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Dentistry Alum nominated for Texas Dentist of the Year
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Dentistry Alum nominated for Texas Dentist of the Year

Congratulations to Dr. Trisha Kimes, 2007 College of Dentistry Alum, on being nominated for Texas Dentist of the Year by the Texas Academy of General Dentists!

AgriLife Research has a 2,281-acre ranch just south of Richards, Texas, and it has quite a story.
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AgriLife Research has a 2,281-acre ranch just south of Richards, Texas, and it has quite a story.

AgriLife Research has a 2,281-acre ranch just south of Richards, Texas, and it has quite a story.

One family ranched the land for 70+ years. The late Bill Thomas '68 was proud to be the third generation to call it home, and in 2023, he donated the ranch to AgriLife Research.

That one month til the first Breakaway feeling!!
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That one month til the first Breakaway feeling!!

That one month til the first Breakaway feeling!!

Howdy to COSC students Brody Araujo and Tyler Bishop
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Howdy to COSC students Brody Araujo and Tyler Bishop

Howdy to COSC students Brody Araujo and Tyler Bishop who are completing their internships with CIAC member McCarthy in Abilene, Texas!

The Department of Sociology at Texas A&M University mourns the passing of Dr. Albert Schaffer
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The Department of Sociology at Texas A&M University mourns the passing of Dr. Albert Schaffer

The Department of Sociology at Texas A&M University mourns the passing of Dr. Albert Schaffer, Professor Emeritus and longtime member of our department.
Dr. Schaffer dedicated more than 20 years to Texas A&M through his teaching, research, mentorship, and service to the university community.

Join us in celebrating 70 years of Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University!
Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University

Join us in celebrating 70 years of Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University!

Join us in celebrating 70 years of Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University!

The FIFA World Cup came to Texas
Texas A&M University System

The FIFA World Cup came to Texas

When the FIFA World Cup came to Texas, Aggies were behind the scenes helping it run.

Sport management students from Texas A&M University worked on high-profile events, including VIP hospitality at Houston's Fan Festival and match-day operations in Dallas.

Traveling Aggies' spotlight!
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Traveling Aggies' spotlight!

Traveling Aggies' spotlight!

Easy Company: England to the Eagle's Nest

This month, we're looking back on an unforgettable journey through England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

Camp ARCH wrapped up
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Camp ARCH wrapped up

Camp ARCH wrapped up, and what a week it was!

High school students explored architecture, construction science, landscape architecture, and urban planning through hands-on projects and real-world learning alongside Texas A&M faculty and professionals.

the Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy Internship Program Host
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the Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy Internship Program Host

Last week, the Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program was thrilled to host a dinner during @texas4hcongress in Austin!

A Texas A&M researcher is putting in the work to reduce animal testing
Texas A&M Engineering

A Texas A&M researcher is putting in the work to reduce animal testing

A Texas A&M researcher is putting in the work to reduce — and potentially replace — animal testing. 

Dr. Arum Han, professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University and Associate Dean for Research at the Texas A&M University College of Engineering, is leading a team to help advance organ-on-a-chip (OoCs) technology to better model human biological responses and improve chemical toxicity testing.

Exercising in space is harder than you think!
Texas A&M Engineering

Exercising in space is harder than you think!

Exercising in space is harder than you think! 

The Aggienauts, a team of five Texas A&M Biomedical Engineering seniors, created a fully functional zero gravity workout machine that addresses major safety issues such as CO2 buildup and heat-producing friction.

Second in the nation
Texas A&M Animal Science

Second in the nation

Second in the nation 

The Texas A&M Academic Quadrathlon Team earned second place overall at the 2026 American Society of Animal Science National Academic Quadrathlon in Madison, Wisconsin.

Did you know H-E-B's president is an #AGLSAggie?
Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Did you know H-E-B's president is an #AGLSAggie?

Did you know H-E-B's president is an #AGLSAggie?

Roxanne Orsak '88 studied agricultural economics with us before spending nearly four decades at H-E-B, and she'll be the first to tell you that Texans' loyalty to the state's largest private employer is not so different from an Aggie's loyalty to Texas A&M football

Shark Week isn't just on Discovery Channel!
Texas A&M University System

Shark Week isn't just on Discovery Channel!

Shark Week isn't just on Discovery Channel!

Sink your teeth into Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Shark Week celebration, July 26 - August 1.

Dr. Sarah Manning provides insight on how to ensure pets maintain the proper level of hydration
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Dr. Sarah Manning provides insight on how to ensure pets maintain the proper level of hydration

The summer heat can be unrelenting, sending pets who usually run straight to their owners after being outside in search of their water bowls instead.

Dr. Sarah Manning provides insight on how to ensure pets maintain the proper level of hydration as the temperature continues to rise.
It’s more than just a ring!
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It’s more than just a ring!

It’s more than just a ring!

The Aggie Ring, painted by the 12th Man. 

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Scholes on successfully defending his dissertation
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Congratulations to Dr. Paul Scholes on successfully defending his dissertation

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Scholes on successfully defending his dissertation and earning his PhD from Texas A&M University!

His research developed a novel approach to measuring internal migration in the United States using administrative data, producing estimates that closely align with Census and ACS data while covering nearly the entire U.S. population. His work also introduced innovative social network analysis methods to migration research.

Distinguished Professor Richard Gomer Recieves Grant for Research
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Distinguished Professor Richard Gomer Recieves Grant for Research

Distinguished Professor Richard Gomer, Texas A&M Department of Biology, has received a $2.3 million NIH grant to advance research into chemorepulsion, using natural cellular signals to direct neutrophils out of inflamed lung tissue in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

Mechatronics student Aarathi Devakumar ’28 continues to advance her innovative take on wearable robotics
Texas A&M Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution

Mechatronics student Aarathi Devakumar ’28 continues to advance her innovative take on wearable robotics

Pursuing her passion for fashion, Mechatronics student Aarathi Devakumar ’28 continues to advance her innovative take on wearable robotics. This spring, she competed in StarkHacks, billed as the world’s largest hardware hackathon, presented by AMD and cohosted by Ford Motor Company at Purdue University. Aarathi and her intercollegiate, interdisciplinary team, "Panic! At the Wrist," designed a fashionable bracelet cuff that combines drowsiness detection and emergency alerts for the wearer.

Learn how to invite butterflies over into your garden
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Learn how to invite butterflies over into your garden

Learn how to invite butterflies over into your garden with the AgriLife Extension Butterfly Gardening course. Spot Texas butterfly species and pick the plants that'll have them fluttering to your yard!

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