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  • 5 Things You Need To Know — Week Of July 17

    1. Education A Top Priority During Texas Legislature Special Session Today marks the start of the Texas Special Session where more than 20 items are on the agenda. The agenda items showcase many of the challenges Texas schools face including legislation on statewide teacher increases, proposals for school…

  • In Case You Missed It — Week Of July 17

    Trending On Texas A&M Today 1. ‘Game Of Thrones’ And Texas A&M: 5 Things You Need To Know 2. Texas A&M Ranked No. 8 On Money Magazine’s ‘Best Colleges For Big Paychecks’ List 3. Saving Galveston: Texas A&M Grads Restore Island Homes For HGTV Show 4. Don Kelly Collection…

  • Education A Top Priority During Texas Legislature Special Session

      By Justin Ikpo, Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development Today marks the start of the Texas Special Session where more than 20 items are on the agenda. The agenda items showcase many of the challenges Texas schools face including legislation on statewide teacher increases, proposals…

  • Aggies Invent Hosts EnMed And USRG Students

    Left to right: Pablo Leon, Zack Davis, Antara Dattagupta, Cannon Woodbury, Rachael Cohen and Kassie Marble make up the winning team behind the winning product, the Preemie Scope, with Dr. Clint Leysath (far right). By Melanie Balinas, Texas A&M University College of Engineering  Finding ways to increase the comfort and…

  • Texas A&M State’s Only Public College To Make Fiske College Rankings For 2018

    By Keith Randall, Texas A&M Division of Marketing and Communications Texas A&M University is the only public college in Texas to appear in the 2018 Fiske Guide to Colleges, a listing which cites the best colleges that offer a superior education for the most affordable cost. The guide grades…

  • School Of Public Health Flash Flood Study Reveals Need For More Public Awareness

    By Rae Lynn Mitchell, Texas A&M University Health Science Center Editor’s note: Those interested in attending Dr. Jennifer Horney’s Aug. 30 webinar must register in advance. This story has been updated throughout. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the world, and for the 27 counties of…

  • Entrepreneurship Bootcamp For Veterans Underway At Mays

    By Mays Business School Staff Aspiring veteran entrepreneurs will receive small business management training at Texas A&M University during the annual Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) July 15-22. This year’s program marks the 10th anniversary of EBV at Texas A&M and comes with a new title and partner. Veterans…

  • Pride: Current And Former Students March Together, Celebrate LGBT Community

    Texas A&M students march during Houston Pride. (Photo courtesy Sarah East/The Battalion) By Sarah East, The Battalion On June 24, Texas A&M made history when it officially participated in its first recognized Pride festival and parade in Houston.  Houston Pride is an annual event that takes…

  • Get Ready For Shark Week: A Q&A With Texas A&M Shark Expert David Wells

    By Texas A&M University at Galveston Staff With Shark Week returning to Discovery Channel this Sunday, Texas A&M University shark expert Dr. David Wells can help viewers get familiar with the famous underwater predator from tip to tail. Wells, an assistant professor and head of the Shark Biology and…

  • Texas A&M Named ‘College Of The Year 2016’ By Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center

    By Lesley Henton, Texas A&M Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University’s dedication to public service has been recognized by Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, which named the university its “Celebration of Life College of the Year” for 2016. Out of 35 Texas colleges, Texas A&M…