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Jury selected in Hubbard's ethics trial

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 18

Wednesday morning the legal teams in Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics trial selected a jury consisting of 12 jurors and four alternates.

North College Street closure starting tonight at 10 p.m.

By Staff Report | May 18

North College Street from Mitcham Avenue to Glenn Avenue will be closed for a water line installation on Wednesday, May 18 from 10 p.m.-7 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, according to a City of Auburn release.

Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions endorses Trump

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | May 18

Alabama’s junior senator made his first presidential endorsement today.

Auburn City Council approves agreement for redevelopment of the University Chevron station

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 18

The six-story apartment building should be completed by May 2019

Dozens of potential jurors interviewed for Hubbard ethics trial

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 17

Today the legal teams in Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics trial continued to process of narrowing down the men and women who will on the jury responsible for determining his guilt.

From DJ to Alabama Speaker: Who is Mike Hubbard?

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 17

Mike Hubbard became the first Republican speaker in 136 years in 2010 after leading the state’s GOP to retake both houses of Congress for the first time since shortly after the Civil War.

Auburn man arrested for burglary, theft of property

By Staff Report | May 17

The arrest is the result of an investigation by Auburn Police into a burglary that occurred in the 100 Block of North College Street on May 9, according to a press release. Officers responded to the business to discover that someone had forced entry inside while it was closed and stole an undetermined amount of U.S. currency.

Trash Amnesty Week happening now

By Staff Report | May 17

The week of May 16 - 20 is Trash Amnesty Week, according to the City of Auburn website.  Fees normally assessed for the collection of over-sized yard debris and other bulky waste will be waived.  Residents are asked to pay close attention to the following guidelines when placing items out for collection: Debris should be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m.

Chemical engineering professor inspires students to reach their full potential

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | May 16

Davis, who has taught at Auburn University since 2005, said it was "quite an honor" to receive the award. "This award is particularly meaningful because it indicates that I'm having an impact on people in the community and people outside of Auburn," Davis said.

Updated: Jury selection underway for Hubbard's high-profile trial

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 16

Jury selection for the trial of embattled Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard began Monday at the T.K.

South Donahue and Lem Morrison closures begin today

By Staff Report | May 16

The intersection of South Donahue Drive at Lem Morrison Drive will be reduced to two lanes today, May 16, through July, according to Facilities Management. The closures will extend underground utilities to the Health Science Sector.

Auburn University’s planned Aviation Education Facility moving forward with $5 million in new state funding

By Staff Report | May 12

The 23,000-square-foot facility will replace a structure built in 1950 that has limited space as well as maintenance issues, the release states. University officials soon will begin the design process and will present a proposal to the Board of Trustees later this year.

Record number of Auburn University students receive National Science Foundation Fellowships

By Staff Report | May 12

Each fellowship consists of three years of support accessible over a five-year period, the release states. The National Science Foundation provides an annual stipend of $34,000 to each fellow and a cost-of-education allowance of $12,000 to the degree-granting institution

Graduate wins James Madison Fellowship for graduate studies

By Staff Report | May 12

This is the third consecutive year an Auburn student has won the fellowship.

Market at Ag Heritage Park to open in new location

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | May 11

The growers-only farmers market will be beside Ag Heritage Park’s Edward L. Lowder Red Barn and Farm Implement Museum, 580-B S. Donahue Drive for summer 2016.

Getting plugged in at Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | May 11

According to John-Michael Roehm, coordinator for student organizations, Auburn University is the perfect place for those that wish to get involved. With over 500 organizations, any student can find a place to call their own and meet those that share interests and talents.

Department of Geosciences receives excellence in education award

By Staff Report | May 11

The University's Department of Geosciences has been selected to receive the 2016 University Senate Departmental Award for Excellence in Education, according to a University release. The award carries a $30,000 grant that will be administered in three yearly installments of $10,000 and used for activities that enhance teaching and learning. “The Department of Geosciences is to be commended for its teaching excellence and progressive planning, and for putting together an excellent proposal that reflects their departmental goals,” said Auburn University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Timothy Boosinger.

Students’ biofilter media design for water treatment up for EPA prize

By Staff Report | May 11

A team of undergraduate students from the Departments of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Biosystems Engineering showcased their senior design work — a biofilter media design aimed to improve water treatment systems — during the USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo in Washington, D.C.