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

Nancy Barry holds an autoharp in front of her class of music students.
Impact
Playing for Purpose

Auburn College of Education Professor Nancy Barry leads a music outreach program for students with disabilities.

Faculty engagement in GEAR UP Achieve enriches summer camp experiences

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.

Summit Synergy

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

Rucker named new director of GEAR UP Achieve

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.