Who We Are
We are dedicated to providing Auburn men and women with a world-class education — ensuring our graduates leave campus not only technically competent, but also globally aware and socially engaged. Human Sciences students are inspired to be fearless in pursuit of their dreams and relentless in seeking solutions to life’s everyday problems and to the global grand challenges of our time. Our mission, Science for a Quality Life, becomes Mission Possible through the loyal support of our alumni and friends. We thank you for your generosity and for your commitment to help Auburn’s next generation succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Ways to Make a Difference
Dean’s Society of Distinction
The Dean’s Society of Distinction plays a crucial role in providing essential unrestricted funds that directly benefit students and faculty. These funds support enhanced educational opportunities for students, faculty research, as well as additional funding for scholarships and professional development. Membership in the Dean's Signature Society requires a minimum annual pledge of $1,000, allowing you to become a key investor in the College's mission. By joining, you become part of a dedicated group of supporters who are committed to advancing excellence in Human Sciences.
Auburn Hospitality Guild
With the 2022 opening of the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, home of the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management, a donor society was added to reach those who love the college and wanted to continue to make a tremendous impact on the College of Human Sciences. Engagement at the $10,000 and $25,000 annual level enables members to experience exclusive and curated experiences throughout the year all while supporting the Dean’s Society of Distinction, the Horst Schultze School of Hospitality Management and the Barbara Drummond Thorne College Academic and Research Facility. If you are interested in more information on this unique giving society, please reach out to chsdev@auburn.edu.
Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility
The new Academic & Research Facility will enable Auburn University's College of Human Sciences to enhance its commitment to academic excellence by providing a state-of-the-art learning environment.
The June Marcum Henton Endowed Deanship
The June Marcum Henton Endowed Deanship is designed to support the Dean of the College of Human Sciences in promoting the College's mission and strategic priorities. The holder of the June Marcum Henton Deanship will demonstrate a courageous commitment to improving the quality of life through the development of the next generation of leaders and the advancement of the field of human sciences.
Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Arrica Italy - Chigi Palace Renovation
The Chigi Palace is Auburn’s only permanent overseas campus and has hosted more than 1,000 students in the JSB program since its inception two decades ago. Beyond living and learning in the welcoming community of Ariccia, the students experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study abroad for a semester in Italy while earning an international minor in human sciences.
Scholarships, Fellowships and Assistantships
Student Scholarships can be funded on an annual or endowed basis. Annual scholarships require a minimum commitment of $1,000/year. Scholarships can be given unrestrictedly to a student in the college or specified by department or major. Endowed scholarships establish scholarship opportunities as permanent, self-sustaining source of funding. An endowment requires a minimum commitment of $25,000 that is payable over a period of up to five years.
Fellowships and Assistantships provide funding for graduate students. As with scholarships, fellowships can be funded on an annual or endowed basis. An annual fellowship or assistantship can be established with a minimum annual gift of $5,000. An endowed assistantship requires a minimum commitment of $30,000, while an endowed fellowship requires a minimum commitment of $100,000, both payable over a period of up to five years.
Additional endowed naming opportunities include professorships (minimum commitment of $300,000) and chairs (minimum commitment of $1,000,000) payable over a period of up to five years. Please contact a team member for more information.
CHS Global
Students in the College of Human Sciences have access to several opportunities to travel and learn abroad in diverse and engaging places. CHS Global is committed to helping students find the abroad experiences that best fit their goals at Auburn and beyond.
Hunger Solutions Institute
The Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) seeks to share knowledge and best practices in the fight against hunger and malnutrition through multi-sector partnerships at the community, state, and global levels. This is accomplished by emphasizing human sustainability, connecting knowledge with practice, empowering communities, and creating multi-sector partnerships.
The Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies
The Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is an academic center in Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences that inspires its participants to discover their purpose through learning, giving, and growing. Our programs focus on financial wellness, philanthropic engagement, and nonprofit studies, empowering all generations to leave an enduring legacy.
Women's Philanthropy Board
Established in 2002, the Women’s Philanthropy Board (WPB) is the flagship program of the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. WPB’s mission is to inspire, educate and enable individuals to: develop their full leadership potential; achieve independence as financial donors and decision makers; serve as mentors for future generations of philanthropists; and broaden the base of financial support for the College of Human Sciences.
The Harris Early Learning Center
The Harris Early Learning Center is a state-of-the-art and NAEYC accredited preschool facility for over 200 children ranging in age from six weeks to five years of age. Each of the 16 classrooms is staffed with two full-time educators. Anchored in developmentally appropriate practice and research in early childhood education, children are provided rich opportunities to construct understanding and develop through play and thematic learning.
This is helping me achieve my dreams and things that I didn’t think would be possible. With the financial situation now, doors have been opened that I didn’t think I was going to be able to walk through.
Ways to Give
College of Human Sciences
Attn: Office of Advancement
3365 Haley Center
351 Thach Concourse
Auburn, AL 36849
Please note your preferred area of support on the memo line.
To begin an EFT or make an inquiry, please contact a staff member by calling (334) 844-1427 or email augiving@auburn.edu.
Before transferring a stock gift to Auburn, please call (334) 844-0433 or email stock@auburn.edu to learn how best to expedite your donation.
To discuss your estate planning goals, contact the Office of Gift Planning at (334) 844-7375, or email plannedgiving@auburn.edu.
To learn more about establishing an endowment at Auburn University, call (334) 844-3733 or email chsdev@auburn.edu.
To learn more about how your company or foundation can partner with Auburn University through charitable giving, please contact a member of the Corporate and Foundation Relations team at havard@auburn.edu or (334) 844-8765.
