Auburn University's Department of Music recently established three new programs: a music business minor, a commercial music major and a composition technology major. The department is also opening a recording studio to allow students more access to expression through music as well as understanding the industry.
Nearing the late hours of April 2, a car hit the 191 College apartment complex off of E Glenn Avenue and proceeded to flee the scene. Increased police presence and first responders were found on the scene.
On March 20, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law SB 129, a bill banning state funding of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, making Alabama one of 36 states that have introduced or passed legislation along these lines. Following the bill's passage, President Roberts and Provost Nathan sent out a joint statement via email emphasizing the university commitment to following state law, as well as affirming "access and opportunity."
On March 14, 2024, the Supreme Court of Alabama held oral arguments on Auburn University’s campus, the second time the court has done so. During the session, justices heard arguments about a medical malpractice case. The arguments, which were open to students and the community, were held at the Gogue Performing Arts Center.
Auburn University's Department of English is hosting the annual Robert Hughes Mount, Jr. poetry contest sponsored by the Academy of American Poets.The prize offered is $100, a membership in the Academy of American Poets and a copy of the judge’s collection of poems, this year Nathan Spoon. The winner will be announced April 26 at the Department of English's awards ceremony.
Auburn University's beloved first therapy dog Moose died last month. From his time as a detection dog for the university to his transition to therapy work, Moose was described as "extraordinary" and "miraculous."
John Beaver, a Muscogee citizen and museum curator, gave a lecture on Muscogee history in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library on Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. as a part of the "Discover Auburn Culture" lecture series. The Muscogee nation is a branch of the Creek tribe that resides in the Southeastern region of the United States.
Former Plainsman cartoonist Jack Mallette developed his love for art and humor while working for the newspaper in the 1970s. Finding community both in student media and his cartoon character, Ace Roxoff, Mallette looked back fondly at his past work.
60 years ago, Harold A. Franklin enrolled as a graduate student at Auburn University, the first African American to do so. Like many attempts at integration across the nation, Franklin was met with considerable pushback, and he eventually left the university. He received a master's degree from Auburn in 2020 after coming back to defend his thesis. On Jan. 9, 2023, Auburn celebrated the anniversary of Franklin's enrollment, marking the beginning of an integrated Auburn University.
Every Iron Bowl, a group of veterans hike from the away team's stadium to the home team stadium to raise awareness of veteran suicide. They will carry 22 pounds to commemorate the 22 veteran lives taken by suicide in Alabama annually on average. The hike, known as a ruck, brings community to veterans across the state and will begin Nov. 22 and end Nov. 25, the day of the 2023 Iron Bowl.
