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, 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
Featured, 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...