Warhawk Weekly 7-15: Best of the River Region awards; Aspire initiative
AUM earns ‘Best of the River Region’ awards
For the eighth consecutive year, AUM has been recognized by readers of the Montgomery Advertiser as the best university in the River Region.
AUM earned accolades in two categories of the Montgomery Advertiser’s 2025 “Best of the River Region” Community’s Choice Awards:
- Best College/University
- Best Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center – AUM Speech & Hearing Clinic
Each year, the awards recognize the most outstanding nonprofits, businesses, and institutions that contribute to Montgomery’s vibrancy and growth. AUM was honored as one of 132 winners at the Best of the River Region Awards Gala, held Wednesday, July 9.
Thanks to all of our students, faculty, staff, and supporters who nominated AUM as the region’s top university!
AUM Aspire initiative empowers new campus leaders
Auburn University at Montgomery’s commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive campus community extends beyond the classroom, thanks to the dedication of our staff and initiatives like AUM Aspire.
Offered through the Office of Continuing Education and Community Engagement, AUM Aspire is a supervisor development program designed to empower new and mid-level supervisors with essential leadership skills. Participants gain tools to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and lead with confidence.
Members of the 2025 Aspire class recently took part in team-building activities that focused on transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, and conflict management, as well as other leadership areas.
AUM staff in the 2025 Aspire class are:
- Campus Police: Willie Coleman, Jojoba Copeland, Lorenzo Manora
- Information Technology Services: Rebecca Crumpton, Yonghua Zhao
- Facilities Management: Dontavis Benson, Marcus Leonard, Jerome Perryman, LaShonda Wilson
- School of Nursing: Dena Hays
- Admissions: Wilson Granthum, Mya Harris-Jones
- Warhawk Academic Success Center: Ar’Shundra Hampton, Christine Cash
These individuals represent the spirit of leadership at AUM and their commitment to excellence exemplifies what it means to be a Warhawk!
Make your mark on the AUM Alumni board
Do you have a passion for Auburn University at Montgomery and a desire to help shape the future of its alumni community? The AUM Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or a longtime supporter, this is a meaningful opportunity to give back, grow your leadership experience, and play a vital role in strengthening the bond between AUM and its alumni. Board members also serve as ambassadors for the university, helping to advance alumni engagement, support student success, and promote AUM in the community and beyond.
To be eligible, candidates must be graduates of AUM or have earned credit toward one of its degree programs, and be a member in good standing with the AUM Alumni Association.
Nominations are open through Sept. 15. Apply or nominate someone today.
Keep up with campus events
There’s an easy way to keep up with all of the fun events offered on our campus. Enroll in AUM365 and get the 4-1-1 from Curtiss The Warhawk himself. Text curti$$ to 334-398-6025 to receive reminders about upcoming happening.
