A True Testament

A planned gift from the late Harold Wolff ’43 exemplifies his lifelong passion for family and Texas A&M University.

Cadet Spotlight: Griffin Shimkus '22

After decades of molding minds at Texas A&M, the late Dr. Bill Anthony ’71 continues impacting students like cadet Griffin Shimkus ’22.

Ties That Bind

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

Cheerful Givers

Bob DeHart ’75 and his wife, Nancy Nygren, find unique ways to give back to Aggieland and other organizations that have given them so much.

Selfless Service at the Highest Levels

To help Aggies from groups traditionally underrepresented on campus, Judy ’79 and Dr. Mark Weichold ’78 established a Foundation Excellence Award.

A Newsworthy Gift

A young couple plans a gift to support future Texas A&M University journalism students.

History to Remember

The late Dr. Harwood Hinton’s endowment created in memory of his son supports Cushing Memorial Library and Archives’ efforts to document history.

The Spirit Marches On

The late Marjorie Munn planned a gift to memorialize her husband, Walter ’43 that will help students carry on the Munns’ legacy of generosity.

A Brother's Love

Joshua Rohleder ’13 honors his siblings by making gifts to support special needs education at Texas A&M University.

A Brighter Future for Texas A&M Cadets

Two cadets succeed in Aggieland with the help of a memorial planned gift.

A Purrfect Legacy

Bonnie and Joe Merritt plan a gift to memorialize their beloved feline friend, CLEO.

In Their Words

Six gift honorees share what it means to have a gift made in their honor.

Never Forgotten

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

Engineering Fine Minds

Sheri Henriksen plans a gift that will fund a chair in the College of Engineering in honor of her son, Matthew ’19.

Why I Use Donor-Advised Funds

Get the scoop on donor-advised funds from two couples who have “been there, done that.”

A Healthy Dose of Leadership

Burn surgeon Amalia Cochran ’89 ’98 stresses the importance of leadership education for all of Texas A&M University’s physicians-in-training.

Empowering Aggie Women

Learn more about the Women's Resource Center and the donors who are supporting its impact on female students now and in the future.

Educating Tomorrow's Public Servants

William "Bill" Jentsch Jr. ’80 plans a gift for the Bush School in efforts to educate future policymakers and public servants.

Empowering Tomorrow's Business Students

Brian Miller ’80 pays it forward by endowing President’s Endowed Scholarships for Mays Business School students.

Investing in Aggie Architects

Di Honey plans a gift in memory of her beloved brother, Tom Merritt '71 '74, to support future Aggie architects.

Leaving a Storybook Legacy

Sharon Almaguer '84 gives back to the Texas A&M University Libraries as part of her commitment to lead by example and help fellow Aggies.

Cultivating Future Farmers and Ranchers

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

Growing Their Family

Erika ’14 and Chris Pesek ’97 expand their Aggie Family by establishing funds and scholarships to aid in times of need.

Fueling Curiosity in Neuroscience

Dr. Wes Thompson's legacy of selfless service and academic excellence lives on through an endowed chair in the College of Science.

A Family Legacy of Sustainability and Education

How the Frisbie family’s legacy gift will support agriculture, ecosystems and education at Texas A&M University.

An Aggie-worthy Resolution

Learn how partnering with the Texas A&M Foundation can help you create a plan to successfully execute your 2021 legacy giving goals.

Destination DOD

With a Texas A&M University academic foundation, Erol Morey ’84 was ready for anything—including a career in satellite imagery.

For the Love of a Horse

A Dripping Springs couple provides a unique planned gift for Texas A&M University.

Never Far From Home

Decades after graduation, James "Jim" Nelson '49 found himself at the end of a war story unlike any other.

Never Give Up

Mike and Cassie McClung establish the Avery Elise McClung Endowed Memorial Aggie ACHIEVE Scholarship in honor of their 12-year-old daughter.

Piloting Support for Students

Robert "Bob" Dunham ’63 is giving back through an endowed scholarship and a gift of real estate that will benefit the College of Science.

Power of the Law

Greg Franklin ’03 ’17 and his wife, Danielle ’02, are supporting the future of the Texas A&M School of Law with a scholarship for Aggie law students.

How to Impact Aggieland Forever

Using a planned gift to create an endowment allows the Texas A&M Foundation to support your Aggieland passions in perpetuity.

Opening Doors of Opportunity

Heath Hendricks ’99 created a planned gift using his retirement account to support the Memorial Student Center Committees that changed his life.

An Aggie Abroad

An Aggie, World War II veteran and retired Foreign Service Officer, reflects on his experiences.

The Father of Planned Giving

The late James “Cop” Forsyth, Class of 1912, laid the foundation for Aggies to give back to Texas A&M University in the form of planned gifts.

Two Generations of the Aggie Spirit

Barbara ’75 and Paul Goodman ’76 create a planned gift for Texas A&M that would make their dads proud.

In Good Company

Inspired by his experience in Company E-2, Al Wheeler ’63 and his wife, Judi, created a Keepers of the Spirit Scholarship to support cadets.

