On May 3, 2024, Dr. Sherrá Watkins, associate vice president for Student Health and Wellness, returned to her alma mater—East Carolina University—to speak at the commencement ceremony for the College of Allied Health Sciences. In her speech, Dr. Watkins shared insights from her academic, professional, and personal journey, which led her through seasons of planting, growth, drought, and harvest.
Special recognition of the Spring Class of 2024 graduates from Student Affairs.
Rachel E. Aho, Ph.D., Director of Housing in Student Affairs at the University of Utah, was inducted as the 85th president of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA): College Student Educators International on March 20, 2024 at the ACPA Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Aho is the first ACPA President from the University of Utah.
The University of Utah's highly anticipated Giving Day is just around the corner! On April 2nd and 3rd, our university community will unite for 1,850 minutes of giving back. By taking part in Giving Day, Student Affairs raises funds that go directly toward resources, programs, and scholarships that support student success and well-being.
In an ongoing effort to support our students effectively, the University Counseling Center has partnered with the McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention (MCVP) to introduce a new collaborative position. This joint role as the associate director of violence prevention and mental health counseling, filled by Jarad Ringer, LCSW, aims to create a safer and more inclusive campus environment by offering specialized counseling to students who have caused harm in dating and sexual relationships.