At their Tuesday, March 26, biannual meeting, the university faculty voted against a motion submitted by Michael Stern, associate professor of economics, regarding the legitimacy of Vini Nathan's position as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs.
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 Wednesday, March 20, at 4:53 p.m., Auburn University's Department of Campus Safety and Security sent a university-wide email regarding a report about an aggravated assault potentially motivated by racial bias. The crime, which took place outside Talon Residence Hall, is classified as a hate crime under the Clery Act.
On March 13, at 12:08 p.m., Auburn University Campus Safety & Security sent out an email regarding "concerning social media posts" made earlier that day. The Plainsman will continue to monitor this story.
On Wednesday, March 6 at 2:41 p.m., Auburn University's Department of Campus Safety and Security in a university-wide email announced a report of aggravated assault as defined by the Clery Act.
Auburn fans can expect a new videoboard in the north end zone of Jordan-Hare Stadium come 2025. This project and others were the subject of the first Board of Trustees meeting of 2024.
Jack Hilton won the unopposed race for SGA president. After his victory was announced, hundreds of students gathered in the quad cheered in support.
On Jan. 18 at 4:36 p.m., Auburn University announced in a university-wide email several reports of theft that occurred in academic buildings Wednesday, Jan. 17.
The five candidates for 2024-25 Miss Auburn election were announced Nov. 28 on the steps of Cater Hall. Following the callouts, the candidates expressed a wide range of emotions — from excitement, to gratitude, to nervousness.
A university-wide email announced an act of vandalism potentially motivated by gender and racial bias that was reported to the Department of Campus Safety and Security the afternoon of Dec. 3. The vandalism occurred in the Haley Center.
