Faculty Impact News

A landmark gift from Jon Hagler ’58 empowered the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study to invite top-tier researchers to Aggieland in perpetuity. These are some of the Fellows who stayed.

Dr. G. Cliff Lamb, department head of animal science at Texas A&M University, is helping transform the beef cattle industry to meet global needs.

Dr. Clifford Spiegelman uses statistics to challenge forensic methods and shed new light on history.

After a distinguished career in architecture, including serving as the project manager for designing President John F. Kennedy’s gravesite, Harold Adams ’61 returns to Texas A&M University as a professor of practice.

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.

Preaching that prevention is the key to long-term health, Texas A&M ergonomist Dr. Mark Benden ’90 ’92 ’06 creates workspaces and school desks that keep us on our feet.

For 31 years, Professor James Olson and his wife served as CIA undercover operatives in major international capitals like Vienna, Moscow and Mexico City. Today, he’s using his experiences to teach intelligence studies at the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Virtual reality technology helps firefighters train for emergency situations.

Ecologist Dr. Leslie Ruyle creates innovative solutions for conservation, conflict and development.

A Q&A with Dr. Steve Maren, leader of the new Brain Science Initiative at Texas A&M.

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

Couple supports new dentistry facility; gifts fund Mays Innovation Research Center; Aggie Parents of the Year establish construction science scholarship.

A conversation with Dr. Leonard Berry, a thought leader on health care service quality.

10 ways Aggie engineering is breaking new ground.

A Q&A with Dr. Vaughn Bryant, one of the world’s prominent palynologists.

Using an algorithm that converts songs into artwork, Dr. Tim Davis illustrates the Aggie War Hymn in dazzling color.

Dr. Jeff Savell ’75 has a knack for barbecuing, especially when it comes to Texas brisket.

Texas A&M faculty employ experiential and transformational learning techniques.

Daniel Ragsdale, director of the Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center and professor of practice in computer science and engineering, explains how you can protect yourself in an age of increased hacking and identity theft.

Dr. Jenna Anding, professor and AgriLife extension specialist, shares advice for navigating the complicated world of food nutrition labeling.

Dr. Lisa Campbell keeps shellfish eaters safe through early detection of harmful phytoplankton in the Gulf Coast.

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

A $20 million gift from Jon Hagler ’58 names the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study and fuels Texas A&M’s best and brightest thinkers.

Construction science professor Ben Bigelow '05 uses fellowship funding to support student endeavors.

Robin Murphy introduces unique helping hands to disaster situations.

Scholarship memorializes education student; friends honor former science dean; fellowship supports mechanical engineering professor.

Professor Ashley Saunders ’98 ’01 employs cutting-edge 3-D technology to teach veterinary medicine.

In this new series, we ask faculty for expert tips on how to do life better. First up: “How to Balance Life and Work” with sociology professor Reuben May.

For Stephanie Sneed Langenstein ’89, a unique planned gift option presents the opportunity to support her passions during her lifetime.

Judge Joe Spurlock II ’60, professor of law, discusses judiciary systems and what constitutes a democracy in this Q&A.

Funds from a professorship enable a Texas A&M librarian to put the Medical Sciences Library and its historical veterinary literature collection on the map.

A Q&A with Dr. Ian Tizard, director of Texas A&M’s leading program in avian medicine.

Interdisciplinary degree programs offered through the Texas A&M Energy Institute will prepare the next generation of energy leaders.