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Beekeepers lost 40 percent of managed colonies over the last year

By Staff Report | May 24

The loss rate in recent years has been so high that beekeepers are now being forced to change their definition of an “acceptable” rate of loss.

Auburn named to Military Friendly School list with bronze ranking

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 21

Auburn University has exceeded standards in all categories of critique by Military Friendly, an organization that promotes veteran success, placing the University on the  2018-2019 Military Friendly list. Auburn is ranked bronze, meaning the University has programs that scored within 40 percent of the 10th-ranked institution within the given category.  The list will be published in the May issue of the G.I.

Auburn sophomore awarded prestigious scholarship to study in China

By Staff Report | May 15

Nicole Hogue, sophomore in French international trade at Auburn, was awarded the David L. Boren Scholarship and will study at Capital Normal University in Beijing, China, and the Harbin Institute of Technology in Harbin, China.

Pharmacy school ranked in the top 25 nationally

By Staff Report | May 15

The national trade magazine listed the top 25 best pharmacy programs in the country to help hiring managers find the right pharmacists for specific retail environments.

With 20 confirmed cases of ocular melanoma tied to Auburn, survivors say it's time to fund research

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 15

A spotlight has finally been shone on what she and three of her closest friends have been going through for more than 15 years.

University College to move under College of Liberal Arts

By Staff Report | May 14

The University College will now be under the College of Liberal Arts.  The administrative transition will take place on May 14.

Department of Public Health investigates case of tuberculosis identified in Auburn student

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 11

The Alabama Department of Public Health and Auburn University are investigating a case of pulmonary tuberculosis identified in an Auburn student.

Veterinary College commencement celebrates the graduation of 120 doctors

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 8

Auburn’s series of spring commencement ceremonies came to a close Tuesday night as the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine conferred 120 degrees to its 111th graduating class.

Harrison School of Pharmacy recognized 141 distinguished graduates

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | May 8

The Harrison School of Pharmacy honored students receiving their doctor of pharmacy, doctor of philosophy and master of science degrees on May 8.

Harbert College of Business awards more than 600 degrees at spring ceremony

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 8

Family, friends and faculty gathered in the Auburn Arena late Sunday afternoon to celebrate the spring commencement for both undergraduate and graduate degrees for the Raymond J.

Plainsman's Choice | Find Auburn's best of the best here

By The Auburn Plainsman Staff | May 7

The Auburn Plainsman staff have chosen Auburn's best of the best. Congratulations to the winners and keep an eye out for The Plainsman seal of approval in the windows of those listed below. 

Auburn alum brings yoda to life, shares knowledge with Auburn students

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 7

Look into the eyes of Yoda, Iron Man and Davy Jones — see the way their lips curl, their smiles form and eyes roll. 

College of Liberal Arts awards over 500 degrees in Monday ceremony

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | May 7

College of Liberal Arts students have been watching their peers in other schools walk the graduation stage all weekend.

More than 500 students receive degrees from colleges of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Education, Agriculture

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | May 6

Students from the College of Education, the College of Agriculture and the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences gathered at 1 p.m.

Afternoon commencement ceremony celebrates graduation of 681 students

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | May 5

At 2 p.m. in the Auburn Arena, 681 Auburn students received their diplomas officially graduating from the University and becoming alumni.

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering graduates 571 students this spring

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | May 5

On May 5 at 10 a.m., Auburn University held the Spring Commencement Ceremony for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering for both undergraduates and graduates in the Auburn Arena.

Over 4,000 degrees to be awarded throughout spring commencement

By Staff Report | May 5

Five ceremonies will see 4,032 degrees awarded to new Auburn graduates over the next three days.  From May 5-7, ceremonies will be held in Auburn Arena and two professional schools will host their ceremonies on May 8.  Susan Stroy, 1981 graduate and CEO of American Water Works; Randall Ennis, 1983 graduate and CEO of World Poultry Foundation; and Melanie Barstad, 1975 graduate and former president of women's health for Johnson & Johnson will speak at the commencement ceremonies.  Auburn will award 89 doctoral degrees, 695 master’s degrees, four education specialist degrees, 141 pharmacy degrees, 120 veterinary medicine degrees and 2,983 bachelor’s degrees.

President of Emerge creates her own path through involvement

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 1

Sydney Nicholas, a fourth-generation Auburn student, was hesitant to come to the Plains because she didn’t want to be seen as merely following in her family’s footsteps.