Unique Thompson on Thursday evening became the ninth WNBA Draft pick in Auburn University history when she was selected by the Indiana Fever with the 19th overall selection. Thompson, who attended high school at Mobile’s Faith Academy, was the seventh player taken in the second round. “I’m excited, I’m happy,” Thompson commented. “The nerves aren’t there […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama CEO Tim Vines as an at-large member of the Auburn University board of trustees. He will complete the final three years of the unexpired term of Gen. Lloyd Austin, who resigned from Auburn’s board in January after he was […]

When the Auburn Tigers run out onto Pat Dye Field this coming season there will be one noticeable change to the grass under their cleats, according to an Auburn University Athletics Department official. “Coach Harsin is committed to changing every aspect of this program’s culture for the better,” the official told Yellowhammer News. “In his […]

In a season filled with uncertainty, injuries, and the looming notion that Auburn had self-imposed a post-season ban, the Auburn Tigers finished their season on a high note. Bruce Pearl managed to get his team involved and excited in a season where they could have easily folded and written this season off. However, Pearl got […]

Fresh off of winning the SEC regular season championship for the first time in 19 years, the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday completed a sweep of Auburn for the first time in six years after defeating the Tigers at home 70-58. Jayden Shackelford led the way for Alabama in Tuscaloosa, as the talented sophomore guard […]

Auburn’s basketball team has had the most up-and-down seasons in recent memory — starting with freshman phenom point guard Sharife Cooper waiting nearly half the season for his eligibility to go along with Auburn self-imposing a postseason ban. With a 12-13 overall record, 6-10 in conference play, the Tigers needed something to make this season […]

The Auburn Tigers held the lead for most of the game but couldn’t hold onto the lead as Ole Miss ultimately landed the 86-84 victory on Devontae Shuler’s game winning shot on Saturday. Auburn managed to hold the lead for most of the game, including all of the second half until the final minute of […]

The NCAA has announced that its Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee (MOIC), in conjunction with the NCAA office of inclusion, is recognizing Auburn University Director of Athletics Allen Greene and four other individuals as “Champions of Diversity and Inclusion for their work in supporting ethnic minorities and other underrepresented groups and individuals.” According to a release, […]

The Bryan Harsin era will kick off on September 4 when the Auburn Tigers host Akron to begin the 2021 football season, the SEC announced Wednesday. Auburn will play seven home games this fall, including visits from traditional rivals Georgia on October 9 and Alabama to conclude the regular season November 27, the traditional slot […]

A new project co-led by Auburn University researchers addresses previously unexplored questions about the increasing number and distribution in Alabama of feral swine – animals that cause more than $50 million a year in damage to agriculture in the state. The research focuses on measuring the reduction in damage caused by the animals during the implementation of […]

The Auburn Tigers have had a rough going in the beginning of SEC play, losing five of their last seven SEC games coming into Saturday’s matchup with South Carolina. However, recent wins against Kentucky and Georgia have put the Tigers on a much brighter path with endless possibilities. One big factor for the turnaround is […]

U.S. Army General Lloyd J. Austin (Ret.) on Thursday was granted a waiver through votes by both chambers of Congress, allowing him to be confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Defense. The waiver for Austin, who retired from active duty in 2016, was required because federal law mandates that the Secretary of […]

Auburn Arena wasn’t as crazy as it usually is when Kentucky comes to town. Yet, the game was just as exciting as ever. The Tigers defeated Kentucky 66-59 on Saturday in a back and forth game in which neither team had a lead larger than seven points. Sharife Cooper becoming eligible has changed the way […]

Auburn University’s decision to continue in-person learning for the spring semester received affirmation on Tuesday when the school’s faculty failed to take action on a no-confidence vote on Provost Bill Hardgrave. Faculty member Michael Stern, a professor of economics, had moved for the vote to express his own displeasure at the university’s decision to return […]

At least 40 Auburn University professors have now stated their opposition to a no-confidence vote directed at Provost Bill Hardgrave. The vote had been called by one of the school’s faculty members to express his personal discontent with Auburn’s decision to continue offering in-person classes this year. While the university’s COVID-19 safety protocols for on-campus […]

Auburn University has drawn praise in recent months from national health officials for its COVID-19 safety protocols for on-campus activities. But that has not stopped one faculty member from calling for a vote among his colleagues to express opposition to in-person classes. Last summer, Auburn joined the University of Alabama System (UA System), Troy University […]

The Auburn University School of Nursing has created a commemorative book featuring stories from some of its alumni who have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The free book, “Auburn Nursing — Living the Creed During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” can be ordered online at the Auburn University Bookstore. Limited quantities are available. […]

Auburn Director of Athletics Allen Greene on Tuesday evening announced the hire of new head football coach Bryan Harsin, confirming media reports. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Harsin to the Auburn family. He’s a proven winner whose record speaks for itself,” Greene said in a statement. The announcement comes after a search process that […]

Auburn has selected Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin to lead the Tigers football program, according to multiple reports. Yahoo Sports broke the news on Tuesday afternoon. Coincidentally, it was Harsin who succeeded Gus Malzahn as the head coach at Arkansas State in 2012. Now, Harsin will apparently repeat the feat on The Plains. Harsin, […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Monday appeared at a ribbon-cutting for a factory in Auburn that will make glass vials in which COVID-19 vaccine doses will be stored and shipped. SiO2 Materials Science, the company that built the plant, received a $143 million grant from the federal government in June to help make possible the […]

It was announced on Sunday that the Auburn Tigers will play No. 14 Northwestern in the 75th Citrus Bowl on January 1. The bowl game, presented by Vrbo, is scheduled to be played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. ABC will broadcast the matchup nationally. The Wildcats finished their regular season 6-2 after losing […]

Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin this week joined 105.5 WERC’s “Alabama Morning News with JT” for a quick but memorable segment. The interview came after Auburn fired head coach Gus Malzahn this past Sunday. A permanent replacement has yet to be named, but Kiffin’s name has popped up in the rumor mill as […]

When Auburn announced the firing of head football coach Gus Malzahn on Sunday, the Tigers fanbase was filled with renewed expectations. Expectations that — having pulled the trigger on a $21.45 million buyout — Auburn already had Malzahn’s permanent replacement lined up. Expectations that — having made that investment — Auburn was going all-in on […]

Auburn University Director of Athletics Allen Greene on Tuesday announced a search firm and advisory group that will assist with the search for the program’s next permanent head football coach. Parker Executive Search Firm, based in Atlanta, Georgia, will assist an eight-member advisory group. This group includes administrators from the university and its athletics department, along […]