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Nationwide media demand for Texas A&M University research reaches an all-time high
Jan 14, 2026 • 5 min. readWhen journalists need timely, relevant expertise, they are increasingly turning to Texas A&M researchers, despite having some in their own backyard.
Texas A&M-led program aids under-resourced flood-prone areas
Jan 7, 2026 • 7 min. readDRIP brings high-tech flood preparedness tools and expert assistance to often-overlooked rural Texas locales.
Stopping the spread of EHV-1: Five things to know about Equine Herpesvirus
Dec 19, 2025 • 6 min. readInfected horses can spread the virus for an extended period of time, but there are steps owners can take to protect their horses.
Texas A&M University named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Brands That Matter
Dec 2, 2025 • 7 min. readTexas A&M is the only university in the nation on the list, which recognizes brands that connect purpose, creativity and culture in ways that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Standing Together For Good
At Texas A&M University, we stand to be the best for the world. Since 1876, Aggies have answered the call to lead with character and serve with compassion — for Texas, the nation and beyond.
Our research drives solutions that matter: from disaster preparedness and agriculture to immersive technology, robotics, leadership and civics. Our students leave prepared to create anything possible — equipped with knowledge, shaped by values and committed to serving for the good of our communities.
This is what it means to be an Aggie: to stand together as a force for good.
Read Related StoriesThe Best University For The World
From innovative, impactful research to educating the next generation of leaders, Texas A&M is making a difference in people’s lives across the state, nation and world.
Ranks No. 8 among all U.S. universities and No. 13 worldwide in American Caldwell’s Global University Visibility Rankings.
Presented in the Academic Excellence category, this award places Texas A&M University among the top 100 projects globally that are tackling the world’s most urgent challenges with creative solutions.
Texas A&M is the only university on the list and joins Nvidia, YouTube and EA Sports.
Impact At Scale
As one of the nation’s few land-, sea- and space-grant institutions, Texas A&M University is leading the way in research that will benefit not only the people of Texas, the U.S. and beyond, but support our economy and prepare the next generation of Aggie leaders.
Supporting veterans as scholars for success in the classroom and beyond
From ground control to the stars, Aggies are shaping the future of space
Cultivating the future with cutting-edge solutions in farming
Shaping the future of the Blue Economy from ship to shore
Driving transformative change through immersive technology and its uses across industries
Striving to be the best university for the world
Recent Stories from the Newsroom
Cadets from Texas A&M Maritime Academy honored for life-saving rescue
Jan 14, 2026 • 3 min. readThe award recognizes the students who saved three people stranded aboard a disabled vessel for 15 days while underscoring the academy’s mission to develop maritime professionals committed to service.
Without reforms, AI could deepen America’s justice gap, expert says
Jan 13, 2026 • 5 min. readTexas A&M law professor Milan Markovic warns that generative artificial intelligence promises legal help at scale, but it has the potential to amplify inequalities in the justice system.
One genetic map could rewrite how we understand mental health
Jan 12, 2026 • 3 min. readA massive study with over 6 million participants reveals genetic clusters behind 14 psychiatric disorders, opening the door to better diagnoses and treatments.
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