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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The Aggie Experience in a Day
The Aggie Experience in a Day The Division of Student Affairs helped prospective students get a glimpse into life at Texas A&M beyond the classroom at Aggieland Saturday 2025. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Texas A&M welcomed over 17,000 guests to campus on Feb. 8, including over 8,000 prospective students. Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Aggieland Saturday is the biggest open house Texas A&M University offers and is a time when Texas … [Read more...] about The Aggie Experience in a Day
Texas A&M Student Affairs Staff Win Assessment Leaders Awards
Texas A&M Student Affairs Staff Win Assessment Leaders Awards The Division of Student Affairs is a national leader in the assessment of how experiences outside of the classroom contribute to student learning. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Brooke Errington (left) and Dr. Darby Roberts (right) Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) is a nationwide group of professionals dedicated to improving the student … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Student Affairs Staff Win Assessment Leaders Awards
Texas A&M Leads Higher Education Collaborative for Well-being
Texas A&M Leads Higher Education Collaborative for Well-being A group of 17 schools across Texas strives to improve student well-being. By Olivia Garza '23, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs A group of students at the 2028 class photo. Division of Student Affairs In the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University started administering the Well-being Improvement Survey in Higher Education Settings (WISHES), a survey that tracks the well-being of students on campus. Since … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Leads Higher Education Collaborative for Well-being
Never in My Wildest Dreams
Never in My Wildest Dreams BG Joe E. Ramirez, Jr. ‘79 (Ret.) is retiring after 45 years of serving his country and Texas A&M. By Chuck Glenewinkel ‘97, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs BG Joe. E. Ramirez, Jr. with his parents, Lupe (left) and Joe Ramirez Sr. (right). Courtesy photo In the United States Army, a single star represents the rank of a Brigadier General. But for Joe E. and Lupe Ramirez, the “star” they would come to celebrate wasn’t just a military rank — it … [Read more...] about Never in My Wildest Dreams
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