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Art programs given a blank canvas during remote instruction

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | April 11

The move to online classes hasn’t been so cut and dry for programs like studio art, where students thrive off one another’s feedback and professors’ in-person guidance.

Graduate school temporarily waiving tests for admissions

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | April 10

The Graduate Record Examinations and the Graduate Management Admission Test will not be required for most programs over the next three semesters.

Camp War Eagle 2020 sessions to be hosted virtually

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | April 10

All on-campus Camp War Eagle sessions will be transitioning online, according to an email sent by the First Year Experience Office to incoming freshmen. 

Auburn University to receive over $15.6 million from federal stimulus aid

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | April 10

Auburn University will receive more than $15.6 million in federal stimulus aid, and a minimum of $7.8 million is going toward emergency financial aid and grants for students.

Auburn University cancels campus events through June 30

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | April 9

This includes camps that were scheduled for the duration of the cancellation, according to the University.

Department of Aviation faces layover from pandemic

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | April 8

“Essentially, we haven’t been able to fly,” said Bill Hutto, head of Auburn’s aviation department and the director of the Auburn University Regional Airport.

Five students, four Auburn University employees test positive for COVID-19

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | April 7

Five students and four Auburn University employees have tested positive for COVID-19, and of those, one student and two employees have been hospitalized, according to Fred Kam, medical director for the Auburn University Medical Clinic.

University Housing postpones move-outs until further notice

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | April 7

All future move-out weekends have been put on hold until a "later date," and residents will not be able to visit campus to carry out the process.

Architecture classes remodel curriculum for online

By Collins Keith | Campus Reporter | April 7

How do you transition a major that's intrinsically based in the real world to online? This is the question Auburn's College of Architecture, Design and Construction was forced to answer quickly and efficiently for its students.

Graduates develop new billing software

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | April 6

“It is a lot of work, and the thing that I enjoy most about it is that I get to learn so much and it’s actually real stuff,” said Blair Chenault, CEO of Flashtract.

SGA Senate votes online in wake of pandemic

By Collins Keith | Campus Reporter | April 6

SGA Senate is not ruling out the possibility of holding meetings via Zoom, according to Kassen. As of right now, however, Senate will be sticking with the current method of operation by sending out weekly updates.

University federal mandates revise operations for pandemic

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | April 3

Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station directors addressed the University Board of Trustees to share how they are handling remote work and social distancing.

Board of Trustees approve sale of Cullman land to ALDOT

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | April 3

ALDOT had requested 0.6 acres from the University, which purchased the property in 1948, for use in improvements to Alabama Highway 157.

UPC says campus closure is an 'adjustment for everyone'

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | April 1

UPC had many upcoming events that were forced to be canceled due the coronavirus pandemic. 

Office of the Provost elaborates on satisfactory, unsatisfactory grading system

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | March 31

Students will be allowed to convert letter grades to an SP, SS or UU following final grades.

Theatre students see productions canceled by pandemic

By Destini Ambus | Campus Writer | March 31

“When I got news that the production was being canceled, I was heartbroken,” said Anna Vu, sophomore in theatre management. “We had been working on this show since January, and it saddens me that all the hard work of the dancers, choreographers and designers could not be shown to an audience."

Clinic provides early services for children with autism spectrum disorder

By Collins Keith | Campus Reporter | March 28

Corina Jimenez-Gomez and Nadia Bhuiyan work to help children with ASD communicate in ways that can be understood by others at Auburn's Center for Autism Research, Treatment and Training.

AU to combine spring and summer commencement ceremonies

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 27

Auburn University announced that it will combine its spring and summer commencement ceremonies to give spring graduates an opportunity to participate and walk the stage in early August.