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Academics
Truman Information Webinar this October

This virtual open house is perfect for students interested in learning more about the prestigious Truman Scholarship

professor and students working in lab
Research and Innovation
Seeing materials in a new light

Using laser spectroscopy, the Grieco Lab looks inside everyday materials to reveal properties that could shape future technologies

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Academics
Auburn expands support for Truman Scholars with national partnership

New commitment strengthens graduate opportunities and builds on university's longstanding support for nationally competitive scholars

Natasha Grabau, student marshal for summer 2026 commencement, poses outside the AU Graduate School in Hargis Hall
Academics
Grabau selected as the Graduate School’s summer graduation marshal

Natasha Grabau, a doctoral candidate in the College of Veterinary Medicine, will serve as the Graduate School's summer 2026 marshal at the 3 p.m. commencement ceremony in Neville Arena on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.

Brandon Ryan stands smiling in Auburn doctoral regalia inside Jordan-Hare Stadium on a sunny day, where he conducted much of his research on heat and fan safety.
Academics
A different view of game day

Earth system science graduate Brandon Ryan spent four years studying how extreme heat affects fans at outdoor sporting events. His research at Jordan-Hare Stadium turned football Saturdays into an opportunity to explore practical ways to improve fan safety, while his time at Auburn helped him grow as a scientist, leader and advocate for research with real-world impact.

Tarozzo stands outside the Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory at Auburn University where he conducts his research
Impact
Geotechnical student makes connections for a solid foundation

For Murilo Tarozzo, the word “connection” is the throughline of his life. It describes his doctoral research, his experience at Auburn University and the impact engineering can have on the world around us.