Inclusion & Diversity
The Auburn Alumni Association strives to provide programs and services in alignment with Auburn University.
Inclusion and Diversity at Auburn University encompasses the whole of human experience and includes such
human qualities as race, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, nationality, age, religion,
sexual orientation, economic status and veteran status.
The Auburn Alumni Association is committed to creating a culture of inclusion in the programs and services provided.
The Auburn Family is stronger when we all work together, with respect and confidence and a spirit that is not afraid.
The Auburn Alumni Association Wants To Hear Your Story
Your story will help us build strong, inclusive and diverse programming for our young alumni.
Higher Ed, Higher Calling
Sydney Freeman Jr.’s love of people led him to a prestigious U.N. fellowship and a life dedicated to helping others.
Churmell Mitchell ’16 Knows It’s All About The Journey
How strong teachers and an Auburn education turned Churmell Mitchell into a national speaker, mentor, best-selling author and CEO.
Dawn In Washington: Alumna Talks White House Fellowship
NASA attorney Dawn Oliver ’97 got an inside look at the U.S. Government as part of the prestigious White House Leadership Development Program.
Data Defender
Stephanie Todd ’04 keeps your financial secrets safe at one of the world’s largest banks.
Harold Franklin Reflects on Integration 50 Years Later
Fifty years ago, unsure of his safety, a tall, soft-spoken Black man walked alone across the Auburn campus to register for classes.
Auburn’s First African American Female Cheerleader Continues to Inspire
A onetime pioneer is still leading others long after hanging up her pom poms.
Resources
Auburn Women’s Initiatives
Alumni & Career Resources
Event Calendar
Auburn University Inclusion
Auburn Latinx Alumni Network
Auburn LGBTQ + Alumni Network
Auburn Black Alumni Network
Scholarships
Auburn Alumni Association Dr. Josetta Brittain Matthews Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Josetta Brittain Matthews ’66 Endowed Scholarship to supports Auburn University’s goal of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among its student body, which is key to its educational mission. The scholarship will provide support to undergraduate students whose financial need makes attendance at Auburn cost prohibitive.
Black Alumni Council Dr. Harold A. Franklin Memorial Annual & Endowed Scholarship at Auburn University
Dr. Harold Franklin, Pioneer integrated Auburn in 1964 before long career as educator. The Auburn Family lost an amazing pioneer. Read more about Dr. Harold A. Franklin
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~ Harold Franklin ’01