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Auburn University Auburn University is a public institution that was founded in 1856. Also Auburn was once called an all male school. Then it is a land and sea space grant instution. It was first called East Alabama Male College. Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts. (Elizabeth Schafer) History: Football is one of Auburn’s oldest institutions. Auburn’s first athletic field was behind Samford Hall. Then Auburn was opened in 1859. From 1861 to 1866 the college was closed because of the Civil War. But women were allowed to admit in 1892. Well the first Baptist church was built 1892. (Anderson Lars) Present: Auburn University is the largest of the states land – grant universities. Today Auburn University ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities (#82). This college has handed more than 27,000 degrees. The trees on Auburn’s campus have been poisoned. And today they have built a new arena basketball arena. (Mickey Logue) Auburn's costumed Tiger mascot is in his 24th season as a spirit leader and goodwill ambassador for Auburn University. His name is Aubie and has been on the mascot for auburn since 1979.

Works Cited

Marshall, Philip Stadium Stories: Auburn Tigers Guilford, CT Insiders Guide, 2005

Schafer, Elizabeth Auburn Football Charleston, SC Arcadia 2004

Scott, Richard Auburn 2004 Championship Season Champaign, IL Sports Publishing LLC

Lars Anderson “Auburn University” Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia 6th Edition (2011) History Reference Center EBSCO

Philip, Marshall “AuburnUniversity”Found 1 November 2011