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Scholars Program Supports Aggie Superstars
Reta Haynes committed a major gift to establish the competitive Haynes Scholars Program for exceptional Aggies. Fourteen students have benefited so far, including environmental engineering major Shaye Smith ’22.
The Forsyth and Stark Galleries highlight the beauty and power of art.
Aggies Serving Aggies
Five Texas A&M University student groups you can support that are making a difference through selfless service.
What's in Your Backpack?
What’s in your backpack? We asked scholarship recipients to share the mementos, good luck charms and other interesting items they carry with them from class to class.
"Apples"
A poem by Courtney Kiolbassa ’18 explores how parents feel when children leave the nest.
The First Map of Texas
The Texas A&M University Libraries added a new crown jewel to its Floyd and Louise Chapman Texas and Borderlands Collection: a rare 1830 map of Texas created by the “Father of Texas,” Stephen F. Austin.
Best Lecture: 5 Classes We Wish We Could Take
From learning about winemaking to exploring the world's craziest pandemics, here are five Texas A&M classes we wish we could take.
Good Reads: 5 Books You Won’t Want to Miss
5 good reads you won’t want to miss.
Future Leaders: How Aggies Will Impact the World
Meet Kais Karowadia ’19, a biochemistry and genetics double major who understands that hard work leads to great things.
Future Leaders: How Aggies Will Impact the World
Meet Eunice Fafiyebi ’17, a Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coat and public health major whose odyssey has taken her from Ibadan, Nigeria, to Texas A&M University.
Be More Cyber-Secure
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.
Do Nutrition Well
Dr. Jenna Anding, professor and AgriLife extension specialist, shares advice for navigating the complicated world of food nutrition labeling.
Do Sleep Better
Mark Zoran, biology professor and circadian rhythm specialist, shares his advice for getting some good shut-eye.
Employee Janet Handley ’76 funds Corps scholarships; couple funds new Foundation Fish Camp award; Jon Hagler ’58 receives honorary degree.
Do Life Better
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.
Oh The Places They Went!
Aggies travel the world with the help of global study scholarships funded through the Texas A&M Foundation.