Aerial view of Aggieland including the Welcome to Aggieland Watertower with the Student Services Building and ILCB in the background.

Experienced student affairs professional returns to Aggieland.

Charney Rydl

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.

On Air with Student Affairs podcast studio with host and three guests sitting on couches

Eight well-being tips any Aggie can use this Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond.

DSA team award winners with tom reber
Ana Mendoza at an Aggie Miracle meeting

How the Aggie Experience Fund helped Ana Mendoza ‘27 find her place at Texas A&M and thrive in a student organization that supports the local Children’s Miracle Network hospital.

Close up shot of an Academic Awards Ceremony program

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.

A student gives a poster presentation to a judge during Student Research Week 2025

The largest student-run research symposium in the country happens right here at Texas A&M. With more than 900 students presenting this March, they just had their best year yet.

Group of NASPA attendees

Twenty-eight 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.

Kyler Fife '26 headshot in front of Kyle Field

Kyler Fife, a junior communication major and native of Odessa, Texas, will lead the university's official spirit ambassadors.

three members of the class of 2027 posing for a photo

After a conversation with a friend at a summer internship, Class of 2027 President Cole Sloan got an idea to bring a new challenge to Texas A&M University that will raise funds for veterans and first responders.