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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.

Students, residents camp out for Krispy Kreme grand opening

By Emmy Leberte | News Writer | May 10

Krispy Kreme on Opelika Road is offering a dozen free doughnuts every week for a year for the first person in line at its Tuesday, May 10 grand opening. That was enough motivation for Brasher, junior in biology.

Harbert College of Business honors Auburn's top alumni, student entrepreneurs

By Staff Report | May 9

Doody, a 2009 supply chain management graduate, earned the Auburn University Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and Brown, a 1999 communication alumna, earned the Entrepreneur of the Year.

A guide to the top construction projects on campus

By Kris Martins | Copy Editor | May 9

Incoming freshmen can expect to see some neon orange with the blue on campus as they navigate around Auburn this fall. Here are the top three projects.

Aviation department announces exciting changes

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | May 8

Aviation training at Auburn University is getting revamped. The center for aviation currently housed in the Raymond J.

3,738 degrees awarded across four graduation ceremonies

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | May 7

The University will award 3,738 diplomas during the four ceremonies on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8.

Updated: Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore suspended from the bench

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 7

For the second time in his career on the Alabama Supreme Court, Moore may face the possibility of removal from his post on the state's highest court.

Student runs own 'party animal' business

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | May 6

Some students have pets, some have farms, and some have their own businesses. Patrick Starr has all three. Starr, a freshman in poultry science and pre-veterinary medicine, has been running his own petting zoo business since he was 13.

Career Center prepares graduates for the 'real world'

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | May 6

From the day a student steps foot on Auburn’s campus, one question will pervade their entire college career: Will I find a job? The Auburn Career Center is prepared to help, according to Addye Buckley-Burnell, assistant director of career development at the Career Center.

Sexual assault in campus building reported

By Staff Report | May 6

Auburn Police Division was contacted by a third party about a fondling incident that reportedly occurred in the Sciences Center Classroom Building close to midnight, according to an announcement by Auburn University Public Safety and Security.

Biology department holding clownfish sale

By Staff Report | May 5

All proceeds go to the University's anemonefish culture program.

Hubbard attorney denies rumors of a plea deal

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | May 4

Bill Baxley, lead defense attorney for Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard, denied rumors today that Hubbard has accepted a plea deal. "Absolutely not, there has never ever been any thought or any talk or any hint of taking a plea, never," Baxley told The Plainsman. "That is a totally untrue rumor.

Woman arrested, charged with sexual abuse and sodomy

By Staff Report | May 4

An Auburn woman was arrested Tuesday, May 3, and charged with second-degree sodomy and second-degree sexual abuse, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division.

Krispy Kreme to open next week, first 100 guests win free doughnuts for a year

By Staff Report | May 4

The grand opening will begin at 6 a.m. and the first 100 guests through the door will win free doughnuts for one year, according to Krispy Kreme's Facebook event page.