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‘Walking Dead’ Star Accepted Into Auburn University

One of the stars of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” might soon be an Auburn Tiger. Al.com reports Chandler Riggs announced on his Twitter account on Sunday night that he had been accepted to Auburn University. The 17-year-old actor has played Carl Grimes, son of “The Walking Dead” protagonist Rick Grimes, since 2010. It is unclear whether Riggs plans to attend…

Auburn University to Build $12 Million Satellite Campus in Gulf Shores

Auburn University and the city of Gulf Shores are partnering on a new $12 million college facility and center for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said during a news conference Monday that the city will build the 24,000-square-foot building and lease it to Auburn. The satellite campus will sit on 26 acres within a 200-acre…

Auburn Begins Search for New University President

Auburn University President Jay Gogue has announced plans to retire. Gouge made the announcement Friday morning during a board of trustees meeting. “Susie and I have had a blast at Auburn the past 10 years,” Gogue said. “We’re not going anywhere, but we decided it’s time to step down as president next year and begin the next phase of our…

Update: Electrical Issues Cause Fire on Auburn’s Campus

Authorities say the cause of a fire that damaged a building on Auburn University’s main campus was likely electrical. Auburn said in a statement that the Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office determined that the Monday blaze in Lowder Hall appears to have originated from a light and ballast on the first floor. Auburn Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Timothy…