Human Sciences programs promote living well through a focus on human health and well-being. Our innovative academic programs ignite creativity to discover sustainable solutions for improving quality of life around the world. Beyond technical preparation, our graduates possess a broad worldview, a diverse understanding of the world in which they live and work, and a commitment to building a better world — one life at a time. Come see how Human Sciences can help you make an impact on the world around you.
Explore the latest issue of our college's Alumni and Friends magazine to see how this past year has been one of transformation—marked by progress, resilience, and an exciting vision for the future.
In the latest episode, we feature Mary Ryan, a 2013 graduate in Hotel and Restaurant Management and now Director of Operations at JW Marriott Houston.
Watch as the construction of the Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility takes place. As the future home to the College of Human Sciences, this new facilty will be a four-story, 138,000-square-foot building located at the northeast corner of Mell Street and Roosevelt Drive. It will house teaching spaces, faculty research facilities, laboratories, classrooms, offices and common areas.
As the Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility takes shape, alumni and friends have meaningful opportunities to help build its legacy. Through a commemorative brick paver project, supporters can celebrate their connection to Auburn, honor someone who shaped their journey and make a lasting impact on the future home of the CHS.
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As Auburn and Baylor prepare to face off in Atlanta on September 5, their Hunger Solutions Institute and Hunger Collaborative are joining forces around a different kind of opponent: hunger. Both organizations demonstrate that addressing food insecurity requires collaboration across universities, communities, policymakers, businesses and individuals. While only one football team will leave the field with a win, the fight against hunger is one where everyone has a role and everyone can be on the winning team.
As Auburn celebrates the Early Learning Centers centennial, former Auburn Mayor and Auburn University alumnus Bill Ham Jr. offers a unique perspective on the center's enduring place in the Auburn community and its continued role in helping shape the future of the city and beyond.
Congratulations to six College of Human Sciences Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management students who were recognized at the 2026 Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism (AGCT), held this summer at the Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa in Florence, Alabama.
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