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Cover Feature:

Law & (New) Order

Students and faculty at the Texas A&M School of Law tackle real-world cases in the pursuit of justice.
By Jeannie Ralston

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The Outdoor MSC

Introducing Aggie Park, a new premier green space located in the heart of Texas A&M's campus.

Painting a Brighter Future

Learn about the Forsyth and Stark Galleries, two on-campus gems highlighting the beauty and power of art.
By Michele Schevikhoven '21

A Sterling Recipient

Allan Marburger ’60, a Central Texas cattle rancher and big-time Aggie benefactor,
receives the 2020 Sterling C. Evans Medal.
By Dorian Martin '06

Did You Know...

Texas A&M visualization graduates are taking over Hollywood.
By Bailey Payne '19

The People's Doctor

Dr. Susan Rudd Bailey ’78 ’81, president of the American Medical Association, gives physicians and patients a voice in the medical industry.
By Torie Noellsch

Time Capsule:

Welcome, Mr. President!

A chronological look at U.S. presidents who have ventured to Aggieland.
By Clare Fusselman '21

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The Finish Line

As the end of the Lead by Example campaign approaches, here’s a look at some of the biggest campus achievements made possible by donors’ generosity.

Howdy, Samantha Hernandez '20

Samantha Hernandez ’20, a biomedical science major and first-generation graduate, shares how the Terry Foundation and Texas A&M University helped make her dreams possible.
By Lydia Hill '21

An Aggie Abroad

Dr. Samuel R. Gammon III ’44, a World War II veteran and retired Foreign Service Officer, reflects on his lifetime of experiences and his decision to give a bequest to the Department of History.
By Chrystal Houston

Viewpoint
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.
By Alyssa Johnson '20
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Research Worth Consuming
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Research Worth Consuming

AgriLife scientists find a new way to scan food for numerous consumer and agricultural purposes.

Engineers develop a wearable monitoring tool to help students manage their mental health.
Veterinarians study how genes, habits and the environment influence canine aging.