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Ainsworth to be inducted into Alabama Business Hall of Fame

Auburn alumnus and accomplished entrepreneur Billy Ainsworth, ’78 marketing, has been named to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2026 — an honor recognizing his lasting impact on business and leadership across the state. Ainsworth will be inducted alongside six fellow honorees during a ceremony Nov. 12 in Birmingham.

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Auburn among the first institutions to receive national certification

The Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, or AAMG, is the leading professional organization serving academic museums and galleries in the United States. AAMG certification recognizes The Jule's commitment to best practices in governance, collections care, teaching and learning, accessibility, strategic planning and community engagement.

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Changing the AI conversation in adult education

As artificial intelligence reshapes education and the workforce, Auburn University associate professor Leslie Cordie is helping shift the conversation from fear to opportunity. Through her teaching and new international book, Navigating the AI Frontier in Adult Education, Cordie explores how AI can enhance learning, strengthen critical thinking and prepare lifelong learners for a rapidly changing world.

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