Congratulations to members of the Division of Student Affairs and Texas A&M University staff who received awards at the 2025 DSA Awards Ceremony for their outstanding contributions to our students and programs! VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT Dr. Melanie McKoin Owens Student Life Nick Heiar Recreational Sports Trish Winkle Global Engagement Dr. Jennifer Dulin Department of Biology Jaclyn Upshaw-Brown Student Life Carly Smith Residence Life Michelle … [Read more...] about DSA Awards 2025
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Division of Student Affairs Staff Selected for 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Division of Student Affairs Staff Selected for 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students presented 24 outstanding faculty and staff with the 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards. Chareny Rydl and Tracey Forman ‘99 were two Division of Student Affairs staff members honored this year. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Awards were honored amongst their peers on April 25 at … [Read more...] about Division of Student Affairs Staff Selected for 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Makes Strong Showing at the 2025 NASPA Annual Conference
Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Makes Strong Showing at the 2025 NASPA Annual Conference Eighty staff members of the Division of Student Affairs were in attendance at the 2025 NASPA Annual Conference, contributing with multiple presentations and representation in organizational leadership positions. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Friends of Texas A&M NASPA Reception attendees. Courtesy photo The 2025 NASPA Annual Conference was held March 15-19 in … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Makes Strong Showing at the 2025 NASPA Annual Conference
Division of Student Affairs Staff Members Give Back
Beyond the Day to Day: How Division of Student Affairs Staff Support First Semester Aggies Hullabaloo U, Texas A&M's first year experience course, gives division staff members an outlet to support and connect with students outside of their offices. By Olivia Garza '23, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Texas A&M's first year experience course, Hullabaloo U, equips students with the resources they need to have a successful transition to college. Courtesy Image On a campus of … [Read more...] about Division of Student Affairs Staff Members Give Back
Staff Spotlight: Dr. Robert Tirso ’15
Robert Tirso in his office. Olivia Garza '23, Marketing & Communications - Student Affairs Tell us the "short version" of your life story. Include where you were born, a few of the places you've lived, your education, your career progression, and of course we want to know about your family. I was born the middle child (one younger sister, one older sister) of two Cuban exiles in Boca Raton, Florida, but grew up in Tomball, Texas. I did my first year of college at a community college … [Read more...] about Staff Spotlight: Dr. Robert Tirso ’15
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