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Plexico named associate dean of engagement and graduate studies
Professor Laura Plexico began a new role as the associate dean of engagement and graduate studies for the College of Liberal Arts on Jan. 1.
Aviation professor uses virtual reality to transform students into pilots without leaving the classroom
Captain Harris, or "Huey," as his friends call him, has revolutionized his aviation class by using virtual reality to give his students experience in a realistic virtual flight deck and a glimpse into their future.
Economics professor publishes COVID-19 research in top journal
A study by associate professor Tannista Banerjee was published in the Pan American Journal of Public Health.
ESPN: 'Auburn has produced some amazing broadcasters'
The reputation of the School of Communication and Journalism and its programs were showcased to a national audience on ESPN when ESPN Sideline Reporter Taylor Davis '14 shared a heartfelt tribute to Senior Lecturer Ric Smith during the broadcast of Auburn's homecoming game.
Franco-Watkins named dean of Kentucky’s College of Arts and Sciences
Ana Franco-Watkins, professor and interim dean, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky, effective July 1.
The New York Times: Can grunting during exercise give you an edge?
Lanier Endowed Professor Mary J. Sandage discusses how breathing and grunting could affect physical exercise performance.