Kyle McCracken smiling for a photo outside of the Student Services Building

Dr. Kyle McCracken will oversee the operation of Texas A&M’s 37 residence halls.

DSA staff engaging in a roundtable discussion during a division staff meeting.

With more than $57,000 awarded in the 2024-25 academic year, Division of Student Affairs professional development grants support staff at Texas A&M to reach their goals.

Cedric Freeman headshot

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.

Four SAAHE students posing on the Aggie Park bridge.

Four graduate students studying student affairs administration apply classroom theory in the real world to build the best Aggie experience.

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.

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.

Darby and Brooke standing outside and smiling

The Division of Student Affairs is a national leader in the assessment of how experiences outside of the classroom contribute to student learning.

The 12th Can Pantry

Funding from the university will help various organizations that work to ensure no one goes hungry at Texas A&M.

Narayanan standing in front of his picture from when he was the University Apartments Community Council President

Dr. Anand Narayanan '12 credits leadership roles at Texas A&M for nurturing in him the values of community and Selfless Service.

Katie Campbell at her desk in her office in Hullabaloo Residence Hall