War Eagle Forever, a biannual newsletter from Auburn University’s Office of Gift Planning, tells the philanthropy stories that set Auburn apart from other universities and provides insights into planned giving strategies that can help you achieve your financial goals while supporting Auburn’s mission.
After an injury derailed Cullen Bryant’s dream of becoming a naval officer days before reporting to the U.S. Naval Academy, fate redirected him to Auburn University. The philanthropy of donors like Bo Davidson has helped make his Auburn Experience possible.
A recently signed law has opened the door for loyal Auburn supporters to use an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to make a unique gift that not only supports the university, but also pays you an income.
The countless hours Bill Edwards spent in the Ralph B. Draughon Library as a student in the 1960s helped shape his career. His estate gift will ensure the Auburn University Libraries have an equally transformative impact for the next generation.
Stacy Brown co-founded Chicken Salad Chick in Auburn in 2008. Today she speaks to Auburn students in communications and franchising classes. She's also supporting an incubator in the new Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center.
Growing up in “the horse world” meant homeschooling and long hours at the local barn. She began riding at age 4. Her parents and trainers taught her the value of work — hard work. By 12, she was flying to a horse show by herself, becoming independent and self-sufficient.