AUMnibus Podcast Editor and Staff Writer

Dec

11

2025

AUM AUM Spotlight Series: Interview with Da’Monta Wiggins

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AUM Audio · Da'Monta Wiggins Podcast In this episode of the AUM Spotlight Series podcast, we learn about Da'Monta Wiggins, the director of AUM Student Life. Wiggins speaks about his upbringing, his experiences in higher education and his future ambitions with his role as director of Student Life.

Nov

21

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

AUM Theatre celebrates 50 years of dramatic excellence

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Auburn University at Montgomery’s Theatre program celebrated its golden anniversary, marking five decades of contributing to the arts and campus life with a special 50th Anniversary Showcase of alumni, current students, faculty and supporters honoring a rich history of performances and artistic education. Grace Brennen and Atticus O'Banner performing a scene from "Lungs." (photos courtesy of Jordan White) “The showcase is a wonderful way to honor our alumni, students, faculty and staff; represent the shows we have produced; and highlight our collaborative achievements, both past and present,” said Val Winkelman, AUM Professor and director of the showcase. The showcase, which…

Nov

11

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

AUM Spotlight Series: Interview with Christin LeJeune

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AUM Audio · AUM Spotlight Interview with Christin LeJeune by Nichlos Cutrell In this episode of the AUM Spotlight Series podcast we learn about Christin LeJeune, the director of the AUM Central Advising. LeJeune speaks about her upbringing in Alabama, her experiences in higher education and her future ambitions with her new role as director of Central Advising (photo credit to Jordan White).

Oct

31

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

Let’s get spooky: Haunted Circus photo gallery

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On October 29, AUM’s SWOT, AUMLive, AUMnibus and Spectrum brought a Haunted Circus to the campus in Taylor Center 230. Students, faculty and staff got to walk through and be scared by clowns, jack in the box, lion, creepy shadow, magicians, scary twins, and be escorted through by snack vendors (photos courtesy of Nichlos Cutrell).

Oct

21

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

McCain becomes all-time kill leader in AUM volleyball history

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Kendall McCain on the volleyball court after the Christian Brothers game (photo courtesy of Nichlos Cutrell). Senior outside hitter Kendall McCain made history, becoming Auburn University at Montgomery’s all-time leader in career last month in a dramatic match against Valdosta State at The Athletics Complex. “Breaking the record is special to me,” McCain said, “I put in a lot of work these past few years, so I’m super honored that they recognized it and everything.” The volleyball star recorded her record-breaking 760th kill midway through the match, surpassing the previous mark of 759 held by former player Nyah Whittlesey who…

Sep

25

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

Telling Selma’s story: A profile of Brent Maze

NewsAI, Brent Maze, features, journalism, local news, newspapers, The Selma Times Journal

photo courtesy of Pixabay on pexels.com Local news editor affirms community journalism matters and is worth the fight AUM Audio · Selma Times Journal Editor Brent Maze is interviewed by AUM senior Nichlos Cutrell For long-time journalist Brent Maze, success isn't measured in the number of awards he's won or the titles he's held. He measures the success in stories he's written connecting neighbors, holding local leaders accountable and giving voice to communities. “People sometimes think local news is small news,” Maze said. “But it’s the news that affects your life every single day. It’s the stories of your neighbors,…

Sep

17

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

AUM Spotlight Series: Interview with Angela Pringle

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AUM Audio · AUM Spotlight Interview with Angela Pringle by Nichlos Cutrell In the first episode of the AUM Spotlight series we learn about Angela Pringle, the director of the AUM Resource Center. Pringle speaks about her upbringing, her experiences and her future ambitions.

Sep

02

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

Prattville, Millbrook, Wetumpka and Pike Road hold city elections, one runoff needed

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Photo courtesy of pixabay on pexels.com Only one district in Wetumpka will require a runoff election due to no candidate receiving a majority in the River Region’s recent municipal elections that wrapped up last week, determining the leadership and direction of several fast-growing communities. Despite their importance, local elections typically see low voter turnout. According to the National Civic League, turnout in local elections often averages just 20% to 30% of eligible voters, compared with around 60% in presidential elections. The WAKA elections results tracker stated that most incumbents held onto their seats, though a few notable shifts occurred, including…

Aug

27

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

AUM officially welcomes new students to Warhawk Nation

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Auburn University Montgomery greeted its newest Warhawks last Friday during the university's annual New Student Convocation, where students learned what it means to be a Warhawk. The event started at 9:30 a.m. at the Taylor Center where students were grouped by college, including the College of Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the University College, giving new students an opportunity to mingle with other freshmen and transfer students from their college. At 10 a.m. students lined up for the official convocation…

Aug

26

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

Welcome to Warhawk Nation: New Student Convocation photo gallery

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On August 22, AUM had their New Student Convocation in the AUM Athletics building New Warharwks got to hear a speech from Chancellor Carl A. Stockton, a song from Jammin' Warhawks, see Curtiss and a performance from the cheer team (Photos courtesy of Nicholas Cutrell).