Together, we Stand asa Force for Good

Good universities make an impact, and great universities stand for something. Texas A&M University stands to lead, to serve, to dream — Texas-sized dreams — and achieve them.

Arch "Beaver" Aplin wearing a cowboy hat and his Aggie Ring holds an iconic Buc-ee's soda cup in front of the massive gas station

The Texas A&M graduate and Buc-ee’s founder has built an incredibly successful business model focused on clean bathrooms, tasty snacks and putting people first.

Portrait of Shane Styles of wearing a maroon apron and his Aggie Ring in front of a BBQ pit

When he moved to Austin after graduating from Texas A&M, Shane Stiles noticed the city was severely lacking in great barbecue restaurants. He set out to change that.

Tyler Toney of Dude Perfect wearing a 12th Man jersey signs a Dude Perfect football at an event

Five Aggies took their love of sports and trick shots and turned it into a media powerhouse built on fun, friendship and family.

Graduate students in the aptly named “RAD Lab” are working to improve RoboBall, the robot in an airbag.

A system developed at Texas A&M uses drone imagery and artificial intelligence to rapidly assess damage after hurricanes and floods, offering life-saving insights in minutes.

The Best University For The World

A Texas state flag flies in a yard filled with debris on July 6, 2025 in Hunt, Texas.

Responding to its call to serve the state, nation and beyond, Texas A&M is helping provide resources and in-person support in the aftermath of the recent Texas Hill Country flooding.

Dr. Khan holds up a small pill container filled with 3D-printed medication

Dr. Mansoor Khan is using 3D printing to create precise, personalized medication doses, a major leap for pediatric care.

Portait of Dr. Cindy Lawley

Dr. Cindy Lawley and Texas A&M Engineering have developed innovative ways to meet the needs of the modern workforce.

An Enduring Community with Real-World Impact

From innovative, impactful research to educating the next generation of leaders, Texas A&M is making a difference in people’s lives across the state, nation and world.

Texas A&M is the No. 2 Most Recognized Public University in the U.S.

Ranks No. 8 among all U.S. universities and No. 13 worldwide in American Caldwell’s Global University Visibility Rankings.

An elderly woman's hands grasp a younger person's hands beneath the words "Breathing Hope into World Changing Ideas"

Presented in the Academic Excellence category, this award places Texas A&M University among the top 100 projects globally that are tackling the world’s most urgent challenges with creative solutions.

President Welsh and Dean McLaughlin sit and speak on stage at the Fast Company Most Innovative Companies Gala

Texas A&M is the only university on the list and joins Nvidia, YouTube and EA Sports.

A Call To Lead For The Good Of The World

Portrait of Dr. Seo in an immersive room surrounded by screens

Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo utilizes immersive technology and artificial intelligence to create virtual hands-on learning experiences that enhance student engagement and skill development.

This mock emergency event mimics the real-world collaboration required during an actual disaster, preparing graduates to step up and stand together to serve others.

Portrait of Col. (Ret.) Mike Fossum

Former astronaut Col. (Ret.) Michael E. Fossum ’80 made his dreams of traveling to the stars a reality with hard work, a little bit of luck and a whole lot of Aggie Spirit.

From the Newsroom

A photo of the teams on the field during an NFL football game at At&T Stadium with teh crowd and sponsor logos in the background.

Texas A&M researcher’s effort leverages artificial intelligence to help teams make smarter business decisions.

Dr. Rupak Mahapatra holds a TESSERACT detector

Advanced quantum detectors designed at Texas A&M are reinventing the search for dark matter, an unseen force that science has yet to explain.

A photo from the rear of an older man sitting on a bench by himself near a stream.

A comprehensive framework that successfully reduced tobacco use could offer a roadmap for addressing the growing public health crisis of social isolation and loneliness.