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6/25/2026

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Alumni Spotlight: Davis Shelfer, '17, Sociology
Davis Shelfer, ’17, graduated from Auburn with a degree in sociology. The Houston native credits the field of sociology in helping to develop critical-thinking and writing skills, which will benefit him as he seeks to pursue a graduate degree in criminal justice.
APA: Growing up gets less scary with time, research finds
Research by Alumni Professor of Psychological Sciences April Smith found millennials feared adulthood more than Gen Xers and baby boomers — but those fears diminished over time.
Auburn alumna appointed to Supreme Court clerkship
Caroline Stephens Milner recently accepted a clerkship with Justice Clarence Thomas on the U.S. Supreme Court, a position that will start in 2023.
Teil + EMP Textiles: Liberal Arts, Human Sciences alumnae release beach-themed collection
Auburn alumnae Teil Duncan Henley ’10 and Erika Powell ’03 combined creative talents through a collection of coastal-inspired textiles.
Auburn psychology researcher seeking to improve treatment options for alcohol use disorder
A researcher in Auburn’s Department of Psychological Sciences is exploring ways to improve treatment options for those suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder.
Auburn Alumni Association celebrates Lifetime Achievement, Young Alumni Award recipients
The Auburn Alumni Association recently honored Harold D. Melton '88, a partner at Troutman Pepper and former chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, with a Lifetime Achievement Award.