Army Secretary Mark T. Esper added that he’s confident each of the 49 cadets receiving their commission into military service are equipped for the challenges ahead, thanks in large part to what they learned and experienced as a cadet in A&M’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program.

Texas A&M will award a record 10,767 degrees during commencement ceremonies this May.

Goals focused on increasing first-year retention rates and 4- and 6-year graduation rates.

Maj. Jordan Enger’s story of service and recovery captured the spirit of Aggie camaraderie at Texas A&M commencement.

Jett graduated from Texas A&M in 2015 as a 16-year-old.

Commencement will begin in Reed Arena on Friday, Dec. 14, with graduation ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

When cameras captured Jonathan Cox's message and the audience read the words “Taylor Marry Me?” they erupted in cheers and applause.