Faculty member Mark Benden overseeing innovative dementia research; close-ups of high-tech equipment and engaged faces in the lab. Engineering students collaborating intently on complex machinery in the RAD lab. Virtual Production Institute team producing immersive video content inside the iconic Kyle Field, creative energy in motion. Atmospheric sciences faculty and students clustered around glowing weather screens. A proud Texas A&M student, beaming, graduates and embraces her father and family, shining her new Aggie ring. Women’s volleyball team erupts in joyous celebration—trophy lifted high, confetti raining down. Aggie Wranglers dance team dazzles with dynamic spins. Beloved mascot Reveille in a candid, spirited campus moment. Veterinary students sharing a gentle moment, petting and caring for a horse. A mobile nurse carefully checks on a patient inside a vibrant BUILD container clinic. Visitors explore the George H.W. Bush Museum—snapshots of legacy and inspiration. Equestrian student, flag in hand. Members of the Aggie Corps salute. American flag flutters. Corps members lower and meticulously fold the flag.

Together, we stand as A Force
for Good

At Texas A&M University, we develop leaders of character who take action and create lasting impact. Through educational excellence and world-class research, we are building a brighter, safer world for the people of Texas, the nation and beyond.

Standing Together For Good

This year, Texas A&M celebrates its 150th anniversary as the United States commemorates its 250th. It’s the perfect opportunity to not only to celebrate where we have been, but where we are going.

Our university and our nation are strongest when people are willing to show up for one another. At Texas A&M, that belief is evident in everything from the tradition of the 12th Man to the enduring bond of the Aggie Network. It is reflected in how we serve, how we lead, how we conduct research and how we respond when our communities and country need us.

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Texas A&M Leads in University Rankings

One of the World's Most Innovative Companies
awarded for research on self-healing polymers, one of two universities to receive this honor
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No. 2 Most Visible Public University In the U.S.
making it one of the world’s most talked about, searched, visited, followed and watched institutions of higher education
No. 1 College in Texas and the SEC
Ranked No. 1 best college in Texas and the Southeastern Conference

Come Stand With Us

Texas A&M Aggies have always stood where duty required us to stand. We stand for something bigger than ourselves, and we stand stronger together.

Research That Matters

Aggies selflessly serve others in our state, our nation and our world. You can see it in our research efforts and community enrichment programs, which focus on making a real difference by solving problems, improving lives and benefiting communities.

Exceptional Student Experience

There's nothing like the Aggie experience, from the classroom to the “other education.” We’re here to support you in your academic pursuits while providing a student experience like no other.

Affordable Education

A Texas A&M degree is a great investment that appreciates over time. If you're unsure of attending college because of costs, don't give up. Pursuing your dreams is within reach.

Working Together

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Working Together

To solve energy challenges

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Working Together

To fight disease

Digital human could allow for better early dementia detection

Researchers are developing AI that can ask screening questions, while observing facial expressions, to evaluate patients for signs of apathy, an early indicator of dementia.

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Working Together

to protect our food sources

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Working Together

To secure our nation

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150th Anniversary

Signature Events

The official celebration will commence the week leading up to Oct. 4, 2026, 150 years since the university’s doors opened, with a prelude of activities beginning in spring 2026. It will conclude in May 2027 following the final commencement ceremonies.

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The columns of the Jack K. Williams Administration Building at sunset

150th Opening Ceremony

4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. • Jack K. Williams Administration Building

Gather at the steps of the Jack K. Williams Administration Building for the official kickoff of the sesquicentennial celebration.

Fireworks at Kyle Field, seen from across the lake at Aggie Park

150th Celebration Kickoff at Kyle Field

9:00 P.M. • Kyle Field

Take part in a special Fightin’ Texas Aggie Yell Practice held at 9 p.m. in Kyle Field, followed by a one-of-a-kind drone show to kick off our sesquicentennial celebration.

Campus Events

An Aggie student shows off her Aggie ring with her parents at Ring Day

Why Texas A&M?

At Texas A&M, you'll receive a premier education at an affordable price. But being an Aggie is about more than your time in classrooms. It’s about becoming a member of one of the friendliest university communities. It means leading with integrity. And it involves joining some of the loudest, proudest fans in the Southeastern Conference.

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