Auburn University's College of Human Sciences marks construction milestone for Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center News provided by Share this article Share this article AUBURN, Ala., May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The last construction beam for the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center at Auburn University was raised Friday, marking a seminal point in the building of the world-class facility. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey attended the event, noting that the structure will not only benefit tourism and hospitality industries in Alabama, but "definitely put us on the map worldwide." James W. “Jimmy” Rane watches the final construction beam be hoisted to the top of the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center at Auburn University on Friday, May 14. The Rane family made the lead gift to the construction of the world-class facility, which the Auburn Board of Trustees agreed to name in honor of Rane’s parents, Tony and Libba Rane. Jimmy Rane was the first person in his family to earn a college degree.