Coronavirus

Outdoor classes give students a breath of fresh air

By Kayla Bhodoo | Campus Writer | February 2

Some in-person courses are being delivered outdoors rather than in regular, indoor classrooms because of safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic as more students return to campus this semester.

Masks, testing still causes for concern for AU medical experts

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 31

As more and more people start to populate campus spaces, medical experts are urging students to comply with University COVID-19 guidelines.

AU COVID cases decline slightly amid vaccine rollout and low sentinel testing numbers

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 26

A total of 78 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Auburn’s campuses this week, marking a slight decrease from last week’s 113.

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Auburn international students reflect on America in 2020

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | January 24

Some of Auburn's international students give their viewpoints on the pandemic, the death of George Floyd and the 2020 election.

AU extends remote operations through Feb. 7

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | January 22

Auburn University has extended its remote operations policy for face-to-face classes another week, according to a campus-wide email sent Friday afternoon.

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EAMC reports rise in COVID hospitalizations after holidays

By My Ly | Community Editor | January 18

As EAMC sees its 10th month of COVID-19 cases, the hospital is still overwhelmed with hospitalizations, said public relations and marketing director John Atkinson.

Auburn University extends remote operations through Jan. 31

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | January 15

Face-to-face classes may now be held remotely through Jan. 31 because of an extension to the University's remote operations.

University leaders defend increasing in-person classes

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | January 15

Faculty had questions for University President Jay Gogue and Provost Bill Hardgrave about the beginning of the spring semester amid a motion of voting no confidence in the provost.

University announces 58 COVID cases from previous week

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 12

Auburn University announced on Tuesday that fifty-eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Auburn’s campus for the week prior to the start of the spring semester.

Auburn students and employees to receive COVID-19 vaccine

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | January 11

The University will distribute vaccines to healthcare workers and first responders first, followed by high-risk campus employees over 65, then other employees and students.

AU announces return of outdoor mask requirement

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | December 10

Effective Monday, Dec. 14, anyone on Auburn campus property will be required to wear face coverings outdoors in addition to the existing indoor requirement.

University prepares for arrival of COVID vaccines

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | December 10

Auburn University is beginning to make decisions about how to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to the campus community as they become available, and it has several ultra-cold freezers for storage.

AU may employ people to remind others of COVID guidelines

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | December 6

In a town hall meeting with faculty, Provost Bill Hardgrave said that the University could enlist student workers and faculty to supervise campus to remind people to adhere to Auburn's COVID-19 guidelines.

Bill Hardgrave, Auburn University Provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, has led much of the University's coronavirus response.

Provost responds to spring apprehension from faculty

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 19

Following a tense meeting of the University's Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Provost Bill Hardgrave took questions from faculty members and said his office will work to resolve Auburn AAUP recommendations for spring 2021.

University reports 23 cases of COVID-19

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief and Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | November 17

Auburn University reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 for the past week.

Students react to spring 2021 calendar modifications

By Kayla Bhodoo | Campus Writer | November 13

Changes to the University's spring 2021 academic calendar have left some students feeling frustrated, while others are hopeful for the effects that the changes will bring.

Faculty say spring plans concerning in seven recommendations to AU

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | November 12

Auburn's American Association of University Professors chapter developed guidance it is requesting the University adopt for spring. Faculty feel Auburn is not factoring in their health and cast doubt on the validity of COVID data.

‘Shocked and disappointed’: Professors respond with alarm, concern to spring 2021 plans

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 12

At a special meeting of Auburn University faculty led by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, professors had numerous criticisms on the University's handling of the pandemic and spring plans.

Auburn University reports 24 new COVID-19 cases

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 10

Auburn University reported 24 new COVID-19 cases for the week ending Nov. 8, according to data from its COVID-19 Resource Center.

University will oversee sentinel testing in spring

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 9

The University-led form of sentinel testing will be run by the Harrison School of Pharmacy through its Pharmaceutical Care Clinic.