Larry Leopard outdoors

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

wheat field

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

Two women smile and talk in front of a research poster.

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

Michael Roberts

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

Couples attend one of the AHMRE classes

The Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education project has been awarded a multimillion-dollar grant.

October 31, 2025

Auburn University Research Communications Fellows program 2025-2026 with 21 headshots

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

A farm field with a tractor spraying the crops

The BRIDGES Engine proposal seeks to revitalize rural economies across the southeastern U.S. by growing specially developed agricultural grasses on low productivity farmland and transforming them into high-demand products.

September 22, 2025

Cris Young outdoors

Cris Young, an animal disease expert and veterinary professor at Auburn University, recently testified on threats to U.S. agriculture before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security.

September 19, 2025

Brandon kneels in the middle of the football field in the stadium holding an instrument with a small screen

Earth System Science student Brandon Ryan is studying just how hot it gets for Tigers fans in the stands.

September 17, 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

A gray striped cat lays on its side

While #fatcat drives engagement on social media, Auburn research suggests feline weight monitoring capabilities could soon rest in the palms of pet owners' hands, with the help of AI.

August 26, 2025

a close up of bees

The buzz at Auburn's Bee Center isn't just about harvesting honey for the AU-BEES program. It's also about groundbreaking research, immersive student experiences and impactful community outreach.

August 25, 2025

Kate hugs Aubie the Tiger

COSAM alumna Kate Bouchillon has dedicated her time to service here on the Plains as a volunteer with AmeriCorps VISTA.

August 22, 2025

A southern giraffe browses tree-level nutritional options in Namibia.

While giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world, health challenges often begin at ground level. Imagine carrying 2,500 pounds of body weight on four feet the approximate size of dinner plates. Veterinary Medicine's Ray Wilhite is part of a new collaborative study that may lead to improved hoof health and longer lifespans for the graceful giants in zoos and other managed environments.

August 19, 2025

Researchers display young cotton plants in a greenhouse.

Auburn researchers are studying the advantages of using Alabama-specific beneficial bacteria from soil samples as a kind of bioinsecticide to reduce pest infestations in crops such as cotton.

August 06, 2025

A collage of 17 faculty members

Last fall, a talented group of faculty members were selected to explore new and innovative ways to tell their research stories to the world.

August 01, 2025

Turner Construction Company hosted university administrators and city of Huntsville officials at a topping off ceremony for the new 50,000-square-foot addition to the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Cummings Research Park.

July 29, 2025

When Engineering's Pengyu Chen received a prestigious national award, recognizing outstanding potential in research and education five years ago, the confidence was well-placed. His research on sensors that quickly and accurately detect several immune system signals at once in a single drop of blood continues to draw national attention.

July 24, 2025

several people with golden shovels break down on research facility

Auburn University and the City of Orange Beach broke ground on its latest collaboration — the Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station — which will serves as a permanent hub for studying coastal environments and communities.

July 24, 2025

wheat field

Auburn's BISR system has been proposed to aid in early detection of biological threats to the nation's agriculture, environment and food systems.

June 25, 2025

Chemical Engineering's Symone Alexander has found a way to create a clean alternative to synthetic fiber using pecan shells.

June 03, 2025

Myoung-Gi Chon

Associate Professor of Communication Myoung-Gi Chon's research, recently featured in a congressional briefing series on U.S.-Korea relations, explains how popularity fuels international politics.

May 12, 2025

a close up of bees

Auburn's Bee Center is leading the charge to address the health crisis of honey bees and native bees, which poses a significant threat to agriculture and ecosystems worldwide.

May 07, 2025

Overtoun Jenda talks to a young student

With an academic career spanning nearly 50 years, almost 40 at Auburn, Overtoun Jenda has left a mark on the field of mathematics and thousands of students that's impossible to calculate.

April 25, 2025

a historic image of Samford Hall and Hargis Hall

Overtoun Jenda and Haibo Zou are the latest Auburn faculty members to be named fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Our history with the organization reaches back to 1892.

April 25, 2025