Steven Leath

There was reportedly some discussions on the Auburn Board of Trustees for firing Malzahn at the end of last year. His performance this year could bring that back up.

Steven Leath’s term as president of Auburn University came crashing to an end in June, but the hard-charging academic will glide back to the earth underneath a $4.5 million parachute, thanks to the university.  Leath signed a separation agreement on June 28, putting an end to his run leading the university since he was hired … Continued

Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula both died in a car crash late on Saturday. Bramblett was the radio voice of Auburn athletics. He was 53 years old. She was 52. Rod was airlifted to UAB Hospital. He later died from his injuries. Paula died at East Alabama Medical Center and was pronounced dead in … Continued

The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Auburn University more than $3 million for research and development of techniques to improve additive manufacturing. The $3,087,090 grant came from the department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced the grant Wednesday. “Auburn University has become a national leader in the field … Continued

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter AUBURN — The Auburn University Board of Trustees has appointed the next president of the University: an experienced higher-ed administrator who was previously under a six-week criminal investigation for possible misuse of Iowa State University aircraft. On Monday, the Board appointed Steven Leath, 59, who has served as president of … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 20, 2017, the Auburn University Board of Trustees unanimously selected Iowa State University President Steven Leath after a six-month national search. The University announced that Leath starts on July 15, and replaces Jay Gogue, who announced his retirement in September. Trustee Raymond Harbert said, “This is a … Continued