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Asteroid named after aerospace engineering faculty member

By Staff Report | November 14

Masatoshi Hirabayashi, assistant professor of aerospace engineering, was honored with the asteroid naming at the “Asteroids, Comets, Meteors 2017” conference in Montevideo, Uruguay, earlier this year.

The State Press

| November 14

Auburn University faculty member warranted an asteroid naming due to his contributios to planetary science. Masatoshi Hirabayashi, assistant professor of aerospace engineering, was honored with the asteroid naming at the “Asteroids, Comets, Meteors 2017” conference in Montevideo, Uruguay, earlier this year. Hirabayashi’s asteroid, 11471 Toshihirabayashi, was discovered on March 6, 1981, at the Siding Spring Observatory in Australia by astronomer Schelte Bus. When an asteroid is discovered, it is given a temporary name and then a catalog number when its orbit is more accurately determined.

The Auburn Plainsman

Walt Disney World employee shares career experience with students

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 14

Friday morning, Disney World employee Alan Skaggs spoke to students about working with transportation at Disney World sharing his academic and career experience.

The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn R.A.D. Program Seeks to Empower Female Students

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | November 13

It started with Harvey Weinstein, and then all the other dominos fell. The men of Hollywood are being exposed for their sexual misconduct, but it didn’t really begin with Harvey Weinstein and it is not limited to Hollywood elites.

The Auburn Plainsman

KA, other fraternities team up against childhood cancer

November 13

For the fourth consecutive year, Kappa Alpha Order, demonstrated how precious the life of a child is. Hosting the annual ‘Stomp The Plains’ step-dance competition, 5 teams of 20 put together a comical routine that gave everyone a good laugh.

The Auburn Plainsman

University programs, faculty recognized in DesignIntelligence 'Best Architecture & Design Schools' survey

By Staff Report | November 13

Several University programs and faculty members were recognized in DesignIntelligence magazine's annual "America's Best Architecture & Design Schools 2017-2018" survey.

The Auburn Plainsman

Harbert College of Business online MBA program nationally ranked No. 13

By Staff Report | November 13

The University's Raymond J. Harbert College of Business has increased its national ranking among online MBA programs to sit at number 13 in The Princeton Review's newly released ranking of top business schools.

The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn names new General Counsel after national search

By Staff Report | November 13

Auburn University named its new General Counsel Jaime Hammer as the conclusion to their national search. Her appointment is effective Jan. 8, 2018.

The Auburn Plainsman

Wheelchair Basketball team named Team of the Month for October

By Staff Report | November 13

The Auburn Wheelchair Basketball team has been named Team of the Month for October by the National Wheelchair Basketball Association.

The Auburn Plainsman

Johnny Greene piece

By Morgan Kirkland | Campus Writer | November 13

Former Auburn football player Johnny Green was a remarkable athlete but his legacy is his work done throughout the years as a leader, mentor and humanitarian.

The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn seniors named finalists for prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | November 13

Two Auburn students were announced as finalists for the Rhode Scholarship. Seniors Kasey Cooper and Matthew Rogers will interview for the competitive position in the coming weeks.

The Auburn Plainsman

Editor emeritus of Auburn Magazine speaks in this week's This is Auburn Speaker Series

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | November 11

Mike Jernigan spoke to students on topics of the Auburn Creed and its author George Petrie as part of the sixth annual This is Auburn Speaker Series on Friday afternoon at the Alumni Association Center.

The Auburn Plainsman

ESPN: Bruce Pearl uncooperative with University's investigation, job in jeopardy

By Staff Report | November 10

A decision will be made in the next week or two regarding Pearl's future, ESPN reported.

The Auburn Plainsman

Dean of business college appointed as University provost

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 10

Hargrave has served as the dean of the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business for seven years. The appointment was made at the Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 10.

The Auburn Plainsman

Sigma Phi Epsilon revokes Auburn chapter's charter, closes fraternity

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 10

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity's national board of directors has revoked the Auburn University SigEp Chapter's charter.

The Auburn Plainsman

Leath: University will move quickly on finding next AD

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | November 10

Leath said they will announce who will be involved in the search process next week.

The Auburn Plainsman

University study shows high black bear population

By Staff Report | November 10

According to a recent study done by the university, the number of black bears in northeast Alabama has increased.

The Auburn Plainsman

Chick-Fil-A cuts chicken strips from campus' menu

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | November 10

The on campus Chick-Fil-A became more express over the summer as the corporation chose to discontinue the sale of their chicken strips at express locations.

The Auburn Plainsman

Athletic facilities improvements move forward

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | November 10

Though plans for a new video board in Jordan Hare have been put on hold, developments for other athletics facilities are moving forward.

The Auburn Plainsman

Stitching with Auburn in mind

By Caroline Kruza | Lifestyle Writer | November 10

After graduating from Auburn University with a degree in textile engineering and a minor in apparel production management, Teel began attending schools around the Southeast to gain a higher level education.