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November

Benjamin is Keynote Speaker at National Learning Communities Association 2025 Conference

Mimi Benjamin, SAHE professor, delivered the keynote at the National Learning Communities Association conference in Ames on Nov. 4, sharing how learning communities function as a 鈥渂lueprint for home鈥� at the intersection of belonging, engaged learning, and gathering.

  • 06 November 2025
Faculty Achievements 蘑菇tv Now

ASD Hosts 鈥淔inding Your SAHE Why鈥� Event

Associates for Student Development hosted 鈥淔inding Your SAHE Why鈥� on November 3, bringing current SAHE students together with SAHE alumni for a purpose-focused conversation on career direction in student affairs.

  • Amara Bender
  • 04 November 2025
Faculty Achievements Alumni Events

October

SAHE Alumna Motycki Named NODA鈥檚 2025 Outstanding OTR Professional

SAHE alumna Katie Motycki (鈥�04) has been named NODA鈥檚 2025 Outstanding OTR Professional for her leadership and impact in student orientation and transition at The Pennsylvania State University.

  • Amara Bender
  • 30 October 2025
Alumni

Lowery Is Keynote Speaker at ATIXA-NABITA 2025 Conference

John Wesley Lowery, professor in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program, was the opening keynote speaker at the Association of Title IX Administrators and the National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment joint annual conference in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, October 14.

  • 16 October 2025
蘑菇tv Now Faculty Achievements

September

SAHE Alumnus Bailey Recognized by AFA

Kevin W. Bailey was named the recipient of the 2025 AFA Dr. Kent L. Gardner Award.

  • Amara Bender
  • 11 September 2025
Alumni

August

Lowery Guest on 鈥淢ore Likely Than Not鈥� Podcast

John Wesley Lowery, professor and SASSDA assistant chair,聽was a guest on ATIXA鈥檚 鈥淢ore Likely Than Not鈥� podcast.

  • John Wesley Lowery
  • 19 August 2025
Faculty Achievements

June

Lowery Presents at ASCA Florida Summer Virtual Conference

John Wesley Lowery presented a keynote address at ASCA鈥檚 Florida Summer Virtual Conference on legislative and public policy updates.

  • 24 June 2025
Faculty Achievements

Benjamin and Segar Present at NASPA Region II Conference in Pittsburgh

Mimi Benjamin, professor in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program, and Tom Segar presented 鈥溎⒐絫v's Crimson Scholars Circle: A Student Affairs/Faculty Partnership for Continued Improvement鈥� at the NASPA Region II conference.

  • 10 June 2025
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Benjamin Publishes Chapter on Sport Management Themed Living Learning Communities

Mimi Benjamin co-authored the recently published 鈥淪port Management Themed Living Learning Communities: Enhancing the Academic and Social Development of College Students.鈥�

  • 05 June 2025
Faculty Achievements

May

Students and Alumna Honored at SAHE Banquet

The Student Affairs in Higher Education program honored graduating students and recognized a graduate and an alumna for exceptional accomplishments and contributions as part of the department鈥檚 annual banquet on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, coordinated by Associates for Student Development.

  • 13 May 2025
Alumni Student Achievements

April

Ronald Lunardini Distinguished Alumni Award 2025

Katie Motycki, SAHE Class of 2004, received the Ronald Lunardini Distinguished Alumni Award for her impactful career in student orientation and transition programs. Recognized for her creativity, mentorship, and student-centered approach, Katie has held leadership roles at La Roche College, 蘑菇tv, and Penn State, where she currently serves as a Director.

  • 11 April 2025
Alumni

Benjamin and Lowery Present at NASPA

Mimi Benjamin and John Wesley Lowery presented at the 2025 NASPA Conference in New Orleans. Benjamin shared research on peer mentoring for underrepresented students and co-lead a session on research-to practice in student affairs. Lowery copresented on the 75-year partnership between HBCUs and NASPA, highlighting their historical contributions.

  • 01 April 2025
Faculty Achievements

March

ASD Completes 2025 R茅sum茅 Project Submissions

The Associates for Student Development 2025 R茅sum茅 Project has officially wrapped up, and聽ASD has received all final submissions.

  • 04 March 2025
Student Achievements

February

Lowery Presents at ASCA Annual Conference, Receives Legacy of Excellence Award

John Wesley Lowery presented legislative and public policy updates at the ASCA annual conference in Portland. He received the inaugural Legacy of Excellence Award for his significant contributions to student conduct. A long-time ASCA member, he has received multiple awards and presented policy updates over 20 times

  • 10 February 2025
Faculty Achievements

Benjamin Publishes International Study on Peer Mentoring

Mimi Benjamin, Claire Hamshire, and Alan Soong Swee Kit published a study in Teaching and Learning Inquiry on peer mentoring for underrepresented students in the UK, USA, and Singapore. They developed a model highlighting social connections, shared experiences, and trust as key to belonging

  • 03 February 2025
Faculty Achievements

January

Mueller to Receive Esther Lloyd-Jones Professional Service Award from ACPA

John A. Mueller, SAHE professor emeritus, will receive ACPA鈥檚 2025 Esther Lloyd-Jones Professional Service Award at the association鈥檚 annual convention in February 2025.

  • 07 January 2025
Faculty Achievements