Tag: AUBURN UNIVERSITY

In 2024, lawmakers passed legislation prohibiting the instruction of so-called divisive concepts, which outlawed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and the teaching of divisive concepts at Alabama’s universities. Still, experts agree, and evidence indicates that Alabama’s major universities have found ways to continue teaching banned concepts by exploiting a loophole in Alabama’s law, with an egregious example occurring at Auburn University.

Teaching staff across Auburn University have been encouraged to use a rubric that prompts educators to develop not only diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ)–centered syllabi but also DEIJ-focused learning experiences throughout the university's online and hybrid courses. 

Students at Auburn University taking “Crime and Justice in America” are learning queer criminology, which includes lessons on radical gender ideology that contradict Alabama’s definition of sex, Critical Race Theory, the notion that the Black Lives Matter movement has been a positive influence on the nation and other progressive theories on race and racism.

Charlie Kirk was on the second stop of the tour at Utah Valley University when tragedy struck. The tour will include a stop at Auburn University on November 5.

Every mainstream media outlet in Alabama omitted in recent coverage who was behind some of the anti-Charlie Kirk remarks that led to the firings of multiple Auburn University employees.

Alabama lawmakers applauded Auburn University’s decision to fire multiple employees on Wednesday for social media posts related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Auburn University announced on Wednesday that it was terminating multiple employees hours after an employee on campus called Charlie Kirk a "vile human" after his assassination and said, "I do not give one f*ck that he is gone."

Seth McCollough, also known as Colana Bleu, a former music teacher at Drake Middle School who was then hired by Auburn University, said Charlie Kirk should “Rest in PISS” after his assassination last week.

The Julie Gard Schnuelle Annual Scholarship Fund has been established at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to honor the slain retired professor.

The family of the retired Auburn University professor who was killed in a public park while walking her dog released a statement and asked for privacy at this time.

The Auburn Police Department is investigating after a woman was found dead in a wooded area at Kiesel Park Saturday afternoon.

Auburn University Campus Safety and Security alerted the community on Friday about reports of students being drugged on and off campus.

Auburn University is phasing out its test-optional admissions avenue for students. The university will continue with a “very limited number” in 2026 and full testing returning in 2027, with applicants required to submit a SAT or ACT score.

Despite Samford University’s Christian beliefs and Auburn University’s conservative reputation, the two schools have shown an ongoing commitment to DEI practices.

In a letter to Auburn University president Christopher Roberts and philanthropist Beth Thorne Stukes, the chairman of the Auburn University Foundation's board, the American Civil Rights Project issued a warning that Auburn was supporting the administration of "illegal, race-based scholarships."

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning will be on The Plains on Tuesday to set a Guinness World Record for rolling Toomer's Corner.

As Alabama and federal lawmakers work to restore trust in science and academia, faculty from at least two Alabama universities — University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University — are pushing back against their efforts, comparing them to “state-sponsored programs in Nazi Germany.”

Dr. JuWan Robinson, a former DEI staffer reassigned after the passing of AL's law preventing state funds from going to DEI programs, lamented “Alabama’s status as a conservative state."

Allegations have emerged that Dr. Joffery Gaymon, a senior member of Auburn University leadership team, has been for years, employing race-based employment practices and actively encouraging race-based admission and scholarship programs within the departments under her oversight—prompting calls for University President Charles B. Roberts and the Board of Trustees to take decisive corrective action.

Auburn University basketball coach Bruce Pearl recently appeared on Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom" to address what he believes to be an increase in antisemitism in the United States since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

According to the lawsuit filed on February 10, Henry Moreman, a former manager who is white, faced discrimination during and after an investigation into what he describes as false allegations against him by a 26-year-old black colleague.

Last week, Auburn's student paper, The Plainsman, detailed shocking allegations of mismanagement and misconduct in the office of Undergraduate Admissions.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently reinstated the visas of foreign students at Auburn University who had their student visas revoked two weeks ago.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently revoked the visas of foreign students at Auburn University and Troy University. 

Coach Bill 'Brother' Oliver died Monday. He was a part of the family at Alabama, Auburn, and Chattanooga.

Health and Human Services recently canceled a nearly $1 million National Institute of Mental Health federal grant sent to Auburn University to study the eating disorders of gay, lesbian, bisexual and non-heterosexual individuals.

Despite their conflicting school loyalties, State Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised Auburn University Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl after the coach praised Trump’s efforts in the Middle East.