Internationally recognized designer and Alabama native Natalie Chanin will headline the Women's Philanthropy Board's “Fashion and Philanthropy: The Art of Making an Impact” on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.
September 24, 2026
Researchers in the College of Human Sciences will soon get a boost to continue their dedication and steady commitment to finding solutions advancing the science and study of sleep research, thanks to securing a recent $2.73 million grant.
September 24, 2026
As the final beam was placed atop the Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility on Friday, Sept. 18, the College of Human Sciences took another step forward in preparing to move into its new academic home prior to the fall of 2027 — with 300 guests attending a special topping-out event along the Mell Street corridor on the campus of Auburn University.
September 21, 2026
Auburn's Phygital Design Lab is blending art and technology to bring centuries-old history to life. Using AI, 3D printing, digital modeling and augmented reality, students are reimagining everything from Baroque frescos to a lost Italian carriage while making art more interactive, accessible and engaging.
September 14, 2026
In its 33rd year honoring individuals, partnerships and organizations that significantly impact quality of life and change the world, the College of Human Sciences' annual International Quality of Life Awards (IQLA) returns to New York City to honor the world's largest wish-granting organization and a world renowned chef/proprietor with a special celebration inside the iconic Rainbow Room on the 65th floor of the Rockefeller Center on Monday, Dec. 7.
September 10, 2026
Dr. Meghan Orman, who comes to the College of Human Sciences and the Auburn University Early Learning Center (AUELC) to serve as the new director, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help lead a program that is celebrating 100 years of shaping young lives and positively impacting families. In the Q&A, learn more about Orman's background, her excitement to become an integral part of the AUELC, her hopes and dreams for the future and more.
September 03, 2026
What began as a first-time visit to determine where to enroll their son for preschool ultimately led to three more of their children attending the Auburn University Early Learning Center (AUELC) in the College of Human Sciences, the establishment of an endowed fund, and a lasting impact on the Schmidt family's lives.
September 02, 2026
Auburn interior design senior Lucy Folmar turned two empty rooms inside the new Concourse Hall into showrooms designed with future freshmen in mind. The owner of Living Well Design is using what she's learned in the classroom and through her growing business to help Auburn students feel at home from the moment they arrive.
September 02, 2026
For Sharon Wilbanks and her daughter Olivia Wilbanks, The Auburn University Early Learning Center is not just a place, it is a center that's molded and shaped them as a family.
September 01, 2026
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.
August 31, 2026
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.
August 27, 2026
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.
August 20, 2026
As a new fall semester begins on the Plains, Bird & Batter and Bodda Biscuit, two exciting food concepts showcasing the outstanding culinary creativity of Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management students will debut at The Incubator — a place that serves as a launchpad for future chefs, entrepreneurs and hospitality leaders.
August 12, 2026
Dr. Martin O'Neill, Head of the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management in the College of Human Sciences, was recently honored on a national scale earning the ICHRIE McCool Breakthrough Award.
August 04, 2026
Auburn University's Military REACH is playing a key role in the 2026 Military Family Readiness Academy this August through its ongoing work with OneOp, a federally funded professional development platform for military family service providers. This year's four-week virtual series, “Building Strong Communities for Military Family Readiness,” runs on consecutive Wednesdays throughout August and is open at no cost to extension professionals, service providers, community leaders, and all who support military families.
August 04, 2026
What began as a sewing hobby early in life that flourished into taking a leap of faith to pursue a degree in Apparel Design and Production Management (APDP) at Auburn University has ultimately led Jordan Hobbs to represent the College of Human Sciences as the Graduation Marshal for the Summer 2026 commencement exercises on Saturday, Aug. 8. Learn more about Hobb's success during her time at Auburn from this Q&A.
August 03, 2026
College of Human Sciences apparel merchandising and journalism minor student Chelsi Banks embraces her individuality, wears what she wants and sees fashion as a discipline worthy of serious study — an approach that helped earn her recognition as one of the most stylish young Americans across all 50 states by Vogue Magazine.
July 17, 2026
Dr. Pamela Ulrich, who devoted a large portion of her life to education, serving Auburn University for more than 44 years before retiring as the College of Human Sciences Consumer and Design Sciences Department Head and Under Armour Professor in 2022, will be remembered during a celebration of life on Thursday, July 23, from 4-6 p.m. at The Red Barn in Auburn.
July 16, 2026
Despite women purchasing roughly 60% of wine sold in the United States, wine marketing has traditionally been shaped through the male perspective. For Demi Deng, an assistant professor in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management, that industry irony was too intriguing to ignore.
June 25, 2026
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.
June 24, 2026
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.
June 10, 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.
June 09, 2026
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.
May 19, 2026
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.
May 13, 2026
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.
May 12, 2026
