Inclusive and Caring Communities

For 25 years, Maria Ortega has worked with countless students, faculty and staff to help Aggies receive the accommodations they need to thrive at Texas A&M.

Meet Student Life’s team of case managers who provide care and support to help Aggies through college’s curveballs at Texas A&M.

The Division of Student Affairs’ investment in advisors empowers Christa Paull to support a thriving community for the 420 Aggies in the International Student Association.

The Texas Veterans Commission has honored Texas A&M with the 2025 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award for its outstanding institutional support and innovative programming for student veterans.

Through one of the nation’s only one-on-one case management services housed in residence life, Cedric Freeman fosters community for 11,000 Texas A&M students.

In celebration of Careers in Student Affairs Month, meet Jennifer Ford ’99, whose calling to serve has fueled a 25-year career in the Division of Student Affairs.

With a growing demand and overflowing testing spaces, the Office of the President’s 2024 Capacity Study report paved the way for the opening of the West Campus Testing Center and expansion of a much-needed service for Aggies.

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.

Texas A&M’s Student Life kicked off Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month 2025 with a student-led event that aims to support Aggies, amplify voices of solidarity and reduce stigma on campus.

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.