Soaring Spirit

Cherilyn Haley and her War Hymn-whistling cockatiel, Sonny, continue to carry on the Aggie Spirit of her late husband, Bill Haley ’51.

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.

Killer Treatments

A bequest from the late James J. Cain ’51 supports two biomedical engineering professors developing technologies to combat chronic health conditions.

Read All About It

Drs. Betsy ’72 and Bob Carpenter ’70 are making a promise to foster child literacy with a planned gift.

Sharing Paradise

Missy and Skooter Halamicek use a bequest to share their piece of heaven with Texas A&M University.

The Gift of Opportunity

Stacy and Rick Mobley ’81 establish a living trust to support future generations of Aggies in the College of Architecture.

For the Faculty

Esteemed faculty member Dr. James M. Griffin gives $500,000 toward two endowed professorships at the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

More Than A Great Chicken Sandwich

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

Fueling Future Geologists

Cyd and Tom Kelly ’53 ’55 use a planned gift to enhance their current support for the College of Geosciences.

The Dillingham Legacy Drives On

A charitable gift annuity the late Mike Dillingham ’35 created in 2004 now supports cadets.

Top 5 Reasons to Love Planned Gifts

Planned gifts offer many advantages to donors, making them one of the sweetest ways to give.

Defining Generosity

The initial investment of a planned gift made by Peggy and John Hill '44 in 1987 has nearly doubled and is now making a powerful impact on campus.

Planting the Aggie Spirit

An online survey helped the Texas A&M Foundation direct Sandra Schneider's planned gift to support her passions.

Rock-Solid Generosity

Debbi ’74 and Dr. Gregg Dimmick ’74 use an annuity to impact future Aggies by honoring a professor who forever changed their lives.

Rooted in Research

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

An Ambitious Future

The new Dean’s Scholars Award initiative in the College of Engineering is helping attract the nation’s top prospective freshmen.

A Scientist's Mind with a Servant's Heart

Meet Jacob Wright ’23: an Aggie and Brockman Scholar from Eagle Pass, Texas, who has a heart to change the world and the mind to make it happen.

Standing for Service

A new gift established by the Class of 1980 will fund an annual award to honor graduating seniors who exemplify selfless service.

Giving from the Heart

Betty and Frank Thurmond ’51 express their love for Texas A&M University through four charitable gift annuities and multiple other endowments.

Givers from Within

Meet four Texas A&M faculty and staff members who established planned gifts as another way of giving back to the university.

Lighting the Future

Linda and Steve Vincent ’73 are taking their passion for international outreach to the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Supporting Physicianeers

Lou ’85 and Mark Houser ’83 offer their support to EnMed, an innovative new program that unites engineering and medicine.

Closing Chapters and Turning Pages

Drs. Charles “Chuck” Hermann and Lorraine Eden establish a fellowship to support future generations of public servants at the Bush School.

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.

The Wide Receiver Passes It Back

NFL star and former Aggie standout Mike Evans ’15 establishes scholarships at Texas A&M University to support students from his hometown.

Future Focused

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

Inspiring Innovation

Marlene Lepkoski ’90 establishes the first endowed gift for the Texas A&M School of Innovation.

Texas A&M Foundation Hosts Inaugural Exploration Day

The Texas A&M Foundation welcomes generous benefactors to Aggieland for Exploration Day.

Mapping the Road to Success

Sam and Barney Gershen ’69 support students in the Corps of Cadets and Mays Business School on their journey through Texas A&M.

Promising Outlook

Through two planned gifts, Elliot B. “Ben” Vaughn ’74 honors classmate and friend Patty Holyfield ’74

Generosity: A Family Tradition

John Schenken ’98 creates an Endowed Opportunity Award in honor of his 99-year-old grandmother

Rivals United

Transformative gifts establish the J. Mike Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at both UT and Texas A&M.

The Domino Effect

After receiving a PES while he was at Texas A&M, Travis Owens ’06 and his wife Shan Wang are giving a scholarship of their own for Aggie engineers.

Texas A&M President's Endowed Scholarship Program Celebrates 50 Years

Since 1968, the President’s Endowed Scholarship program has been inspiring high-achieving students to make Texas A&M their school of choice.

Texas A&M Acquires Stephen F. Austin’s 1830 Map of Texas

Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp ’72, the university’s Board of Regents, and Bonnie and Otway Denny ’71 enable acquisition of 1830 map of Texas.

Odessa Couple Receives Texas A&M Foundation’s Highest Honor

The Texas A&M Foundation has recognized Rhonda and Frosty Gilliam Jr. ’80 as 2018 recipients of the prestigious Sterling C. Evans Medal.

Santa's Special Surprise

Brenda and Glenn Dresner '69 gift their Aggie children endowed scholarships for Christmas.

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.

Three Couples Receive Texas A&M Foundation's Highest Honor

The Texas A&M Foundation Board of Trustees recognized three couples as recipients of the Sterling C. Evans Medal.

Mays Business School Receives Largest Single Commitment in School's History from Mays Family Foundation

The Texas A&M Foundation has received a commitment of $25 million from the Mays Family Foundation.

