Human Sciences programs promote living well through a focus on human health and well-being. Our innovative academic programs ignite creativity to discover sustainable solutions for improving quality of life around the world. Beyond technical preparation, our graduates possess a broad worldview, a diverse understanding of the world in which they live and work, and a commitment to building a better world — one life at a time. Come see how Human Sciences can help you make an impact on the world around you.

 

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#2
apparel design program in the South
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Our Departments

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Consumer and Design Sciences
We develop scholars and industry leaders who apply a worldview to improve the quality of life and human experience for individuals, families, and communities.

Consumer and Design Sciences

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Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management
We are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders in the global hospitality and tourism industries.

Hospitality Management

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Human Development and Family Science
We explore the social complexities of human life from beginning to end to improve quality of life worldwide.

Human Development and Family Science

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Nutritional Sciences
We conduct nutrition research, education, and Extension programs to advance human health and well-being in the state of Alabama and throughout the world.

Nutritional Sciences

Our Stories

Stacy Brown, a 1999 Auburn alumna, founder of Chicken Salad Chick and co-owner of Botanic, was awarded the 2026 Horst Schulze Award for Excellence in Hospitality.
Academics
Hospitality Gala honors Stacy Brown, Hospitality Management students

An upscale evening was brought to life and made possible by 33 students in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management at the 2026 Hospitality Gala held the evening of Thursday, April 23 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. Honoring an icon in the field of hospitality, the evening was centered around Stacy Brown, a 1999 Auburn alumna, founder of Chicken Salad Chick and co-owner of Botanic, who was awarded the 2026 Horst Schulze Award for Excellence in Hospitality.

Kim Hendrix and Mary Ryan in the podcast studio.
Auburn Family
Auburn-Inspired Hospitality on the World Stage

In this episode of How Very Human Sciences, the official podcast of the Auburn University College of Human Sciences, meet Mary Ryan, a 2013 graduate in Hotel and Restaurant Management

John Shelby pours in a bag of hops during a brew day at New Realm Brewing–Auburn
Impact
New Realm Brewing-Auburn beer to support Student Veterans Association

In its ongoing mission to serve various organizations and the pursuit to continuously seek exciting collaborations through craft beer, New Realm Brewing–Auburn and the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management is excited to team up with the Auburn Student Veterans Association (ASVA) for a joint beer release called "Operation Orange Peel American Wheat" that will positively affect both organizations.