Crystal Smith poses for a photo in front of the College of Education

The new Telecare Assessment and Consultation Clinic serves low-income families who have a child with autism spectrum disorder, both in person and through telehealth.

December 11, 2024

JoEllen Sefton

JoEllen Sefton, a professor in Auburn University’s School of Kinesiology, has spent the past 18 years researching and developing solutions to problems faced by military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and first responders. That work recently earned her the prestigious Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach.

November 21, 2024

A group of academics are pictured on the football field of Jordan-Hare Stadium

An ongoing partnership between Auburn’s College of Education and military veterans was on full display this past Saturday during Auburn’s military appreciation home football game.

November 19, 2024

Mary Wheelock and Jessie Barclay are pictured together outdoors

Auburn’s College of Education and University Outreach are teaming up to provide a new Rural Teacher Fellowship program that will launch in the spring.

November 14, 2024

members of the ROTC at Auburn participate in a run

From its early years as the East Alabama Male College to today’s multidisciplinary research, Auburn University remains a strong supporter of our nation’s military.

November 08, 2024

An Auburn faculty member and students work lead a community member through physical therapy exercises

Setting it apart from other programs in the state, Auburn has a distinctive approach to physical therapy education. Supported by the generosity of the Auburn Family, the program is grounded by experiential learning and meaningful community impact and fueled by real-world research.

October 17, 2024

Christine Drew

Christine Drew, an assistant professor in Auburn University's College of Education, offers self-care and independent living tips for parents who have children with intellectual disabilities in this edition of Expert Answers.

October 09, 2024

An artist rendering of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Auburn is gearing up to launch its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy program next summer.

October 08, 2024

Daniel Lawson

For the past week and a half, a School of Kinesiology post-doctoral researcher and member of the Georgia Army National Guard Company has been helping with Hurricane Helene clean up efforts in southeast Georgia.

October 07, 2024

Students pound fibers in a plastic container.

Christine Schnittka's new book aims to help students learn about STEAM concepts through hands-on crafts.

September 24, 2024

Sean Forbes receiving the Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award - presented by the VP for University Outreach, Royrickers Cook

Auburn University Outreach’s 2024 Royrickers Cook Endowed Engagement Award was awarded to Sean Forbes for his notable contributions to the community through Opelika Grows (O Grows) community garden and farmers market.

September 12, 2024

With a grant from the National Science Foundation Rapid Response Research program, Auburn faculty from the College of Engineering and the College of Education recently completed the first summer camp aimed at empowering students from underserved communities.

September 05, 2024

Nursing students and Chambers County EMS help a patient from her home

Auburn is on a mission to build resilient communities throughout Alabama with several programs that bring research and outreach work to rural areas across the state.

August 30, 2024

Auburn's EAGLES program has been nominated for a Chick-fil-A 2024 True Inspiration award, which includes a philanthropic grant. The Auburn Family can help the EAGLES program win the top award by voting in the Chick-fil-A app Sept. 3-30.

August 26, 2024

Gretchen Oliver in her lab.

Gretchen Oliver’s life motto is “be better tomorrow,” and it’s a motto that she has been striving to instill in her students in Auburn’s School of Kinesiology for the past decade.

August 12, 2024

Last updated: 11/14/2023