morrill act
The transformative power of a Texas A&M education
Oct. 22, 2026 • 14 min. readAt the heart of the land-grant mission is the belief that higher education can transform lives by expanding opportunity, developing potential and preparing people to put what they learn to work in service to others.
Built to serve: Texas A&M’s land-grant heritage and 150 years as a force for good
Oct. 8, 2026 • 11 min. readFor a century and a half, Texas A&M has partnered with communities, industry and government to turn education, research and extension into real-world solutions for the people of Texas and beyond.
An art installation honoring the key figure in the university's creation was dedicated Friday in a ceremony attended by more than 1,000.
Matthew Gaines Society Honors Key Figure In Texas A&M’s History
Nov. 17, 2021 • 7 min. readAfter the Nov. 19 statue dedication, the group will shift its focus to scholarships, leadership programs and recognition of individuals who embrace change.
Land-grant universities like Texas A&M owe their existence to the dedication of one senator who thought higher education should be available to everyone.
The Morrill Act Still Has A Huge Impact On The U.S. And The World
July 2, 2020 • 7 min. readToday is the anniversary of the act that created land-grant schools across America, including Texas A&M and Prairie View.
Why is the Morrill Act still important to Texas A&M and the dozens of other public universities it helped create more than 150 years after its passage?