News & Events
Landscape Architecture Faculty Teaching from the Ground Up
Gwendolyn Cohen, an Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, encourages students to see landscapes not just as spaces, but as living systems.
Alum Aims to Build Students’ Futures as Member of IEB
Matt Shelby ‘07 knows a little something about building.
Fifth Years Tackle Fourth Avenue North Revitalization
Last semester, Urban Studio fifth-year students dove into creating a master plan for the revitalization of one of downtown Birmingham’s busiest one-way streets, Fourth Avenue North.
BSCI Faculty Member Recognized at Regional Conference
Dr. Kenneth Sands, an Assistant Professor in the McWhorter School of Building Science, has been honored with an Outstanding Conference Paper Award by the American Society of Engineering Education—Southeastern Section (ASEE-SE).
GDES Students Named 2025 GDUSA Students to Watch
Leading industry magazine Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) has named Robert Gleason and Caroline Webster of Auburn’s School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) as “2025 Students to Watch” in the magazine’s annual listing.
Ph.D. Student Found Just the Right Spot at Auburn
It may seem odd that Muhammad Umer, a Ph.D. student in the McWhorter School of Building Science (BSCI), has spent much of his graduate career working with a dog.
Urban Studio Inspiring the Next Generation
Throughout the school year Auburn’s Urban Studio hosts regional schools for field trips and recruiting visits.
ARIA Alumna Designing Spaces that Inspire
For Elizabeth Lowrey ‘83, a career in interior architecture has been about more than just designing beautiful spaces—it’s been about innovation, collaboration and a deep understanding of how environments shape human experience.
CADC Announces 2024–25 Seed Grant Awardees
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024–25 CADC Seed Grant Awards, which provide funding to support faculty research, scholarship and creative work. Eighteen projects were selected, totaling more than $100,000.
Spring Career Fairs Open Doors for Students and Industry Professionals
It’s no surprise that career fairs are valuable for students and companies alike, creating pathways for career growth and talent acquisition.
Three-time Auburn Alum Has Designed Vast Career
When Ron Huffman ’83 ‘84 enrolled in Auburn’s Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) program, he was strongly encouraged to make design studios his top priority.
Environmental Design Alumna Embraces Power of Interdisciplinary Thinking
Margo Flores ’24 was initially drawn to Auburn’s Environmental Design (ENVD) program because of its interdisciplinary, multifaceted approach.
Upcoming Events
2024–2025 APLA Lecture Series: Michael Vergason
Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture for the final lecture of the 2024–2025 APLA Lecture Series, featuring...