December 2022 Division Update
Division UpdateHowdy! As we begin the final weeks of the fall semester, it is important that we all reflect on the challenging work that has been done across the Division of Student Affairs during the past semester. We continue to navigate...
My Aggie Story – Devashish Akhare ’23
My Aggie StoryMY AGGIE STORY International Student Helps Others Find Their Home In Aggieland By Dorian Martin ’06 Devashish Akhare ’24 understands what it’s like to head into the unknown—and how Texas A&M University feels like home, despite...
Campus Safety Resources
FeaturedI wanted to make you all aware of two sexual assaults reported over the weekend by Bryan residents living in the Northgate area. Though not on campus, the troubling incidents warrant a quick reminder about personal safety practices:...
October 2022 Division Update
Division UpdateOCTOBER NEWS FROM DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS...
Career Center
Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderA Roadmap for Today’s Work World Career Center Offers Tailored Services to Help Aggies Navigate a Career Path Photos by Olivia Garza '24 The Career Center is dedicated to helping students as well as prospective and former students...
Silver Taps
Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderBy Veronica Gonzalez Hoff Texas A&M University’s Silver Taps continues to honor Aggies in a final tribute following a student's death. The tradition has gone through various evolutions since its inception, but it remains an...
Brian Allen ’90 Scholarship
Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderPhoto by Olivia Garza '24 LGBTQ+ Pride Center Coordinator Frances Jackson poses with Brian Allen '90 scholarship recipient Ben Gettleman ’23, who is part of Texas A&M University's inaugural class of the Accelerated Bachelor to...
My Aggie Story – Sydney Tetzlaff ’23
My Aggie StoryMY AGGIE STORY Finding Purpose in Listening Photos and Story By Olivia Garza '24 The transition to college can be a challenging time. Most Texas A&M University students can benefit from a listening ear to talk to during this period...
My Aggie Story – David Haney ’23
My Aggie StoryMY AGGIE STORY Student Veteran Uses Opportunities to 'Help Veterans in a Tangible Way' By Dorian Martin ’06 David Haney ’23 has experienced firsthand the challenges that military veterans face in transitioning to college. Now the...
My Aggie Story- Jose Diaz ’23
My Aggie StoryMY AGGIE STORY Graduate Student Shares Passion for Sustainability Photos by Olivia Garza '24 Story by Veronica Gonzalez Hoff The grass is always green if Jose Diaz ‘23 is the one taking care of it. The graduate agronomy student found a...
September 2022 Division Update
Division UpdateSEPTEMBER NEWS FROM DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS...
Behind the Scenes with Shannon Wiley
Behind the Scenes, Featured, Staff HighlightBEHIND THE SCENES WITH SHANNON WILEY...
My Aggie Story – Jacey Henrichs ‘22
Featured, My Aggie Story, Student SpotlightMY AGGIE STORY Jacey Henrichs '22 Student stories carry the power to change, challenge, and encourage us. The Texas A&M community is a united but diverse group of individuals-each with unique characteristics and life experiences....
DSA Awards 2022
Division Update, Featured, Special Edition Division Update, Staff HighlightCongratulations to members of the Division of Student Affairs and Texas A&M University staff who received awards this summer for their outstanding contributions to our students and programs! VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT...
My Aggie Story – Brianna Bazan ’22
Featured, My Aggie Story, Student SpotlightMY AGGIE STORY Brianna Bazan ‘22 By Dorian Martin ’06 Brianna Bazan ’22 can claim many achievements during her time at Texas A&M University. Along with earning a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences, she developed a healthy...
From Couch Surfing to Stability
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderFrom Couch Surfing to Stability A small office with a large impact, the Student Assistance Services team helped Jeremy Rodriguez ’24 get back on track with a home and academic assistance. By Lindsey Norman, Student Life Born and raised...
Behind the Scenes With Gabrielle Tharp
Behind the Scenes, Featured, Staff HighlightBEHIND THE SCENES WITH GABRIELLE THARP...
Behind the Scenes with Susan Fox-Forrester
Behind the Scenes, Featured, Staff HighlightBEHIND THE SCENES WITH SUSAN FOX-FORRESTER...
Heeding the Call
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderHeeding the Call Selfless servant Daniel Singletary ’19 uses insurance policy to fund future scholarships. By Dorian Martin ’06 Daniel Singletary’s decision to fund future student scholarships through a planned gift crystalized during...
Behind the Scenes with Ariane Ray
Behind the Scenes, Featured, Staff HighlightBEHIND THE SCENES WITH ARIANE RAY...
