Industrial and systems engineering senior named Miss Homecoming

Mallory Holland, a senior in industrial and systems engineering, was elected Auburn University’s Miss Homecoming last week.

Originally from Huntsville, Holland grew up visiting and tailgating at Auburn with her family, which imparted the Auburn spirit at a young age. She said her Miss Homecoming nomination was a dream come true.

“Choosing Auburn was an easy decision for me,” Holland said. “Both my parents are Auburn alumni, so the campus felt like home before I started my college career. Representing Auburn in this capacity is truly an honor, and I’m incredibly grateful to be part of this student body.”

Holland is passionate about the impact engineering can make on people, something that stems from her childhood love of Disney World.

“I was always captivated by the magic of Disney, but as I grew older, I realized the magic was made possible by the hard work of engineers,” Holland said. “Industrial and systems engineering has allowed me to combine my love for people with my love for math and problem solving. I’ve discovered a passion for making systems work better, more efficiently and with purpose.”

Holland has immersed herself in the Auburn experience through both academics and extracurricular activities. She is a member of Student Government Association, a student recruiter, vice president of events for her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, a former Camp War Eagle counselor and an active member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, the organization that nominated her for Miss Homecoming.

These experiences inspired her homecoming platform — Home with Holland — which is centered around helping students find their home at Auburn.

“Home with Holland was meaningful to me because, through my roles as a student recruiter and Camp War Eagle counselor, I saw firsthand how community shapes the Auburn experience,” Holland said. “Over the past four years, I’ve strived to help students find their place here because I believe the experiences you have within your Auburn community not only define your time on campus but also help shape who you are meant to become.”

As Holland enters her final year at Auburn, she hopes to inspire current and prospective students to make the most of their college experience and to see firsthand what it means to be a part of the Auburn family.

“I always tell prospective students and their families that Auburn is more than just a school — it’s a family,” she said. “It’s a place to grow in order to fulfill your educational, personal and career goals. Auburn is truly a special place and I couldn’t love it more.”