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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Dr. Brian Gillis, assistant professor of Marriage and Family Therapy in the College of Human Sciences' Department of Human Development and Family Science, is helping lead the way to advance sleep research thanks to the collaborative interdisciplinary efforts from various units at Auburn University.
To continue its commitment to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the global hospitality and tourism industries, the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management in the College of Human Sciences will soon offer a brand-new opportunity with the establishment of the beverage management minor to be offered to all eligible Auburn University students beginning in fall 2026.
For a group of high school students across eight states, a summer camp in Auburn University's College of Human Sciences provided more than a glimpse into college life — it offered a clearer vision of their future.
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