Auburn is outperforming the nation, as it has been ranked as the 10th best-performing small city in the United States. Auburn's growth in economic strength, hospitable endeavors, strong community ideals and industries across town make it a popular location unique to the residents and businesses that call the town home.
Auburn University’s Greek life involvement continues to be an ever-present tradition on campus and in the Auburn community. Spring, summer and fall formal recruitment are options for potential new members to join sororities and fraternities every school year. Over 35% of Auburn students are involved in Greek life organizations, participating in events to enhance the Auburn community with philanthropic and social endeavors.
"The People We Meet on Vacation" is a natural and heartfelt romantic comedy that was recently released on Jan. 9, 2026. This uplifting film captures the beauty of connection, timing and personal growth as experienced through two characters navigating their life and love across years of shared adventures. Directed by Brett Haley, the film combines realistic endeavors with themes of passion, confidence and staying true to oneself. From beginning to end, this film takes the audience on a compelling journey that lasts long after the movie ends.
It is an honor to recognize a student whose character, dedication and impact have left a lasting impression on Auburn University’s community. Jack Dutton, junior in Auburn’s Professional Flight program, passed away on Dec. 18, 2025, following a tragic plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina. Dutton's passing, together with his father Dennis and others, is deeply felt across the Auburn community.
For Auburn students, away games are more than a weekend trip – they’re a ritual. Students plan their fall schedules around the football season, as flocks of students pack their cars to get ready for game days across the Southeast. No matter if a game is home or away, Auburn students bring the same loyalty, passion and sense of belonging everywhere they go. The trip might be long and the city may look different, but the feeling remains the same. There is no doubt that Auburn fans show up for their team and for each other.
Whether students enjoy late afternoon runs in "The Rec," walks with friends around campus or fitness classes conveniently located near their apartment, there is no shortage of ways to stay active in Auburn. Within the past couple of years, recent fitness additions, such as workout classes or local gyms, have grown to help students maintain healthy lifestyles year-round. These new fitness communities are becoming multigenerational, as they are populated with college students and residents who enjoy a breadth of exercise options.
When the temperature drops to a crisp breeze and the season starts to change, so does one’s palette. Hot lattes and warm drinks are now the most ordered off the coffee shops' menus, and iced drinks are drifting back into popularity for August and September. With more time inside during the colder seasons, novelties and new recipes tend to become a trend in the dorms.
On Oct. 17, the Auburn Financial Management Association (FMA) hosted its annual Leadership Summit, where a panel of leaders shared characteristics of lifetime leadership with the business students. The Harbert College of Business welcomed the panel: Senator Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator for Alabama, Richard McPhall, EVP and CFO for The Home Depot and Erwin Van Der Voort, vice chairman in RBC Capital Markets' global investments bank.
For Auburn students, choosing a game day outfit is almost as important as selecting their seat in Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game day traditions that Auburn celebrates have many elements, but navy and orange outfits remain the core of game day culture and school spirit. Every year, southern boutiques across town stock up on trending clothes, new sunglasses and creative game day pins to help students create the “Auburn look” that the campus is known for.
