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.
Explore the latest issue of our college's Alumni and Friends magazine to see how this past year has been one of transformation—marked by progress, resilience, and an exciting vision for the future.
In the latest episode, we feature Mary Ryan, a 2013 graduate in Hotel and Restaurant Management and now Director of Operations at JW Marriott Houston.
Watch as the construction of the Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility takes place. As the future home to the College of Human Sciences, this new facilty will be a four-story, 138,000-square-foot building located at the northeast corner of Mell Street and Roosevelt Drive. It will house teaching spaces, faculty research facilities, laboratories, classrooms, offices and common areas.
As the Barbara Drummond Thorne Academic and Research Facility takes shape, alumni and friends have meaningful opportunities to help build its legacy. Through a commemorative brick paver project, supporters can celebrate their connection to Auburn, honor someone who shaped their journey and make a lasting impact on the future home of the CHS.
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From the moment he chose to attend Auburn University for its strong sense of community, the College of Human Sciences 2026 Fall Graduation Marshal Joe Champagne has taken advantage of every opportunity available by using his passion for bringing people together while obtaining his degree in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management focusing on the event management option. Learn more about Champagne and how choosing Auburn was one of his best decisions and how seeking various leadership roles will help prepare him for his future following graduation in December.
The message of hope, stories of survival, highlighting the positives of cancer research, treatments and the progress being made took centerstage at the Southern Roots Women's Cancer Initiative on Monday, November 2, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.
When the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch gave Debra Walters a place to belong, it changed everything. Today, the Auburn University employee pays that gift forward by helping others thrive, proving the lasting impact of community support.