Generational Commitment
Featured, Student Affairs InsiderGenerational Commitment Brenda and Glenn Dresner ’69 provide support to help Aggie student veterans succeed. https://youtu.be/i0QwQer2348 By Dorian Martin ’06 Growing up in Washington County, Texas, Collin Schroeder ’15 ’17 was...
Texas Art Enthusiasts Contribute to Texas A&M University Art Galleries
Featured, Student Affairs InsiderTexas Art Enthusiasts Contribute to Texas A&M University Art Galleries By Molly K. Painter, University Art Galleries Linda and Bill Reaves found themselves coming down with a case of homesickness. The year was 1975, and the...
A New Space for Engagement, Development and Connection
Featured, Student Affairs InsiderA New Space for Engagement, Development and Connection Students and staff with the Department of Multicultural Services celebrate a new chapter at Texas A&M with a renovation and expansion in the Memorial Student Center....
My Aggie Story – Gracie Dorris ’22
Featured, My Aggie StoryMY AGGIE STORY Gracie Dorris ‘22 By Maddy Isbell ’22, Division of Student Affairs Gracie Dorris takes pride in her passion for being involved in everything that she does and here at TAMU, the same is true. She has dived into a...
My Aggie Story – Matthew Amézaga ‘22
Featured, My Aggie StoryMY AGGIE STORY Matthew Amézaga ‘22 By Maddy Isbell ’22, Division of Student Affairs Matthew Amezaga ‘ gives credit to his student job as Intramural Sports flag football coordinator for helping him find his place at Texas A&M...
Behind the Scenes with Rick Powell
Behind the Scenes, Featured, Staff HighlightBEHIND THE SCENES WITH RICK POWELL...
April 2022 Division Update
Division UpdateMore than 600 of you work for the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University. Each one of you brings a unique background, knowledge, talents, thoughts, and actions to your work, all for the benefit of students. Whether you...
Behind the Scenes with Edwinna Ferguson
Behind the Scenes, Featured, Staff HighlightBEHIND THE SCENES WITH EDWINNA FERGUSON...
My Aggie Story – Ezranai Fontaney ’22
Featured, My Aggie StoryAuthentically Ezranai - Forever grateful for her rewarding experiences at Aggieland, Ezranai Fontaney '22 strives to create a support system for those sharing her journey....
Behind the Scenes with Don Freeman
Behind the Scenes, Fearless Leaders, FeaturedBEHIND THE SCENES WITH DONALD FREEMAN...
Behind the Scenes with Jarrett Hervey
Behind the Scenes, Featured, Staff HighlightBEHIND THE SCENES (LITERALLY) WITH JARRETT HERVEY...
March 2022 Division Update
Division UpdateHowdy! As director of Student Life Studies, I can truly say that I love my job. I have a great staff, the job matches my strengths, and I get to know a little bit about a lot of things. I have been lucky enough to work in the...
My Aggie Story Adele Walker ’22
Featured, My Aggie StoryA Heartfelt Letter - In her final semester at Texas A&M, Adele Walker '22 wrote a truly moving letter to those who passed away in the bonfire collapse of 1999. Her knowledge and participation in the tradition has pushed her to keep...
Behind the Scenes with Ashley Ramirez
Behind the Scenes, Featured, Staff HighlightBEHIND THE SCENES WITH ASHLEY RAMIREZ...
My Aggie Story Julius Jang ’22
My Aggie StoryA LISTENING EAR - Throughout his time as a HelpLiner, Julius Jang '22 has had the opportunity to support his fellow Aggies through anything they might be going through, big or small. He believes that everyone needs someone who will listen. ...
February 2022 Division Update
Division UpdateHowdy and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a joyful and restful holiday and quality time with family and friends. Our students are back in the classroom and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for the spring semester remains...
Behind the Scenes with Bruce Brown
Behind the Scenes, Featured, Staff HighlightBEHIND THE SCENES WITH BRUCE BROWN '10...
Behind the Scenes with Chris Hollar
Behind the Scenes, Featured, Staff HighlightBEHIND THE SCENES WITH CHRIS HOLLAR...
December 2021 Division Update
Division UpdateHowdy! As we begin the final weeks of the fall 2021 semester, I feel it is important that we all reflect on the significance of December 7 and what it meant for our nation and its citizens 80 years ago. Only twice in our history has...
My Aggie Story – George Hass ’22
Featured, My Aggie StoryAGENT FOR CHANGE - George Hass '22 has a huge passion for getting involved in issues of diversity and culture. “I just want to do whatever I can while I am here to make this space better than what it is for everyone involved. It’s...
