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SourceBy 6 a.m. Friday, students and instructors at Texas A&M’s Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center were already at work, prepping over 36 racks of ribs. It’s one of the lessons in the university’s Texas Barbecue Course, a hands-on barbecue experience that has introduced generations of Aggies to the industry. Texas A&M AgriLife meat specialist Davey Griffin said they fed almost 200 people.
Texas A&M kicks off 150th anniversary celebration with new merchandise line, events
KBTX • Sep 10, 2026Texas A&M University has launched a new merchandise collection ahead of its 150th anniversary, which the university will begin celebrating with a series of events starting Friday, Oct. 2. The 150th Collection, officially licensed gear made to mark Texas A&M’s history, includes items ranging from gameday outfits to keepsakes. The collection, called the 1876 Collection, is available online. The celebration will also include an opening ceremony, a “Fightin’ Texas Aggie” yell practice, a drone show and a weeklong series of campus events called Spirit of 150 Week.
Texas A&M University BUILD made its first appearance at South by Southwest (SXSW) this year, setting up an interactive mural and model medical clinic on the corner of Brazos and 2nd Street in Downtown Austin.
Dad’s health matters too: Texas A&M research reveals paternal choices shape a child’s lifelong health
KBTX • Feb 27, 2026A father’s health before conception could determine his child’s lifelong health outcomes, according to research from Texas A&M University that challenges the singular focus on maternal health.
Oil markets reacted immediately. Raymond Robertson, an economist with Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government and Public Service, said U.S. oil prices jumped 7.5% on day one, with European prices climbing even higher. “Gas prices don’t jump right away, but they do start climbing in about a week or two after the shock,” Robertson said. “If the conflict continues, we might start to see increases at the pump.”
Larry Stein, Professor & Extension Specialist at the Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center, said the key to bluebonnets blooming is water and warm temperatures. “But the key for the flower production going forward is going to be the water and, of course, the warmth,” Stein said.
ith millions of people setting numerous goals each new year, the question arises: why do most people give up early on? Texas A&M professor Sherecce Fields, who’s a clinical psychologist, said it’s all about setting small, specific, and attainable goals.
Experts said the surge is being driven by inflation and tariffs. Thomas McMillan, director of the Center for Retailing Innovation at Texas A&M University, said the price leaps have made consumers more cautious about holiday spending.
Researchers at Texas A&M University are combining drones and artificial intelligence to help emergency responders make faster decisions during disasters.
About 17,000 Aggies rolled up their sleeves on Saturday for Texas A&M’s Big Event and spent the day helping the Bryan-College Station community.