Auburn University and the I-Stem Connectory at AU hosted the 2025 Alabama Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, April 5. Various academic organizations and businesses were featured in a number of displays, information tables and interactive activities. ASEF junior and senior high school science competitions were also held at the event.
The high standards and expectations of Auburn university shine especially bright from the Auburn Honors College, where high-ability students can elevate their education to new heights and can gain valuable experiences from more challenging sets of courses and programs.
The Auburn University’s College of Education EAGLES program has helped enrich the paths of many students at Auburn. This year, the annual Chick-fil-a Inspiration Awards helped aid the program’s effort with a $75,000 grant.
As another Auburn Football season on the Plains begins to finish, game days brought strains to the city’s infrastructure. One such instance was the appearance of long, often slow lines of game day traffic. However, for many of Auburn’s local businesses, this traffic has become surprisingly beneficial, with slower transit and increased foot traffic being surprisingly advantageous for the locals of downtown Auburn.
Amidst the rainy weather, live music and the distinctive scent of coffee filled the air as Auburn's University Program Council hosted the annual War Damn Coffee Jam on Nov. 20th. The UPC's yearly event offers an opportunity for students to socialize and relax with warm coffee and hot cocoa.
Mayor Ron Anders presented his sixth-annual State of the City Address at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center on Nov. 12. For the 2024 State of the City Address, Mayor Anders discussed Auburn’s growth and challenges in the past year.
As autumn once again comes into the greater Auburn area, Syrup Sopping Day makes its annual return to Pioneer Park in Loachapoka on Saturday, Oct 26th. The festival, known for its traditional syrup-making and sugar-milling displays, has returned to Loachapoka for the better part of a century each October to celebrate Lee County's rich agricultural history. Hosted by the Lee County Historical Society, Syrup Soppin' at Pioneer Park is free to attend and is set to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, with over ten thousand visitors expected.
In the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, pivotal battleground states have taken center stage in being the subject of attention for both candidates. As Nov. 5th approaches, the campaign strategies of the Harris and Trump parties have gone in a variety of new directions to secure the votes of the American people. From media sensationalism to an avalanche of digital ads, each candidate is reaching out far and wide in their attempts to land 270 electoral votes.
Auburn's War Eagle Chapter of Women in Aviation hosted Girls in Aviation Day at the Auburn University Regional Airport on Oct. 19, where students of all ages were able to explore a variety of different aerospace activities and learn about potential careers.
Auburn's Oktoberfest returns on Saturday Oct. 19 at Agricultural Heritage Park, featuring over 60 breweries, live music, contests, food trucks and a variety of activities. The event will showcase national and local brewers, including a homebrewing competition, with attendees voting for the best in central Alabama. Highlights include the Samuel Adams Beer Stein Holding Contest, weiner dog racing, and a Friday night kickoff dinner.
