Researchers at Auburn University are addressing food waste by studying how meat spoils at the microbial level. If scientists develop a better method of predicting spoilage, meat packers could affix more accurate “best by” or “sell by” dates, leading to less thrown-out meat.
May 06, 2026
A record number of Auburn University undergraduate researchers recently attended the 2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR).
May 04, 2026
Officials from the Auburn Research and Technology Foundation (ARTF), the City of Auburn and its Industrial Development Board (IDB), and Auburn University gathered in the Auburn Research Park (The Park) yesterday to mark the construction of a world-class laboratory and to formally announce the beginnings of a 45-acre advanced manufacturing research district.
April 29, 2026
After months of perfecting every small detail in anticipation of Auburn University's premier fashion showcase, the 15th annual Fashion Event titled, “Full Circle” featured an array of colorful general, mini and capstone collections all brought to life on the runway by College of Human Sciences Department of Consumer and Design Sciences students on Thursday, April 2.
April 13, 2026
A wide array of research and creative scholarship was on display at Auburn's annual Research Symposium.
April 03, 2026
Civil and environmental engineering professor Huaguo Zhou earns $350,000 to develop a national framework improving pedestrian safety through better visibility at roadway crossings.
March 26, 2026
“Rubble Masonry,” the first essay collection by Lanier Endowed Professor of Creative Writing Rose McLarney, explores the cultural touchstones of life in the American South and how they shape an individual.
March 18, 2026
A series of team science workshops continues through April, with the goal of increasing engagement across disciplines among research team members.
March 09, 2026
Jia Wu's researcher is driven by a simple but powerful question: What if clothing could actively protect, monitor and improve human well-being?
February 24, 2026
When Antrelle Clark first started her studies in marine biology, the last thing in the world she wanted to learn about was fish. Now, she's researching how urbanization along the Gulf Coast is impacting one fish in particular: the killifish.
January 20, 2026
By joining forces with colleges across campus, Auburn's Office of Undergraduate Research champions more than 100 competitive fellowships annually—creating pathways for students to explore new ideas, experiment with purpose and excel at the highest level.
January 15, 2026
"Building Research Communities in AI," a showcase and workshop collaboration of AI @ AU and the Team Science Series, is accepting abstract submissions through January 29, 2026. The event will take place in the Melton Student Center ballroom March 3.
January 15, 2026
The May 2026 Research & Scholarship Connections Travel Grant will provide group travel to visit Technological University Dublin in Ireland and the University of Twente in the Netherlands.
January 09, 2026
The application period for the 2026-27 Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) is open through Feb. 15. Students can choose from year-long, two-semester, one-semester or summer fellowships, with start dates in summer or fall 2026 or spring 2027 and concluding in spring 2027.
January 09, 2026
The RFID and CARV Labs will collaborate with NASA's Kennedy Space Center to advance research in inventory management for orbital facilities supporting astronauts.
January 06, 2026
College of Nursing graduate Madison Beavers was inspired to pursue undergraduate research by Stuart Pope, a beloved nursing faculty member who passed away in 2023.
December 09, 2025
Auburn University has completed implementation of its Endeavor system for electronic research administration. The implementation is an important element in overall business modernization activities of the university's strategic plan.
December 03, 2025
Auburn University has named Eve Brantley as the 1862 Extension director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
December 03, 2025
As an associate professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering in Auburn University's College of Agriculture, Anna Linhoss uses cutting-edge technology to tackle challenges along the Gulf Coast and beyond.
November 21, 2025
Larry Leopard, chief engineer with Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville, Ala., has been recognized by the city's chapter of the National Space Club with its 2025 Astronautics Engineering Award.
November 20, 2025
Auburn expert Robert Norton describes ongoing plans for the Auburn University Biosurveillance Intelligance, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AU-BISR) system, which is designed to monitor, detect and analyze potential chemical, biological and radiological threats.
November 17, 2025
With 21% of undergrads involved in research, Auburn students are gaining experience that provides a leg up both inside and outside of academia.
November 17, 2025
For Auburn University Professor Michael Roberts, mentoring students is the most rewarding part of his career. However, it's far from the only part of his role as a professor. He also conducts research in his Nutrabolt Molecular and Applied Sciences Lab, where his work examines how training and diet influence molecular adaptations related to performance, aging, and overall health.
November 04, 2025
The Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education project has been awarded a multimillion-dollar grant.
October 31, 2025
The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development, in collaboration with the Office of Communications and Marketing, guides the program, which continues a mission of empowering researchers with the skills and strategies to communicate the broader impact of their work.
October 13, 2025
