Division of Student Life
They’re Back! ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Students Move Into Residence Halls
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï students began moving into residence halls on the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
University Leaders Discuss Upcoming Reopening of Campus During Facebook Live
University leaders recently shared updates about academics and enrollment during a session on Facebook Live.
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Blazing Historical Trails at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university’s history to hold the title of vice president for student affairs. And on July 1, 2020, Drummer-Ferrell was appointed dean of students, making her the first Black woman to be named to the position.
Town Hall Opens Campus Discussion, Efforts Toward Shaping a Better Future
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 300 people attended the first in a series of virtual town halls as the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State community addresses systemic racism by learning, listening and taking action as a collective.
Lamar R. Hylton Named ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.
Tankersley, Hylton Discuss Ways Students Can Be Successful and Stay Connected During Remote Learning
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.
Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Honors Veterans With Annual Commemoration Event
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Student Center Kiva. This year’s guest speaker was Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State to Honor Veterans on Nov. 7
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Student Center Kiva. This year’s guest speaker is Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.