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June

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