Ellie Everett

When Auburn University physical therapy student Ellie Everett takes the stage at the Miss Alabama competition in June, she will be representing a heart project that has been years in the making – dating back to her elementary education days. In 5th grade, Everett lost her father and began a lifelong grief journey that has transformed into a nonprofit organization called Lost but Not Alone.

May 29, 2026

Hannah Tarwater is pictured in front of a mountain scene in Peru.

When Auburn College of Education alumna Hannah Tarwater boarded a plane for Peru last year as part of the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program, she knew she was stepping into an experience that would stretch her both personally and professionally. What she didn't know was just how deeply the journey would shape her as an educator — and how quickly she would find herself planning a return trip.

May 29, 2026

Children have fun playing with objects being lit up in various bright colors.

As summer quickly approaches, only a few spots remain open in the Early Childhood Summer Enrichment Program of Auburn's College of Education, offering families a final opportunity to register their child for the hands-on learning experience.

May 27, 2026

Professor Malti Tuttle stands before a class full of students, teaching them about AI

The next generation of school counselors at Auburn's College of Education is learning to navigate a counseling landscape transformed by artificial intelligence, and they're doing it through coursework that places ethics, critical thinking and human connection at the forefront.

May 27, 2026

A student is stepping over an obstacle on the floor with the assistance of two students by his side.

The first cohort of Doctor of Physical Therapy students in the College of Education's School of Kinesiology is now preparing for the next big step in their journey: clinical rotations.

May 26, 2026

A College of Education teacher alumni floats while on a microgravity flight.

Auburn's College of Education has long been a home to those committed to building a better future for all. Across classrooms, districts, global communities, research labs and even microgravity environments, the College of Education's alumni continue to embody Auburn values — proving that the impact of an Auburn College of Education degree reaches far beyond the Plains.

May 26, 2026

Gretchen Oliver speaks at an event.

Gretchen Oliver, professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of the Sports Medicine and Movement Lab, has been elected as a Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology.

May 21, 2026

Danny Dore meets with one of her professors inside the professor

Before she ever stepped into a classroom at Auburn University's College of Education, Danny Dore was already thinking about the future, of counseling, of technology and of the communities she hoped to serve.

May 21, 2026

Abigail Coopwood sits at a table with her professor.

Abigail Coopwood had always been drawn to mathematics, but it wasn't until she entered Auburn's College of Education that she discovered how deeply she wanted to share that passion with others.

May 21, 2026

Charlene Brickman is pictured wearing a shirt that displays the word Recess.

An Auburn University College of Education doctoral graduate is helping guide national conversations about children's well-being and learning through her work on a revised policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics that underscores the critical role of recess in schools.

May 21, 2026

A group of professors in Auburn

From monitoring crop health and weather patterns to helping educators evaluate program impact, AI is increasingly embedded in both the agricultural classroom and the field. Leading that shift is the Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communications (AELC) Program in Auburn's College of Education, where faculty are working to ensure AI is used with purpose, precision and human oversight.

May 18, 2026

Liz Smith and her advisor at graduation.

Auburn's College of Education empowers alumna Elizabeth Smith to further her career while achieving academic and advocacy goals.

May 18, 2026

A College of Education student smiles while leading a math tutoring session with elementary school students.

Faculty and undergraduate students in Auburn's College of Education have been leading measurable gains in elementary mathematics learning through a collaborative, cross disciplinary tutoring and research initiative focused on fractions — one of the most critical and challenging areas of upper elementary math instruction.

May 13, 2026

Professor Megan Burton gestures while teaching a group of students on the topic of artificial intelligence.

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life, Auburn's College of Education is sharpening its focus on this powerful tool and exploring how it can strengthen the preparation of future educators and healthcare workers.

May 12, 2026

Jack Rossenhammer is pictured holding his coach of the year award as it

Leadership is something Jack Rosenhammer not only studies in the classroom. He practices it every day — many times while on ice. A graduate student in Auburn's College of Education, Rosenhammer recently earned the Women's College Hockey South Coach of the Year award.

May 08, 2026

Kiersten Wilson

Auburn College of Education student Kiersten Wilson is on a mission to help students find joy in math.

May 08, 2026

A faculty member reads a program for the Auburn Author Awards.

Auburn's College of Education continues to demonstrate national and global leadership in teaching, learning and educational research, as multiple faculty members were honored for books published in the past year during the 2026 Auburn Author Awards, held recently in the Corner Office at Auburn Research Park.

May 07, 2026

Students sit at a table and converse during a Learning Communities class.

Transitioning from high school to a large university can feel overwhelming — but for students in Auburn University's College of Education, Learning Communities are designed to make that transition smoother, more personal and more connected from day one.

May 05, 2026

Maddison Jones is pictured outdoors in a field.

Maddison Jones, an elementary education major in Auburn's College of Education, has been named this year's recipient of the Bobbie Umbach Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) Scholarship, an honor recognizing future educators who exemplify leadership, service and a strong commitment to the teaching profession.

May 01, 2026

Aerial exterior view of the college of education building.

Nine College of Education students were recognized for various achievements at the 2026 Graduate Awards.

April 29, 2026

Matt Beth

Ten years after sustaining a traumatic brain injury that left him without the ability to speak, walk or use the left side of his body, Matt Beth will be graduating with his doctoral degree from Auburn University's College of Education and has been chosen to represent the Graduate School as its student marshal.

April 24, 2026

Alex Berry stands with his mentor, Dr. Bruce Gladden, in front of a sign that says We Are Physiology.

School of Kinesiology Doctoral Student Alex Berry is conducting research on mitochondrial function in red blood cells – and he's receiving significant recognition for his work. He recently received one of Auburn University's four Harry Merriweather Fellowship for this year. Berry works in the Muscle Physiology Lab under the mentorship of L. Bruce Gladden, professor and director of the lab.

April 24, 2026

Katie Jett is pictured outdoors with the sun and Auburn

Shaped by hands-on teaching experiences, close faculty mentorship and a deep commitment to civic education, Auburn College of Education senior Katie Jett has been named Alabama's 2026 James Madison Fellow, one of the nation's most prestigious honors for future teachers of American history and government.

April 23, 2026

Ella Uebelacker

Ella Uebelacker, an exercise science major in the School of Kinesiology, has been selected to represent the College of Education as its student marshal for Auburn University's spring 2026 commencement ceremony.

April 23, 2026

A group of professors pose for a photo in front of a monitor that displays the name of the Plains Research Consortium and Scholars Strategy Network.

The Plains Research Consortium in Auburn University's College of Education recently hosted a delegation from the Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) for a day of conversations focused on strengthening the connection between academic research and public policy.

April 20, 2026