Culture & Society
Dogs and humans are more alike than we thought, study finds
June 8, 2026 • 6 min. readNew research from the Dog Aging Project shows that genetic metabolic patterns tied to lifespan are strikingly similar in dogs and people, offering new insight into aging across species.
Texas A&M receives Civic Engagement and Community Service Award
May 28, 2026 • 3 min. readTexas A&M’s BUILD program was recognized for making a meaningful impact through service, civic involvement and community partnerships.
Research finds hotel booking chatbots can ‘creep out’ customers
May 28, 2026 • 3 min. readStudy links chatbot dishonesty and incompetence to user discomfort, reveals simple fix.
Texas A&M students see NASCAR race operations firsthand at Texas Motor Speedway
May 21, 2026 • 6 min. readAggies get an insider’s look at how real-time data and precision pit stops power on-track performance in premier motorsports competition.
Small financial changes can have big impact on stress, study finds
May 18, 2026 • 3 min. readResearch reveals how minor budget shifts — not just windfalls — can shape emotional well-being.
Study finds more than 84% of dogs show signs of fear, anxiety
May 14, 2026 • 4 min. readUsing data from the Dog Aging Project, researchers analyzed more than 43,000 dogs and found that fear- and anxiety-related behaviors are common across the U.S.
Digital use linked to higher employment and earnings for women, global study finds
May 5, 2026 • 3 min. readA new World Bank analysis shows women see outsized gains from digital skills, but access and policy gaps remain.
The future of sports is data driven, and analytics is reshaping the game
April 22, 2026 • 4 min. readFrom recruiting to game-day decisions, the rapid rise of sports analytics is changing how teams, athletes and organizations compete.
Texas A&M students to gain hands-on experience at NFL draft
April 21, 2026 • 2 min. readEight students from the College of Education and Human Development will help with fan activities, media and talent at one of the nation’s biggest sporting events.
Secret Walls and Texas A&M team up to paint mural for modular medical clinic at South by Southwest
April 20, 2026 • 4 min. readVolunteers closed out the festival by painting a mural for a BUILD Texas Aggie Medical Clinic — turning art into selfless service and bringing hope, comfort and care to communities in need.