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New Doctoral Program Comes to College of Engineering

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | July 28

Auburn University has started a doctoral program for polymer and fiber engineering."This is an outgrowth of textile engineering," explained Dr. Joe Morgan, associate dean for academics for the College of Engineering.Morgan said textile engineering programs have moved toward broader perspectives, still including apparel, but expanding to include all kinds of applications.

Auburn Students Place in Top 3 in National Pharmacy Competition

By Katherine Haas / WRITER | July 28

Four students from Auburn's Harrison School of Pharmacy placed in the top three of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy National Community Pharmacists Association's (NCPA) Pruitt Schutte Business Plan Competition.The NCPA is an organization that works to promote independent community pharmacy across the country. According to its website, the competition serves to generate interest for independent community pharmacy ownership, which accounts for a substantial part of the United States health care delivery system.

Class of 2014 Bringing Back Welcoming Tradition

By Caitlin Myles / Writer | July 19

Freshmen convocation is an event that Auburn hopes will become a new tradition starting with the class of 2014. As the first event in the new coliseum, new students, both freshmen and transfer students, will enjoy a presentation with key Auburn speakers and a spirit rally followed by a free barbecue on the lawn next to the student center.

Auburn Professor Receives Nearly $600,000 Grant from National Science Foundation

By Maria Iampietro / Writer | July 19

Sanjeev Baskiyar recently received a $594,352 grant from the National Science Foundation to be used for scholarships in Auburn's computer science and software engineering (CSSE) department.

Speech and Hearing Clinic to Hold Open House

By Lauren Nix / Writer | July 13

Auburn University's Speech and Hearing Clinic will host its annual hearing aid open house July 14-16.

Freshmen Students Awarded Grant to Provide Area Preschoolers with Books

By Blake May / Writer | July 13

A group of freshman students in Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts and the Public Good Learning Community were recently awarded a $2,000 grant to provide books for area preschoolers.

Two Auburn University Researchers Discuss Dispersants

By Brian Woodham / Associate Copy Editor | July 5

Shortly after the Deepwater Horizon rig sank roughly a mile below the water's surface and BP discovered oil leaking from its wreckage, criticism began swirling about BP's use of the dispersants Corexit 9500 and 9527, chemical cocktails that break crude oil into globules, dispersing it below the surface and throughout the water column.

Auburn Students Help Working Families Save Money on Taxes

By Lindsey Kaye Rodgers / Writer | July 5

Auburn students received recognition for their compassion and work ethic this tax season while working with SaveFirst, the largest volunteer tax preparation program in the state.

Auburn Alumni Association Creating More Opportunities for Students

By Katherine Haas / WRITER | July 2

The Auburn Alumni Association Board of Directors met Saturday to discuss topics including programs, scholarships, membership and marketing.The Auburn Alumni Association (AAA) is an organization that works to encourage a close relationship between Auburn alumni and the University.

Auburn Scientists Work to Restore Canebrakes in Alabama

By Max Davis / Writer | June 29

River cane plants in Alabama are becoming extinct, but a professor at Auburn University is not letting them go down without a fight.Wildlife scientist Mark Smith said his decision to start a research project on restoring the river cane in Alabama was based on the conservation need for the plant.

Auburn Bookstore Offers Free Book Stimulus Program

By Lauren Cavallaro / Writer | June 27

Buy a book, get a book free. The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance is offering just that."If students buy a book between now and the end of July, they can mail in a form and get a free book mailed back to them," said Margaret Hendricks, general book manager at the Auburn University Bookstore.

DesignSeed Receives Recognition as Innovator of the Year

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | June 24

DesignSeed, a collaborative group with the mission of creating jobs in rural areas, was presented the 2010 Innovator Award from Alabama by the Southern Growth Policies Board.

Robots and Video Games are Built at Auburn's Robotics Camp

By Maria Iampietro / Writer | June 20

This summer, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in Shelby Center, students ages 10 through 18 make robotic tanks out of Lego pieces, program their own versions of Pacman and create computer software that calculates mathematical equations, among other things.

College of Education Graduate School Ranked Top 25 Percent

By Nicole Loggins / Campus | June 20

U.S. News & World Report has named Auburn University's College of Education as one of "America's Best Graduate Schools." The 2011 survey placed Auburn in the top-25 percentile among 278 graduate schools, ranking number 66.

EcoDogs Sniff Out Information on Endangered Species

By Lauren Nix / Writer | June 15

A dog is a man's best friend, but dogs play a much more critical role for Auburn University researchers: they locate species in greatest need of conservation around Alabama.By sniffing for their scat, or poop, dogs can provide specific information about species' habitats and lifestyles.

University Senate Making Changes

By Blake May / Writer | June 12

The Auburn University senate proposed a new employment format for its instructors during a meeting Tuesday. The senate also discussed the possibility of changing the class registration process.

Beaches, Tar Balls, Reefs, Blobs and Mousse: Auburn Researchers Take Action

By Brian Woodham / Associate Copy Editor | June 10

Late Saturday afternoon in Ocean Springs, Miss., a few children splashed in the warm gulf surf as their parents watched from the shore, while over a section of deflated, orange containment boom strewn across riprap, a great blue heron took flight.

AU Band Celebrates New Band Hall and Practice Facilities

By Lindsey Rodgers / Writer | June 5

Auburn University Band members are playing songs of victory this summer, but not just for their beloved football team.The group is celebrating the new band hall and practice field approved by Auburn University in a board meeting this spring.