration that highlights the origins of the Auburn Creed and exemplifies its representative values.

The main tower entrance of Auburn University's Recreation and Wellness Center stands above nearby traffic on Nov. 14, 2025.

'The Rec' offers health services to students in need

The Recreation and Wellness Center, commonly known as "the Rec," provides many services for Auburn students, faculty and staff in both mental and physical health interventions. The facility holds group fitness classes, organizes intramural and club sport leagues, hosts Olympic and powerlifting competitions, arranges outdoor adventure experiences, offers one-on-one personal training and conducts other events throughout the year to get the student body involved.

The Jule Museum displays a painting by Joan Brown titled "Noel at Table with Vegetables" in their Women Artists in Ascendance exhibit on Nov. 14, 2025.

Redefining American art through untold stories at the Jule

On Aug. 19, 2025, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts opened its exhibit "Women Artists in Ascendance" to the public. The exhibit showcases artwork from notable women artists of the 20th century whose contributions have largely gone overlooked. The exhibit is one of four on display, exploring the idea of American art and who gets to define what that means.

A look at the main entrance of Neville Arena, taken on Nov. 12, 2025.

Concerts coming to Neville Arena

Live music is coming to the Plains! With the new, long-term collaboration of Auburn Athletics with Peachtree Entertainment, Neville Arena and Jordan-Hare Stadium are scheduled to hold at least five concerts annually, featuring bands and singers known nationwide. The partnership is an exciting announcement for all current and future Auburn students. Notably, within the next five months, the upcoming performances will range from faith-based worship songs to soulful country music, featuring performers Josiah Queen, Hulvey, Claire Leslie, Riley Green and Parker McCollum.

The Band Honey performs for the crowd at War Damn Coffee Jam hosted by UPC at Samford Lawn in Auburn, Ala. on Nov. 11, 2025.

War Damn Coffee Jam returns to the Loveliest Village on the Plains

On Nov. 11, the University Program Council (UPC) hosted its annual War Damn Coffee Jam. The event, held directly in front of Samford Hall, ran from 7 to 10 p.m. and offered Auburn students a fun break from studying. Attendees enjoyed the changing weather with free refreshments from local vendors, music from local bands and the company of fellow Auburn students.

Three individuals sit on stage in armchairs, with one man animatedly speaking, while another holds a device and a woman smiles.

'Auburn is a special place': President Trump calls into TPUSA event at Neville Arena

On Nov. 5, Auburn’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter hosted “This is the Turning Point Tour” in Neville Arena. The event lasted three hours with attendees hearing from Senator Tommy Tuberville, Benny Johnson, Lara and Eric Trump. During the event, President Trump called Eric Trump and spoke to the crowd. At the end of the event, attendees had the chance to ask the speakers questions.