Uncover Auburn University's Secrets: 10 Must-Know Fun Facts for Tigers Fans and Beyond!

1. Eagle Mascot High-Flier

Auburn University: where the wild things are - and by wild things, we mean a combination of tiger and eagle, soaring majestically with an unforgettable battle cry: At every Auburn Tigers home game, a live golden eagle named Aurea, or War Eagle VIII, takes flight over the Jordan-Hare Stadium, while the mascot, Aubie the Tiger, roars on in feisty support. This cherished tradition is preserved by the Southeastern Raptor Center in Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine, ensuring that both symbols stay rooted in university lore and continue to fly high—or in Aubie's case, strut fiercely.
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2. Nova the Wildlife Rockstar

Whoever said eagles aren't party animals clearly never met Nova, Auburn University's very own wildlife rockstar who loves to dazzle fans with his high-flying stunts: Auburn University's golden eagle mascot, Nova, also known as War Eagle, was hatched in captivity in 1999 and serves a dual role of being a symbol of strength and courage for the university, as well as an active participant in wildlife conservation efforts by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the College of Veterinary Medicine's Southeastern Raptor Center through appearances at football games and educational programs.
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3. Magical Emergency Alerts

If Hogwarts had a University and used modern communication instead of owls, they'd definitely have a system like this: Auburn University boasts a magical AU ALERT! This snazzy emergency notification system is designed to swiftly inform students, employees, and visitors of any impending doom via text, voice, email, sirens, PA systems, fire alarms, desktop alerts, and even cable TV. Muggles and wizards alike can opt-in for text alerts and download the Auburn Safety app for complete coverage. In the rare event of a Dementor sighting or other emergencies, heed the notifications and remember, safety first!
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4. Zen Yoga & Corkscrew Tracks

When life gives you lemons, Auburn University says namaste: their Recreation and Wellness Center features a top-floor yoga studio with hangar windows that open with the push of a button, and a corkscrew-designed indoor running track, making it the grooviest place to get limber and fit on campus.
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5. Swimmers' Basement Beginnings to Gold

From humble basement beginnings to making a splash on the world stage: Auburn University's swimming and diving program started in 1932 in a small pool hidden in the gymnasium's basement and has since skyrocketed to greatness, bagging 13 national championships for the men's team, five for the women's team, and hosting SEC and NCAA Championships at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center since 1993. Not to mention, Auburn swimmers broke records at the Beijing Olympics with a whopping twelve medals!
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6. Budding Chefs Meet Industry Pros

From chef's kisses to actual chefs: Auburn University's Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center is a state-of-the-art facility offering robust hands-on experience to students in hospitality management, with guidance from illustrious industry pros like Hermann Elger and Frank Stitt. This gastronomic haven, named after entrepreneurial power couple Tony and Libba Rane, serves up a hearty helping of career success for budding culinary virtuosos.
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7. Architecture Students Transform Communities

Whoever said "home is where the heart is" clearly hadn't met the architecture students at Auburn University: Their Rural Studio program educates budding architects on sustainable rural design, having created over 200 projects and educated over 1,200 students in West Alabama's Black Belt region, all while providing affordable, high-performance homes for underserved communities.
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8. MBAs with 11 Specializations

Do you have an MBA in Animal House Management? Because Auburn University might make you sing, "Thank you sir, may I have another?": Auburn's College of Business offers a variety of MBA programs with up to 11 areas of specialization, including agribusiness and logistics, fostering leadership skills in students through networking events and student organizations, and boasting notable alumni like Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity, and L. Phillip Humann Jr., former chairman of the board of SunTrust Bank, Inc.
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9. 3D-Printed Rocket Dreams

Blasting off into the future like a Trekkie's dream come true: Auburn University's National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) teamed up with DM3D Technologies to 3D-print a whopping 10-foot tall rocket nozzle liner demonstrator for large-scale, liquid rocket engines—making it one of the largest rocket engine components ever 3D-printed, courtesy of NASA's Game Changing Development Program and DM3D's directed energy deposition technology.
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10. Pest Control, Sherlock Holmes Style

Who needs chemical warfare in the bug world when you can throw a dose of rhizobacteria their way? Auburn University's Entomology and Plant Pathology departments are trading in their microscopes for Sherlock Holmes hats, investigating alternative methods of pest control: By setting their sights on the dastardly Japanese beetle, researchers are developing eco-friendly, human-friendly, and other bug-friendly pest control using weapons such as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and RNA interference. Elementary, my dear Watson!
Source => agriculture.auburn.edu