FISHIN' WITH FRANKS AWARD RECIPIENTS

Sixteen students who attended Texas A&M’s Fish Camp this summer have been randomly selected as recipients of the $1,000 “Fishin’ With Franks” awards.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to the Foundation

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

The Legacy

Zou and Boyd Cherry ’67 establish gifts in their wills to impact Texas A&M for years to come.

Trailblazers

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

Cover Feature

Visualization students develop educational video games in an immersive lab experience.

Student Impact

A new veteran scholarship provides financial assistance for American heroes like Ray Dilworth '18.

Campaign Update

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

President's Post

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

The Legacy

Jere and Jack H. Smith ’64 create a testamentary unitrust to benefit oceangoing students.

Campaign Update

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

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.

Student Impact

Grace Long ’21, a nuclear engineering Brown Scholar from Virginia, shares her story of success at Texas A&M University.

Time Capsule

Remembering Aggieland icon Judson Loupot ’32, aka “Ol’ Army Lou.”

Evans Medal

The Rachal Foundation and Tom and Joan Read are honored as recipients of the 2016 Sterling C. Evans Medal, the highest award bestowed by the Texas A&M Foundation.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to the Foundation

Naval officer commits a Corps scholarship; College of Medicine receives $1 million gift; Houston Aggie Mothers’ Club creates HelpLine endowment.

One Voice

An antique heirloom revealed my family’s Aggie heritage.

Student Impact

He’ll always remember Texas A&M the way it was “back when,” but Earle Shields Jr. ’41 also supports the university’s future through gifts for faculty and students.

The Legacy

Gifts of retirement assets are a popular way to leave a lasting legacy at Texas A&M.

Cover Feature

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.

Evans Medal: Coxes

From funding initiatives in Mays Business School to serving Breakaway Ministries, Kay ’02 and Jerry Cox ’72 dedicate time and resources to Texas A&M.

Evans Medal: Glasscocks

Gifts from Susanne and Melbern Glasscock ’59 promote the humanities at Texas A&M.

Evans Medal: Nyes

Alice and Erle Nye ’59 spread their infectious love for Texas A&M to future generations.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to the Foundation

Reta Haynes establishes dean’s chair; Rochelles fund veterinary equipment; gift boosts Commercial Banking Program; Clay Bright ’78 creates scholarships for middle-income students.

One Voice

In the face of loss, a nursing scholarship honors the life of a special individual.

Faculty Impact

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

Student Impact

Kelly and Mike Hernandez III ’83 invest in the lives of Brownsville students through a multidimensional scholarship program.

Campaign Update

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

Evans Medal

The Texas A&M Foundation announces its 2018 Sterling C. Evans Medal honorees.

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.

Student Impact

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo provides thousands of students across the state with financial aid, creating an extensive, undeniable impact at Texas A&M University.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to Texas A&M

Planned gift will support African wildlife study abroad; Women’s Resource Center gets a boost; Lawrences back Formula SAE Team; new scholarship for aggieTEACH program.

The Legacy

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.

College Impact

Two Aggie engineers finance an unprecedented collaboration between the colleges of business and engineering to ensure that Texas A&M graduates remain leaders in the energy sector.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to the Foundation

Powells establish gift for geosciences field camp; Couple and son fund fellowship for Texas Panhandle business students; siblings endow scholarship to honor parents.

Opportunity

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.

Student Impact

Aaron DePaolo ’18 is the first recipient of a President’s Endowed Scholarship funded by one Aggie’s idea to nurture and sell Century Tree seedlings.

The Legacy

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

Two Voices

A $10 million naming gift for the new Music Activities Center brings construction of the facility one step closer to breaking ground.

Viewpoint

Trent Latshaw ’75 experiences the world from the rare vantage point of a P-51 Mustang.

New Gifts: Recent Gifts to the Foundation

Couple asks wedding guests to donate in lieu of gifts; gift helps veterans pursue entrepreneurial dreams; Santa surprises two siblings with endowed scholarships; couple funds study abroad scholarships.

Student Impact

The M.B. Zale Leadership Scholars Program in Mays Business School prepares students like Stephanie Martinez ’16 for successful careers in retailing.

Campaign Update

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

Cover Feature

Texas A&M's equine therapy program is changing the lives of veterans and people with disabilities.

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.

Student Impact

One man’s spirit inspires a prestigious award for members of the Corps of Cadets.

The Legacy

A gift of Hill Country property from Kay and Charles “Charlie” Pence ’51 will support Texas A&M University programs close to their hearts.

Evans Medal

The Texas A&M Foundation honors three couples with the 2019 Sterling C. Evans Medal award.

Faculty Fieldwork

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.

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.

The Legacy

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.

Evans Medal

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

The Legacy

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.

Cover Feature

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

New Gifts

A $5 million gift from Ellie and Don Knauss positions Texas A&M’s Veteran Resource & Support Center to lead the nation in serving student veterans and their families.

The Legacy

A Dripping Springs couple provides a unique planned gift for Texas A&M University.