5 Things You Need To Know – Week Of June 18

1. Texas A&M University School Of Law Appoints New Dean

Texas A&M University has appointed Robert B. Ahdieh as dean and holder of the Anthony G. Buzbee Endowed Dean’s Chair at its School of Law, located in Fort Worth.

2. Texas A&M Statistician Valen Johnson Named Interim Dean Of Science

Dr. Valen E. Johnson, University Distinguished Professor of Statistics and head of the Department of Statistics at Texas A&M University, has been appointed as Interim Dean of the Texas A&M College of Science, effective July 1.

3. Texas A&M Professor Makes Time Magazine’s ‘Great Scientists’ Edition

When it comes to great discoveries, George Bass, Texas A&M University professor emeritus and pioneer of nautical archaeology, is no fish out of water. That’s why Time magazine has recognized him in its recent special edition, “Great Scientists,” ranking him among the likes of Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and Galileo Galilei.

4. Texas A&M GLBT Resource Center To Participate In Houston Pride June 22-23

The Texas A&M University GLBT Resource Center announced that it will be participating in Pride Houston activities June 22-23.

5. Nonprofit Academic Centers Council Relocates To Texas A&M’s Bush School

The Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC) is moving to the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University.