Building Planes and Future Engineers With help from the Aggie Experience Fund, the Texas A&M Chapter of Design Build Fly hit the road this spring to bring classroom theory to life through the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics annual competition. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Picture this: a caravan of 31 Texas A&M University aspiring engineers, a custom-built radio-controlled plane – appropriately named Rev Force 1 – road tripping to … [Read more...] about Building Planes and Future Engineers
What is the Division of Student Affairs? Your Guide to Creating Your Aggie Experience
What is the Division of Student Affairs? Your Guide to Creating Your Aggie Experience By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Have you ever walked past the Memorial Student Center, Koldus or the Student Services Building, wondering what all those departments inside actually do? Or maybe you've seen flyers for events but weren't sure who was behind them? You might have heard "Division of Student Affairs" mentioned, or seen a logo on a sticker or t-shirt, but never … [Read more...] about What is the Division of Student Affairs? Your Guide to Creating Your Aggie Experience
From Aggie to CEO: Dr. Patrick Conway’s Story
From Aggie to CEO: Dr. Patrick Conway's Story The journey from College Station to the C-suite: One leader's path through medicine, policy and health care transformation. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Dr. Patrick Conway '96 (left) with his brother Michael Conway '90. Courtesy image As CEO of Optum — a health care giant serving more than 150 million people globally — Patrick Conway, M.D. '96, oversees decisions that impact the health care system daily. But … [Read more...] about From Aggie to CEO: Dr. Patrick Conway’s Story
Texas A&M Names Bill Kibler Vice President for Student Affairs
Texas A&M Names Bill Kibler Vice President for Student Affairs Experienced student affairs professional returns to Aggieland. By Chuck Glenewinkel ’97, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, President of Texas A&M University, has tabbed longtime higher education professional Bill Kibler, Ph.D., as the next vice president for the Division of Student Affairs. Kibler served in various student affairs roles at Texas A&M from 1980 to 2004, and most … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Names Bill Kibler Vice President for Student Affairs
A Legacy of Relationships and Housing Innovation at Texas A&M: Chareny Rydl of Residence Life
A Legacy of Relationships and Housing Innovation at Texas A&M: Chareny Rydl of Residence Life Dedicating more than three decades to her work in the Department of Residence Life, Chareny Rydl has become a pillar of leadership at Texas A&M. As she’s set to retire this summer, she looks back on her career and shares advice for what’s ahead. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Chareny Rydl in Hullabaloo Hall, which was constructed under her leadership. Behind her, a … [Read more...] about A Legacy of Relationships and Housing Innovation at Texas A&M: Chareny Rydl of Residence Life
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