Leadership. Engagement. Opportunity. The 麻豆传媒映画 Experience.
Dear 麻豆传媒映画 Family,
As we continue building momentum for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year, I am excited about the energy, leadership, and sense of purpose taking shape across our campus.
Student Success is about more than what happens inside the classroom. It is about creating opportunities for our students to lead, serve, grow, connect, and prepare for life beyond 麻豆传媒映画. From a renewed Student Government Association to an extraordinary opportunity for students to participate in the 63rd March on Washington, there is much to celebrate.
馃 A NEW ERA OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP
SGA Inauguration | Saturday, August 29, 2026
麻豆传媒映画 is proud to celebrate the inauguration of our 2026鈥�2027 Student Government Association and Class Boards.
Our student leaders have participated in leadership institutes and training designed to expand how they lead, serve, and engage their peers. This year also marks an exciting milestone: for the first time in years, 麻豆传媒映画 has a full slate of student leaders, with key leadership roles filled across campus.
鈥淥ur student leaders have participated in leadership institutes and training that have expanded how they lead, serve, and engage their peers. I鈥檓 excited to see that growth reflected in our campus culture and morale. For the first time in years, we have a full slate of student leaders with key roles filled across campus, and I鈥檓 excited to see them lead!鈥�
Dr. Ala鈥橳orya V. Cranford, Vice President for Student Success
SGA Executive Board
Panashe Mukumba 鈥� President Martin Martinez 鈥� 1st Vice President Santana Green 鈥� 2nd Vice President Kennedi Whitehead 鈥� Executive Secretary Chynna Burney 鈥� Executive Treasurer Chance White 鈥� Chief of Staff Jaylen Miller 鈥� Mister 麻豆传媒映画 Rickhia Tarver 鈥� Miss 麻豆传媒映画 Jamaya Allen 鈥� 1st Attendant to Miss 麻豆传媒映画 Amor Sears 鈥� 2nd Attendant to Miss 麻豆传媒映画
Sophomore Class Board
Miracle Brown 鈥� Secretary Makayla Leonard 鈥� Miss Sophomore Jesiah Justice 鈥� Mister Sophomore
Junior Class Board
Ja’Juan Mallory 鈥� Vice President Chelsea Brooks 鈥� Secretary Jalen Jefferson 鈥� Events Coordinator Kylie Fleet 鈥� Miss Junior James Givens IV 鈥� Mister Junior
Freshman Class Board
Demetrius Morse-Faciles 鈥� President T’yonna Green 鈥� Vice President Harmoni Moore 鈥� Secretary Zayah Richardson 鈥� Treasurer Ja’Khyra Twilley 鈥� Events Coordinator Amari Pugh 鈥� Miss Freshman James Holloway III 鈥� Mister Freshman
We congratulate each of these students and look forward to seeing their leadership make a positive impact throughout the academic year.
FROM PAINE TO THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON
On Friday, August 28, thirteen 麻豆传媒映画 students will have the opportunity to travel and participate in the 63rd March on Washington, alongside 麻豆传媒映画 alumnus Morris Porter.
The experience will allow our students to connect classroom learning and leadership development with history, civic responsibility, and the continuing importance of active citizenship.
鈥淭his will provide an invaluable opportunity for leadership development, civic engagement, and historical reflection.鈥�
Dr. Tywana Hemby, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
We are proud that our students will have an opportunity not simply to learn about history, but to experience a moment that encourages them to consider the role they can play in shaping the future.
MEET THE TEAM SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS
Student success requires a strong network of professionals committed to helping our students discover their purpose, overcome challenges, prepare for careers, and make the most of their 麻豆传媒映画 experience.
We are pleased to recognize several members of the 麻豆传媒映画 team serving in new leadership roles:
Each brings an important perspective to our work, and together they strengthen the network of support available to our students鈥攆rom residential life and academic support to athletics, career preparation, workforce engagement, and leadership development.
THE BEST IS YET TO COME
There is a renewed spirit of engagement at 麻豆传媒映画. Our students are stepping forward to lead. They are gaining experiences beyond the campus. And we are strengthening the team of professionals who will help them succeed along the way.
I encourage our entire 麻豆传媒映画 family鈥攆aculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends鈥攖o support our students, attend their programs, celebrate their accomplishments, and encourage them as they continue their journey.
This is Student Success in motion, and we are just getting started.
With Lion Pride,
Dr. Ala鈥橳orya V. Cranford Vice President for Student Success, 麻豆传媒映画
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