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.
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.
Welcome to the College of Human Sciences podcast “How Very Human (Sciences)” – featuring alumni and industry leaders sharing their career paths and insight for the students of today along with highlighting critical research and outreach.
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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Two separate floors showing off a variety of amazing design work could be seen the evening of Thursday, April 30, as the College of Human Sciences celebrated several outstanding students in the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences (CADS) Interior Design program (INDS) at the 2026 Interior Design Senior Exhibit at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.
Through a College of Human Sciences experiential learning experience, students in the CADS 5790 Grantmaking for Philanthropists class this spring were able to award the Domestic Violence Intervention Center (DVIC) nonprofit a check for $2,500, that the organization will use to address vital transportation needs in the future.
The Auburn University College of Human Sciences is expanding its reach with a new digital Alumni and Friends magazine. Previously produced only in print each year, the magazine is now available digitally to all readers. Check out the first edition, fresh off the press.
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