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University fundraising campaign finishes with $1.2 billion

By Staff Report | April 10

Auburn has raised more than $1.2 billion in their most successful campaign in history.

SGA offers daily activities to honor corresponding lines of the Creed for Creed Week

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | April 10

Auburn students across campus have heard or seen the Creed at some point in their college careers with it sprinkled throughout campus and present in everything the Auburn Family does. As a way to honor it, SGA decided to host Creed Week this past week.

Honors College will host retired professor to share research opportunities within the college

By Staff Report | April 10

Lewis Barker, retired professor in psychology and last year’s honor’s faculty of the year, will be featured at the 2018 Honor’s Convocation. In addition to discussing his involvement with the Honor’s College, Barker will be introducing the new neuroscience program to be offered in fall 2018.

Tiger Stomp kicks off the weekend with step competition

By Bailey Fuhrmann | Campus Writer | April 9

Rhythm and beat filled the Student Activities Center Friday night as National Panhellenic Council hosted its Tiger Stomp event. The night began with a DJ playing music for guests as they arrived while performers prepared for their routines.

Survivor of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing speaks in Auburn

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | April 9

On Sept. 15, 1963, 12-year-old Sarah Collins Rudolph and her 14-year-old sister, Addie Mae were sitting in the ladies lounge of the 16th Street Baptist Church when a loud boom sounded.

Speakers promote King's 'beloved community' for commemoration of anniversary of his death

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | April 9

The marble floors of the Jule Collins Smith Museum echoed with the sounds of interfaith discussion as attendees of Auburn University's event commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination traded stories and experiences.

Campus Safety and Security showcases new features at open house

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 9

The Auburn University Campus Safety and Security showcased recent renovations including a stormproof emergency operations center and Auburn Police Division’s University Precinct.

School of Nursing will host World Health Day celebration on Saturday

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 7

For the first time, Auburn University will be participating in World Health Day by providing health assessments, activities and instructions to bring awareness and promote healthy living in the Auburn community.

Community marches from Haley Concourse to Langdon to 'Become the Beloved Community'

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | April 5

On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a march was held from Haley Concourse to Langdon Hall on April 4.

Student leaders discuss racial reconciliation with Christian context

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 5

Members of the Auburn community took part in worship and conversation to bring different races together through a shared faith in Christianity at the Davis Arboretum on Tuesday evening.

National Association of Scholars president urges universities to address intellectual diversity

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | April 4

Wood came to campus Tuesday afternoon to address intellectual diversity and free expression on college campuses as part of the University's Critical Conversation Speaker Series.

Auburn University earns Tree Campus USA recognition for the ninth year in a row

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | April 4

With over 8,500 trees on the core campus and 12,000 when extended to all Auburn woodland property with roughly 130 different species, Auburn earns Tree Campus USA for the ninth year in a row.

Auburn HR developing modern 'Tiger Talent' system for employees

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | April 4

Auburn’s Department of Human Resources is developing a new talent management system called Tiger Talent.

Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine conducts clinical trial with prospective melanoma drug

By Staff Report | April 4

The Oncology Service at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will enlist the help of man’s best friend to launch a clinical trial for a new melanoma treatment drug.

Auburn professor receives grant to fund honeybee research

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | April 4

Geoffrey Williams is an Auburn University entomologist and one of 16 researchers to receive a $283,000 grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research’s Pollinator Health Fund.

Speaker of the Final Lecture Mark Wilson emphasizes the importance of listening

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | April 4

In the Final Lecture Monday evening, Mark Wilson strove to remind students where they came from and in the Final Lecture Monday night.

Tim Cook to be honored with 2018 Human Rights Award

By Staff Report | April 4

Apple CEO and Auburn alumn Tim Cook with receive the 2018 Human Rights Award on April 4.

Auburn becomes closer to 'Beloved Community' with three commemorative events in honor of 50th anniversary of King's death

By Staff Report | April 4

This week the Office of Inclusion and Diversity along with the College of Liberal Arts will host three events to begin their process of “Becoming the Beloved Community.”

Jane Goodall to speak at Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | April 4

Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, will be speaking at the 16th annual Women's Philanthropy Board Spring Symposium and Luncheon.

College of Ag hosts annual Ag Week last week to connect students to agriculture

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | April 4

The College of Agriculture wanted to connect with the rest of campus which was its goal for the college's annual Ag Week.