The FBI is partnering with Auburn University as it expands its mission.
FBI Deputy Director David Bowdich visited Auburn recently to discuss the new relationship.
Bowdich discussed priorities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation such as counterterrorism, cyber-crime, and counterintelligence, The Opelika-Auburn News reported.
The new agreement describes Auburn as a partner with the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the agency expands its workforce and operations at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, said Amy Weaver, a university spokeswoman.
Auburn will help educate and train FBI employees. The FBI and Auburn also will share research and technology with an aim of advancing criminal justice and student and faculty opportunities, the newspaper reported.