On the back steps of Cater Hall around 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 6, Jackson Morse was named the 2026 SGA treasurer. Despite running unopposed, the announcement of Morse’s victory sparked an uproar of cheers from the large crowd of students, faculty and family located in between Cater Hall and the Quad Center.
Just past 7 p.m. on Feb. 6, on the terrace found behind Cater Hall, Willis Orr was announced the next president of Auburn University’s Student Government Association (SGA). The official announcement of Orr’s victory was made by a member of the SGA election council in front of the filled upper quad lawn. This came after the results for the rest of the candidates, including Vice President Lilly Pool and Treasurer Jackson Morse.
On Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m., the Student Government Association (SGA) Major Candidates election campaigns officially began after the conclusion of the kickoff event held on the back steps of Cater Hall. The 2026 SGA candidates for president, vice president, treasurer and Miss Auburn all spoke center stage in front of a crowd in the courtyard behind Cater. At this event, the candidates revealed their campaigns for the upcoming week of elections, which concludes with a final day of voting on Friday, Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The results will be held at the same location on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
Starting Jan. 26, the Student Government Association (SGA) of Auburn is in the process of launching a new Angel Shot initiative. The plan aims to enhance the safety and security of students who visit numerous off-campus bars and restaurants, including Skybar Café, 17-16 and Southeastern.
On Dec. 16, 2025, Auburn Athletics announced the launch of War Eagle Mobile, a cell service option designed for Auburn students, alumni, faculty and fans. The Auburn-specific cell phone service plan has been created in conjunction with Collegiate Mobile, which utilizes the T-Mobile 5G Network.
As of Oct. 24, the Studio Theatre and Ham Amphitheatre projects at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center (GPAC) are substantially complete. This means that the real construction work has been finalized, and all that’s left to do is to prepare the spaces for their debut. The GPAC’s production team is currently hard at work finalizing the lighting and audio systems for the two brand-new venues.
On Nov. 5, Auburn’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter hosted “This is the Turning Point Tour” in Neville Arena. The event lasted three hours with attendees hearing from Senator Tommy Tuberville, Benny Johnson, Lara and Eric Trump. During the event, President Trump called Eric Trump and spoke to the crowd. At the end of the event, attendees had the chance to ask the speakers questions.
On Oct. 29, Auburn University College Republicans (AUCR) hosted its “Challenge the Chairman" event with Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) John Wahl. The event, held on Cater Lawn in somewhat rainy and cold conditions, began at 10:00 AM and concluded at 1:00 PM. AURC invited all students to set up their tent along the Haley Concourse so that they could ask questions of the Alabama Republican leader.
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Auburn’s Downtown Design Review Committee (DDRC) met with Sarah Holmes, Raising Cane’s property development manager for the Southeast, and other Raising Cane’s representatives, to discuss initial plans for a new Raising Cane’s location at 103 N. College St., directly next to Whataburger.
On Oct. 15, Turning Point USA (TPUSA) announced via Instagram that Benny Johnson, Eric Trump, Lara Trump and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will speak for the upcoming “This is the Turning Point Tour” event on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Neville Arena. The event, hosted by the TPUSA chapter at Auburn University, is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:00 p.m.
