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Aubie, Denise McNutt and First Lady Mrs. Roberts hold wrapped packages
A labor of love: Operation Gratitude

Now in its fifth year, OIT's Operation Gratitude is a well-oiled machine, with employees packing 100 boxes with supplies and treats for military service members and another 20 boxes for military K9 service dogs and their handlers.

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Nick Reyzin, Noah Henry and William Abbott posing for photo in front of an Auburn airplane
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Hurricane relief heroes

Nick Reyzin, Noah Henry, Jake Owsley and William Abbott don't call themselves 'heroes.' But the people affected by Hurricane Helene, the Auburn Junior High cross country team and you probably would.
Paul Patterson shakes an orange-and-blue shaker on a rooftop overlooking Auburn
Auburn Family
Better than he found it

As 2024 draws to a close, Paul Patterson is stepping away from his roles as dean of the College of Agriculture and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, effective Jan. 1.

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Auburn Family
All roads lead to Auburn

Whether they’re from Alabama, out-of-state or a country halfway across the world, many Auburn students have interesting paths to the Plains.
Miranda Reed talks with Miles Wiley in her lab
Research and Innovation
Mentorship and scientific mysteries

Professor Miranda Reed, a three-time Auburn graduate, is training the next generation of scientists within the Harrison College of Pharmacy and uncovering insights about Alzheimer’s disease.

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Impact
College of Education opens autism assessment clinic

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
The 2024 IQLA honorees with Susan Hubard and Vini Nathan
Auburn Family
The best of the human spirit

During a time when the holiday spirit is at its peak in New York City, Auburn’s College of Human Sciences honored two outstanding individuals who represent the best of the human spirit at the 31st annual International Quality of Life Awards on Dec. 9 inside the iconic Rainbow Room.

December 10, 2024
Carter Dees is shown wearing an Auburn polo shirt while standing in front of Langdon Hall and the Auburn University Seal.
Giving
Paging Dr. Dees

Sophomore Carter Dees had his life upended by an autoimmune disease that emerged in high school. With his condition now under control, he’s enjoying success at Auburn University while on his path to medical school, thanks in part to scholarships.

December 10, 2024
six girls practicing dance
Impact
Adventure awaits

Auburn offers a number of summer camps that give high school students a chance to experience campus and potential majors before enrolling.

December 06, 2024
Valerie Heffernan by the Auburn University sign
Campus Experience
Heffernan relishes time at Auburn during rewarding student campaign

Valerie Heffernan is set to graduate from Auburn University with a degree in marketing and has thoroughly enjoyed her time on the Plains after gravitating here from Louisville, Kentucky.

December 03, 2024
Stephen Neslage posing for photo. On his left, a thunderstorm darkens the sky. On his right, clouds drift across a blue sky.
Auburn Family
Lightning in a bottle

Media studies alumnus Stephen Neslage '05 co-founded FlipFlop Systems, which has changed the way newsrooms leverage social media content for broadcast.

December 03, 2024
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