A picture of Dean Jeffrey Fairbrother standing indoors in front of a staircase.

Florida State University’s Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences recognized Auburn University College of Education Dean Jeffrey Fairbrother as one of its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients during a Feb. 20 ceremony in historic Dodd Hall.

March 06, 2026

Aerial view of the education building commons during interview day with students and school district tables.

Auburn University’s annual Spring Education Interview Day took place on Wednesday, allowing students interested in a career in education to connect with representatives from school districts all over the country in the College of Education Building.

March 05, 2026

Nancy Evans headshot

Meet Nancy Evans, Administrator III of Academic Programs in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling in Auburn's College of Education.

March 03, 2026

Members of the GEAR UP Achieve board of directors gather around a conference table and listen to presentations on the state of the grant.

Faculty engagement with the GEAR UP Achieve initiative's summer residential camp is transforming how students, particularly those from marginalized communities, prepare for and thrive in higher education.

March 02, 2026

Two women hug while smiling indoors.

Auburn’s College of Education hosts its inaugural Education Summit to strengthen Alabama’s educator pipeline, surface innovations and build partnerships.

February 27, 2026

An employer sits at a table with a student indoors and discusses employment opportunities.

Students interested in a future in education will have the opportunity to connect with school districts from many states on March 4 as part of Auburn’s annual Spring Education Interview Day, being held inside Auburn’s College of Education Building.

February 26, 2026

Riley Johnson is being held in the air by several students in celebration after she was named Miss Auburn.

When College of Education student Riley Johnson heard her name announced as Miss Auburn recently during Auburn’s beloved callouts tradition, the Elementary Education major was stunned.

February 24, 2026

Libby Hume is pictured indoors, smiling and holding an award.

When Libby Hume steps into her French classroom at Auburn High School, she brings with her not only a deep love of language but also the kind of early career excellence that is now being recognized statewide.

February 20, 2026

Children stand over a light while working with colorful blocks.

Registration is now open for the Early Childhood Summer Enrichment Program in Auburn University’s College of Education. And this year, the program will double its capacity and expand eligibility to include children ages 4 through 8.

February 20, 2026

A headshot of Erika E. Rucker is shown in front of a background of greenery.

Erika E. Rucker has been named the new director of GEAR UP Achieve, Alabama’s statewide Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant administered by Auburn University, effective Mar. 1.

February 19, 2026

The student council members pose by the clock face in the Samford Clock Tower

Auburn’s College of Education Student Council connects students, leadership and campus partners to create meaningful change.

February 18, 2026

Six panelists who work in various healthcare related fields prepare to present in the Student Activities Center.

The School of Kinesiology is hosting multiple events Feb. 23-27 as part of Healthcare Industry Week, a dynamic, week-long series of events designed to help students explore the wide range of career opportunities in health-related fields.

February 17, 2026

Bonnie Short and Larry Saulsberry are pictured sitting as they give testimony.

Auburn College of Education doctoral student Larry Saulsberry and Alabama Reading Initiative Director Bonnie Short delivered testimony last week before a U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on the topic of “The Science of Reading,” sharing Alabama’s progress and continued needs in advancing evidence-based reading instruction.

February 17, 2026

Will Leverenz and his dad at preview day

Students interested in education and healthcare attended the College of Education’s Spring Preview Day to learn more about the college.

February 17, 2026

A group of teachers and students pose for a photo along with several literacy kits inside a classroom.

Through the leadership and coordination of Auburn College of Education Professor Victoria Cardullo and Doctoral Fellow Andrea Forehand, a state-funded literacy initiative has reached a major milestone with the delivery of new Kindergarten through third-grade literacy kits to Union Springs Elementary School.

February 12, 2026

Laney Roe holding open the door of the College of Education building.

Elementary Education student Laney Roe leaves her mark on Auburn’s College of Education ahead of her graduation in May.

February 11, 2026

A student and her mother speak with a College of Education faculty member inside the College of Education

Students from throughout the nation will have a unique opportunity on Feb. 16 to learn all about Auburn’s College of Education and the many programs it offers.

February 09, 2026

A group of attendees at the New School Counselor Academy, held Feb. 6 at Auburn University, pose outdoors for a photo.

New school counselors from throughout Alabama gathered at Auburn on Friday for the Alabama State Department of Education’s New School Counselor Academy, a full-day professional learning event designed to strengthen the preparation and support of early‑career counselors.

February 06, 2026

Cheyann Poague and Emma McCrary

Auburn’s College of Education hosts the Future Teachers of Alabama Eastern Conference on campus for the second year in a row.

February 06, 2026

Mallory Woodall and the other executive members of the College of Education student council pose in the Samford Clock Tower.

Auburn College of Education student Mallory Woodall reflects on her time as Student Council President

February 04, 2026

A woman dressed in a fancy skirt suit set with a matching hat and gloves smiles for the camera.

When Lisa Burdette graduated from the College of Education in 1982, the last place she expected her career to take her was professional development. Now, she’s the owner of The Dallas School of Etiquette and author of the popular advice column, Burdet-tiquette.

February 04, 2026

Susan holds a clipboard and smiles with a whistle in her mouth

Take a look at the office of Susan Nunnelly, affectionately known as “The Nun,” whose legacy is defined not just by her titles but by her unwavering commitment to Auburn’s students and community.

February 03, 2026

Students smile while seated inside an auditorium.

Auburn’s College of Education has long been a hub for preparing the next generation of educators. On Feb. 6, it’ll serve that role again as it hosts the Future Teachers of Alabama (FTA) Eastern Conference, welcoming nearly 600 middle and high school students, along with their advisors, for a full day of learning, inspiration and hands-on exploration of the teaching profession.

January 30, 2026

A group of students with laptops gather in a circle with a facilitator. The GEAR UP Achieve logo appears in the bottom left corner; the QuantHub logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Through a partnership program with QuantHub, GEAR UP Achieve students will access postsecondary readiness learning content comprised of multiple skill paths that blend academic reinforcement, career exploration and future-ready skill development.

January 30, 2026

Student Ambassador Kiersten Wilson poses for a photo with Jill Salisbury-Glennon inside a podcast room.

As college students across the country grapple with growing academic pressure, Professor Jill Salisbury-Glennon says success often comes down to one frequently overlooked skill: learning how to learn.

January 28, 2026