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Benjamin and Lowery Present at NASPA Conference

Professors Mimi Benjamin and John Wesley Lowery represented 麻豆视频 at the 2026 NASPA Conference in Kansas City, contributing to multiple sessions and leadership efforts at the major student affairs gathering. Benjamin focused on strengthening academic鈥搒tudent affairs partnerships, while Lowery presented on higher education law, NASPA鈥檚 history, and campus culture topics, including work tied to an upcoming book.

  • Amara Bender
  • 17 March 2026
Faculty Achievements

Lowery Presents at ASCA Annual Conference

John Wesley Lowery presented at the Association for Student Conduct Administration annual conference in Washington, DC, on Saturday, February 14, where his closing session highlighted recent legislative and policy developments shaping higher education and student conduct.

  • Amara Bender
  • 17 February 2026
Faculty Achievements

SAHE Alumna Ferrell Honored with ACPA鈥檚 2026 Annuit Coeptis Award

Jen Ferrell (SAHE 鈥�05), associate vice president of student engagement at Keene State College, has been named a recipient of ACPA鈥檚 2026 Annuit Coeptis Senior Professional Award in recognition of her impactful leadership and commitment to mentorship.

  • Amara Bender
  • 29 January 2026
Alumni

Lowery Keynote Speaker at Mississippi Legal Issues Conference

John Wesley Lowery, professor in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program, delivered the keynote address at Mississippi State University鈥檚 Legal Issues Conference on Dec. 4, where he discussed the major challenges facing higher education amid recent federal policy changes. He also led sessions on FERPA and the Clery Act for administrators from across the Southeast.

  • 11 December 2025
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Awards Presented at SAHE Thanksgiving

At the annual SAHE Thanksgiving celebration, the program honored students with two major awards: the Get Involved! SAHE Student Leadership Award, presented to Nyekeya Hardy, and the Nancy J. Newkerk Scholarship, awarded to Abigail Hancox and Tristan Pfeiffer. These recognitions celebrate students鈥� outstanding contributions to the SAHE community and the broader field of student affairs.

  • Amara Bender
  • 20 November 2025
Student Achievements

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 麻豆视频 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

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
麻豆视频 Now Faculty Achievements

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

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

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 鈥溌槎故悠�'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

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

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, 麻豆视频, 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

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

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

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

Newkerk Scholarship Presented to Updyke

Mattie Updyke, a second-year Student Affairs in Higher Education student, received the 2024 Nancy Newkerk Scholarship for outstanding contributions to student advocacy, especially supporting LGBTQIA students. The award was presented during the annual SAHE Thanksgiving celebration, recognizing Mattie鈥檚 commitment to student growth, inclusion, and collaboration in higher education

  • 20 November 2024
Student Achievements

SAHE Alumna Winters Is NACADA Closing Speaker

Dana Winters delivered the closing keynotes at NACADA's annual conference in Pittsburgh. Her speech, "Look for the Helpers," drew inspiration from Mister Rogers, emphasizing the importance of advisors as supportive figures in students' lives. The conference theme celebrated advisors' roles.

  • 07 November 2024
Alumni

SAHE Alumnus Bailey Recognized as Keeper of the Flame Award Recipient

Kevin W. Bailey '90 was recognized as 麻豆视频鈥檚 recipient of the Keeper of the Flame Award at the 2024 PASSHE Summit.

  • 31 October 2024
Alumni

SAHE Student Serving on PASSHE Chancellor Search Committee

Abigail Hancox, a first-year student in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program, has been appointed to the PASSHE Chancellor Search Committee. She also serves on the Board of Governors and studies public affairs at the master's level.

  • 28 October 2024
Student Achievements
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