Discovering a Home Away from Home: Abby Ramos’ Journey to Helping Aggies Connect at Texas A&M Through the support of mentors, Abby Ramos discovered her home at Texas A&M. Now, she dedicates her career to helping other Aggies find theirs. By Nancy Kim, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Growing up, Abby Ramos ‘19 ‘21 often heard her mom say, “Education is something nobody can ever take away from you.” That belief stuck with her, and when it came time to apply for college, she knew that … [Read more...] about Discovering a Home Away from Home: Abby Ramos’ Journey to Helping Aggies Connect at Texas A&M
The Aggie’s Guide to Club Crawl
The Aggie’s Guide to Club Crawl Use this guide to follow your interests, find your people and make the most out of Texas A&M’s official involvement festival. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs With more than 1,300 registered student organizations at Texas A&M, you can find a group that touches nearly every topic you can think of. Spanning a range of categories like social, professional, service, arts and entertainment, health, sports and recreation, the … [Read more...] about The Aggie’s Guide to Club Crawl
McCracken Named Director of Residence Life
McCracken Named Director of Residence Life Dr. Kyle McCracken will oversee the operation of Texas A&M’s 37 residence halls. By Chuck Glenewinkel ‘97, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Dr. Kyle McCracken was named the director of Residence Life, a department within the Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs. McCracken has been serving as the interim director since the retirement of long-time executive director Chareny Rydl in 2025. “Texas A&M has a rich tradition of providing … [Read more...] about McCracken Named Director of Residence Life
Investing in Impact: Staff Professional Growth and its Ripple Effect on Aggies
Investing in Impact: Staff Professional Growth and its Ripple Effect on Aggies With more than $57,000 awarded in the 2024-25 academic year, Division of Student Affairs professional development grants support staff at Texas A&M to reach their goals. By Nancy Kim, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Professional development grants expand on monthly staff meetings and workshops, offering division staff a unique opportunity to further their learning. Higher education is undergoing an … [Read more...] about Investing in Impact: Staff Professional Growth and its Ripple Effect on Aggies
Senior Students’ Attorney Rick Powell Retires After 36 Years of Providing Legal Services to Aggies
Senior Students’ Attorney Rick Powell Retires After 36 Years of Providing Legal Services to Aggies His legacy will continue to empower Texas A&M students to advocate for themselves when navigating rough waters. By Nancy Kim, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Reflecting on his 36 years of service at Texas A&M University, Rick Powell got up from his seat, searched around his desk and came back with a bunch of colorful thank-you cards in his hands. Setting them down, he waved across … [Read more...] about Senior Students’ Attorney Rick Powell Retires After 36 Years of Providing Legal Services to Aggies
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