My Aggie Story – Dakota Kridler ’22
Featured, My Aggie StoryDEFENDER OF FREEDOM - Dakota Kridler '22 stands in front of the U.S. Army painting from the "Defenders of Freedom" series by local artist Benjamin Knox '90. The series is displayed at the entrance to the Veteran Resource and Support...
November 2021 Division Update
Division UpdateHowdy! We are now approaching a break. A much needed time to rest, re-connect with loved ones, and take some time for self-care. When you hear a psychologist talk about self-care, you tend to think immediately, “I don’t have time for...
Spread the Aggie Spirit Abroad Through Music
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderBy Dorian Martin '06 The instrumental and choral performing groups offered through Texas A&M University’s Department of Music Activities have always been popular with students, none of whom are music majors. However, the...
Access for All Aggies
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderON COURSE FOR SUCCESS - Kaki Kaki ’20 ’22 is pursuing a master’s degree in aerospace engineering after already earning a bachelor’s degree in the same subject from Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering. He credits the...
Creating New Leadership Dimensions
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderTRAINING FUTURE LEADERS - Above, students participate in the Hollingsworth Intentional Leadership Conference from 2017. The Hollingsworth Center offers classes, conferences, a leadership certificate program, and a career readiness...
Sen. Matthew Gaines’ Contributions to Texas A&M to be Honored with Art Installation
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderLEGACY SET IN STONE - Tenoch Aztecatl '19 visits commissioned artist team David Clark and Mary Johnson (MJ) Clark at their workshop in Wyoming to capture footage of the Matthew Gaines sculpture creation process. Photos courtesy of...
McAllen Campus Student Shares Power of Academic Coaching
Featured, My Aggie StoryMcAllen Campus Student Shares Power of Academic Coaching Public health major uses academic probation experience to help other students succeed Photo courtesy of Lucía López '12 Program Coordinator, Higher Education Center at McAllen...
Former Director of Bands Inducted into Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame
FeaturedAggie Band staff February 1994, from left – Jay Brewer, Timothy Rhea, Dorothy Hopkins, Ray Toler. Photo courtesy of Timothy Rhea, director of bands and music activities. By Avery Abernathy ‘22 and Veronica Gonzalez Hoff, Division of...
October 2021 Division Update
Division UpdateHappy Halloween! Enjoy this Disney 1929 blast from the past....
My Aggie Story – Ayde Ordaz Franco ’22
My Aggie StoryBIENVENIDOS A AGGIELAND - Ayde Ordaz Franco '22 represents Latino Logradores (LatiLo) during Bienvenidos a Aggieland, a Hispanic Presidents' Council welcome event showcasing resources and student organizations available to students. ...
My Aggie Story – Katy Fredericksen ’22
My Aggie StoryGETTING INVOLVED - Katy Fredericksen '22, is an education major and an orientation leader during New Student Conferences. Katy is passionate about getting involved and experiencing Aggie traditions and enjoys encouraging new students...
BGCC Playground
Featured, Student Affairs InsiderBecky Gates Children’s Center Celebrates New Structure Dedicated to Active Nature-Based Learning HANDS-ON LEARNING - On Friday, September 3rd, 2021 the Becky Gates Children's Center officially opened their new nature playground that...
September 2021 Division Update
Division UpdateHowdy! I’m excited to have the opportunity to share a brief message with you in our monthly Division Update. What a whirlwind these last few months have been for all of us as we’ve worked through our New Student Conferences, various...
DSA Awards/Years of Service 2021
Division Update, Featured, Special Edition Division Update, Staff HighlightCongratulations to members of the Division of Student Affairs and Texas A&M University staff who received awards this spring for their outstanding contributions to our students and programs! VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT...
Thank You for Leading by Example
Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderBy Dorian Martin '06 The recent Lead by Example campaign proves that the 12th Man is alive, well, and as strong as ever as more than 10,000 gifts worth over $201 million were donated to Texas A&M University’s Division of Student...
Veteran Resource Partnerships Expand Student Support
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderBy Ashley Drake, Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center Despite a challenging 2020, the Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center (VRSC) continues to grow and expand its support to student...
Help International Aggies Enrich the Campus Landscape
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderHelp International Aggies Enrich the Campus Landscape New fundraising effort goal will provide assistance funds and a permanent display for international Aggies. GLOBALLY MINDED - I-Week is a week-long festival, with an event each day,...
Phillips 66 Partners With The Big Event To Serve Aggieland
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderSAFELY SERVING - More than 10,000 volunteers completed about 1,400 outdoor service projects in small groups, allowing Aggies to serve their community while keeping themselves and others safe. Photos by Olivia Garza '24, Division of...
