Kay Acton

Kay Acton

With over 20 years of experience in magazine publishing, Kay Acton has made her mark on many magazines such as Coastal Living and Society South. Kay has served as a guest faculty member at NYU Summer Publishing Institute and the University of Denver’s Publishing Institute. Additionally, she has provided her expertise to Auburn by participation on the Advisory Board for Auburn Magazine and Auburn University’s Public Relations Advisory Council.

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Kay earned her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in 1984. She has two children, Sarah and Sam.

Impact

A conversation with Kay

Why did you choose to create a scholarship at Auburn University?
To give back to my alma mater.

What do you hope your recipients gain through this scholarship?
A love of the written word.

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