Texas A&M Moves Into Top 20 Among Public Universities In New Rankings

Texas A&M University vaulted into the nation’s top 20 public universities — tied for 19th — in the 2012 rankings by U.S. News & World Report and maintained its second-place public university ranking in the magazine’s “Great Schools, Great Prices" category.

Texas A&M Student Interns At NASA

During the summer, many students get internships working for companies to gain experience in their field of study. For junior biomedical engineering major Heather Scruggs, this means an internship working for NASA.

High-Impact Teaching at Texas A&M’s Soltis Center in Costa Rica

High-impact learning is not restricted to the classroom or the lab at Texas A&M University. It’s not even restricted to Texas or the United States, as a group of 11 undergraduate students just back from Costa Rica can attest.

Texas A&M Study Abroad

Diversify and strengthen your resume and have the experience of a lifetime — study, research, intern, work or volunteer abroad. Go Away, Study Abroad!

Veterinary Technicians Help Pets Stay Healthy

As pets become more of an integral part of the family, the demand for skilled veterinary technicians continues to rise. Veterinary technicians play an integral role in your pet's health. If you're a self-motivated, personable individual who likes working with animals...

SEC and A&M 'a perfect match'

Loftin said the SEC was the best choice to give A&M and its student-athletes the best possible national visibility. He said too many great facts about the Aggies have gone unnoticed, but no more.

The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets

The Corps of Cadets develops well-educated leaders of character who embody the values of Honor, Integrity,Discipline and Selfless Service, who are highly sought-after and prepared for the global challenges of the 21st Century.

Maroon Out

Maroon Out began in 1998 as a way to build unity among the Aggie community. It has become a highly anticipated tradition each year in which everyone shows his or her Aggie Spirit by wearing a maroon shirt to the chosen football game.

Softly Call the Muster…

Muster is a time to look to the past, present, and future…not only to grieve but to reflect and to celebrate the lives that connect us to one another. A gesture so simple in nature yet so lasting in spirit, Muster is the lasting impression every Aggie leaves with us...

Yell Leaders

The Yell Leaders are the leaders of the unique spirit for which Texas A&M is so well known. The Yell Leaders are comprised of five students that are elected by the student body. They are the official spirit organization of the university and they lead Aggie fans in "yells"...

Aggie Storm Chasers Ready To Track Tornadoes

Believed to be the only student-run storm chasing team in Texas, the Texas Aggie Storm Chasers, or TASC for short, knows that when it’s springtime in Texas, Mother Nature can put on quite a show...

Galveston Prof Gets Grant For Artificial Reef

Future generations of marine life — not to mention recreational fishermen and scuba divers — will benefit from a $240,000 grant awarded to a Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher to expand an artificial reef system off the Texas coast.

Aggie reaches for the sky

Adrian Smith, class of 1966, designed the tallest structure in the world.

Maroon goes green

Sustainability is the newest buzzword in Aggieland and it looks as though it's here to stay, notes Kelly Wellman, who heads green initiatives at Texas A&M University.

Texas Aggie Astronaut Mike Fossum Returns To Space

“I won’t take my Aggie boots because there’s not enough room for them, but I may take some Aggie rings on board," he jokes. “Plus, I might sneak a few other things up there, too."

Stephen Hawking Dedication, Lecture Inspires

Saying he was honored to be associated with the facility that bears his name, world-renowned physicist Stephen W. Hawking praised benefactor George P. Mitchell for his scientific vision during dedication ceremonies of the Stephen W. Hawking Auditorium...

Earliest American Residents Came At Least 15,500 Years Ago

“This discovery challenges us to re-think the early colonization of the Americas. There’s no doubt these tools and weapons are human-made and they date to about 15,500 years ago, making them the oldest artifacts found both in Texas and North America."

