Digging history: Philanthropy fuels Auburn’s archaeological discovery

1/1/2025

Charlotte Tuggle, Director
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CLA Office of Communications and Marketing
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Auburn anthropologist Arianne Gaetano awarded Fulbright for research in Taiwan
Fulbright Scholar Awards are among the most competitive and distinguished fellowships in academia, offering U.S. faculty and professionals opportunities to teach and conduct research abroad.
Buchanan publishes first book on people of Common Field
“Life in a Mississippian Warscape: Common Field, Cahokia and the Effects of Warfare" explores the microscale of daily lives of people living at Common Field and the spread of violence and warfare.
NAGPRA Assistant Nickolas Long aspires to rebuild trust between archaeologists, Native communities
Nickolas Long, a new NAGPRA assistant for Auburn University, brings a strong background in archaeology and education to the College of Liberal Arts.
Michael Walters to serve as Auburn University’s NAGPRA coordinator
Michael Walters has been chosen to coordinate the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act at Auburn University.
NAGPRA Assistant Hallie Sampson brings international experience to Auburn’s collection
As a NAGPRA assistant, Hallie Sampson will contribute her expertise in healing through the homecoming of cultural artifacts.
Auburn Family's culture of giving brings mutual helpfulness and happiness for all
A place is only as good as its people. The Auburn Family’s passion to give back to future generations makes our university special.

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