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Texas A&M College of Nursing graduates are improving Texans’ welfare through their care, compassion and courage.

Dr. Patrick Stover is spearheading a new Texas A&M AgriLife institute that seeks to transform the future of America’s food system.

Making (Radio) Waves

By Bec Morris ’23

After tuning into KAMU and KAMU-TV for more than 40 years, Janice Allen ’78 planned a gift to support her local public broadcasting station.

Keeping the Spirit

By Anna Cairns ’20 ’23

Meet the four recipients of the first Keepers of the Spirit Scholarship, a prestigious new program in the Corps of Cadets.

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No Store Exec Does More

By Jeannie Ralston

What Makes Us Aggies

By Mamie Hertel ’24

Howdy, Fort Worth!

Interviews by Dorian Martin ’06

How Can We Safely Explore Space?

By Lydia Hill ’21

From Rocky Start to Rock Solid

By Chrystal Houston

Behind the Music

By Bailey Payne ’19

The Skinny on Scholarships

By Dunae Reader ’15

Pressure? Pressure!

By Hilary Nguyen ’26

A Sacrifice Remembered

By Bailey Payne ’19

A Day in the Life of Cadet Melina Peters ’24

Interview by Torie Noellsch

Opportunities, Engineered

By Lydia Hill ’21

Since 2015, Texas A&M University’s Engineering Academies have helped students from all walks of life achieve their engineering dreams.

Here Comes the Boom

By Bailey Payne ’19

For decades, The Spirit of ’02 has fired to celebrate every Aggie score at Kyle Field.

The Wheel Keeps Turning

By Bailey Payne '19

After producing the hit show “Pawn Stars,” Brent Montgomery ’97 parlayed his unlikely success into a television empire. With his unconventional media and investing group Wheelhouse, he aims to take advantage of a rapidly shifting media landscape and turn the Hollywood business model on its head.

The Train Rides Home

By Bec Morris ’23

The iconic Union Pacific No. 4141 Engine that carried former President George H.W. Bush on his last journey to Aggieland comes home to campus.

Soldiers on the Sidelines

By Bailey Payne ’19

The Texas A&M University Veterans Coaching Program helps members of the armed forces transition from military service to careers in coaching and teaching.

Great Expectations

By Bailey Payne ’19

Texas A&M University President Dr. M. Katherine Banks reflects on her experiences in Aggieland so far and her vision going forward.

Lives of Service

By Bailey Payne ’19

The Texas A&M Foundation honors three outstanding couples with the 2021 Sterling C. Evans Medal.

Introducing “Mailbox”

Our new Spirit section asks readers to share their Aggieland memories. First up: Did you hitchhike to and from Aggieland back in the day? Let us know!