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December

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’s 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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November

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’ 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 “blueprint for home” at the intersection of belonging, engaged learning, and gathering.

  • 06 November 2025
Faculty Achievements IUP Now

ASD Hosts “Finding Your SAHE Why” Event

Associates for Student Development hosted “Finding Your SAHE Why” 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’s 2025 Outstanding OTR Professional

SAHE alumna Katie Motycki (’04) has been named NODA’s 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
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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 “More Likely Than Not” Podcast

John Wesley Lowery, professor and SASSDA assistant chair, was a guest on ATIXA’s “More Likely Than Not” 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’s 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 “IUP's Crimson Scholars Circle: A Student Affairs/Faculty Partnership for Continued Improvement” at the NASPA Region II conference.

  • 10 June 2025
Faculty Achievements Staff Achievements IUP Now

Benjamin Publishes Chapter on Sport Management Themed Living Learning Communities

Mimi Benjamin co-authored the recently published “Sport Management Themed Living Learning Communities: Enhancing the Academic and Social Development of College Students.”

  • 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’s 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, IUP, 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 Résumé Project Submissions

The Associates for Student Development 2025 Résumé Project has officially wrapped up, and 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’s 2025 Esther Lloyd-Jones Professional Service Award at the association’s annual convention in February 2025.

  • 07 January 2025
Faculty Achievements