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
Staff Spotlight
DSA Awards 2025
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
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
An Unexpected Career in Disability Services
An Unexpected Career in Disability Services Meet Katelyn Letbetter ‘25, a psychology major from Inez, Texas who went from student worker to full-time staff member in the Department of Disability Resources. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Katelyn Letbetter ‘25 Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Katelyn Letbetter started her freshman year at Texas A&M University like many other students. She was focused on doing well in her courses, meeting friends … [Read more...] about An Unexpected Career in Disability Services
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