AUBURN, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce and the City of Auburn’s Industrial Development Board have teamed to award $250,000 in funding to accelerate the development of OraSecure LLC’s breakthrough patent-pending saliva collection device intended to help in the ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus. The support will help OraSecure finalize the initial manufacturing run needed […]

The purpose of vaccination is to stimulate the immune response to prevent a disease. A person who is rendered resistant to a disease by vaccination is termed “actively immunized.” Active immunity may also result from recovery from a natural outbreak of a disease. Immunity transferred from plasma from a donor, which contains antibodies from a […]

Auburn junior right-hander Tanner Burns this week was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the first round of the 2020 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. Burns, selected with the 36th overall pick in the competitive balance round A of the first round, becomes the ninth Auburn player selected in the first round in program history, including […]

An advanced materials company in Auburn is expanding after winning a large government contract, the firm announced Monday. Si02 Materials Science has been awarded a $143 million dollar contract via a joint agreement from the Department of Defense and the Department of Health and Human Services. The company plans to virtually double in size to […]

Legendary former Auburn University head football coach and athletic director Pat Dye passed away on Monday morning, and tributes are already pouring in from across the Yellowhammer State. Dye is survived by his four children (Pat Jr., Missy, Brett and Wanda), nine grandchildren and his partner of 18 years, Nancy McDonald. In a statement, Pat […]

Auburn University on Friday announced plans for its second summer mini-term that include a variety of instructional delivery methods, including on-campus instruction. In March, the university announced its decision to suspend on-campus instruction for the full 10-week summer session and the first of two summer five-week mini-terms following guidance from public health officials due to […]

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) on Friday announced that voluntary in-person athletics activities may resume on SEC campuses, at the discretion of each university, beginning June 8. The resumption of these voluntary activities must come under strict supervision of designated university personnel and safety guidelines developed by each institution. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 […]

7. Alabama’s new coronavirus hotspot While Alabama’s recent coronavirus case numbers have seemingly plateaued as a whole, it appears that the state’s capital is seeing a spike in cases over the last few weeks, with only hard-hit Mobile experiencing more new cases of the virus. The White House has even said that Montgomery’s metro area […]

It took 40 years in the media business, but Paul Finebaum finally said something smart earlier this week. Appearing on ESPN’s “Get Up,” Finebaum said putting together the upcoming college football season would be “survival of the fittest.” He continued, “This is a brutal game … if you can play, you play. If you don’t, […]

In a recent admissions video, Auburn University President Jay Gogue expressed his confidence that the school is “going to have football this fall.” The statement came in the context of Gogue advising that classes will open for face-to-face instruction as planned in the fall. He also shared that student activities such as Greek life events […]

7. Professor offended by “War Eagle” Dr. Jesse A. Goldberg, Ph.D. has been hired to be the “Lecturer of African American & American Literature and Composition in the English department at Auburn University,” according to his social media account, and he’s already making waves for saying he won’t say “War Eagle” because it has the […]

The Auburn Twitter-sphere is abuzz after an incoming professor admittedly posted his “first controversial tweet” as an Auburn University faculty member. Dr. Jesse A. Goldberg, PhD, according to his social media account, will be starting a new role as a “Lecturer of African American & American Literature and Composition in the English department at Auburn […]

The state of Alabama had a big night Thursday during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, which is being conducted remotely due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Four players from the University of Alabama heard their names called, beginning with star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as the fifth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins. […]

The state of Alabama could see seven players taken in the first round of the NFL draft tonight, including premium talents Tua Tagovailoa and Derrick Brown, according to predictions by experts. Adam Stites of the sports website SBnation.com compiled and averaged 111 mock drafts from various NFL experts to see which selections were most likely. […]

Auburn University on Friday announced that it has launched a website on coronavirus-related topics as a helpful resource for the public. Through the new website, Auburn researchers share their expertise regarding healthcare, the economy, community impacts and education. The site is intended to support Alabamians and people across the country as they navigate the landscape […]

Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins is in critical condition at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, according to a report the Opelika-Auburn News. The 86-year-old served in the United States Army for over 20 years, including three non-consecutive tours in Vietnam. For heroic actions taken during a bloody battle in 1966, Adkins was […]

Cam Newton, who won a BCS National Championship and a Heisman Trophy when quarterbacking Auburn University’s football team during the 2010 season, will be released by the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, according to several national media outlets. NFL.com reported the move could be made official as soon as Tuesday. Newton was long expected to be released […]

Auburn University announced Thursday that all of its classes will move online from March 16 until at least April 10 to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus. As of Thursday at 1:00 p.m., there were no confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Yellowhammer State. Samford University on Wednesday became the first university in Alabama […]

AUBURN, Alabama – Manufacturer Borbet Alabama announced plans Tuesday to expand its Auburn operation with a $23.9 million project that will create 25 jobs over the next two years. The Germany-based company was founded in 1881 as a family-run business and has become a leading European manufacturer of light metal alloy wheels for the automotive industry.

Auburn University head men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl on Friday was announced as a semifinalist for the Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year. The Atlanta Tipoff Club administers the award annually and made the announcement. This marks the second time in the last three seasons that Pearl has been named a semifinalist […]

7. Jones has enjoyed jetting off to Europe U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) has disclosed that he used about $3,500 in campaign funds to travel to London and Paris. Jones explained the expense, saying that he was in Europe raising money for his reelection campaign. He added, “There are Democrats, Americans, over there, and you […]

Auburn University on Monday evening announced it is recalling all of its study abroad students currently overseas and suspending all official international travel for students, faculty and staff until further notice given the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Auburn officials said they were taking this action out of an abundance of caution for safety and […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Thursday confirmed Auburn University Trustees James Pratt, Clark Sahlie and BT Roberts to each serve another term on the board. Members of the board serve seven-year terms, with nine representing Alabama congressional districts as they were constituted on January 1, 1961, and five others serving at-large.

The No. 11 Auburn men’s basketball team on Wednesday evening beat the University of Alabama 95-91 in overtime. The Tigers won this rematch after Bama won the teams’ first SEC duel of this season when Auburn was undefeated at the time. Auburn never trailed in Wednesday’s game. “Typically, when you play Alabama, it’s all about […]