Yearly Archives: 2021

Auburn University at Montgomery alumnus Tim Ragland, Talladega’s first African-American mayor, will deliver the keynote address at the university’s Spring 2021 commencement on Saturday, May 8. AUM is set to hold two commencement ceremonies at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery to celebrate the achievements of nearly 500 graduates in the Spring Class of…

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Auburn University at Montgomery seniors Shalom Kim, Haley Hobbs and Tovah Hickman earned top honors at the “Auburn Research: 2021 Student Symposium.” The annual university-wide event hosted by Auburn University spotlights the work of student researchers and their faculty mentors. Kim took first place in the undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) oral presentation category…

An Auburn University at Montgomery-led research project exploring food access and security in the state found that more Alabamians have experienced food insecurity and adjusted their food buying habits since the COVID-19 pandemic began. AUM Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Deanne Allegro served as the lead researcher for the Alabama study, which is part of a…

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AUM students earn top honors AUM hosting vaccination clinic Online…

Auburn University at Montgomery has selected an undergraduate student from each of its colleges for recognition as 2021 Chancellor’s Scholars. Chancellor’s Scholars are selected on the basis of outstanding scholarly achievements, as well as excellence in leadership and service. The 2021 Chancellor’s Scholars are: College of Business: Samuel Steigert College of Education: Bethany Faust College…

Auburn University at Montgomery’s online MBA program ranks among the best in the nation, according to Fortune. The publication released its inaugural ranking of the best online MBA programs on April 26, ranking AUM 63rd nationally and first among public Alabama universities. “We are delighted to be honored by Fortune,” AUM College of Business Dean…

New social work program addresses critical need 2021-2022 Provost’s Fellows…

Auburn University at Montgomery’s Office of Provost congratulates the following faculty members on their selection as 2021-2022 Provost’s Fellows: Gilbert Duenas, Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology William Fenn, Chair & Associate Professor in the Department of Fine Arts Lilian Mina, Associate Professor and Director of the Composition Program in the Department…

Emily Hultstrand, a junior elementary education major, has never considered herself tech savvy, but it hasn’t kept her from learning online Google-based teaching tools to prepare for working in a new world of remote instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I have never been the best with technology even though I have mostly grown up…

Auburn University at Montgomery will soon launch a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program geared towards meeting the growing demand for social work professionals in the state. The state of Alabama has identified social work as a critical need area for the state, said Susan Cashwell, BSW program director and associate professor of social work.…