In 1964, Texas Gov. John B. Connally visited campus to deliver the good news that a $6 million “atom smasher” would be built at Texas A&M.

The Center for Excellence in Nuclear Training And University-based Research (CENTAUR) has been selected to receive its second five-year award.

Southeastern Universities Research Association recognizes Sherry Yennello for expanding ‘knowledge of the forces shaping our universe.’

The two-year grant will fund a first-of-its-kind workforce development collaboration for isotope R&D, production and processing.