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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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For the Love of a Horse
A Dripping Springs couple provides a unique planned gift for Texas A&M University.
An Aggie Abroad
Dr. Samuel R. Gammon III ’44, a World War II veteran and retired Foreign Service Officer, reflects on his lifetime of experiences and his decision to give a bequest to the Department of History.
Six Reasons to "Give it Twice"
Planning a gift through a testamentary charitable remainder unitrust, also known as a “give it twice” trust, has many advantages with the donor in mind.
Estate Planning 101
Estate plans explained, plus 10 reasons you may need to update yours.
All Roads Lead to Home
Inspired by a life of travel, Kari Lervick and John West ’87 support study abroad programs by creating a bequest to supplement their current scholarship.
Long-Term Plans
Millennials Chase ’10 and Kalyn Georg Carroll ’12 ’14 prove that you’re never too young for a planned gift.
A Buoy for Galveston’s Sea Aggies
Jere and Jack H. Smith ’64 create a testamentary unitrust to benefit oceangoing students.
Home on the Range
A gift of Hill Country property from Kay and Charles “Charlie” Pence ’51 will support Texas A&M University programs close to their hearts.
A Policy That Provides
Hoping to draw more students to the Texas A&M College of Medicine, Beth Nauert ’79 gives back through a planned gift of life insurance.
Family Ties
A planned gift supports transformational learning experiences for animal science students.
Family Legacy Inspires Bequest
Maier Foundation President Brad Rowe ’97 creates a scholarship fund for future engineers.
Smart Investment
Planning a gift of investment accounts gives Jane and Jerry Kingsley a clear-cut, easy way to provide for future students and programs at Texas A&M University.
Connecting Aggies to the World
A planned gift from Mary-Ann and Tom Ferguson '78 will support global experiences for industrial distribution majors.
If There's a Will, There's a Way
Zou and Boyd Cherry ’67 establish gifts in their wills to impact Texas A&M for years to come.
The Twofold Benefits of Trusts
For Stephanie Sneed Langenstein ’89, a unique planned gift option presents the opportunity to support her passions during her lifetime.
Rooted in Texas A&M
Gifts of retirement assets are a popular way to leave a lasting legacy at Texas A&M.
The Legacy of Ruth Neely
Aggie scholarships honor the life and career of a talented registered nurse.