corps of cadets

Brigadier General Patrick R. Michaelis will become the Corps' 46th commandant, overseeing the university's uniformed student body.

In 1947, 36 freshmen with a desire to promote unity and focus on military precision formed the competitive rifle drill squad.

As part of the effort, the Corps is evaluating its recruiting and retention practices, has plans for a summer ad campaign, and the university has funded two scholarship programs.

The new scholarship will cover the tuition difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for qualified out-of-state students.

Laurent Therivel, Texas A&M former student and CEO of UScellular, will appear on the popular CBS reality show Friday night.

Marquis Alexander '13 made university history in 2012 when he became the first Black student and second veteran to serve in the position.

The return of the annual community event will include booths featuring festive food, hot drinks, games and photos with Santa.

Fans are encouraged to arrive by 8:45 a.m. to avoid congestion en route to the game against Prairie View A&M.

Former student Joe E. Ramirez, Jr. '79 is serving as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, leading one of the nation's largest student bodies.

The new 'Patriot scholarship' will cover room and board for students whose ROTC Scholarships already cover all tuition and fees, providing a full ride for more than 700 cadets.