Tullahoma High School graduate Audrey Todaro recently received a college-level award at Auburn University.

Todaro is a junior at Auburn University, enrolled in the College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM). She was the only undergraduate student to receive the 2026 Dean’s Research Award.

“I am incredibly honored and humbled to receive this award,” Todaro said. “I am grateful to Dr. Jordon Eckert, my former statistics professor and current research supervisor, for nominating and believing in me.

She added that Eckert has been such a blessing in connecting her with this opportunity.

“With his guidance, I am currently conducting a meta-analysis examining caffeine intake and its relationship with glaucoma and intraocular pressure,” she explained. “I am excited to continue to grow as I complete this research and to apply the knowledge and skills I gain through this experience as I pursue a future career in healthcare!”