The Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center

"I am excited to support the leadership of Auburn University and the School of Hospitality Management with two ultimate goals. First, to help students develop a love for this industry that I have given my life to, and second, to allow students to gain knowledge and strategies to be successful in their career."

- Horst Schulze

Founding Member
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company

"The Rane Culinary Science Center being home to the Hospitality Management Program will elevate educational and engagement opportunities for our students as we move forward, in a way that will have the industry and those working in academia take notice."

Susan Hubbard

Dean
College of Human Sciences

Hotel and Restaurant Management

Event Management

Culinary Science

Brewing Science and Operations

Trinchero Family Estates Wine Appreciation Laboratory

Distilled Spirits Laboratory

Viking Culinary Exhibition Laboratory

“Auburn University’s Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center offers an immersive introduction into the world of hospitality. Students receive hands-on, real-world experience that will set them up for a successful career in this exciting and fulfilling industry.”

Hermann Elger

CEO, Forbes Travel Guide

“The Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center’s potential impact is enormous. It’s going to be one of the most interesting and exciting culinary education centers in America, if not the world...”

Chef Frank Stitt

Owner & Executive Chef of Highlands Bar Grill
2018 James Beard Award - Outstanding Restaurant

Walt and Ginger Woltosz Rooftop Terrace

Events

Honoring a Legacy

Tony Rane, the son of Italian immigrants, was a great American success story. Starting from scratch, he built a variety of thriving businesses and enjoyed a diverse career, owning several restaurants, retail stores and hotels. Though "Mister Tony" was the driving force behind his family’s entrepreneurial ventures, his success would not have been possible without the faithful support and influence of his wife Libba. In honor of Tony and Libba’s entrepreneurial spirit and fierce love of family, country and cooking, we present the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center at Auburn University.

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Honoring a Legacy