rendering of the building

A new, larger residence hall will be built on Thach Avenue, and the new home of the College of Human Sciences will bring a state-of-the-art, cutting-edge environment to its nationally ranked and recognized programs.

September 14, 2025

William Parker graduation photo

William Parker is one of the first graduates of the new Certificate in Financial Planning program.

September 04, 2025

Auburn drum major takes the field

The College of Human Sciences’ Women Philanthropy Board (WPB) will host the 2025 “Fall-Star Supper” celebrating Auburn’s gameday traditions and Auburn Spirit inside Neville Arena on Sept. 10.

August 25, 2025

Harrison Ranier, Thomas Lester and Liam Heary.

Three students have been recognized as some of the state's most promising young innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers.

August 21, 2025

A student poses for a photo in front of Pasta Bari at the Incubator

An exciting student-driven concept where student innovation meets culinary passion is hitting the Hey Day Market as the multi-concept food hall prepares to welcome The Incubator — a launchpad for future chefs, entrepreneurs and hospitality leaders set to open Monday, Aug. 18 coinciding with the start of the fall semester.

August 15, 2025

Emma Lowell, pictured with a child as she received her bachelor

Emma Lowell, who received her bachelor's degree in human development and family science in the child life option, represented the College of Human Sciences as the graduation marshal for Summer 2025 commencement exercises.

August 11, 2025

99-year-old 1948 Auburn alumna Doris Griffith is honored at the Golden Eagles celebration

The College of Human Sciences celebrated 1975 graduates and prior at the Golden Eagles celebration on Aug. 1 inside the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center.

August 07, 2025

In the latest episode of Human Sciences' official podcast, award-winning chef and alumna Lauren Windham of L. Windham Provisions shares her journey in the male-dominated culinary industry — redefining the kitchen as a place of leadership, artistry and empowerment.

August 04, 2025

College of Human Sciences Dean Susan Hubbard speaks to guests at a Farewell to Spidle Hall event on July 17.

Numerous Human Sciences alumni, past and present faculty and staff and guests attended a Farewell to Spidle Hall event, marking one final goodbye to a cherished academic landmark.

July 24, 2025

Anabel wears a cap and gown at Toomer

Anabel Dillingham, who will graduate in August with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, culinary science option, has been baking and cooking since she was a toddler.

July 24, 2025

A tablet displays suggested gratuity

Demi Deng, assistant professor in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management, along with co-authors, explored the rise of unconventional tipping in a recent study published in the "International Journal of Hospitality Management."

July 21, 2025

Planet of Snacks

Harrison Ranier, a junior in the College of Human Sciences, and Liam Heary, a junior in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, won $8,000 in seed funding at the SEC Start-Up.

July 15, 2025

The event,

A recent symposium focusing on women’s access to cancer care drew a distinguished group of global health leaders to campus. The event was a tribute to the life and legacy of alumna Nicole Schiegg, a dedicated public servant and passionate global health advocate whose influence continues to shape the future through an endowment at Auburn.

July 08, 2025

a man in a chef

As the head of Auburn's culinary science program, Mark Traynor ensures all students learn the entire lifecycle of food, from growing and preparing to serving, sharing and composting.

July 08, 2025

Twenty College of Human Sciences students, across both apparel design and merchandising concentrations, during a five-day trip to New York City for a study tour.

A five-day trip to New York City became an eye-opening and enriching experience for 20 College of Human Sciences students, across both apparel design and merchandising concentrations, as their knowledge of the fashion industry grew immensely after returning from a New York City Study Tour May 12-17.

July 07, 2025

Beth and the podcast hosts sit in chairs with microphones in front of them

Beth Thorne Stukes, Alabama’s Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year, has a deep belief in the power of education to transform lives.

July 02, 2025

The Ford family stands in a farm field

Auburn's Hunger Solutions Institute, which administers Double Up Food Bucks for the state of Alabama, has teamed up with Ford Family Farms of Selma, Alabama.

June 30, 2025

produce in a grocery store

Double Up Food Bucks Alabama, which makes fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible at select groceries and farmers markets across the state, is administered by the Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn. It doubles Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants’ purchasing power for fresh fruits and vegetables.

June 24, 2025

An AI image of a college professor teaching a class about AI

Numerous Auburn University faculty members have implemented artificial intelligence (AI) into their classrooms in unique and innovative ways.

June 23, 2025

Interior design students work on a virtual reality project.

Students in the College of Human Sciences' Interior Design program got a multitude of experiences packed into the spring semester thanks to a unique community outreach project and a partnership with a local homebuilder to expand the use of cutting-edge virtual reality technology.

June 18, 2025

Caitlin Finger, center, participates in The Fashion Event

Recent College of Human Sciences alumna Caitlin Finger had a hand in everything as it relates to her experience at Auburn while majoring in apparel design and production management and graduating in the spring.

June 17, 2025

artists rendering of new building

The Auburn Board of Trustees accepted plans to demolish Spidle Hall, construct an air traffic control tower at the airport and build a sidewalk along Wire Road.

June 09, 2025

An artist conceptual rendering of the new facility for the College of Human Sciences

The College of Human Sciences newly planned state-of-the-art building to be known as the Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility will be constructed along the same footprint as Spidle Hall and spanning all the way to Roosevelt Drive.

June 05, 2025

Harrison Ranier and Liam Heary

Auburn swimmers Liam Heary and Harrison Ranier have been named finalists in the SEC Start Up: A Student-Athlete Pitch Competition.

May 27, 2025