A mockup of the maroon and white no. 41 car honoring the life and legacy of George H.W. Bush on a tan background

At the university, the decorated World War II Navy pilot and former U.S. president found kindred spirits who shared his strong belief in integrity, leadership and service and the desire to be a force for good.

Gen. James Earl Rudder statue with Rudder Tower in the background

Rudder’s bravery on D-Day exemplified selfless service and integrity, the same values he carried into civilian life as president of the university.

Most of the U.S. Treasury replicas hang in state capitols, but the Texas Governor gifted the state’s bell to the Aggies for their enormous wartime sacrifices.

Summer Sea Term cadets will be anchored near Ellis Island for America’s 250th birthday, observing the largest gathering of naval and tall ships since 1976.

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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.

Team 19 presented their jaw brace at the Engineering Project Showcase. (From left) Preston Frazier, Vibhav Jaripatke, Caleb Lengefeld, David Hardy, Maggie Orscheln and Hattie Tramm.

A biomedical engineering capstone team has developed a pediatric jaw brace to help a young boy breathe at night, providing a potential real-world solution for other patients.

Babak Taheri in the Digital Transformation Lab

Texas A&M’s use of artificial intelligence, biometrics and virtual simulations gives insight into guest and employee experiences.

Texas A&M branded George H.W. Bush tribute vehicle driving on the NASCAR track at the Anduril 250 race

During a special race at Naval Base Coronado, Texas A&M and Haas Factory Team commemorated Bush’s legacy of courageous leadership and selfless service in the military and public life.

A photo of the sign for Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine rises to No. 3 in US, No. 5

The veterinary program earned top marks for education, research and service as a national leader in training, affordability and impact on animal and human health. According to new rankings released from Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is ranked No. 3 veterinary school in the United States and the No. 5 veterinary school in the world.

Learn more about the QS rankings

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.

The university ranks No. 5 among all U.S. universities, No. 1 in Texas and No. 2 among U.S. public universities in American Caldwell’s latest rankings.

An anatomically correct heart on a black background with the pink Fast Company World Changing Ideas logo in the foreground

The heart patch is engineered to support healing directly at the site of injury — helping restore strength, improve function and accelerate recovery for patients.

Dr. Safe shows a document to a grad student

Safe, a leading figure in molecular toxicology whose influence spans institutions and disciplines, traveled from the mines of Canada to the halls of Oxford and Harvard before arriving at Texas A&M.

Impact at Scale

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, Texas A&M reflects on the legacy of George H.W. Bush — veteran, leader and champion of public service whose impact continues to inspire.

At Texas A&M University, breakthrough research is shaping the future of food, energy and medicine. Together, we stand to serve for the good of Texas, the nation and beyond.

Striving to be the best university for the world

Supporting veterans as scholars for success in the classroom and beyond

Cultivating the future with cutting-edge solutions in farming

From ground control to the stars, Aggies are shaping the future of space

Driving transformative change through immersive technology and its uses across industries

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The university ranks No. 5 among all U.S. universities, No. 1 in Texas and No. 2 among U.S. public universities in American Caldwell’s latest rankings.

A photo of two researchers wearing white lab coats while posing for a portrait in a research laboratory.

A new study identifies naturally occurring microRNAs that help regulate cell growth and could one day support targeted cancer therapies.

Series of MRI scans, each depicting different angles of the human brain as related to traumatic brain injury.

A natural therapy heals brains after traumatic injury, making seizures both harder to trigger and rarer, while pointing to a future that could cure epilepsy.

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