Auburn University College of Education

09/08/2026

When Michael Morgan arrived at Auburn University in 2020, he stepped into college life during one of the most uncertain moments in recent history. While the COVID-19 pandemic made the transition difficult, Morgan said his Auburn College of Education experience taught him to persevere, grow and embrace the calling to teach. Read more about Morgan's story at the link in the comments.

09/07/2026

We recently asked some of our College of Education alumni to share their answers to “Why I teach." The query is one Auburn College of Education Associate Professor David Marshall, along with Christopher Newport University Associate Professor Tim Pressley, recently asked of teachers nationally as part of a recent research project. Their work found that while teachers openly acknowledged concerns about workload, student behavior and administrative demands, they ultimately pointed to something more lasting: a clear sense of purpose. This post features how College of Education alumna Liz Smith answered the question.

09/04/2026

Congratulations again to Dr. Gretchen Oliver and the Auburn University School of Kinesiology's Sports Medicine and Movement Laboratory on being featured in Auburn's new nationally televised commercial! War Eagle!

09/04/2026

At Auburn University’s Plainsman Park, fans can catch a baseball game with elite collegiate athletes, and behind the scenes, research is being conducted within a School of Kinesiology laboratory. Student researchers in the College of Education's Sports Medicine and Movement Lab are collecting data on every hit and every pitch and translating that data into meaningful feedback for players and coaches. The lab, led by Professor Gretchen Oliver, is being featured this year in Auburn’s nationally televised commercial that will air during Auburn football games. Read more about the lab and Dr. Oliver’s work at the link in the comments.

09/03/2026

Meet Jessica Allen, the Academic Instruction Coordinator for the EAGLES Program in Auburn University's College of Education. Learn more about Allen's work with our EAGLES students at the link in the comments.

09/02/2026

The work of Auburn College of Education faculty members Margie Taylor, Sarah Flint and Lindsay Portela does not stop when class ends. Whether training health care professionals to prevent burnout, supporting communities in crisis, equipping first responders with mental wellness resources or mentoring future counselors through service learning opportunities, the three counselor educators are extending Auburn’s land-grant mission far beyond campus while preparing the next generation of counseling professionals to do the same. Read more about their work beyond the classroom at the link in the comments.

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Gretchen Oliver and the Auburn University School of Kinesiology's Sports Medicine and Movement Laboratory on being featured in Auburn University's new nationally televised commercial, debuting Sept. 5 during Auburn Football's season opener against Baylor! Through an innovative partnership with Auburn Baseball, Dr. Oliver and her team are transforming Plainsman Park into a living laboratory, using advanced 3D motion-capture technology to generate data that supports player development, performance and injury prevention. The collaboration also provides Auburn students with hands-on research experiences while advancing discoveries in sports science and biomechanics. Learn more about it at the link in the comments.

The commercial is an incredible showcase of the research, collaboration and student opportunities happening every day in the College of Education and throughout Auburn University. War Eagle!

08/31/2026

Thanks so much to Coach Alex Golesh and the Auburn Football team for a magical Victory Day event Sunday evening that featured our College of Education’s EAGLES students and Lee County Special Olympians in Jordan-Hare Stadium! Our EAGLES students had such a great time! Thanks again, and War Eagle!

Read about the event at the link below!

Wearing navy No. 26 Victory Day jerseys, EAGLES students and Lee County Special Olympians teamed up with the Auburn football team Sunday for a magical night at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

08/31/2026

Check out our latest “Student Ed-Ventures” day-in-the-life video, brought to you by Kiersten Wilson, one of our college's amazing Student Ambassadors. Kiersten documented our college’s recent Welcome Week events and other opportunities on Auburn’s campus as she and her friends returned for the fall semester.

08/28/2026

Kym Haas Prewitt, a 1986 Auburn University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, has dedicated her career to improving the lives of others. As a teacher, volunteer, advocate and leader, she has made a lasting impact in her community as well as the state of Alabama.

Kym embodies the Auburn Creed, believing in education that "gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully." Her deep love for Auburn University earned her the Pamela Wells Sheffield Award for selfless service and commitment. Kym served as an Alumni Association board member and chair of the College of Education National Alumni Council, among many other volunteer positions across campus.

Her husband, John R. Prewitt III, and their children, Jack, Addie and Billy, share her passion for Auburn University and gifted the naming of the Kym Haas Prewitt Instructional Classroom to her in honor of her retirement from teaching in 2023.