A student speaks with a school district representative inside the College of Education building as part of the Fall Education Interview Day event.

Students interested in a future in education engaged with school districts from many states on Thursday as part of Auburn’s annual Fall Education Interview Day, which was held this year inside the newly opened College of Education building.

October 10, 2025

Amanda Denney is pictured standing outdoors next to large letters that spell out KYIV, the capital of Ukraine.

In a city where air raid sirens pierced the night and missile strikes shattered the quiet, alumna Amanda Denney offered students not just lessons in literature, but a lifeline of normalcy.

October 09, 2025

Marilyn Cornish and Kayla Phillips

Auburn College of Education professor Marilyn Cornish helps students develop personally and professionally in counseling psychology.

October 07, 2025

Kathryn Conradson is pictured next to the sign that reads:

Auburn College of Education alumna and Reeltown Elementary School Principal Kathryn Conradson is among several school leaders who are benefitting from the Alabama New Principal Mentoring Program, a statewide initiative co-created by Auburn College of Education Professor Ellen Hahn.

October 07, 2025

A student sits at a table with a job recruiter indoors.

Students interested in a future in education will have the opportunity to connect with school districts from many states on Oct. 9 as part of Auburn’s annual Fall Education Interview Day, being held this year inside the newly opened College of Education building.

October 03, 2025

Three Auburn School Counseling alumni are pictured sitting and speaking to students inside a classroom.

In a meaningful return that bridged past and future, Auburn University’s School Counseling Program in the College of Education recently welcomed back three alumni to speak with first-year master’s students.

October 02, 2025

Jeffrey T. Fairbrother, dean of Auburn University’s College of Education is pictured holding a certificate and posing for a photo indoors with several other NAK Fellows.

Jeffrey T. Fairbrother, dean of Auburn University’s College of Education and Wayne T. Smith Distinguished Professor, has been inducted into the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK), one of the field’s highest honors.

September 30, 2025

Jill Salisbury-Glennon, right, walks with former student Christopher Wyckoff down a hallway inside the College of Education

In the College of Education, the phrase “Opening Doors and Improving Lives” isn’t just a tagline — it’s a lived reality, embodied by educators like Jill Salisbury-Glennon.

September 29, 2025

Jennie Baumann looking at a computer with her student

Auburn College of Education professor Jennie Baumann is shaping future educators and future readers in her classroom.

September 23, 2025

A delegation of students and staff from GEAR UP Achieve stand on either side of Alabama Governor KAy Ivey, who is seated at a desk.

In recognition of the significant impact that GEAR UP Achieve is making in communities across Alabama, Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Sept. 22-26 National GEAR UP Week in the state.

September 22, 2025

Joshua Race directing the band

Auburn College of Education music education student Joshua Race was recently named to Yamaha’s 40 Under 40.

September 19, 2025

A group of students meets with a panelist at the Spring 2024 Find Your Fit Networking Event.

The School of Kinesiology is hosting a Find Your Fit expert panel and networking event again this fall as part of Auburn University’s campus-wide Healthcare Industry Week events. The event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Student Activities Center. The first hour will consist of the expert panel in room 241, followed by a networking opportunity with panelists in the Mezzanine on the second floor lobby.

September 18, 2025

The four student ambassador officers

Auburn’s College of Education welcomes new student ambassadors to the organization.

September 17, 2025

Wilburn is an associate clinical professor of biomechanics in Auburn’s School of Kinesiology,

September 16, 2025

Dr. Christopher Wilburn talks with former student Matt Beth as Beth sits in a wheelchair and Dr. Wilburn holds a book.

Nine years ago, Matt Beth never would have thought he’d be here— not in a doctoral program, not conducting research, and certainly not rewriting the narrative of his own life with the help of a very special mentor.

September 15, 2025

Julia Wright is pictured on Auburn

From winning national band competitions to recording video game theme songs, Auburn University College of Education student Julia Wright’s Auburn experience has been anything but ordinary.

September 08, 2025

A graphic illustration shows a therapist seated and talking with a seated patient, with a dialogue box over each person

A new partnership is bringing a community-centered mental health series aimed at strengthening support and awareness to Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

September 05, 2025

Shannon McCurdy in front of the war eagle wall

Auburn’s College of Education fuels Shannon McCurdy’s rise in school leadership with graduate programs in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology.

September 04, 2025

A camper in the Learners Exploring Academic Dreams initiative is pictured sitting in a clasroom, with his back to the camera and wearning a shirt with the camp logo displayed.

This Tiger Giving Day, the Learners Exploring Academic Dreams (LEAD) initiative through Auburn’s Truman Pierce Institute in the College of Education is raising funds to provide 30 students (rising 9th through 12th graders) with a unique week-long summer camp learning opportunity on the campus of Auburn University.

September 04, 2025

Jared Russell II and Dr. Harsimran Baweja look at a computer screen as they conduct research in the Sensorimotor and Rehabilitation Technology Lab.

This summer, the Sensorimotor and Rehabilitation Technology lab at Auburn hosted Morehouse College undergraduate student Jared Russell II, giving the Auburn native, honors student and track and field athlete a glimpse into research at an R1 university, while also giving Auburn graduate students an opportunity to sharpen their mentorship skills.

September 02, 2025

Kelly Buckingham headshot

Auburn College of Education’s Kelly Buckingham is honored with the Spirit of Excellence award.

August 29, 2025

Jesus Tirado is pictured teaching to a class of students inside the College of Education building

As an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Jesús Tirado brings both deep roots in community engagement and a bold, forward-thinking approach.

August 28, 2025

Daniel Sullen poses with Aubie

College of Education alumnus Daniel Sullen turns his doctorate into community impact through his role with Extension.

August 27, 2025

Students in the ITEST Alabama summer camp are pictured looking at design drawings they

This summer, 42 high school students from Alabama’s Black Belt region spent four weeks learning software design processes and sketching out their own mobile app prototypes —discovering just how far their creativity and problem-solving skills could take them.

August 26, 2025

Students Zadie Lakin (left) and Anna Poole talk with one another while sitting on a couch in the new College of Education building.

Auburn University’s College of Education is rolling out a new course this fall designed to equip future elementary educators with the tools they need to support multilingual learners. Titled Foundations of Multilingual Learner Instruction, the course marks a significant milestone for the Elementary Education program, which is incorporating a dedicated ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course in its curriculum.

August 25, 2025