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Meet the CWE counselors: Tyler Jorgensen

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | June 22

Since coming to school, all of Tyler Jorgensen’s Instagram captions had ended with the same hashtag: #collegenoparents.

Auburn's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences via Auburn.edu.

'A game-changer': AU adds promising Wildlife Enterprise Management degree

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | June 18

The University’s Board of Trustees approved the degree June 8. It is now awaiting approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education who’s vote will take place in December.

The Auburn University Department of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences building on Monday, Jun. 4th, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences begins enrolling students in new packaging degree

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 18

Students can now declare and begin signing up for classes in the new sustainable biomaterials and packaging degree in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences.

Meet the CWE counselors: Hamilton Wasnick

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | June 17

Hamilton Wasnick came to Auburn from Seattle, Washington as a freshman, moved up as a counselor and now pursues his last summer before his senior year as a head counselor for Camp War Eagle.

Auburn University has selected Annette Ranft as the eighth dean of the Harbert College of Business, effective Aug. 1.

Auburn names Annette Ranft eighth dean of Harbert College of Business

By Staff Report | June 16

Following a national search, Auburn University has named Annette Ranft as the eighth dean of the Harbert College of Business, effective August 1. “I am delighted to be joining the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University,” said Ranft.

Sallie Johnson riding Looking Rosey on Cross-Country at the International CCI* level. Contributed by Sallie Johnson.

Auburn club eventing team brings 1st and 4th place trophies back to The Plains

By Patrick Dunning | Staff Writer | June 15

Auburn’s club eventing team is making a name for themselves with a 1st and 4th place finish at the United States Event Association, USEA, Intercollegiate Eventing Championship.

Students will now take the SCORE assessment before they receive their diploma

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 13

SCORE, or student core outcomes and readiness evaluation, is a one-hour test students will take when they are registered for the University graduation course, UNIV 4AA0.

Health Promotion and Wellness launches 'First 56' initiative

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 12

The class of 2022 will pilot the “First 56” initiative, a resolution from the office of Health Promotion and Wellness the Student Government Association Senate passed in April, to encourage healthy decision making among first-year students.

Money matters: Where are your student fees going?

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 11

Each semester students pay tuition and fees. Those fees, student fees, amount to $826 for the 2018-2019 term.

10 Auburn students will compete in Miss Alabama

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 9

Auburn University has 10 students competing for the title of Miss Alabama Saturday night. "We are proud to have ten incredible women competing at Miss Alabama this week," Brad Smith, executive director of Miss Auburn University.

4 degrees added across campus, 3 business degrees closed

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 9

The Auburn University Board of Trustees added four degrees to four colleges across campus and closed three Harbert College of Business degrees Friday morning.

Design rendering of the site plan for the recreation field expansion project.

Trustees OK $17 million rec field expansion

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 8

The expansion is slated to be completed before the start of the fall 2019 semester.

Board of Trustees votes to raise tuition, housing costs to fund housing project

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 8

The Auburn University Board of Trustees voted Friday morning for a 2 percent tuition increase and a housing cost increase that ranges from $60 to $120 for the 2019-2020 term.

CDC: Suicides increased by more than 30 percent since 1999 in half the states

By Melissa Healy | Los Angeles Times | June 8

In a report that examines trends in suicide at the state level from 1999 to 2016, the CDC says suicide rates have increased in nearly every state.

Jasmeet Lamba, assistant professor in the Auburn University College of Agriculture’s Department of Biosystems Engineering, analyzes water samples as part of a three-year study to ensure poultry litter doesn’t become a source of excessive phosphorus in surface waters.

Auburn University leads study to limit phosphorous pollution

By Staff Report | June 7

Phosphorous-rich poultry litter is a big concern in Alabama and other states where the litter is used to fertilize fields. If the nutrient leaks into waterways, it can cause toxic algae blooms which can lead to deficient oxygen levels and destruction of life in the water.

Auburn Students practice a chant at LeaderShape. Contributed by Dawn Morgan.