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First-ever grants from Auburn between Auburn and Cuban Universities

By Emmy Leberte | News Writer | June 20

Six new research projects are now underway and due to the funding of the first-ever grants awarded by the Auburn University and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station- Cuba Grants program. The projects were set to encourage and further the academic collaboration between AAES researchers and scientist at both Auburn University and Cuban Agricultural Universities and research centers.

What to do in the case of an active shooter

By Ariel Cochran | News Writer | June 20

On June 12, 2016, 49 people lost their life to an armed gunman that entered PULSE Night Club in Orlando, Florida.

Board approves several renovation projects, Leach Science Center addition

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | June 17

The Board of Trustees approved several renovation projects at its Friday, June 10 meeting. The Haley Center Quad, the Gavin Engineering Research Building and Broun Hall will undergo renovations. Haley Center The Haley Center Quad renovations will "facilitate the relocation of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics from Parker Hall and Allison Laboratory." The project will renovate approximately 40,000 square feet of space on the third floor of Haley Center Quads One and Two, according to Associate Vice President for Facilities Dan King.

Auburn holds Unity Service honoring Orlando Victims

By Eric Pereira | Campus Writer | June 17

Thursday evening members of the Auburn family gathered in the Foy Hall.

Board of Trustees to vote on several renovation projects

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | June 9

The Board of Trustees will vote on multiple renovation projects at its Friday, June 10 meeting. The Haley Center Quad, the Gavin Engineering Research Building and Broun Hall could undergo renovations, according to the meeting materials. If approved: The Haley Center Quad renovations will "facilitate the relocation of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics from Parker Hall and Allison Laboratory." The project will renovate approximately 40,00 square feet of space on the third floor of Haley Center Quads One and Two, the materials state The estimated total project cost of the Gavin Engineering Research Building renovations is $16.75 million.

Former Marching Band Director dies at 95

By Ariel Cochran | News Writer | June 8

Wilbur “Bodie” Hinton, former Auburn University Marching Band director, is dead at 95, according to the Auburn University Alumni Band.

Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs renamed Office of Inclusion and Diversity

By Staff Report | June 8

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, or ODMA, will now be known as the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, according to the Office of Communications Newsroom.

Bodie Hinton remembered as 'the person who turned the band around'

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | June 8

Former Marching Band Director and Professor of Music Emeritus Johnnie Vinson remembers his mentor Wilbur "Bodie" Hinton as "the person who really turned the band around and brought it into the future." Hinton, who was the marching band director from 1956-1969 and chair of the music department until he retired in 1984, died this week at 95.

Former Marching Band Director dies at 95

By Staff Report | June 7

Wilbur “Bodie” Hinton, former Auburn University Marching Band director, is dead at 95, according to the Auburn University Alumni Band.

From the archives: Muhammad Ali at Auburn

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | June 4

From page 1 of the May 12, 1973 edition of The Auburn Plainsman: From page 12 of the May 12, 1973 edition of The Auburn Plainsman:

Four graduates awarded Fulbright Scholarships

By Staff Report | June 2

Four alumni have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships, according to a University release. The Fulbright Scholarship is an educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government.

CAMP WAR EAGLE ISSUE | Making the most out of recruitment: Advice from the head Pi Chi

By Lily Jackson | Intrigue Editor | May 27

Taylor Horton, junior in rehab service and head pi chi (a Pi Chi is a woman who leads potential new members through recruitment) for sorority recruitment, sat down to give a few pointers to those considering giving greek life a try.  Q: What should you bring with you through recruitment?  A: “I would say a hairbrush and an extra pair of shoes to slip on so you aren’t in heels all day.

Dog delivers record-breaking 19 puppies at College of Veterinary Medicine

By Staff Report | May 27

All but one of the puppies survived the caesarean delivery by a multidisciplinary team of faculty veterinarians at the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital.

Auburn Professor helps discover the redness gene in birds

By Emmy Leberte | News Writer | May 26

Auburn professor and a team of researchers study Canaries to figure out the redness gene.

Sculptor Joanna Blake, Auburn graduate, dies in Italy at 39

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | May 26

Blake, a 1999 Auburn graduate, traveled to Italy to celebrate her birthday, according to the reports.

Student counseling services

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 24

Last year, as issues related to mental health continued to surface on Auburn's campus and Student Counseling Services came under fire for long waits and unpublicized resources, University administration and the student government began to explore how to improve the University's resources for students' mental health needs. The SGA and the University administration commissioned a Task Force on Student Mental Health to determine how the University could better provide and publicize for resources and support on campus. The report released earlier this year found the University was ranked near the bottom when compared to schools of similar size. "It is important to note that the Task Force found that Auburn University currently ranks at or near the bottom with regard to the number of mental health counselors," the report stated.

Auburn’s engineering senior student design team wins Air Force challenge

By Ariel Cochran | News Writer | May 24

The team is applying for a patent for their Design Assist System.

Doctoral student hopes to break down mental health barriers, reach out to minorities through fellowship

By Megan Gill | News Writer | May 23

Branch was awarded a $20,000 fellowship by the National Board for Certified Counselors.