News & Updates

HRC 40th celebration

The HRC Turns 40!

11/07/25

The Highway Research Center (HRC) was established at Auburn University in 1985 with a mission to support Alabama’s highway industry through a coordinated research program. We celebrated its 40-year success with games, trivia, informational posters, and prizes to inspire more people to join those dedicated to improving the state’s highway industry.

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Civil and environmental associate professor using drilling data to improve road safety

10/27/25 1:45 PM

Auburn civil engineers are using Measurement While Drilling data to help ALDOT design safer, more efficient roads and bridges across Alabama.

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Auburn Engineering announces six new or renewed endowed professorships

8/19/25 7:45 AM

Daniel Tauritz, Dave Bevly, Anton Schindler, Virginia Davis, John Evans and Brian Thurow have been awarded new or continued endowed professorships.