Articles by: Austin Phillips

In the BeGINNing

In the BeGINNing

25 years ago, there was a vision — and there was a decision. Nothing’s been the same since.

by × December 8, 2025 ×
Be the Creed: Laura Olds

Be the Creed: Laura Olds

Like the oak trees at Toomer’s Corner, Laura Olds’ Auburn roots run deep

by × December 7, 2025 ×
Lifetime of Service

Lifetime of Service

The Auburn Alumni Association celebrated its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA) recipients and Young Alumni Achievement Award (YAA) recipient at a gala June 7 at the Gogue Performing Arts Center.

by × December 5, 2025 ×
The Award Goes To…

The Award Goes To…

Five outstanding engineering alumni and one longtime staff member of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were honored by the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 12, for their distinguished professional careers and service to the college.

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Be the Creed: Selen Cremaschi

Be the Creed: Selen Cremaschi

Relationships matter. That’s why Selen Cremaschi is at Auburn.

by × May 12, 2025 ×
Be the Creed: David Mattox

Be the Creed: David Mattox

David Mattox has been cheering Auburn to victory his whole life.

by × May 8, 2025 ×
State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees Bruce Tatarchuk, left, and Kenny Mitchell.

The Award Goes To…

The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted eight individuals — including one Auburn University alumnus and an Auburn chemical engineering professor — and one corporation during a ceremony Feb. 22 at the Renaissance Birmingham at Ross Bridge.

by × May 7, 2025 ×
Be the Creed: Jessica Taylor

Be the Creed: Jessica Taylor

When Jessica Taylor encounters a prospective student on a tour of the college, she understands where they’re coming from.

by × December 9, 2024 ×
Lifetime of Service

Lifetime of Service

The Lifetime Achievement Awards honor distinguished members of the Auburn Family for extraordinary accomplishments in their personal and professional lives, as well as dedication to the university. Noteworthy recent graduates in the midst of their careers are recognized with the Young Alumni Achievement Award. Recipients are nominated by their peers […]

by × December 8, 2024 ×
The 2024 Auburn Alumni Engineering Council award winners included Distinguished Auburn Engineers Maury Gaston, ’82 mechanical engineering; Chris
Kramer, ’94 civil engineering; Shirley Boulware, ’91 chemical engineering; Art Slotkin, ’68 aerospace engineering; Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer
Jordan Watkins, ’12 civil engineering; and Superior Service Sushil Bhavnani, professor emeritus.

The Award Goes To…

The 2024 Auburn Alumni Engineering Council award winners included Distinguished Auburn Engineers Maury Gaston, ’82 mechanical engineering; Chris
Kramer, ’94 civil engineering; Shirley Boulware, ’91 chemical engineering; Art Slotkin, ’68 aerospace engineering; Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer
Jordan Watkins, ’12 civil engineering; and Superior Service Sushil Bhavnani, professor emeritus.

by × December 8, 2024 ×