Identities

Celebrating 50 years of brotherhood: Kappa Alpha Psi

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | May 27

On May 18, 2025, Auburn University’s Kappa Alpha Psi, Theta Delta chapter celebrated 50 years on Auburn’s campus. The fraternity looked back on these 50 years through a celebration with alumni and current members, focusing on their service to the university.

How BSU and NPHC build community on campus

By Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | March 13

When students flock to Auburn for their studies, they may be moving hundreds of miles away from the friends, family, community and customs that they know as home. For Black students who make up only a small fraction of the student body, this culture shock may be especially challenging. Black Student Union and the National Pan-Hellenic Council offer a space for Black students to simultaneously build community bonds, excel academically and develop professionally at Auburn.

BSU Celebrates 40 Years at Auburn

February 21

Saturday, Feb. 17, the Black Student Union celebrated its 40th anniversary at Auburn University. The organization was founded in 1984, 20 years after Harold A. Franklin became the first Black student to enroll at the university. To this day, BSU continues its mission to further the interests of Black students across Auburn's campus.

National Council of Negro Women seeks to build community

March 25

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1935 with the mission to advance the opportunities and quality of life for African American women and their families.

Auburn National Pan-Hellenic Council reveals Legacy Plaza on campus

September 30

Auburns National Pan-Hellenic Council held a ceremony dedicated to the opening of the Legacy Plaza.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The value and role of Black fraternities in student success and retention

May 23

Ph.D. student Terrance Lewis reflects on the way his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, has impacted his undergraduate and graduate studies. He stresses the importance of NPHC sororities and fraternities for the recruitment and retention of Black students in undergraduate and graduate programs across all disciplines and campuses.

'A place to gather': NPHC Legacy Plaza garners funding for fall opening

March 9

The Auburn Family raised $31,240 for the NPHC Legacy Plaza on Tiger Giving Day which is set to be finished by October.

Auburn Student Center to be dedicated to Harold Melton, first Black SGA president

September 4

Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court is a 1988 Auburn graduate in international business. He was the first Black president of the Auburn SGA from 1987 to 1988.

Auburn to be second SEC school with NPHC Legacy Plaza

October 23

The plaza will include panels dedicated to each of the nine sororities and fraternities, and a 10th will be dedicated to telling the history of the black-student experience at Auburn.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Diversity Inclusion: Meet NPHC

October 1

It is one thing to write in a syllabus or on a website that we are an inclusive and diverse campus; it is another thing to consciously, intentionally and actively be one. It starts with us going out and supporting one another and seeing the different cultures and traditions our great institution has to offer.