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'My Auburn: Four Decades on the Plains' details the life of graduate and educator

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | August 18

An invaluable member of the Auburn family, Gerald Leischuck, new autobiography details his life from a farm boy in Colorado to his successful four-decade career at Auburn University.

The State Press

A look inside the final prep for the Mell Classroom Building

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 17

Students will be welcomed back this fall with a brand new building, home to state-of-the-art technology; open, interactive classrooms; and tons of new study space. After nearly seven years of work — from initial meetings and design through construction — the $35-million Mell Classroom Academic Building is finally a reality. Twenty-six new classrooms, ranging in capacity from 30 students to more than 70, will be a new home for dozens of liberal arts, education, agriculture and COSAM classes. A large, open atrium filled with natural lighting greets students.

The Auburn Plainsman

'Pogo': A super pony with a super purpose

By Cole McCauley | Staff Writer | August 16

Jones was surprised to hear about a report of a 'three-legged horse.'

The Auburn Plainsman

Parking services to launch new parking app

By Jon Smithart | Staff Writer | August 16

From increasing the accessibility of campus from far away parking to adding new technology, Andrae said Parking Services is keeping the students' needs first.

The Auburn Plainsman

What to know about move-in 2017

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 15

Move-in days this year are set for Aug. 11 and 17. The Quad will be a busy area on Aug. 11 and the rest of the campus will be busting on Aug. 17.

The Auburn Plainsman

'The year of Auburn women': Celebrating 125 years of educated women

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | August 15

Now, 125 years later, Auburn University is celebrating what the Alumni Association is calling "The Year of Auburn Women."

The Auburn Plainsman

'I liked her, and she liked me back': Auburn's star kicker prepares for his wedding day

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 15

"I liked her, and she liked me back, but I was stuck five hours away from her," Carlson said.

The Auburn Plainsman

Best Buddies Program: 'A blessing'

By Katie Clark | Lifestyle Writer | August 15

There is no other organization like the Best Buddies Program here at Auburn. Best Buddies was first established in 1993 with only 20 members and continues to be an organization focused on its mission.

The Auburn Plainsman

Changes are coming to campus dining this fall

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | August 14

Tiger Dining is welcoming Einstein Bros. Bagels, Panera, Mama's Chicken and Biscuits and Firetruck Bar-B-Que to hungry campus-goers this fall.

The Auburn Plainsman

Summer Construction Update

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | August 14

Mell Street Classrooms This new building began construction in December of 2015 with a $35 million budget and was completed last month.

The Auburn Plainsman

University researchers perform sleep study

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | August 14

Auburn Researchers are finding sleep to be a factor in health disparities between white and black Americans, specifically the prevalence of different cardiometabolic risks, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke.

Construction

Closures to come on Lem Morrison

By Staff Report | August 9

A portion of the eastbound lane of Lem Morrison Drive will close Aug. 9-14 as contractors replace the driveway to the new School of Nursing.

The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn Panhellenic receives top national award

By Staff Report | August 7

Out of more than 600 other organizations, the women of Auburn’s Panhellenic have earned the highest possible award that a college can win from the National Panhellenic Conference.

The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn professor develops bicentennial exhibit

By Staff Report | August 7

Among other celebrations, Alabama’s bicentennial year of 2019 will see the opening of “Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces that Changed a Nation.”

The Auburn Plainsman

COLUMN: Handling back to college stress

August 6

Whether you're a returning student or it's your first time on the Plains, now is a better time than any to develop healthy habits to maintain any future stressors.

The Auburn Plainsman

University awards 1,160 new degrees Saturday

August 5

Two graduation ceremonies were held Saturday, awarding 1,160 new Auburn graduates with degrees, marking over 315,000 degrees since the University's beginning in 1856

The Auburn Plainsman

COLUMN: A study abroad guide for interested students

By Cole McCauley | Staff Writer | August 3

Auburn has fantastic study abroad programs that cater to students of all areas of study and background. With over 100 programs, the possibilities are endless.

The Auburn Plainsman

Student starts college fund for youth mentee

By Morgan Kirkland | Staff Writer | August 2

Ashley Cunliffe, 21-year-old elementary education major, started a fund to help her Little Sister attend college by cutting and selling her hair.

The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn Panhellenic awarded College Excellence Award

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 1

The 2016-17 winners of the College Panhellenic Excellence Awards have been announced and Auburn is one of the 20 honored.

The Auburn Plainsman

Education advocate to speak at summer graduation ceremonies

By Staff Report | July 31

On Saturday, Aug. 5, Auburn University will hold its summer graduation ceremonies in the Auburn Arena, awarding 1,160 new graduates with degrees.