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AI-powered early dementia-detection tool earns Texas A&M a Fast Company Innovation by Design Award

Sep. 14, 2026 • 4 min. read

The 2026 recognition, for a “digital human” that analyzes speech, expressions and biometrics, shows how the university is creating breakthroughs to improve lives.

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Texas A&M regenerative heart patch recognized as one of Fast Company’s ‘World Changing Ideas’ 

June 16, 2026 • 3 min. read

The heart patch is engineered to support healing directly at the site of injury — helping restore strength, improve function and accelerate recovery for patients.

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Texas A&M University named one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company for the second straight year

March 24, 2026 • 5 min. read

Texas A&M joins Adidas, Door Dash, OpenAI and Starbucks on the list of companies turning big ideas into reality.

News Releases

Texas A&M returns to SXSW with expanded Fast Company partnership showcasing innovation as a Force for Good

March 2, 2026 • 5 min. read

The university will appear throughout Fast Company Grill from March 13-15, then join Fast Company on March 16 for “In Good Company,” a new day of co-created programming focused on innovation, impact and purpose.