Outreach Newsroom

August 18, 2026

Jailin Sanders played a pivotal role in the success of Young Professionals in Training (YPiT), a youth-centered mentoring initiative of Auburn Outreach's Center for Educational Outreach and Engagement. After beginning as a volunteer mentor while an Auburn student, Sanders became the program's lead liaison through AmeriCorps VISTA, overseeing educational programming, learning excursions and special events for 48 students in grades 7-12.

August 13, 2026

Auburn University Outreach is celebrating new opportunities for workforce development, student engagement and community impact through the BRIDGES Engine, a National Science Foundation-funded initiative that will support agricultural innovation and economic growth across Alabama and Tennessee. The regional partnership brings together more than 90 organizations to create new markets for farmers, expand manufacturing opportunities and strengthen rural communities through biobased innovation.

August 4, 2026

The Government & Economic Development Institute partners with the Alabama City/County Management Association (ACCMA) to provide educational programs and certifications for leaders and aspiring leaders in Alabama’s local governments.

July 29, 2026

More than 200 AP teachers from across the South came to Auburn University in July for the Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI), a nationally recognized training program that grew by 25 percent this year. Through a collaborative effort involving Auburn University Outreach, the College Board, A+ College Ready, the Alabama Department of Education and Auburn's College of Sciences and Mathematics, educators gained valuable instruction, networking opportunities and hands-on laboratory training to strengthen AP learning experiences for students.

July 23, 2026

The Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI) hosted week one of its Intensive Economic Development Training Course July 6-10. Registration soared to 72 participants, making the class of 2026 the largest one in the 42-year history of the program.

July 8, 2026

AU Outreach Global’s Ghana Service-Learning Program brought together 22 Auburn participants for two weeks of healthcare service, education support and cultural immersion across multiple regions of Ghana. From operating community health clinics to engaging in local traditions and historic sites, students gained hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact.