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Spirit® is published three times per year by the Texas A&M Foundation, which manages major gifts and endowments for the benefit of academic programs, scholarships and student activities at Texas A&M University.

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Lead by Example Campaign News

The Sum of Philanthropy

The Lead by Example campaign may have ended on Dec. 31, 2020, but its impact will live on in Aggieland for generations thanks to private generosity.

Four Billion Reasons to Believe in Tomorrow

The achievement of the Lead by Example campaign’s $4 billion goal proves there is no limit to what the Aggie community can accomplish.

Mission Accomplished

Texas A&M University surpasses its historic $4 billion Lead by Example campaign goal.

The Finish Line

As the end of the Lead by Example campaign approaches, here’s a look at some of the biggest campus achievements made possible by donors’ generosity.

A Foundation to Rebuild Upon

Aggies and friends of Texas A&M are on track to surpass the Lead by Example campaign goal and raise more than $4 billion for our university by the end of 2020.

In Their Names

During the Lead by Example campaign, countless individuals chose to honor their loved ones through honorary or memorial gifts. Here are six of their stories.

Construction Boom

A look at Texas A&M buildings, facilities and monuments constructed or renovated during the Lead by Example campaign.

Celebrating Our Campus Community

Celebrating the contributions and service of the Texas A&M campus community.

It's Their Texas A&M

Meet Dr. Junuthula Reddy and five other Texas A&M faculty and staff members who are shaping the university they call home by giving back.

Future Focused

Showcasing the impact of planned gifts during the Lead by Example campaign. earn how donors like Elizabeth Bradford are making a difference by being future focused.

Planned Gifts Impact Lead by Example Campaign

How planned gifts are playing an instrumental role in fundraising for the Lead by Example campaign.

Aggie Research Changes the World

How Texas A&M faculty and students are impacting the globe.

Standout Stories

There are endless Aggie stories to tell, and we are honored to showcase a few this fall.

We Asked Donors: Why Do You Give?

Our donors' reasons for giving are as unique as they are.

Donors share why they’ve given to Texas A&M during the Lead by Example campaign.

Movers, Shakers and Dream Makers

Stories of faculty who’ve given back during the Lead by Example campaign.

Faces of Philanthropy

Seven donors who have supported areas of their choosing during the Lead by Example campaign.

Aggies Lead the Way

Welcome to a special Lead by Example campaign issue of Spirit.

Helping Humanity Through Discovery and Innovation

Texas A&M proves itself as a thought leader across disciplines.

The Architect Artist

Meet the Aggie behind the design of AT&T Stadium and some of the world’s most impressive sporting arenas: Bryan K. Trubey ’83, FAIA.

A Noble Calling

The Bush School of Government and Public Service celebrates 20 years of grooming public servants who impact the state, nation and world.

Start Something

Recent multimillion-dollar gifts will establish Texas A&M University as one of the nation’s leading schools for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Road to $4 Billion

Take a journey down the path of the Lead by Example campaign, from 2012 to the present.

Improving Lives Through Entrepreneurship

Helping the university grow requires an entrepreneurial mindset that is based on generating value each day.

Philanthropy is the Love of Mankind

A discussion with Dr. Jen Shang, a philanthropic psychologist at Plymouth University in the United Kingdom.

Eager to Lead

Learn about the three Lead by Example campaign pillars and how you can support initiatives in each.

The Thinkers

A $20 million gift from Jon Hagler '58 will enrich Texas A&M's intellectual climate and educational experience.

Taking the Lead By Standing Together

Read an overview of our progress on Lead by Example, one of the boldest comprehensive campaigns in the history of public higher education.

Barbara and Bill Huffman '53 fund Fish Camp awards; campaign passes halfway mark; Foundation makes $103.9 million available to Texas A&M; Robin '76 and Bob Starnes '72 donate new Foundation golf cart.