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Auburn professor makes breakthrough with peanut genome

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | March 28

Growers and consumers alike can be excited for the successful map sequencing of the peanut’s genetic code, a five-year project conducted by The Peanut Genome Consortium — an international team of scientists that includes Auburn professor Charles Chen.

Engineering student Jordan Ryle pursues interests in travel and cooking

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | March 28

Ryle is a senior in mechanical engineering also pursuing a minor in business but her interests are quite diverse. She cooks, travels and loves Auburn, hoping to give back someday.

Auburn University Theater Department ranks best in the state for the second year

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 28

OnStage Blog has ranked the Auburn University theater department as the best in the state for the second year in a row.

Students spend their breaks serving with Alternative Student Breaks

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | March 28

Alternative Student Breaks hosts an array of service trips for every break for Auburn students. Each trip is coordinated by an undergraduate “site leader,” and each trip has a specific trip issue in mind.

Auburn International Justice Mission aims to erase human trafficking

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | March 28

The Auburn chapter of the International Justice Mission is fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves.

President Leath to be installed as Auburn's 19th President in two-day celebration

By Staff Report | March 28

Steven Leath, Auburn’s 19th president will be installed on Thursday, March 29 as part of a two-day celebration. The ceremony on Thursday is a formal recognition of Leath as president of the University, though he officially took office on June 19, 2017. The 18th president of Auburn University, Jay Gogue, was inducted in 2007 and left office in 2017.

SGA will host final town hall for the school year to discuss Auburn city issues related to students

By Staff Report | March 27

SGA will host its final town hall for the 2017 - 2018 school year tonight inviting both students and community members for discussion.

Keurig Girl getting attention from carrying coffee machine

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Writer | March 23

Madison Collins, freshman in biomedical sciences, has earned a nickname around campus. "One night, I knew I was going to be at the library really late, so I was like, 'Oh, I'll bring my coffee machine,'" Collins said. Since then, students have started to refer to her as "Keurig Girl."

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.