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Ties That Bind

The Garcia family’s generational giving to Texas A&M University strengthens their bond to Aggieland and one another.

Growing Good Kids

The Junior Master Gardener program uses the garden as a classroom for children to learn about nature, responsibility and leadership.

Leading from the Front

Dr. Josie Coverdale ’99 left a phenomenal legacy in the equine science department that lives in the hearts of those she cared for most.

Never Forgotten

Bulinda and Jerry Ebanks are planning gifts so their sons will live on through others.

Cultivating Future Farmers and Ranchers

Barbara and Jimmie Steidinger use a charitable remainder unitrust to support tomorrow's Aggie agriculturalists.

A Cut Above

Plans for a new, state-of-the-art facility promise to make Texas A&M's meat science program stronger than ever.

Rooted in Service

Five program directors within the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service speak on their initiatives’ unique impacts on Texans across the state.

Beating the Odds

Evan Lu '22 is working toward his dream of becoming an orthodontist thanks to help from an Endowed Opportunity Award.

Cultivating Tomorrow’s Texans

A look at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s unique history and how it continues to play a vital role in impacting Texas citizens and beyond.

Extending AgriLife Education

Dr. Martha Couch uses her Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experience to pay it forward in a planned gift to support future 4-H educators.

Advancing Academics

Learn how chairs, professorships and fellowships support researchers and faculty members who contribute to Texas A&M University’s excellence.

From Cattle Yards to Courtrooms

Cari Rincker ’02 uses her hardworking agricultural background to excel in her law career.

Texas A&M Foundation Board of Trustees Announce Outstanding Student Award Recipient

The Texas A&M Foundation Board of Trustees named Isolde Parrish ’20 as the recipient of the Foundation’s eighth Outstanding Student Award.

Major Gift Establishes Norman Borlaug Endowed Research Scholars Program

A $1 million gift from Cactus Feeders establishes the Norman Borlaug Endowed Research Scholars Program at Texas A&M University.

More Than A Great Chicken Sandwich

Jerald Huggins ’97 finds success as a Chick-fil-A franchise owner in College Station.

Saddles to Scholarships

Determination and grit define participants in the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, a giant scholarship fundraiser for college-bound Texas youth.

Rooted in Research

A gift in a will allows Texas A&M University’s Pecan Endowment to strengthen its roots for future growth.

The Gift That Grows

The Schob Preserve, a gift of land willed from the late Dr. David Schob, gives students hands-on opportunities for design and research projects.

Advancing Texas' Health

Texas A&M AgriLife creates a state-wide roadshow to showcase how we can better align agriculture with human needs to lower health care costs.

A Taste of Texas

Texas A&M University’s viticulture and enology programs support industry producers in growing high-quality wines within the state’s natural terroir.

Future Focused

Showcasing the impact of planned gifts during the Lead by Example campaign.

The Prime Cut

44 Farms makes a gift for the International Beef Cattle Academy, which advances beef production knowledge to students across the globe.

Long-Term Plans

Millennials Chase ’10 and Kalyn Georg Carroll ’12 ’14 prove that you’re never too young for a planned gift.

Divine Designs

Established through an estate gift, the Benz School of Floral Design educates students on the sophisticated art of floral arranging.

Sweet Treats for Social Causes

Tyler Merrick ’00 is changing the world, one pack of gum at a time.

Grand Opening of the Leach Teaching Gardens

Texas A&M University celebrates the grand opening of the Leach Teaching Gardens on campus.

Texas A&M’s Center for Coffee Research and Education Percolates with Ideas to Support Coffee Farmers, Industry

Texas A&M’s Center for Coffee Research and Education enhances the quality of life for coffee farmers and industry stakeholders.

Time to Sprout

The Gardens at Texas A&M University will debut a seven-acre paradise next spring.

One Last Time

A charitable gift annuity made by James “Bob” English Jr. ’46 and his wife Marijo is helping students in the Corps of Cadets focus on school.

Poultry Perks

A $150,000 gift made nearly 20 years ago by Emanuel Glockzin Jr. '72 continues to bolster Texas A&M’s poultry judging team.

The Renaissance Rancher

Bill Thomas ’68 brings culture to the country on his 3,000-acre ranch.

Out Of This World Food

For 10 years, the e-Beam center at Texas A&M has helped astronauts stay well fed.

Hacienda Santa Clara Gives Aggies Home Base to Explore Real-World Issues and Cultural Experiences

A former maguey plantation in central Mexico has been reborn as a premier study-abroad option for Texas A&M University faculty and students.

Mini Tractors, Many Rewards

In the agricultural mechanics industry, involvement in a tractor design competition called Aggie Pullers can help you land your dream job.

Texas A&M Foundation Received $5 Million Gift to Create Program in Food Diversity

Texas A&M Foundation received a $5 million gift through the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America to establish a program in food diversity.

Kevin Brice Andrews '11

The Texas A&M Foundation honored Kevin Brice Andrews '11 with a Bugle Call at the Texas A&M vs. Alabama football game on October 17.

Endowment Established to Support Graduate Program in Meat Industry

A contribution from an Aggie businessman to the Department of Animal Science will ensure a promising future for a new program.

Lab Work: Research Developments

Qatar mathematician predicts fate of Malaysia Airlines flight; horseback riding can fight obesity; professor helps protect bats from wind turbines; Bush School researcher finds tariff bias.