Making “The Other Education” Affordable To All
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderAGGIE EXPERIENCES FOR ALL - With the creation of the Aggie Experience Fund, students will have the opportunity to apply for financial aid for activities that require participation fees, such as Fish Camp, Aggie Transition Camps, MSC...
Matthew Gaines Society Makes Strides in Honoring Former Senator
Featured, Giving Back, Student Affairs InsiderLEAVING A LEGACY - In January, the Matthew Gaines Society collaborated with Texas A&M University Transportation Services to unveil a renaming of one of the bus routes in Gaines’ honor. Photos by Audrey Peña '15, Division of Student...
March 2021 Division Update
Division UpdateAGGIE-LONGHORN STUDENT DISASTER RELIEF CAMPAIGN HITS $150K MARK When our Student Body President Eric Mendoza '21 wanted to do something to help students affected by the Texas winter storm, he never imagined that within only a week we...
January 2021 Division Update
Division Updatehttps://youtu.be/T-nBXohe45U ESPRIT DE CORPS Corps of Cadets adapts to pandemic with values and tradition intact CORPS OF CADETS Between Dec 9 and 16, 2020, six cadets from Company H-1 rucked 1,000 miles to raise awareness and funds...
December 2020 Division Update
Division UpdateCOVID-19 Testing Update Before spring semester classes begin, Texas A&M University will require all employees at the Bryan-College Station campus/sites (faculty, staff, part-time employees, student workers, grad assistants) to...
November 2020 Division Update
Division UpdateBe A Lifeline: Support Aggies Reaching Aggies Peer-To-Peer Suicide Prevention Program Aggies Reaching Aggies is a new peer educator initiative created to raise awareness of and prevent suicide at Texas A&M University. The program...
Division Update October 2020
Division UpdateThe Show Must Go On . . . Safely! Aggieland during the COVID-19 pandemic is a surprising blend of creative virtual experiences and carefully planned in-person programs. Watch the Student Affairs Montage Movie!...
Honoring Texas A&M Sports Club Traditions
Giving BackFormer Aggie Wrestler Gives Back Club wrestling at Texas A&M brings back many fond memories for Henry Hulan ’53. He credits coach James W. Griffith for developing the club wrestling program and providing a positive experience for...
Aggie Orientation Camps Rise to the COVID-19 Challenge
Giving BackWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in March, student leaders and advisers of orientation programs that take place in the fall semester had to reimagine these programs to keep students both engaged and safe. All three...
Generous Donor Helps Parsons Mounted Cavalry
Giving BackDorothy McFerrin, a longtime supporter of Parsons Mounted Cavalry, made a generous donation to the group in honor of her late husband, Artie McFerrin '65. Her contribution will enable Parsons Mounted Cavalry to add a covered arena to...
Division Update September 2020
Division UpdateThank You! From the DSA Staff Wellbeing & Appreciation Committee! Watch a new video for a special message to thank you, our division staff, for all you do....
Division Update August 2020
Division UpdateCOVID-19 Testing Available at Student Health Center for Students, Faculty, and Staff Watch our video to hear more about the process and visit the Texas A&M Curative form to schedule a test....
DSA Awards 2020
Division Update, Featured, Special Edition Division Update, Staff HighlightCongratulations to members of the Division of Student Affairs and Texas A&M University staff who received awards this spring for their outstanding contributions to our students and programs! Watch the video below for a recap of the...
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY’S DISABILITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR APPOINTED TO GOVERNOR’S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Featured, Staff HighlightKristie Orr has worked at Texas A&M for 22 years on behalf of students with disabilities. Kristie Orr, Texas A&M University’s Director of Disability Resources, was appointed this month to the Governor’s Committee on People with...
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Featured, Staff HighlightThe Division of Student Affairs in April welcomed Darvis Griffin back to campus as director of information technology (IT) and assistant chief information officer for the university. In this role, Griffin will provide strategic...
A New Legacy For Music at Texas A&M University
FeaturedConstruction crews make steady progress on a new Music Activities Center on campus, with a planned grand opening of Aug. 30, 2019. Read on Texas A&M Today. Partially hidden behind a chain-link fence and green construction plastic...
Southeastern Conference Senior Student Affairs Officers & Executive Directors/Chief Executive Officers of the North American Interfraternity Conference Partner on Coalition
FeaturedSoutheastern Conference Senior Student Affairs Officers & Executive Directors/Chief Executive Officers of the North American Interfraternity Conference Partner on Coalition At Power 5 Conference, organizations commit to...