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The Auburn Board of Trustees approved the Jordan-Hare North Project—a seven-level, 300,000-square-foot, multi-use expansion featuring new premium seating, Shug’s Food Hall, expanded concourses and the North Plaza—with construction set to begin in summer 2026 and finish by spring 2029, designed to enhance gameday experiences and year-round campus life while preserving stadium capacity.
Auburn University's Board of Trustees approved the Jordan-Hare North Project, a seven-level, 300,000-square-foot facility that will add more than 3,000 premium seating and club experiences, Shug’s Food Hall, expanded concessions and restrooms, and a North Plaza to better connect Jordan-Hare Stadium with campus; construction begins summer 2026 and is set to finish in spring 2029, with year-round use highlighted by the Ever Auburn fundraising campaign.
Bruce Pearl remains on Auburn’s payroll as a Special Assistant to the Athletic Director and has been paid $156,250 since resigning as head coach, even as he works as a CBS/TNT analyst covering the NCAA tournament, raising questions about potential impartiality in his coverage of Auburn’s Selection Sunday fate.
Basketball analyst Bruce Pearl defended his remarks that Miami (Ohio), despite its 29-0 run, would likely finish in the lower half of a power conference like the Big East and might not earn an at-large NCAA bid, while denying nepotism in his Auburn ties. The comments, sparked during a Barstool segment with Dave Portnoy, kept the spotlight on the RedHawks’ lofty status in the MAC and Pearl’s continuing influence in college basketball media.
A retired Auburn University veterinary professor, Julie Gard Schnuelle, was murdered in Kiesel Park during an attempted kidnapping and theft, leading to the arrest of Harold Rashad Dabney III, who is charged with capital murder.
A retired Auburn University veterinary professor, Julie Gard Schnuelle, was murdered during a robbery in Alabama, with Harold Rashad Dabney III charged with capital murder; the incident involved theft of her vehicle and her body was found in Kiesel Park.
A retired Auburn University veterinarian, Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, was found murdered in a dog park in Alabama, and Harold Rashad Dabney III has been arrested and charged with her murder and theft of her car.
A retired Auburn University professor, Julie Gard Schnuelle, was fatally stabbed in Kiesel Park, Alabama, and a man has been arrested and charged with her murder, including charges of kidnapping and robbery.
A retired Auburn University veterinary professor, Dr. Julie Schnuelle, was murdered during the theft of her truck by Harold Rashad Dabney II, who is charged with two counts of capital murder; the investigation is ongoing.
A retired Auburn University professor, Dr. Julie Schnuelle, was murdered at Kiesel Park, and her truck was stolen. A suspect, Harold Rashad Dabney III, was arrested nearby and linked to the scene. The university mourns her loss, and police are investigating.
Retired Auburn University veterinary professor Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle was tragically murdered in Kiesel Park, a place once considered safe, raising concerns about public safety. Harold Rashad Dabney III has been charged with her murder, which has devastated the veterinary community and her friends.
A chartered flight carrying Auburn University's men's basketball team was forced to return to the airport after a physical altercation between players Jahki Howard and Ja'Heim Hudson. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, leading to the players being barred from a subsequent flight and missing an upcoming game against the University of Houston. The FAA reported a 'passenger disturbance,' but details were limited. Both players participated in a recent game against the University of Vermont but are not starters.
Mike Kolen, a linebacker for the undefeated Miami Dolphins Super Bowl team, has passed away at the age of 76. He was a two-time All-SEC selection at Auburn University and played seven seasons in Miami before retiring in 1977. Kolen was known for his toughness and competitiveness, and was part of the famous "Sea of Hands" play in NFL history. His cause of death was not revealed, but he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017.
An Auburn University student, Christopher Reid Mikuta, has been arrested on a first-degree rape charge following a felony grand jury indictment. The incident occurred nearly a year ago, and Mikuta is accused of raping a known acquaintance who was physically helpless or mentally incapacitated. Mikuta is no longer a student at Auburn University and is currently awaiting a bond hearing in the Lee County Jail.
Auburn University is installing heat sensors around their stadium to identify hot spots and assist fans with heat-related illnesses during football games. The sensors will help determine the best locations for cooling stations, and campus safety is also installing air conditioning systems in the concourse to keep fans cool.