Trailblazers

Amy ’84 and Tim Leach ’82 aspire to make Texas A&M the obvious choice for future generations.

Lab Work: Research Developments

Birds are the focus of two veterinary stories; researchers apply 3-D printing to drug production; archaeologists restore 17th century French ship.

On Campus: News From Across Texas A&M

Construction begins on The Gardens at Texas A&M; new life for Riverside Campus; philanthropy course teaches students about nonprofits; architecture majors design mockups for Dallas Mavericks' practice facility.

Lab Work: Research Developments

Engineering students develop lunar rover prototype; Texas A&M and NASA collaborate on Robonaut; Texas A&M competes in AutoDrive challenge; Sea Aggies aid endangered sea turtles.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to the Foundation

Accounting department naming underway; Pilgrim’s Corp. funds poultry feed mill renovation; Cathy and Bill Davis ’75 endow student conference; Nobel laureate David Lee supports quantum studies.

On Campus: News From Across Texas A&M

New Human Clinical Research Facility opens; synthetic canine supports experiential learning for future veterinarians; Blackstone LaunchPad promotes entrepreneurship, Music Activities Center breaks ground.

The Legacy

A planned gift supports transformational learning experiences for animal science students.

Back Page

From learning about winemaking to exploring the world's craziest pandemics, here are five Texas A&M classes we wish we could take.

Lab Work: Research Developments

Researchers develop injectable bandage; public health professor studies effects of air pollution on pregnant women; corn breeders explore new whiskey flavors.

Pres Perspective

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

Trailblazers

Former Rackspace CEO and Chairman Graham Weston ’86 has his sights set on transforming downtown San Antonio into a prominent tech hub.

Lab Work: Research at Texas A&M

Scientists develop an oil spill prediction model, a bioabsorbable wound dressing and a new spacesuit design; neuroscience professor explains the underlying causes of déjà vu.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to Texas A&M

Couples establish gifts for the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship, the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and the College of Architecture; Chilifest gives endowed scholarship.

On Campus: News From Across Texas A&M

Shakespeare’s First Folio travels to campus; agronomy society plants educational corn maze; engineering students create Hyperloop prototypes.

Back Page

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

On Campus: News From Across Texas A&M

Camp BUILD hosts future engineers; Texas A&M creates coffee research center; new bike lanes illuminate campus; mobile app fights Zika virus.

Back Page

Meet Kais Karowadia ’19, a biochemistry and genetics double major who understands that hard work leads to great things.

Lab Work: Research Developments

Scientists collaborate on crop research; doctoral candidate studies the diets of 17th-century sailors; student startup revolutionizes indoor farming.

One Voice

The Gardens at Texas A&M University is ready for its debut later this year.

Opportunity

The Boone and Crockett Club campaigns to name a Texas A&M University conservation program after the late Dr. Red Duke ’50.

Campaign Update

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.

Lab Work: Research at Texas A&M

Researchers improve human-elephant relations in Botswana; virtual reality tools may help public speaking anxiety; team studies infant opioid addiction.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to Texas A&M

Endowment fuels training cruises; doctor honors late wife’s legacy; gift for Sales Leadership Institute; former student supports the Corps of Cadets.

The Legacy

Millennials Chase ’10 and Kalyn Georg Carroll ’12 ’14 prove that you’re never too young for a planned gift.

Time Capsule

Remembering Aggieland’s original outdoor venue, the Grove.

Cover Feature

Determined to put Texas wines on the map, Texas A&M University pours resources, research and love into winemaking.

Editor's Desk

As Texas stakes its claim among the country's wine capitals, Texas A&M is doing its part to help grow the burgeoning industry.

Lab Work: Research at Texas A&M

Veterinarians save Sybil the camel; engineers study earthquake-resistant bridge designs and human-robot interactions; researcher explains what makes us hangry.

On Campus: News From Across Texas A&M

Student-developed video game teaches cattle working skills; program showcases rural veterinary medicine; university hosts Datathon; Sea Aggies deploy weather buoys.

Online Exclusive

These sisters are infusing their yaupon tea business with ingenuity and altruism.

Ask Professor X

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

Lab Work: Research Developments

Team discovers three new bird species in Africa; student studies Antarctic ecosystem; researchers use spice painting therapy with dementia patients; artist creates emotional map of Bryan-College Station.

New Gifts

A planned gift establishes three Corps scholarships; couple surprises great-niece with a scholarship; gifts for the Texas A&M Coaching Academy and the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to the Foundation

Couples create memorial scholarships and a professor of practice in engineering; former student gives first endowed gift for the School of Innovation.

Evans Medal

Allan Marburger ’60, a big-time Aggie benefactor, receives the 2020 Sterling C. Evans Medal.

Faculty Fieldwork

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.

Lab Work: Research at Texas A&M

New tool scans nutritional content of food; veterinarians study dog aging; engineer creates wearable monitoring tool for mental health; specialist explains what causes brain freeze.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to Texas A&M

Couple establishes full-ride scholarship endowment; Cushing Library receives rare map collection; Chick-fil-A owner gives back; husband honors late wife's legacy.

Viewpoint

This captivating CT scan of a seahorse is part of a National Science Foundation effort that seeks to provide high-resolution anatomical data to researchers.

Opportunity

A Lead by Example donation creates the Norman Borlaug Endowed Research Scholars Program to foster the next generation of agricultural pioneers.