Auburn’s Department of Mechanical Engineering has been recognized as the top department throughout campus for teaching excellence. The department received the Departmental Award for Excellence in Education, an honor awarded on behalf of the Office of the Provost by the Biggio Center and University Senate to a department that proves its commitment to a culture of learning excellence, as well as strength in its overall curriculum and teaching program. The department will be awarded $30,000 in three annual installments of $10,000, with at least 50 percent of the funds allocated toward the support of initiatives that enhance teaching and learning within the department.
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- Auburn Engineering climbs three spots among public institutions in latest U.S. News and World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs rankings September 22, 2026Auburn Engineering’s undergraduate programs also ranked fourth among the 15 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.
- Space Systems Graduate Certificate Program launches with expanding student cohorts September 22, 2026From concept to inception to its third semester of operation, Auburn University’s fledgling Graduate Certificate in Space Systems has quickly proven popular among professionals from diverse backgrounds who desire a deeper understanding of satellite design, missions and core space system operations.
- #GINNing Podcast: Family Tradition September 18, 2026Hudson Hager’s Auburn roots run deep. His great-grandfather graduated from the university in the 1950s and his parents met on campus and are both proud alumni. Throw in a grandparent, aunts and uncles who attended the university, and it’s obvious he was born for this. When he’s not in civil engineering classes or at the […]