Newberry College has appointed Devin Blackwell as assistant dean of student affairs for community, conduct & standards.

Blackwell returns to his undergraduate alma mater after having served as coordinator of student integrity at the Georgia Institute of Technology since 2023. He has also served in similar student affairs and student success roles at Georgia State University, Clayton State University, and the University of West Georgia.

“We are so excited to welcome Devin home to Newberry College,” said Steve Janowiak, vice president for student affairs. “His experience, his education, and his love and dedication to the College will be an invaluable asset for a student-centered, inclusive, and supportive student experience at Newberry.”

The Manning native holds a master’s in strategic leadership & development from Clayton State University, a Master of Education in professional counseling from the University of West Virginia, and a bachelor’s in psychology from Newberry College. He is completing work toward a doctorate in student affairs leadership from the University of Georgia.

“I am excited to be back on campus, giving my talents back to an institution that poured so much into my development as an aspiring student affairs professional, and I look forward to serving the Newberry student community,” said Blackwell.

During his time as a student at Newberry, he was involved with the Student Government Association as senator-at-large and student body vice president, the President’s Student Advisory Board, the Office of Residence Life as a resident advisor, the Office of Enrollment Management as a student ambassador, and the National Society of Leadership & Success. He is also a former president of the Newberry College African American Alumni Chapter and a former member of the Alumni Association Board of Managers.