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Warhawks homecoming week spoiled by Union

Warhawks homecoming week spoiled by Union

photo courtesy of Steve Johnson on pexels.com The Auburn University at Montgomery men’s basketball team couldn’t top off homecoming week as the Union University Bulldogs would spoil the party 71-64. The Warhawks men entered the big homecoming game having won their last two and looked to top off AUM's big week with an addition to the win streak, but they came up just a bit short.   The game got out of the gate with both teams trading blows with 11 points each at the first break.  AUM Guards Omar Zeigler and  Marius Canery each hit a three-pointer within the first…
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Warhawks win a fireworks show to open home slate

Warhawks win a fireworks show to open home slate

photo courtesy of Chris F on pexels.com The Auburn University at Montgomery baseball team survived a high-scoring affair against Southern Wesleyan Warriors in their home opener 11-9 Friday afternoon.  “To show toughness, to show fight, to show grit, that’s something this team has shown since the fall, so I know that’s there but it’s good for us confidence wise to come out with a W tonight,” said AUM coach Franklin Bush after the game. After a tough 1-3 start to the season, the AUM baseball team would look to right the ship in their home opener at QV Lowe Field.…
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AUM AUM Spotlight Series: Interview with Da’Monta Wiggins

AUM AUM Spotlight Series: Interview with Da’Monta Wiggins

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.
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AUM Spotlight Series: Interview with Christin LeJeune

AUM Spotlight Series: Interview with Christin LeJeune

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).
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For the love of the game: How Stephen Gunter went from reading stats to reporting stats

For the love of the game: How Stephen Gunter went from reading stats to reporting stats

Stephen Gunter filming warmups of an exhibition basketball game between AUM and Auburn at Neville Arena at Auburn.  By: Patrick Eiland AUM Audio · AUM multimedia specialist Stephen Gunter is interviewed by Patrick Eiland about his reporting days MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The late great Marvel Comics editor and publisher Stan Lee loved his job and once said, “If you do what you really want to do, you feel like you're playing." Everyone has their own passions and sometimes they take us places we could never imagine. Stephen Gunter working in his office in the Auburn University at Montgomery Ida Belle Younge…
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AUM squirrels: pizza thieves, trash can jumpers and campus celebrities

AUM squirrels: pizza thieves, trash can jumpers and campus celebrities

Squirrel rummaging around in leaves on AUM's campus (photo courtesy of Jordan White). Squirrels on AUM’s campus are not afraid to throw down a slice of pizza from the Warhawk Cafe or even jump scare students between classes. “They were jumping out of trash cans since I could remember being on campus,” said Kayla Smith, an AUM alumna. Data backs up what students notice on campus, as squirrels often thrive in urban settings. According to Fox Squirrel Survival in Urban and Rural Environments, a 2010 article from the Journal of Wildlife Management, studies of rural and urban mammal populations suggest…
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AUM officially welcomes new students to Warhawk Nation

AUM officially welcomes new students to Warhawk Nation

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…
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6 ways to stay in the loop about AUM campus events

6 ways to stay in the loop about AUM campus events

Image courtesy of Zen Chung from pexels.com Whether you're a freshman trying to get involved on campus or a junior juggling classes and campus life, staying informed about what's happening at AUM can make a positive difference in your college experience. Here are six easy ways to keep up with events, updates and activities on campus: 1. AUM Events Calendar The AUM Events Calendar is a go-to source for upcoming events, lectures, student activities and more. You can filter events by category, date or audience to find the ones that match your interest. Many include registration links or details if…
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AUM prepares for an AI-driven future with workshops, an NSF grant and new AI degrees

AUM prepares for an AI-driven future with workshops, an NSF grant and new AI degrees

Image courtesy of Nahrizul Kadri from unsplash.com Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is actively providing artificial intelligence (AI) workshops and courses to better equip students and faculty on how to ethically use AI as a tool in their professional careers.   AI is quickly transforming our future and many emotions about this trending technology are sparking both excitement and concern. Many people are eager to understand AI's full potential, while others fear its impact on jobs and careers. Some worry the technology will replace human workers in various industries. At AUM, faculty and professors are working to help the campus navigate…
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How to Dispute a Grade in the Era of Virtual Learning

How to Dispute a Grade in the Era of Virtual Learning

BY: Jessica Alldredge Virtual learning has thrown many curve balls at students this year. Professors are learning how to adapt, students are learning how to manage and internet companies are learning how to keep up. We’re all learning together.  Unfortunately, one thing that falls to the wayside is personal interaction where you can talk to your professor face-to-face, mask or no mask. While some colleges still have very large class sizes, some classes at AUM have the luxury of having small class sizes. With this being the case, it’s easier to create that relationship with your professor at AUM than…
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Positive Things That Can Be Taken From Quarantine

Positive Things That Can Be Taken From Quarantine

BY: Justin Hicks Life before the coronavirus seems to be so far away. COVID-19 has caused society to change in so many ways. We all have been forced into quarantine, and that may seem very negative. What if I told you there are positives that will come from this pandemic? These positives will change the way that we live. Though it is hard to see, there are some benefits from this pandemic that we all will experience.  1. Time  Throughout life we all have made the excuse, “I do not have time.” Through this pandemic, we have gained an excess amount…
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