A team from Texas A&M’s Advanced Vertical Flight Lab led by aerospace engineering professor Dr. Moble Benedict recently entered the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency or DARPA lift challenge. They were one of only six teams from across the country that built a drone that could finish the course. Their design went through many iterations, but the finished carbon fiber vehicle weighed 50-pounds and carried 110 pounds of barbell weights across four nautical miles in only 12 minutes.

What a night! 

Thank you to everyone who submitted questions, brought friends, showed up curious, and leaned into the conversation. We loved getting to hear what’s on your mind!

Our department head, Dr. Stacy Vincent, joined AGSC 402/602 to present, "Where are the boys? The current phenomenon & approaches for improving the profession." The discussion encouraged future agricultural educators to examine current trends in education, think critically about challenges facing the profession, and explore ways to strengthen the future of teaching.

The Texas A&M Ranch Horse Team earned Champion Division I Collegiate Team honors at the SHTX Aggieland Classic.

Celebrating community, Aggie spirit and a little tropical fun!

PLPMBESC hosted a delegation from the University of Lincoln (United Kingdom) who is seeking to build a broader UK-US Ag-Tech and research partnership. The Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology (LIAT) is based at the University’s Riseholme Campus, with the goals of supporting and enhancing the future of food and agriculture productivity, efficiency, and sustainability through research, education, and technology. PLPMBESC faculty enjoyed the opportunity to share our innovative research programs and our outstanding facilities with the visitors. 

What’s one thing every Aggie should know? 

Dr. Kyle R. McCracken ’19, Director of Residence Life, shares his top tip for making the most of your Texas A&M experience. 

What if we could develop new materials faster for some of the most extreme environments?

That’s the challenge Toan Truong, Ph.D. candidate in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, will continue exploring as a Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory. His research combines advanced manufacturing, materials science and AI to develop autonomous laboratories and accelerate materials discovery.

Katie, a junior Animal Science major and VMBS Ambassador, had the opportunity to participate in a pre-veterinary study abroad trip to Sydney, Australia this summer! 

She traveled with fellow members of the Veterinarians Without Borders organization, to partake in Loop Abroads Program at Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary. There, she worked with many exotic wildlife species native to the diverse terrain. Some of her favorite animals included a wallaby, flying foxes, and a wombat named Ally, for whom she also built an enrichment project.

It's World Space Week!

The Texas A&M University System is building the research, workforce, and facilities that will help Texas and America lead the next era of space exploration.

Had such a fun time serving @aggienetwork at their Pass It Back Day!! We love getting to know new faces :)

The Texas A&M Department of Nuclear Engineering, in collaboration with The Texas A&M University System Nuclear Security Office and the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science, hosted the AI for Nuclear Summit August 19–20. The two-day conference featured speakers from a wide range of institutions, including faculty members from Texas A&M and other universities, representatives from nuclear companies and scientists from several U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories.

We’re excited to share the success of the 4th Annual Coastal Engineering & Nature-Based Solutions Short Course held September 8-11 at our Galveston Campus. This year, we welcomed 19 participants representing diverse backgrounds from across the United States—including Alaska!

Leonard Haynes is an AgriLife Extension agent in Donley County whose heart is in working with young people, though his days stretch well beyond that into any area his community needs him most. 

Leonard brings hands-on programs to schools across his community, giving kids a chance to learn by doing. He also makes time for landowner visits and helping producers work through tough seasons.

Teaching the Teachers: Taking Chemistry to the Water 

Learning doesn’t always happen in a classroom—and sometimes, the best way to prepare for the next generation of students is to get out on the water.

Texas A&M University at Galveston Vessel Operations recently supported a Chemistry centric Graduate Teaching Assistant training trip, helping instructors experience firsthand how our vessels and the marine environment can become an extension of the classroom.

The Aggie Travel Safety Circle is back in session. Today’s topic? Micromobility.

This is a shorts series tackling campus safety one group session at a time. 

Mays Business School celebrated the winners of the 2026 AI Dissertation Proposal Competition during a day of research, connection, and conversation on campus at Texas A&M University.

An exciting new multimedia exhibition tracing Texas A&M’s 150-year growth from an isolated college to a major research university opens Oct. 2 at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries in the MSC!