Impact Beyond Auburn's Campus

Outreach is fundamental to Auburn University's land-grant mission, and in the College of Education we work to improve the futures of citizens in Alabama, the Southeast region, the nation, and the global community. By engaging with our communities in impactful activities, we are committed to building a better future for all.

Our Outreach Stories

A group of donors, faculty and alumni stand with the piano.
Impact
Musical Debut

Auburn University's College of Education celebrated one of the world's most advanced pianos on Monday, officially unveiling its new Steinway Spirio | r during a special event in the college's Frech Family Instructional Music Education Laboratory.

Reimagining Research

Auburn University's DisruptMS project is reimagining how multiple sclerosis research is done by putting patients at the center of the discovery process. Led by Dr. Evelyn Hunter, the community-based project brings together researchers, doctoral students and people living with MS to better understand how stress affects symptoms and develop practical tools shaped by patients' real-life experiences.

Learning Through Play

In Auburn's College of Education, the Early Childhood Summer Enrichment Program offers more than just a learning experience for children aged 4 to 8. It also provides hands-on practice for Early Childhood Education majors, led by Associate Professor Sean Durham and Clinical Lecturer Lindsay Griffies.

Leading the Way

Educators from across Alabama gathered at Auburn University's College of Education last week for the inaugural Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) Alignment Institute, a first-of-its-kind event designed to support educator preparation programs in preparing for upcoming PARCA literacy evaluations hosted by Auburn University.