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Fred McClure broke ground in 1976 when he became the Texas A&M’s first Black student body president. He went on to serve three U.S. presidents and hold numerous leadership positions in the 45 years that followed.

Chef Luke Rayford has cooked at Texas A&M dining hall for 34 years. In addition to serving thousands of Aggies every day, he cooks turkeys for hundreds of local families every Thanksgiving.

A&M System members are the first academic-based organizations in Texas to sign the ESGR Statement of Support.

Colleagues remember the long and distinguished career of the Aggie newsman who was hired by Gen. James Earl Rudder himself.

Topics addressed include alternate work locations and diversity.

The recognition denotes a commitment to excellence in research and service.

Three staff members have been honored with a prestigious award by the International Parking & Mobility Institute.

Chief Michael Ragan will retire at the end of August after a distinguished career serving his alma mater.

The President's Meritorious Service Awards recognize outstanding Texas A&M University staff.

Mary Ruth Patranella was the university's longest-serving staff member at the time of her retirement in 2010 from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.