by Vanna Dupree | Feb 6, 2023 | Hot Topics
A minor can be a beneficial addition to your education. Getting a minor can be a way to tap into your interests, drive academic pursuits or specialize your degree. They provide flexibility in the workforce, which makes you a more desirable job candidate. Auburn...
by Vanna Dupree | Nov 28, 2022 | Entomology & Plant Pathology, Student Spotlight
Auburn agriculture senior finds success in his major Do you know what applied biotechnology is? Harrison Estes — a senior majoring in applied biotechnology — defines it as “the study and practice of genetic modification for industrial, medical and agricultural...
by Vanna Dupree | Oct 27, 2022 | Hot Topics
Five Fun Facts about the Pecan Industry in Alabama By Vanna Dupree Did you know the pecan is a type of hickory native to the South? The tree is cultivated for its seeds primarily in places such as Georgia, New Mexico, and even Alabama. Pecans are used in many...
by Vanna Dupree | Oct 17, 2022 | Hot Topics
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice By Vanna Dupree Fall is upon us. The wonderful season where the Southern sun begins to shy away, and the rays from the sun become more tolerable. Once late September sneaks in, everyone is eager for the activities fall brings. And...
by Vanna Dupree | Oct 14, 2022 | E.T. York Lecturer Series, Feature
By Vanna Dupree The E.T. York Distinguished Lecturer Series in the Auburn University College of Agriculture will host Thomas Spencer, a Curators’ Distinguished Professor at the University of Missouri, November 10 at 4 p.m. at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon...
by Vanna Dupree | Oct 6, 2022 | Feature
By Vanna Dupree For the first time, the College of Agriculture at Auburn University invited alumni to return to campus to experience a day in the life of an Auburn agriculture student once again. The Student-for-a-Day Alumni Experience invited guests to attend a...
by Vanna Dupree | Sep 29, 2022 | 150th Year Celebration, Feature
By: Vanna Dupree A historian with ties to the Auburn University College of Agriculture gave the keynote lecture at the college’s 2022 Women in Agriculture luncheon on Sept. 28. The annual luncheon was held at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center...