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Apr

07

2026

AUM Senior Class Medallion Encourages Early Alumni Giving

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Photo courtesy of Pragyan Bezbo on pexels.com Ashlyn Arp, Director of Alumni Relations to Auburn University at Montgomery (photo courtesy of AUM website) Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is encouraging graduating students to take part in a tradition aimed at strengthening long-term alumni engagement: the Class Gift Program - $20.26 Graduating Class Medallion. Ashlyn Arp, Director of Alumni Relations at AUM, said the initiative is about more than a one-time contribution. “It’s a symbolic gesture that marks the transition from student to alum,” Arp explained. “We want students to understand their relationship with AUM continues after graduation.” According to Arp, the Office of Advancement works to build connections between…

Nov

14

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Op-ed: Public faith and universities can and should coexist

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By: Dalton Kimbro AUBURN, Ala. – Some Auburn University faculty and staff have come under fire after participating in student baptisms on campus. Per WSFA News, head football coach Hugh Freeze, along with other Auburn faculty members, can be seen on video baptizing students, including a freshman football player, following an on-campus worship service called “Unite Auburn.” Involvement of university faculty triggered a response from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), stating that Freeze’s actions “create a coercive environment that excludes those students who don’t subscribe to the Christian views being pushed onto players by their coaches,” per New York…

Nov

19

2022

By Cameron Grant

SWOT TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Omari Burton

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By: Sierra Hall Left: Elizabeth Londell, Omari Burton Any incoming student to AUM has experienced orientation to the university. Whether you are a first time college student, a transfer student or an international student, you’ve experienced the early mornings and long hours of information called orientation. The various parts of orientation are scheduled weeks in advance, with students being the sole focus. From the student organizations at breakout sessions and the Deans of Colleges gathering to speak to new students, the SWOT team is behind it all. The Successful Warhawk Orientation and Transitions team is made up of undergraduate and…

Nov

09

2022

By Cameron Grant

InterVarsity AUM Presents “Mental Health, Self Care and Faith”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS RELEASE Contact: Sierra Hall 334-549-7602 shall33@aum.edu MONTGOMERY, Ala. Nov. 9, 2022 - AUM’s InterVarsity is hosting Mental Health, Self Care and Faith, featuring guest speaker Skip McDonald, a registered nurse and Spiritual Director. McDonald will focus on discussions based on mental health and combining your self-care with your faith. The event will also feature a Q&A for students to express concerns and get answers. This event will also feature food, fun, games and giveaways. The event is available to AUM students and no sign-up is required. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will be held…