Combining faith and design, disaster response architect Sarah Elizabeth Dunn ’03 builds shelters for disaster-stricken communities around the world.
Alumni Stories
Harold Franklin Reflects on Integration 50 Years Later
Fifty years ago, unsure of his safety, a tall, soft-spoken Black man walked alone across the Auburn campus to register for classes.
Auburn Love Stories: How They Met
From blind dates to football games to chance meetings in the classroom, Auburn alums reflect on how they found love and everlasting romance on the Plains.
The Sound of Movie Magic
Postproduction sound designer, Scott Sanders, has been making noise in Hollywood for nearly four decades.
Christmas Tree Triumph
Sam, Jim and Agnes Cartner grow Christmas trees so good they’re putting one in the White House in 2024.
Floyd the Barber Tribute Artist is Keeping “The Andy Griffith Show” Alive
IT specialist by day. Floyd the Barber by night. How Allan Newsome ’89 became the man behind all things Mayberry.
We need your great Auburn stories!
We are looking for the newest, most inspiring stories about Auburn students, faculty, staff and alumni. Stories that touch the head and heart and show Auburn as a modern university that embraces its history and celebrates the Auburn Family every chance it gets.
Have you recently had a job promotion, married or had an addition to your family?
Send us your class note and remember to add your class year.
More Alumni Stories Stories
Auburn Alum and NBC Entertainment Correspondent, Chloe Melas, is Making News
A meeting at Auburn’s student-run television station launched Chloe Melas’ career as an entertainment news correspondent for VH1, CNN and NBC news.
Alum and Military Veteran, Curtis Pippin, Answers the Call
Life isn’t easy in the military, but transitioning out can be even harder. Curtis Pippin ’17 helps veterans adjust to civilian life one connection at a time.
Auburn Goes to Work on Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure
Roads crack. Sewage leaks and power grids fail. America’s infrastructure is falling apart. See how Auburn is providing solutions.
Alumna Furnishes Homes for Homeless
A former nurse helps Michigan’s homeless create a new beginning, one piece of furniture at a time.
Miss Auburn Is More Than Just a Crown
Alumnae who held the title of Miss Auburn recall the impact it made on their lives.
Auburn alum spends 40 years convicting Columbus Stocking Strangler
It took Bill Smith ’64 more than 40 years to bring one of Georgia’s worst serial killers to justice. Now at the end of the saga, Smith reflects on the case that defined his career.
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.