June 17, 2026
With more than 20 years of educational leadership and a passion for lifelong learning, Beth Antoine steps in to lead OLLI at Auburn University.
June 11, 2026
Scott Bishop is retiring after serving as the director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Auburn since 2019.
June 9, 2026
The Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI) at Auburn University is celebrating 50 years of service to Alabama communities, marking a half-century of leadership development, professional education and economic advancement across the state.
June 9, 2026
Art professor Wendy DesChene is leading a unique art project with her mural painting course at Auburn.
June 2, 2026
Steffany Moyer, a content editor with the Encyclopedia of Alabama, developed and presented a session titled “The Southern Diaspora of the Great Migration: Embracing Alabama Content to Enhance the Narrative” on March 28 in Montgomery.
June 2, 2026
Auburn University associate professor Nancy Merner has been named a 2025 Woman Who Shapes the State for her leadership in genetic research and community engagement, including advancing a mobile breast cancer research program that serves communities across Alabama. From groundbreaking gene discovery to expanding access for underserved populations, her work reflects a lasting impact.
June 1, 2026
Laura N. Hill, communications editor for online Encyclopedia of Alabama (EOA), was elected president of the Alabama Historical Association (AHA) for the 2026-27 term.
June 1, 2026
Auburn University’s Office of Professional and Continuing Education partnered with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education to expand the statewide 90x5 campaign (early experiences shaping brain development from birth to age five), raising awareness of the critical role early experiences play in a child’s development. Through coordinated marketing, events and community outreach, the effort reaches families across Alabama with practical tools and resources—read the full article to learn more.
Read about OPCE's collaboration with Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