Husband-wife researchers cover new coffee ground

GIS technology applied to Rwandan, global coffee improvement

Secrets Of Stradivarius' Unique Sound Revealed

For centuries, violin makers have tried and failed to reproduce the pristine sound of Stradivarius and Guarneri violins, but after 33 years of work put into the project, a Texas A&M University professor is confident the veil of mystery has now been lifted.

Ship Remains Found At New World Trade Center Site Being Preserved

Remains of a Revolutionary War-era ship discovered during excavation at New York’s new World Trade Center site are being studied and stored at a world-renowned archaeological conservation facility at Texas A&M University.

World's Longest Basketball Shot Makes Aggies National Sensation

Dude Perfect has sensationalized the web, appeared on national news stations such as ABC and CBS, and was even featured on ESPN sports shows "Around the Horn," "Sports Center Top 10," "Sports Nation," "First Take" and "Pardon the Interruption,"...

MSC Renovation and Expansion Completed

Aggies have rallied behind Texas A&M University's beloved Memorial Student Center (MSC), giving $5.7 million for its renovation.

Aggie leads double life as a student and DJ

Wanting to be known simply as Niblett, the senior university studies major said he takes on two personas: the loud and crazy guy on the radio, and the guy silently sitting in the corner taking notes.

Texas A&M Rolls Out Mobile App For Android Devices

The Android version of TAMUmobile follows the release of the iPhone version in 2009 and Blackberry app in 2010.

Department of Visualization Former Students Give Visual Awesomeness To The Dragon Warrior And Furious Five

I think Aggies are better prepared than graduates from other viz programs, primarily due to the program’s emphasis on theory.

Aggie Greeks - Big Ideas. Big Results.

Fraternities and Sororities have been a fundamental part of Texas A&M since the early 1970's. Now, Texas A&M is home to close to 60 Nationally affiliated Greek-letter organizations, which collectively constitute the largest membership-based and...

Love is Blind

Two people walking down the street hold more than hands. They hold canes.

Students Train Guide and Service Dogs

For more than 10 years, the Aggie Guide Dogs and Service Dogs (AGS) has been assisting people with disabilities by providing them with a best friend. This student-run organization trains puppies to become service dogs. It educates, fundraises and promotes awareness...

A Greater Race to Be Run

Aggie half-miler Carson Smith '11 loves to run. He feels blessed and humbled every time he steps out on the track at the new McFerrin Athletic Complex to the cheers of the 12th Man. But if you think he's all about the competition, a chat with Carson quickly sets...

Humans versus Zombies: relief from the finals grind

Two survivors scan the perimeter, carefully searching until a bright red color catches their eyes, and a figure crouches behind the bushes. As they pass the bush one of the survivors discharges their weapon, and the figure falls. A roar is heard, and another shape rushes...

Former Ambassador Pushes Aggies Global Horizons

From domestic government offices to the halls of overseas embassies, former U.S. Ambassador Eric Bost experienced the world as public servant and diplomat. His current duties as A&M vice president for global initiatives still require world travel, but...

“Big Event" Bigger Than Ever, With 15,000 Aggies Ready To Work

It’s the Aggies’ way to show appreciation to the Bryan-College Station community for the support they receive throughout their time as students at the university.

College Station Ranks 7th In Nation For Fastest Average Cyber Speeds

Noted Internet solutions company Akamai ranked College Station 7th in the nation and 11th in the world for Internet speed and connectivity. The quarterly "State of the Internet" report calculated the worldwide average connection speed as 1.7 Mbps, and College Station's...

Aggies Volunteer In Chinese Orphanage

A group of Texas Aggies traveling in China spent several days with orphans in an area devastated by the May 12, 2008 Sichuan Earthquake. The students were part of a study abroad program led by Dr. Antonio La Pastina of the Department of Communication...

Tradition Of Spending Spring Break Focusing On Service Is Growing

Several groups of Aggies – known for having a strong tradition of community service – will pay their own way to travel to various places around the country next week and volunteer their services to help those in need by participating in Texas A&M’s “Alternative Spring Break."