On March 22, Bell Missionary Baptist Church unveiled a new plaque in the front of the church. The plaque, awarded by the Auburn Heritage Association to recognize the location as an official historic landmark, honors the church's 100-year legacy as a cornerstone of faith, resilience and community life in Auburn.
Auburn Eating Disorders Clinic (AEDC), the newest clinic at the Psychological Services Center, is expanding access to mental health care by providing empirically based, low-cost treatment for a diverse range of clients. While AEDC is on campus, it serves diverse clientele, with about half being students and half being community members of varying ages with a wide variety of needs from different backgrounds. The clinic provides therapy for eating disorders, psychological evaluations, and specialized treatment programs.
More than 130 years of Auburn history began with a rivalry. The Wirts and Websterians, two literary societies devoted to debate and oratory, set aside their competition in 1893 to create the University’s first student newspaper. They dubbed it Orange and Blue after the football team's colors, launching a publication that would eventually become a living chronicle of campus life, student voices and the evolving story of Auburn University.
Smalls Sliders on Opelika Road closed earlier this month after approximately one year in operation, leaving uncertainty about whether the shutdown is temporary or permanent. Google currently lists the restaurant as “temporarily closed,” but community members speculate that the closure may be lasting. However, as of Feb. 16, an updated statement on the Yelp restaurant page states the restaurant is scheduled to reopen on March 10, 2026. No further reason or information has been provided by the company.
On Friday, Feb. 20, mental health nonprofit The Fight Against Suicide (TFAS) will host its second annual boxing match event in Auburn, bringing the community together to confront one of the most pressing mental health challenges facing young adults today. Through the event, TFAS works to raise awareness of suicide and suicidal ideation among individuals ages 18 to 25 through prevention-focused education and open dialogue. Students can stay connected by following @tfasauburn on Instagram, where they share updates, resources and opportunities for students seeking help or wanting to make a difference. The events leading up to fight week are available to anybody to sign up through either the Instagram or Auburn tab on the official TFAS website.
On Dec. 15, 2025, the Downtown Auburn Whataburger location ceased operations. The fast-food restaurant had occupied the intersection of North College Street and West Magnolia Avenue since its opening in late 2021.
Scattered throughout downtown Auburn University are several striking murals painted on the sides of businesses and buildings. A scenic walk down College Street and Magnolia Avenue reveals many of these colorful works of art.
On Nov. 19, onlookers walking past the Melton Student Center were greeted not just by the Aubie statue but also by a festive display of volunteer-run tables, treats and a balloon arch, all organized by Auburn’s Student Government Association (SGA) to celebrate Creed Day. Every year, Auburn University SGA hosts Creed Day, a celebration that highlights the origins of the Auburn Creed and exemplifies its representative values.
This year, students taking a persuasion class that Auburn University offers are handed a uniquely impactful opportunity to engage in a fundraiser for the BigHouse Foundation, a nonprofit organization that serves to meet the needs of foster and adoptive families in East Alabama. A group in this class speaks to how this fundraiser lays the groundwork for a much-needed system of care, one that reaches beyond the area.
Known for her intentional heart and driven mind, Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle was a brilliant light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Every experience and opportunity she encountered was met with exceptional leadership and an unconditional compassion for others. Before her retirement in 2021, Dr. Gard Schnuelle held a specialty in reproduction and served as a board-certified theriogenologist in the large animal section of the Department of Clinical Sciences at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
