The Auburn University student chapter of the American Concrete Institute was named an ACI Excellent University for 2017.

The ACI award for University Student Activities identifies institutions across the nation that qualify for excellent status, based on points received for their participation in ACI-related activities, events and programs.

“Our ACI student chapter has excelled in developing unique opportunities for Auburn students to get involved in learning more about concrete,” said ACI student chapter advisor Anton Schindler. “For example, this year our students competed in a fiber-reinforced concrete bowling ball competition, and in conjunction with the university’s annual student-led service project the Big Event, they constructed a walkway and stair landing for a church in Tuskegee.”

Auburn’s ACI student chapter is one of 25 receiving the award for 2017. Eight students were recognized during the ACI spring 2018 Concrete Convention and Exposition held in Salt Lake City in March.