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Borrowing Bevo

The remarkable story of how Squadron 11 cownapped Texas A&M’s archrival mascot in 1963.
By DR. BILL G. TOMPKINS '65

On the Footwalls of Faults

An intensive summer camp gives grade school teachers the geology experience of a lifetime.
By Rick Giardino

The New Quad

Renovations to the Quad reflect a changing and growing Corps of Cadets.
By RETIRED BRIG. GEN. JOE E. RAMIREZ JR. '79

Be More Cyber-Secure

Daniel Ragsdale, director of the Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center, explains how you can protect yourself in an age of increased hacking and identity theft.
By CHRYSTAL HOUSTON

Campaign Update

Learn about the three Lead by Example campaign pillars and how you can support initiatives in each.

Viewpoint
Using an algorithm that converts songs into artwork, Dr. Tim Davis illustrates the Aggie War Hymn in dazzling color.
Viewpoint

Family Legacy Inspires Bequest

Maier Foundation President Brad Rowe ’97 establishes a scholarship fund for future engineers.

Buttoned Up

One of the most respected Aggie organizations, the Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coats celebrate 10 years.

Secrets of the Universe

Private philanthropy gives Dr. Nicholas B. Suntzeff, director of Texas A&M’s astronomy program, the freedom to explore the depths of the cosmos.

Howdy, Dammit!
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Howdy, Dammit!

Three men from the Class of 1971 are determined to keep the tradition of saying "Howdy" alive.

On Campus

U-STAR prepares Aggies for urban teaching environments.
Bush School graduate students work in the Texas Legislature.
New bike-share program comes to campus.

President's Post:

Philanthropy is the Love of Mankind

A discussion with Dr. Jen Shang, a philanthropic psychologist at Plymouth University in the United Kingdom.
By Tyson Voelkel '96

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