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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.

The COVID-19 outbreak has seen many University operations altered in response.

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.

Toilet paper hangs from a tree in Samford Park on Sunday, Nov. 26 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn University suspends on-campus instruction for 2020 summer semester, cancels study abroad

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

Auburn University announced it has suspended all in-person classes for this year's summer semester.

K-9 puppies in training receive Tiger Giving Day funding

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | March 25

Auburn's Canine Protective Services program nourishes the dogs from birth to 12 months to see them lead a life of fighting crime.

University Housing organizes early move-out days for residents

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | March 24

University Housing will allow students to move out of residence halls early over the next two weekends to gather any possessions they may have left behind.

On-campus residents to receive prorated refunds for housing

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | March 24

Students who were in University residence halls will be issued prorated refunds of their remaining housing fees for the spring semester, University Housing said in an email that was sent to residents.

AU student tests positive for the coronavirus

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 24

An Auburn University student has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Fred Kam, the medical director for the Auburn University Medical Clinic.

Veterinary teaching hospitals stay open during semester closure

By Destini Ambus | Campus Writer | March 23

Routine visits will be postponed until the hospitals return to normal operations, but they will remain open for emergency services.

Dean of the Harbert College of Business Dr. Bill Hardgrave speaks welcoming the audience to the Open Speaker Series on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017.

Students will have option at end of semester to convert grades to satisfactory, unsatisfactory

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | March 20

According to the email, students will be able to opt into “S/U” grading on a course-by-course basis by working with their academic advisors.

Despite coronavirus campus closure, Auburn University will continue to pay workers

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 17

All employees will be paid during the campus closure caused by the spread of coronavirus, according to an email from Auburn University Human Resources.

Gavin Engineering Research Labratory on Magnolia Street. (Emily Enfinger | Photo Editor)

University doesn't expect COVID-19 to disrupt research

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 17

Most Auburn University research will continue and the COVID-19 campus closure will not cause many disruptions, according to James Weyhenmeyer, vice president for research and economic development.

Auburn’s annual E-Day sees highest attendance in its history

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | March 16

Schools and individual students from all over the country make trips to Auburn just for this one-day event.