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Agriculture News

Following in a Giant's Footsteps

A Lead by Example donation creates the Norman Borlaug Endowed Research Scholars Program to foster the next generation of agricultural pioneers.

New tool scans nutritional content of food; veterinarians study dog aging; engineer creates wearable monitoring tool for mental health; specialist explains what causes brain freeze.

Couple establishes full-ride scholarship endowment; Cushing Library receives rare map collection; Chick-fil-A owner gives back; husband honors late wife's legacy.

A New Herd

Dr. G. Cliff Lamb, department head of animal science at Texas A&M University, is helping transform the beef cattle industry to meet global needs.

A Sterling Recipient

Allan Marburger ’60, a big-time Aggie benefactor, receives the 2020 Sterling C. Evans Medal.

Under the Sea in 3D

This captivating CT scan of a seahorse is part of a National Science Foundation effort that seeks to provide high-resolution anatomical data to researchers.

The Heart of Texas Wine Country

As Texas stakes its claim among the country's wine capitals, Texas A&M is doing its part to help grow the burgeoning industry.

The Grape State of Texas

Determined to put Texas wines on the map, Texas A&M University pours resources, research and love into winemaking.

Veterinarians save Sybil the camel; engineers study earthquake-resistant bridge designs and human-robot interactions; researcher explains what makes us hangry.

Student-developed video game teaches cattle working skills; program showcases rural veterinary medicine; university hosts Datathon; Sea Aggies deploy weather buoys.

Scientists develop an oil spill prediction model, a bioabsorbable wound dressing and a new spacesuit design; neuroscience professor explains the underlying causes of déjà vu.

Couples establish gifts for the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship, the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and the College of Architecture; Chilifest gives endowed scholarship.

Couples create memorial scholarships and a professor of practice in engineering; former student gives first endowed gift for the School of Innovation.

Researchers improve human-elephant relations in Botswana; virtual reality tools may help public speaking anxiety; team studies infant opioid addiction.

Endowment fuels training cruises; doctor honors late wife’s legacy; gift for Sales Leadership Institute; former student supports the Corps of Cadets.

Gathering at the Grove

Remembering Aggieland’s original outdoor venue, the Grove.

Long-Term Plans

Millennials Chase ’10 and Kalyn Georg Carroll ’12 ’14 prove that you’re never too young for a planned gift.

Future Focused

Showcasing the impact of planned gifts during the Lead by Example campaign. earn how donors like Elizabeth Bradford are making a difference by being future focused.

Researchers develop injectable bandage; public health professor studies effects of air pollution on pregnant women; corn breeders explore new whiskey flavors.

Aggie Research Changes the World

How Texas A&M faculty and students are impacting the globe.

The Weston Way

Former Rackspace CEO and Chairman Graham Weston ’86 has his sights set on transforming downtown San Antonio into a prominent tech hub.

Best Lecture: 5 Classes We Wish We Could Take

From learning about winemaking to exploring the world's craziest pandemics, here are five Texas A&M classes we wish we could take.

A planned gift establishes three Corps scholarships; couple surprises great-niece with a scholarship; gifts for the Texas A&M Coaching Academy and the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Scientists collaborate on crop research; doctoral candidate studies the diets of 17th-century sailors; student startup revolutionizes indoor farming.

Future Leaders: How Aggies Will Impact the World

Meet Kais Karowadia ’19, a biochemistry and genetics double major who understands that hard work leads to great things.

Surgeon. Pioneer. Conservationist.

The Boone and Crockett Club campaigns to name a Texas A&M University conservation program after the late Dr. Red Duke ’50.

Time to Sprout

The Gardens at Texas A&M University is ready for its debut later this year.

Engineering students develop lunar rover prototype; Texas A&M and NASA collaborate on Robonaut; Texas A&M competes in AutoDrive challenge; Sea Aggies aid endangered sea turtles.

Accounting department naming underway; Pilgrim’s Corp. funds poultry feed mill renovation; Cathy and Bill Davis ’75 endow student conference; Nobel laureate David Lee supports quantum studies.

New Human Clinical Research Facility opens; synthetic canine supports experiential learning for future veterinarians; Blackstone LaunchPad promotes entrepreneurship, Music Activities Center breaks ground.

Family Ties

A planned gift supports transformational learning experiences for animal science students.

The Pitmaster

Dr. Jeff Savell ’75 has a knack for barbecuing, especially when it comes to Texas brisket.

Team discovers three new bird species in Africa; student studies Antarctic ecosystem; researchers use spice painting therapy with dementia patients; artist creates emotional map of Bryan-College Station.

Camp BUILD hosts future engineers; Texas A&M creates coffee research center; new bike lanes illuminate campus; mobile app fights Zika virus.

Do Nutrition Well

Dr. Jenna Anding, professor and AgriLife extension specialist, shares advice for navigating the complicated world of food nutrition labeling.

Birds are the focus of two veterinary stories; researchers apply 3-D printing to drug production; archaeologists restore 17th century French ship.

Construction begins on The Gardens at Texas A&M; new life for Riverside Campus; philanthropy course teaches students about nonprofits; architecture majors design mockups for Dallas Mavericks' practice facility.

Qatar mathematician predicts fate of Malaysia Airlines flight; horseback riding can fight obesity; professor helps protect bats from wind turbines; Bush School researcher finds tariff bias.