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A&M Club Spotlight
The Association of Former Students

A&M Club Spotlight

It's time for another A&M Club Spotlight!

This month, we're highlighting the National Capital Texas A&M Club, who gathered 40 Aggies for their annual float trip. The event is a chance to cool off, catch up with fellow Ags and bring a little piece of Texas summer to the D.C. area.

Meet new Former Student Brandt Japhet '26
J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering

Meet new Former Student Brandt Japhet '26

Meet new Former Student Brandt Japhet '26! As a #tamuMEEN student with a passion for Combustion Propulsion and energetics, he was an undergraduate researcher in the Fluid Mixing in Extreme Conditions Laboratory (FMECL) with Dr. Jacob McFarland and conducted research on multiphase detonations and hypersonic droplet breakup. 

Brandt was a 2024 Texas Research Alliance (TRA) for Clean Energy scholar. Last year, he presented his work at the AIAA SciTech Forum in Orlando, Florida, and a poster at the 40th International Symposium on Combustion in Milan, Italy The Combustion Institute

12th Man Builders
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12th Man Builders

We are proud of our students Josh Gryder, Lane Shaw, Kaden Hall and Emilio Iuvone, who competed as 12th Man Builders at this year’s TXAPA Asphalt Road-eo.

They presented their knowledge of asphalt production and paving processes to industry professionals. The team placed second in interviews, fourth in skid resistance and sixth overall out of 14 teams. Great work!

Texas A&M Department of Biology is proud to spotlight undergraduate researcher Sonrisa Jones
Department of Biology - Texas A&M University

Texas A&M Department of Biology is proud to spotlight undergraduate researcher Sonrisa Jones

Texas A&M Department of Biology is proud to spotlight undergraduate researcher Sonrisa Jones, a senior microbiology major in Dr. Joe Sorg's bacterial pathogenesis laboratory.

Jones recently presented her research, "Application of Click Display Technology for Rapid Protein Binder Discovery," at the Anaerobe Conference in New York City. Her project introduces a tool with applications well beyond the lab's usual focus on Clostridioides difficile, drawing interest from researchers across multiple fields.

EnMed students participated in a mass casualty incident (MCI) simulation
@tamuenmed

EnMed students participated in a mass casualty incident (MCI) simulation

Critical moments, real impact.
In partnership with UT Houston and Little York Fire Department, EnMed students participated in a mass casualty incident (MCI) simulation, triaging and treating the wounded in a real-world scenario. 

Happy Session A day
@tamufishcamp

Happy Session A day

Happy Session A day to all who celebrate!

We’re so excited for these amazing chairs and counselors to kick-off Fish Camp 2026 and welcome in the first wave of the class of 2030 to their new home, the Aggie Family!

Coaches Night Out: Denim & Diamonds
Brazos County A&M Club (BCAMC)

Coaches Night Out: Denim & Diamonds

WHAT. A. NIGHT. Coaches Night Out: Denim & Diamonds was one for the books!

2025-2026 Professional Technologist of the Year
Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University

2025-2026 Professional Technologist of the Year

Congratulations to our Dr. Chukwuzubelu Ufodike on being named the 2025-2026 Professional Technologist of the Year by the NSBE Professionals | National Society of Black Engineers.

The award recognizes Dr. Ufodike's technical achievement, professional impact, mentorship and service in the areas of AI-enhanced additive manufacturing, digital manufacturing, engineering education, mentorship and STEM pipeline development.

An assistant professor in the College of Nursing presents
Texas A&M College of Nursing

An assistant professor in the College of Nursing presents

Dr. Brayton Amidon, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing, presented at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Annual Conference earlier this month. 

METM’s very first cohort
TAMU Master of Engineering Technical Management

METM’s very first cohort

Throwing it back to where it all began—METM’s very first cohort.

An academic endowment scholarship established
@bcamaggies

An academic endowment scholarship established

Congratulations to Ken Shaw ’71 on being honored with an academic endowment scholarship established in his name by the Brazos County A&M Club!

Aggie Corps Commissions 145 Cadets
@aggiecorps

Aggie Corps Commissions 145 Cadets

The @aggiecorps commissioned 145 cadets into the U.S. armed forces — an indication of the confidence the Department of War has in the Corps to produce some of the nation’s finest military officers. 

Texas A&M Sport Clubs Recap
Texas A&M Rec Sports

Texas A&M Sport Clubs Recap

Success is built through commitment, leadership and going the extra mile. During the 2025–26 season, Texas A&M Sport Clubs traveled 202,468 miles across 319 trips, representing the Aggie spirit at competitions nationwide. 

How many Aggies does it take to see every inch of Earth
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How many Aggies does it take to see every inch of Earth

How many Aggies does it take to see every inch of Earth

Ashutosh Agrawal, PhD, studies how forces at the cellular scale shape biological function
Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed)

Ashutosh Agrawal, PhD, studies how forces at the cellular scale shape biological function

Ashutosh Agrawal, PhD, studies how forces at the cellular scale shape biological function.

His research challenges long-held assumptions about electric fields in membranes and explores how geometry can improve material performance.

Camp SOAR is officially underway
TAMU Aerospace

Camp SOAR is officially underway

Camp SOAR is officially underway after a friendly Aggie welcome from professor Dr. John Valasek and Dr. Darren Hartl, incoming associate department head. Sixty high school rising seniors and juniors from across the country will get to live on campus for six days of hands-on aerospace engineering experiences.

Research harnesses AI decision modeling to improve livestock sustainability
AgriLife Today

Research harnesses AI decision modeling to improve livestock sustainability

Smarter predictions can help drive better outcomes in livestock production.

Dr. Karun Kaniyamattam, an AgriLife Research artificial intelligence modeling scientist and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science, is creating tools that help producers make informed decisions about animal health, efficiency and profitability.

A BBA student interns with Lucchese
Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

A BBA student interns with Lucchese

Isabella Chapa '27, a BBA student in Mays Department of Management with a focus in entrepreneurship, is spending her summer as a sponsorships and events intern with Lucchese Bootmaker. Chapa took extra initiative to earn the role, connecting with Lucchese employees on LinkedIn and even mailing a personal pitch letter.

The Association of Former Students Scholarship Support
@AggieNetwork

The Association of Former Students Scholarship Support

For those who find their way to Texas A&M University, The Association of Former Students exists to support them.

A tenet of The Association's mission is to serve the student body, and one tangible way is through hundreds of scholarships annually.

Texas A&M’s Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge team
Texas A&M Engineering

Texas A&M’s Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge team

Some projects teach you more than an assignment ever could.  

Texas A&M’s Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge team spent two semesters designing, building and refining a one-of-a-kind hydraulic vehicle and walked away with four awards to show for it!

National Farriers Week
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

National Farriers Week

Healthy hooves are the foundation of equine health and mobility.

For National Farriers Week, we are recognizing the farriers who play an important role in keeping horses moving.

What a week in Aggieland!
Aggie Parents and Families

What a week in Aggieland!

What a week in Aggieland!

Aggie families, it was so special welcoming you and your new Aggies to campus.

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