MALES Director’s Message
Welcome to M.A.L.E.S. Mentors at ASU! 
Welcome to M.A.L.E.S. Mentors — where purpose meets opportunity. Our program is built on a simple, powerful mission: to support male students at Albany State University as they strive for academic excellence, personal growth, leadership, and community impact.
Whether you are a first-time freshman, a transfer student, or a continuing Golden Ram, M.A.L.E.S. offers resources, guidance, and brotherhood to help you succeed — inside and outside the classroom. We strive to increase retention, support academic progression, and promote overall student success for every member.
But M.A.L.E.S. is more than just grades — it’s about building character, leadership, and community. We champion service, mentorship, civic engagement, and peer support. Through our signature initiatives — mentoring youth, community outreach, leadership workshops, and campus engagement — we aim to uplift not only our members, but also the broader community we serve.
Our doors are open to young men from all backgrounds. We believe every student deserves a chance to thrive — regardless of socioeconomic status, previous academic history, or personal challenges. M.A.L.E.S. stands as a place of encouragement, support, and growth.
If you’re ready to lead, serve, learn, and grow — we invite you to join us. Embrace the journey. Build brotherhood. Create impact. And become the best version of yourself.
We look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your fullest potential.
In solidarity and service,
Deon Thornton
MALES Director