Genyne L. Royal

Genyne L. Royal, Ph.D., currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Engagement - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Michigan State University, where responsibilities include leading student success initiatives for nearly 5,000 students and coordinating intercultural training to enhance student experiences. With a career spanning over two decades in higher education, Genyne L. Royal has held various roles, including Executive Director of Campus Life at Lincoln University and multiple research assistantships at Texas A&M University. Genyne L. Royal's educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Texas A&M University, a Master's in Education Counseling from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and a Bachelor's in Music from Shaw University.