Student Spotlight

Olivia Bogard ’27 smiles while climbing an indoor rock wall, secured in a climbing harness and reaching for a hold. Colorful climbing holds cover the wall behind her, with decorative circular graphics surrounding her. Text on the left reads, “Olivia Bogard ’27: Finding Confidence Beyond Her Comfort Zone.”

Olivia Bogard ’27: Finding Confidence Beyond Her Comfort Zone

The Outdoor Adventures shift worker got over her fears of climbing the climbing tower and found both a hobby and a job at Outdoor Adventures

Courtland Barnett is standing with a Gig em sign with a maroon background and a text overlay reading, "Courtland Barnett '26 Breaking Records."

Courtland Barnett ’26: Breaking Records

After pocketing 279 wins, Courtland Barnett secured the all time record for intramural wins

Jayden Wilson '27 is standing with Gig em sign with the weight room as a backdrop. A text is overlayed, reading, "Jayden Wilson'27 Working Through The Hours."

Jayden Wilson ’27: Working Through The Hours

Strength & Conditioning manager works flexible hours trying to manage and mentor those under him

Ava Serna is highlighted with a text reading, "Ava Serna '27: Leading With Confidence."

Ava Serna ’27: Leading with Confidence

Intramural Office Supervisor strives to uplift herself and those around her

“Graphic featuring Layton Morris ’25 giving a thumbs-up, with smaller photos of him working at a computer and inspecting mechanical equipment, titled ‘Keeping Cool: Layton Morris.’”

Layton Morrison ’25: Keeping Cool

A calm, capable supervisor anchors Rec Sports Aquatics through high-pressure moments

Sean Mckeon is standing with a Gig em sign against a backdrop of the rockwall, which is overlayed with text reading, "Scaling New Heights Sean Mckeon '27."

Sean McKeon ’27, Scaling New Heights

Junior route setter gains hands-on experience with EP Climbing internship

Student-athlete Josh Mueck ’25 throws a disc in a park, wearing a maroon and white jersey with his name on the back. Large bold text on the right reads “Josh ’25 Mueck.”

Josh Mueck ’25: Building the Team

Graduate student leads Disc Golf to official Sport Clubs status

Keaton Young wearing an A&M jacket, giving a thumbs up in front of a display of sports equipment labeled 'A Helping Hand'.

Keaton Young ’25: A Helping Hand

Facilities Supervisor builds leadership skills while managing daily Operations & Events at the Student Rec Center

Portrait of Lola Kiliddjian smiling wearing a headset next to a text block stating 'Lola Kilidjian '26' and 'Building Toward Something'.”

Lola Kiliddjian ’26: We’re Building Toward Something

Fitness & Wellness instructor, student assistant builds community with participants and staff

Promotional portrait of Emily Peebles, class of '25, giving a thumbs up in front of a display of trophies, with the caption 'SHOWING UP AND WORKING HARD.'

Emily Peebles ’25: Showing Up & Working Hard

Sport Clubs Graduate Assistant prepares for a career in sport management after six years with the Rec