Auburn Magazine
Winter 2023 Issue
Read about how Auburn is helping fix America’s cracking infrastructure, how AI@AU is helping people work smarter and the strange and mostly true tales from Auburn’s history.
How Auburn’s Modern Art Collection Helped Found A Museum
A Georgia O’Keeffe for 50 bucks? The unbelievable saga of how Auburn purchased 36 controversial masterpieces and opened a world-class art museum for the 21st century.
Why Auburn Grads Are Hired By ESPN
When ESPN needs talent in the production room or in front of the camera, it turns to Auburn
Revolutionizing The Way American Eels Are Grown
Fried, smoked or even an “ELT,” Sara Rademaker ’07 wants you to eat more eel
How Auburn’s Modern Art Collection Helped Found A Museum
A Georgia O’Keeffe for 50 bucks? The unbelievable saga of how Auburn purchased 36 controversial masterpieces and opened a world-class art museum for the 21st century.
Why Auburn Grads Are Hired By ESPN
When ESPN needs talent in the production room or in front of the camera, it turns to Auburn
Revolutionizing The Way American Eels Are Grown
Fried, smoked or even an “ELT,” Sara Rademaker ’07 wants you to eat more eel
Veterans Use Music To Provide Hope
Jason Howk ’00 sings for veterans struggling with life after the military
Auburn Experience Keeping Teachers in the Classroom
As schoolchildren head back to school, hundreds of districts struggle to find qualified teachers. Here’s how Auburn alumni find the “why” in teaching that keeps them in the classroom.
Auburn Adapted Athletics: We’re Ready to Play
Adaptive sports are getting a boost from the Auburn Family.
Veterans Use Music To Provide Hope
Jason Howk ’00 sings for veterans struggling with life after the military
Auburn Experience Keeping Teachers in the Classroom
As schoolchildren head back to school, hundreds of districts struggle to find qualified teachers. Here’s how Auburn alumni find the “why” in teaching that keeps them in the classroom.
Auburn Adapted Athletics: We’re Ready to Play
Adaptive sports are getting a boost from the Auburn Family.
Jumping In
Ambition, drive and a rock ‘n’ roll vision helped two Auburn graduates build a global outdoor lifestyle brand
Auburn’s Nature Preschool
Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool uses its outdoor-based, curiosity-first philosophy to better connect children to nature and learning.
Pannie-George’s Kitchen Gives Back
What started out as a “plate sale” to fund a family reunion is now Pannie-George’s Kitchen, a family-owned restaurant that serves more than great soul food.
Jumping In
Ambition, drive and a rock ‘n’ roll vision helped two Auburn graduates build a global outdoor lifestyle brand
Auburn’s Nature Preschool
Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool uses its outdoor-based, curiosity-first philosophy to better connect children to nature and learning.
Pannie-George’s Kitchen Gives Back
What started out as a “plate sale” to fund a family reunion is now Pannie-George’s Kitchen, a family-owned restaurant that serves more than great soul food.
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More Auburn Magazine Stories
Q&A with President Chris Roberts
Christopher B. Roberts started his new role as Auburn president on May 16, 2022, after 29 years as an engineering professor, department chair and dean at Auburn.
Food University
Addressing hidden student hunger at Auburn.
Personal Politics
International human rights are not just theoretical for Leila Rassekh-Milani ’89—they guide her global fight for justice and humanity
Chaos Interrupted
Vince ’99 and Judy Price used the pandemic to set sail on their dreams
The Shot Maker
Viral video maker goes from trick shots to slow-motion masterpieces
Living the Creed
Alumni around the world live The Auburn Creed in remarkable ways. Meet three who have dedicated their lives to making an impact on others by serving the underserved and giving hope to the hopeless.
Making Change
Two Auburn entrepreneurs went from being banned on PayPal to building a better way to bank around the world
House Rules
Through a Category 5 hurricane in his district and a worldwide pandemic, Florida Representative Jay Trumbull ’11 has led the Appropriations Committee overseeing the state’s $100 billion budget
Minecraft
Two alumni build Auburn’s campus in Minecraft
Transformation Garden
Transformation Garden creates learning, research and outreach opportunities