Li Zhou teaching in Parker Hall, home to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Academics
Passion for teaching leads doctoral student to prestigious national award

Doctoral candidate Li Zhou has been named one of only six recipients nationwide of the 2026 K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award, a top honor recognizing emerging leaders in higher education.

Sheila Sjolseth posing with her husband and sons after graduating.
Auburn Family
How one new Auburn graduate plans to revolutionize child mental health system

After decades of building a career, raising a family and running a nonprofit, Sheila Sjolseth came to pursue a doctorate at Auburn University’s Graduate School.

Sampada Tamhankar shakes hands with a fellow competitor.
Academics
Auburn Pharmacy research could transform care for veterans, dementia patients

Sampada Tamhankar’s innovative research recently earned her first place in Auburn’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

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Auburn Family
Herbert J. Rotfeld, Auburn University emeritus professor and advertising scholar, dies at 74

Distinguished academic remembered for his contributions to advertising research and education.

Sampada Tamhankar, winner of the 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition at Auburn University
Research and Innovation
Sampada Tamhankar wins Auburn University's 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition

Sampada Tamhankar, a Drug Discovery and Development doctoral student in the Harrison College of Pharmacy, won the 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition at Auburn University.

Coleman wears a cap and gown and poses for a photo in front of Jordan-Hare Stadium
Auburn Family
MBA graduate spreads ‘cheer’ during his time on the Plains

During his time at Auburn, MBA graduate Coleman Morris has been a student recruiter, an intern with Auburn Advancement, the winner of Zeta Tau Alpha’s Big Man on Campus and a cheerleader.