É«»¢ÊÓƵ Alumnus Judge Stephen Dillard Receives National Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence
É«»¢ÊÓƵ alumnus Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard ’92, presiding judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, has been named the recipient of the 30th annual William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Debate Concludes Strong First Semester at Wake Forest American Debate Association Fall Championship
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s debate team closed out the 2025 fall semester with a strong showing at the Wake Forest ADA Fall Championship, bringing its largest group of the season and marking significant accomplishments for both new and returning debaters.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Howard College Hosts 2025 Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum Featuring Award-Winning Journalist Laura Hackett
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted the 2025 Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 18, welcoming Edward R. Murrow Award–winning journalist Laura Hackett as the keynote speaker.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Students Launch University’s First Collegiate Fishing Team at Auburn Open
É«»¢ÊÓƵ juniors Nico Foster, a marine science major, and Katie Burnett, a philosophy major, made university history this fall as the first official representatives of the new É«»¢ÊÓƵ Fishing Club.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Chemistry Professor Receives Petroleum Research Fund Grant
Molly Lockart, assistant professor in É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the American Chemical Society’s Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) to support her research on molecular spin qubits.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Debate Teams Excel at University of Oklahoma Tournament
Two É«»¢ÊÓƵ debate teams from Howard College of Arts and Sciences competed online this weekend at the University of Oklahoma tournament, earning impressive results.
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Howard College to Host 2025 Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum Featuring Award-Winning Journalist Laura Hackett
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences will host the 2025 Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 5–6 p.m. in the Regions Room of Cooney Hall.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Students and Faculty Present Research at Mid-South Sociological Association Conference
Students and faculty from É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Department of Geography and Sociology recently presented original research at the 51st annual meeting of the Mid-South Sociological Association (MSSA) in North Augusta, South Carolina.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Students, Faculty Appearing at Major Theological Conferences
Two PhD students at É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Beeson Divinity School and a host of professors across campus will present proposals and moderate discussions at two major theological conferences in November.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Students Present Interdisciplinary Research at Southern Conference Undergraduate Forum
É«»¢ÊÓƵ students from Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Brock School of Business and the School of Health Professions represented the university with excellence at the 2025 Southern Conference (SoCon) Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF), held Oct. 25–26 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Student Media Earns National Recognition at 2025 Pinnacle Awards
É«»¢ÊÓƵ student media outlets were honored with multiple national awards at the 2025 Pinnacle Awards, presented by the College Media Association during MediaFest 25 in Washington, D.C.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Josh Reeves Appointed Associate Co-Editor for Christian Scholar’s Review
Josh Reeves, director of É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Center for Science and Religion, has been appointed associate co-editor for Theology at Christian Scholar’s Review (CSR).
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Ancient Civilizations, Modern Insights: É«»¢ÊÓƵ to Offer Study Abroad Opportunities in Rome and Egypt
É«»¢ÊÓƵ students will have the chance to walk in the footsteps of emperors and pharaohs through two upcoming study abroad programs in Rome and Egypt during May 2026.
Sincerely, É«»¢ÊÓƵ Abroad: The World is Waiting
Study abroad programs at É«»¢ÊÓƵ are opening doors for students of every major, blending professional development with unforgettable cultural experiences.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ School of Education Alumna Features Christenberry Planetarium in New Book
When Cherith Fluker, EdD ’18, set out to write Secret Birmingham, she wanted to uncover lesser-known stories of her city. Released in August, the book highlights 84 distinctive sites in Birmingham, Alabama, weaving together history, culture and community. Among those featured is É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium, placing the university at the heart of Birmingham’s story.
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Francis Su Delivers 2025 Davis Lecture on Mathematics and Human Flourishing
Howard College of Arts and Sciences welcomed Francis Su, Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, as the featured speaker for the 2025 J. Roderick Davis Lecture, held Thursday, Oct. 9, in Reid Chapel.
Howard College Faculty Navigate the Rise of AI in the Classroom: Part Two
In part one of this series, faculty of É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences reflected on how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping their classrooms, student development and vocational formation.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Debate Excels at Season’s First Tournament
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s debate team opened its season with a strong performance at the 55th Annual JW Patterson Debates, hosted by the University of Kentucky.
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