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Read stories and immerse yourself in videos to discover how Texas A&M University is shaping a bright, safer future for Texas, the nation and beyond.

Military helicopters fly over the Kyle Field score board that features a waving American flag.

Texas A&M honors the selfless service of the nation’s veterans and the university’s long military history during the annual game.

Under the glow of the iconic ‘Howdy’ sign, student veterans mark a meaningful milestone as they receive their red, white and blue graduation cords.

Recognized for its commitment to the success of student veterans, Texas A&M University earned the 2025 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award.

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The university’s hands-on approach to preparing students for mass-casualty events demonstrates the transformative impact of immersive education on readiness for real-life crises.

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.

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The 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.

Texas A&M is the No. 2 Most Recognized Public University in the U.S.

Ranks No. 8 among all U.S. universities and No. 13 worldwide in American Caldwell’s Global University Visibility Rankings.

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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 president speaking at the Fast Company Most Innovative Companies gala

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

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