
Nearly 150 scientists from 32 countries met in Greece
Nearly 150 scientists from 32 countries met in Greece to talk about a watershed model built at Texas A&M.
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Nearly 150 scientists from 32 countries met in Greece to talk about a watershed model built at Texas A&M.

Looking to grow your own fruit? Give figs a try.
Figs come in a wide variety, produce fruit without a true seed, and are a great option for first-time growers. Dr. Tim Hartmann, @tamuagrilife statewide fruit specialist in @tamuhort, explains why figs are easy and enjoyable to grow.

Robert Chapkin, Ph.D., Allen Endowed Chair in Nutrition & Chronic Disease Prevention, Distinguished & Regents Professor, and Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture member was awarded a grant through Arla Foods Ingredients to investigate the role of bovine milk osteopontin (bmOPN) on early life immune development and functionality.

RWFM’s Ty Werdel, Ph.D., was recognized with the 2026 Rising Star in Wildlife Teaching Award from The Wildlife Society’s College and University Education Working Group.
The award recognizes an early-career faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in wildlife education through teaching, student advising, mentorship and educational leadership.

Aggie Action Spotlight: Deanna Crawford
As a nontraditional, first-generation student, Deanna is proving that it's never too late to chase your goals and embrace new opportunities.
This summer, Deanna participated in an international study experience in Da Nang, Vietnam, where she explored global event destinations, visited major tourism and convention sites, and gained a broader understanding of how culture, technology, and leadership shape the hospitality industry around the world. The experience expanded her perspective on leading in diverse environments and reinforced the importance of lifelong learning.

Knowing Jesus means knowing who God is, remembering what He has done, and finding our identity in Him.
Tuesday night was INCREDIBLE, Ags! We’re so thankful for the way the Lord moved in Reed Arena and for every person who joined us for Kickoff!

Sebastian Munoz Burrafato has spent the summer as an intern in the aerospace laboratory at the University de Sao Paolo (USP) in Sao Carlos, designing and building a small scale controlled aircraft.

Big news for one of our Aggie innovators!
Congratulations to Dr. Dorsa Talebi — Texas A&M ECEN PhD graduate and Postdoctoral Research Associate in the EMPE (Electric Machines & Power Electronics) Lab under Dr. Hamid Toliyat — on being selected for the Activate Houston Cohort for her startup, Simora Core!

Freshman year advice, straight from your fellow Aggies. Sit up front, use that calendar, join an org early, and give yourself grace along the way. You’ve got this!

Earlier this month we welcomed August 2026 grads to Aggie Network Young Alumni
We can’t wait to see all the good you will do around the world! Go make the Aggie Network proud!

As the incoming @tamu Class of 2030 joins us in Aggieland, we are looking back at a fun summer with @tamufishcamp!
Take a trip down memory lane with Session E and Camp @tauntonjahari! We had a blast spending the day with them and cheering on our very own Executive Vice President and COO, Nic Taunton ‘07, as he joined Camp Taunton to victory in Session E, Yell Off! WHOOP!

This year, @tamu is celebrating 150 years of Aggie tradition, service, and excellence. And here at College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, we’re celebrating 110 years of our own.

She's Miss Sugar Land 2026. She's also a Texas A&M Biology PhD student who does chemistry demonstrations as her pageant talent.
Marissa Simmons is proving that science and glamour don't have to be opposites, whether she's in a lab coat and crown at a school visit or on stage in a state pageant. Read how she's using her platform to inspire the next generation of women in STEM

What’s in your cup?
The drinks you sip are quietly shaping the future of your smile. As your partners in health, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is here to serve and bring you the facts you need.

The Robotics and Automation Design Lab at @tamuengineering is developing resilient robots built to explore harsh environments on Earth and in space.
This summer, student interns joined that work, gaining hands-on research experience alongside engineers before showing off their projects at the RAD Lab Summer Internship Showcase.

Before classes began this week, we welcomed our newest Aggie nurses during New Student Orientations across our sites. We’re so glad they’re here!

Rec-A-Palooza 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 6️⃣ was one for the books!

THIS IS WHAT YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

Happy birthday to William M. “Bill” Huffman ’53!

Three days till we’re back in Kyle Field. Three days till we Beat The Hell Outta missouri state.

Our DC Aggies had a great time at the All SEC kickoff event this week at Desert Five Spot DC! Be sure to join us this Saturday to BTHO Missouri State!

Here's to the successful beginning to the new academic year!

What if your attention isn't fading, but making choices?
Every day, your brain is making thousands of decisions about what deserves your attention. Whether it's driving, making an important call or completing a routine task, where we place our focus matters.
That's why Texas A&M Ph.D. student Lekhapriya Dheeraj Kashyap is studying how people allocate their attention and how those insights could lead to safer technology and better decision-making.

Meet Valentina Reina, a Communication major!
This summer, she’s gaining experience across the sports, media and healthcare industries:
Writer/Producer Intern with UT MD Anderson’s Strategic Communication – Video Services team
Producer of Futbol Takeover and correspondent for The Pulse with Duran Concepts
Sideline journalist for Houston Dynamo
Working with Mente Futbolera
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received more than $93,000 in Association support in FY25. This support enabled an investment in students’ future instruction by recruiting faculty. Association support also went to the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program, giving 17 students real-world experience in the national legislative process in the summer of 2025.
More than 30% of all living former students can be found within Classes that have graduated from Texas A&M within the past 10 years. The Association of Former Students has created programs to highlight and support these Young Alumni, including the 12 under 12 award and Young Alumni Weekend.
By providing print materials, meeting space and other support for Fish Camp, The Association of Former Students helps thousands of incoming Aggies begin their Texas A&M journey with a stronger connection to Aggie traditions, values and Classmates.
$10,000 provided by The Association of Former Students enabled the College of Dentistry to award five student scholarships, alleviating the burden of debt and allowing students to focus on their studies and future careers in dentistry.
The Sports Club Association gives more than 1500 non-varsity student-athletes the opportunity to compete nationally during their collegiate career. $25,000 in funds from The Association assists with purchasing uniforms for athletes who represent Texas A&M in national competitions, specialized practice and competition floors for indoor sports and more.
The Association of Former Students provides over $100,000 annually to the Corps of Cadets to support programs and units, including ROTC, Ross Volunteers, Parsons Mounted Cavalry, Fish Drill Team and the Corps of Cadets Visitors Center.
The Association of Former Students helps former students maintain their ties to Texas A&M and to each other through a number of programs aimed at helping Aggies reconnect with Texas A&M. Among these are A&M Clubs, Class activities and Constituent Networks.
$80,000 in funds received from The Association of Former Students allowed Texas A&M Engineering to direct funding to a unique and high impact initiative — the Engineering Hagler Fellows, enabling Texas A&M to recruit and retain outstanding faculty researchers.
The Association of Former Students fuels the Aggie Spirit through scholarships and emergency assistance for students, A&M Clubs and events for former students and dogged support of essential Aggie traditions. But we can only do that with your help. Add your support so we can do even more.
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