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AU president’s home undergoes $16.9 million renovations

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 23

Extensive updates were made to the private residence, and a new event center was created on the property.

Auburn veterinarians perform rare heart procedure on horse with AFib

By Staff Report | March 22

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine veterinarians have successfully conducted their first-ever procedure to correct atrial fibrillation in an equine patient.

University hosts free professional development workshop on cyber security

By Staff Report | March 22

Co-hosted by Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business and Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, a pair of nationally recognized cybersecurity experts will be welcomed to campus to highlight a professional development workshop.

Student doesn't allow sudden spinal cord injury to stop her from dancing

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | March 22

Nelson, sophomore in nursing, allowed the determination of herself and her dance professor Adrienne Wilson to not keep this accident from robbing her of her ability to be a dancer.

Dixon Center hosts National Firefighter training program as the first location outside of California

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | March 21

The Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program or WFAP is hosting its first-ever training session outside of California at Auburn University’s Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center during Feb 2018.

Theater department begins 2017-18 season with Antigone

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | March 21

The 2017-2018 theater season starts off with a bang as it pays tribute to women authors and choreographers this season for the celebratory 125 Years of Auburn Women. Demonstrating the strength of women is crucial to Auburn Theater this season. The first work of the season, Antigone will run from Sept.

Auburn's first head majorette dies at 91

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | March 21

Put to rest in her Auburn Marching Band Alumni shirt and jacket, Kelda Ward, 91, passed in her sleep Saturday, March 17, 2018, at home. 

Student organizations share achievements in Organization Showcase

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | March 21

Student organizations were able to display their achievements in the Organization Showcase in the Student Center Ballroom Tuesday evening.

Professors write book about a program's mission for civic engagement

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | March 21

Coordinated by the College of Liberal Arts and the David Mathews Center for Civic Life, the Living Democracy program teaches students how to be citizens who engage in civic issues effectively.

Auburn graduate selected for prestigious Knauss Fellowship

By Staff Report | March 21

Sarah Lessard of Franklinton, Auburn University natural resources master’s graduate, has been selected to spend this year working with the House Committee on Natural Resources in Washington, D.C., as a Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow.

Author gives optimistic outlook on Serengeti and other ecosystems

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | March 21

Auburn University’s College of Science and Mathematics Leadership Council held their Distinguished Lecture Tuesday afternoon, inviting presenter Sean Carroll, author of “The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why It Matters.”

Over 700 pre-vet students from across country gather in Auburn this weekend

By Staff Report | March 21

Over 700 pre-veterinary students will travel from across the U.S. to attend the 2018 American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, or APVMA, Symposium at Auburn University.

AGHill Communications gives ag students opportunity for real-world experience

By Staff Report | March 21

Gaining real-world experience, Auburn University’s agricultural communications students can practice their communication skills on clients within AgHill Communications, a student-operated communications firm.

Journalism student gets the opportunity to interview Governor Ivey

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | March 20

Junior Ken Ward took his career in journalism to the next step when he received the opportunity to interview Governor Kay Ivey for Eagle Eye, Auburn’s only student-run television station.

Auburn faculty member named chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg

By Staff Report | March 20

Auburn University's Vice President for Research and Economic Development John M. Mason Jr. has been appointed chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg and will begin the role effective Aug. 1.

RBD Panera Bread location swapped for 'RBD Café'

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 20

Prevail Union coffee will operate in the RBD Café location where Panera was slated to operate.

Prevail expands coffee shop in RBD Library

By Ingrid Schnader | Photo Editor | March 20

The cafe has the same coffee options as the Prevail from downtown. Students can also buy snack items such as chips, candy, crackers and baked goods.

Meet Miss Homecoming candidate Camille Smith

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | March 20

When most people go to college they develop their interests in potential career paths, lifelong friends and various clubs — Camille Smith, however, grew her passion for the elderly, a community she feels is being largely overlooked within the Auburn Family. Smith, senior in physical activity and health, spent a large amount of time her freshman year volunteering at homes for the elderly around Auburn.