Division of Student Life
Celebrating Five Years of Care and Advocacy at the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí CARES Center
The CARES Center celebrated its 5-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the last five years while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
¹ú²úÂ×Àí celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
Peer Educators Bridge the Gap in Student Mental Health Support
For many students at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who understands.
‘I Love This,’ How Summer Advantage Helped a First-Gen Student Find Her Path
When Yeshe Mulugeta arrived at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, she expected the transition to be challenging, but not overwhelming. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Summer Advantage Program provides first-generation students with the award-winning support needed to overcome academic challenges and move forward with confidence. It helped turn things around for Mulugeta.
How an International Alumna Designed Her Future at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí
¹ú²úÂ×Àí graduate Luana Johnson highlights how the American Academy partnership and the university's elite design labs provided the professional access needed to launch a global career.
Student Support Is Tops in the Nation
At ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, student support is a daily practice carried out by hundreds of dedicated professionals across departments, campuses and programs – from the advisors who help first-generation students navigate financial aid deadlines to the staff members who welcome veterans transitioning to campus life.
Student Life Means Student Success
The Division of Student Life provides an ecosystem where students engage in high-impact practices and experiential learning. Through our departments, we intentionally design meaningful co-curricular experiences that support life-enriching learning objectives, strengthening interpersonal and practica…
New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection
¹ú²úÂ×Àí is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.
IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?
¹ú²úÂ×Àí students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.
‘What Makes ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Friendly to Veterans Is That the Support Is Real and Personal’
¹ú²úÂ×Àí has earned the Military Friendly® School designation for 2026-2027, its 17th consecutive year. Marine Corps veteran and ¹ú²úÂ×Àí senior Richard Hlavaty shares how ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s veteran support services have shaped his academic and professional journey.
