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Michele Holland Talley named dean of College of Nursing

Following a national search, Michele Holland Talley has been named dean of Auburn University's College of Nursing and Barbara Witt Professor, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Talley joins Auburn from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing, where she serves as a professor and associate dean for clinical and global partnerships.

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Auburn to expand rural student support through major new investment

Following a national search, Michele Holland Talley has been named dean of Auburn University's College of Nursing and Barbara Witt Professor, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Talley joins Auburn from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing, where she serves as a professor and associate dean for clinical and global partnerships.

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Auburn Engineering tests technology to improve pedestrian safety

Auburn Engineering researchers are testing smart crosswalk technology on South College Street to improve pedestrian safety through automatic detection and alerts.

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