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5 Things You Need To Know — Week Of August 27

Aug 30, 2018

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The Aggies take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Kyle Field on Oct. 7, 2017. (Texas A&M University Marketing & Communications)

1. Texas A&M Football Game Day Guide 2018

As Texas A&M University prepares to kick off the 2018 football season with a Thursday night matchup against Northwestern State on Aug. 30, Texas A&M Transportation Services has laid out a comprehensive plan designed to help fans navigate campus safely and efficiently.

When launched in 2019, the Frontera supercomputer will help scholars improve their ability to generate simulation models, such as this one of Earth’s mantle created by a current supercomputer at the Texas Advanced Computing Center. (Courtesy of the University of Texas at Austin)
When launched in 2019, the Frontera supercomputer will help scholars improve their ability to generate simulation models, such as this one of Earth’s mantle created by a current supercomputer at the Texas Advanced Computing Center. (Courtesy of the University of Texas at Austin)

2. Texas A&M Joins NSF-Funded $60 Million Supercomputer Project

Supercomputing scientists at Texas A&M University will collaborate with nine other U.S. research universities to launch and operate one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers.

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3. Texas A&M Ranked No. 1 Nationally Among Public Schools For 6-Year Graduation Rates

Texas A&M University is No. 1 nationally in the largest total number of students – 6,442 – who graduate within six years in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s latest tabulation of graduation rates.

4. Tailgates: Tips For A Winning Season

Cindy Weston, DNP, RN, with the Texas A&M College of Nursing, offers a couple of quick tips to have a game-winning tailgate.

China's President Xi Jinping speaks at the closing press conference of the Asian-Pacific Economy Cooperation (APEC) Summit outside of Beijing, China. APEC is a forum for the 21 Pacific Rim member economies and at this year's gathering, has offered China an opportunity to boost its role as a regional power through a series of trade and finance deals. (Goh Chai Hin - Pool Getty Images)

5. Xi’s China: What’s Next? China On The World Stage In The Xi Jinping Era

Three renowned China experts will discuss Chinese affairs under President Xi Jinping and their impact on the world stage for “Xi’s China: What’s Next?” at Texas A&M University Sept. 11.