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The official account for the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University. If research and scholarship appeal, look at a Ph.D.

8 Undergraduate Business Programs - Every organization relies on business principles for success. With a solid business education you'll have the practical skills to excel in a variety of positions in the industry of your choice. Master & PhD Programs - Whether you're a recent graduate or a practicing professional, a master's degree will focus and enhance your business skills and improve your footing on the corporate ladder. Online Learning - You can get a fully-accredited master's degree from Auburn University without being on campus. Our online options allow you to live and work while enhancing your education and your earning potential. Internationally Ranked Executive Program - Auburn's internationally-ranked executive programs accommodate the schedules of working professionals and are designed to give the executive the up-to-date knowledge that expand the managerial skill set and further a career.

10/27/2026

More than 170 Auburn students recently participated in the inaugural Harbert Sales Competition, sponsored by Penske Truck Leasing and the Harbert College of Business Department of Marketing.

Students stepped into the role of Penske sales consultants and developed recommendations to demonstrate the value of Penske’s truck leasing solutions. Of the 40 teams that entered, nine advanced to the final round to present their recommendations to a panel of Penske executives and marketing faculty.

Congratulations to Harbert Elite: Keston Edwards, Armando Lopez, Alex Gehrig and Tyler Pruitt on taking home first place! We also congratulate the additional winning teams, prize recipients and all students who took part in this hands-on learning experience.

Thank you to Penske and our Department of Marketing for helping students translate classroom learning into practical skills that prepare them for professional success.

🔗 Read more: https://harbert.auburn.edu/news/2026/10/marketing-hosts-inaugural-sales-competition-in-partnership-with-penske.html

10/26/2026

After 20 years in international business development, Brian Connelly was working in Southeast Asia when a business school dean there asked him to teach a class. This experience would change the course of his life.

Today, as the David and Terri Luck Endowed Eminent Scholar Chair at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business, Connelly shares his expertise with Auburn students and he helps shape the future of his field through editorial leadership at one of the management field’s top journals.

🔗 Discover how philanthropy is shaping the future of business education: https://wire.auburn.edu/content/philanthropy/2026/10/221340-brian-connelly-luck-endowed-chair-global-impact.php?utm_source=Office-of-Communications-and-Marketing&utm_medium=web

10/23/2026

Thinking about earning your MBA at Auburn? Join us for an upcoming Full-Time MBA Information Session and discover how the Harbert College of Business can help you take the next step in your career. Meet our team, learn about the program and get your questions answered.

Wednesday, October 28
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Horton-Hardgrave Hall, Room 2017
Casual dress. Pizza provided!

Ready to learn more? Register and join us: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJOMaaxUsaEFths

10/21/2026

The Harbert Supply Chain Management Career Fair reached new heights this fall, bringing more employers and students to Neville Arena than ever before!

Over three days, 87 employers and 378 students came together for networking, recruiting and career-building opportunities. Representing industries from automotive and aerospace manufacturing to consulting, defense, construction, retail procurement and transportation, employers connected with students to explore opportunities across the supply chain field.

Thank you to the employers and students who made this possible and continue to build the future of supply chain!

10/20/2026

📍 Calling all Harbert College of Business alumni in the Charlotte area!

Join us on November 14 at Lincoln Street Kitchen and Cocktails for a special brunch with Auburn Women in Business students and fellow HCOB alumni. Enjoy the opportunity to connect and strengthen your Auburn network.

RSVP today: https://cvent.me/WEmxnW

We look forward to bringing the Auburn and Harbert community together in Charlotte! 🧡💙

10/19/2026

Connecting Auburn's future real estate leaders with the professionals shaping the real estate industry.

The Wi******er Institute for Real Estate Development hosted its inaugural career fair at Neville Arena, bringing together 18 employers and more than 200 Auburn students to explore internships, full-time positions and career opportunities in real estate development.
From networking with industry professionals to exploring career paths, students took an important step toward their futures in real estate.

Thank you to the employers, students and staff who helped make our first career fair a success!

10/16/2026

In Honors Principles of Management, senior lecturer Liesl Wesson challenges students to think critically about leadership, decision-making and organizational success through real-world applications.

Drawing on a decade of industry experience, Wesson helps students connect management theory to the challenges professionals face every day, preparing them to become thoughtful, effective leaders.

Read how Wesson brings practical industry insights into the classroom and helps students think like future leaders.

🔗 Read more: https://wire.auburn.edu/content/honors/2026/10/wesson-course-feature-fall26.php

10/15/2026

Young Alumni Council Spotlight | David Russell Jr. ’15

Meet David Russell Jr., a 2015 Harbert College of Business graduate and member of the Harbert College of Business Young Alumni Council.

David serves as Executive Director of the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority, where he is responsible for turning the board’s strategic priorities into action. In his role, he leads capital projects and modernization efforts, secures funding, represents the Port throughout the community and works to expand its use and economic impact.

Recently, David has managed more than $1.5 billion in capital investment, helping create more than 700 jobs across the Greater Birmingham area. His leadership has earned recognition from the Birmingham Business Journal, including Top 35 Under 35, 12 Emerging Influencers and Power 60, where he was named among the Top 5 Most Influential Leaders in Greater Birmingham.

Beyond his professional achievements, David is committed to serving his community through board roles with i3 Academy, the Alabama Brownfield Association, Better Basics and the Warrior Tombigbee Waterway Association. He also serves on the Alabama Export Council, appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

We’re proud to have David’s leadership, experience and dedication to community impact represented on the Harbert Young Alumni Council!

🔗 Want to learn more about the Young Alumni Council? - https://harbert.auburn.edu/alumni/young-alumni.html

War Eagle!

10/13/2026

After an accomplished career spanning academia, research and leadership, Harbert Eminent Scholar David Paradice is retiring from Auburn University.

Recruited to Auburn in 2015 to lead what is now the Department of Business Analytics and Information Systems, Paradice helped shape the college’s analytics program, strengthen industry partnerships and make a lasting impact on the Harbert College of Business, influencing generations of students and colleagues at Auburn and beyond.

Congratulations to Dr. Paradice on a remarkable career and thank you for your contributions to Harbert and the Auburn Family!

🔗 Read more about his career and legacy: https://harbert.auburn.edu/news/2026/10/a-storied-career-harbert-eminent-scholar-david-paradice-retires.html

10/12/2026

The Shareholders’ Society is the Harbert College of Business’s giving community whose generosity fuels excellence across our college. Their gifts to the Harbert Excellence Fund provide flexible resources that support student experiences, faculty research and scholarships.

Each year, our college hosts a Sunset Reception to honor our members with updates from the Dean, inspiring student stories and reflections on why they choose to give.

We’re grateful for our Shareholders’ Society members and the lasting difference they make in empowering Harbert students to lead, innovate and create impact.

Join the Shareholders’ Society today: https://give.auburn.edu/campaigns/shareholders-society-in-the-harbert-college-of-business-2

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Auburn University, AL
36849

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http://harbert.auburn.edu/

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