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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the nation’s only collegiate mounted cavalry unit.
Meet members of the Corps of Cadets Cyber Operations Special Unit who are learning how to respond to emerging digital threats in the military, government and private sectors.
Kalmus leads curation efforts at the Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center.
This story of how one pair of boots made their long-awaited return home will be sure to make you smile.
Discover the uniform's evolution and learn the meaning behind each detail, from head to toe.
As a former graduate assistant director of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, Billy Joe Jay ’75 is helping future students march forward in their careers.
Dr. Marsha McCord Takao '75 '88 '07 uses her military experiences and estate assets to plan opportunities for those who need it most.
Kathryn ’96 and former Yell Leader Scott Whitaker ’95 share their passion for sustaining one of Aggieland’s most defining traditions.
Good Bull reflections on the one-of-a-kind experience of chowing down in Duncan Dining Hall.
As one of the first women in Texas A&M University’s Corps of Cadets, Pauletta Blueitt ’81 reflects on her unexpected path to Aggieland and accomplished military career.
Corps of Cadets scholarship recipient Bryan Blowers ’26 shares how his Aggieland experiences are shaping him today for success tomorrow.
Meet inspiring young alumni who found unique ways to impact the university they love.
Through 12 scholarships that have supported more than 40 Aggie bandsmen, 90-year-old Pembroke “Pete” Rathbone ’55 has created a community in Aggieland.
Four former Corps of Cadets Commanders talk shop on leadership lessons they took from the Quad.
Two Aggies cross paths during the Vietnam War in this remarkable rescue story.
A 1942 poem captures the poignancy of the Corps of Cadets’ Final Review tradition.
Melissa ’98 and Lt. Col. Michael “Mike” Pontiff ’98 create a legacy after claiming Aggieland as their long-awaited home.
What my dad’s passing taught me about building a life of meaning.
In a small German village, one Aggie’s heroic actions will forever be commemorated.
Remembering the origins of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band’s five most frequently played songs.
Bob Lang ’49 crafted over 300 mini Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band members displayed in a 1992 replica of Kyle Field at the Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center.
Explore 50 years of tradition and leadership from Parsons Mounted Cavalry, Texas A&M University’s esteemed horse cavalry unit.
Cade Mahlen ’24 has found his rhythm at Texas A&M University as the 2023-24 Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band infantry drum major.
Read tales about the Queen of Aggieland as nine mascot corporals recall their favorite memories.
Far before the day’s formation to long after the flag is lowered, this cadet and scholar makes each of her “hundred hours” count.
Drawing on his Vietnam War experiences, author Michael Lee Lanning ’68 proudly tells the stories of centuries of soldiers who served their country.
Brig. Gen. Patrick Michaelis ’93 brings a wealth of experience as 46th Commandant of the Corps of Cadets.
The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program has provided more than $18 million to Aggie cadets in the last decade.
Texas A&M University announces an ambitious March to 3,000 initiative to grow the Corps of Cadets’ enrollment to 3,000 members.
Though the all-Corps Block T tradition has been held sporadically since 1915, its history speaks to the Corps of Cadets’ unity and ingenuity.
As the Corps grows, the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership prioritizes building servant leaders of character.
Annie ’98 and Chris Scheumack ’96 find a way to stay connected and help Aggies discover the magic of Texas A&M University.
The oldest Texas honor guard and drill team of its kind, the Ross Volunteer Company has created and upheld cherished Aggie traditions for more than 135 years. Travel through time to explore some of the organization’s defining moments.
Alan Stahlman remembers his heroic father, 1st Lt. Bobby Stahlman ’45, and honors his last wishes to support the Corps of Cadets.
Former Bush School student and planned giving scholar Antonio Ramos-Michael ’20 prepares for a life of service.
Five cadets braved harsh weather and rugged terrain during a 1,000-mile ruck march to raise money for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
The Fish Drill Team celebrates 75 years of pursuing perfection and precision.
Twenty years after being designated the Military College of Texas, Texas A&M continues to offer an exemplary military education.
Explore five planned gifts that are inspiring innovation on Texas A&M University's campus.
Jim Crews ’57 honors his beloved late wife, Sue, by supporting the Corps of Cadets, one of their favorite Texas A&M University traditions.
Through a planned gift to multiple areas of Texas A&M University, Michael B. Cox ’77 is investing in the future of Aggieland.
A planned gift from Barbara and Donald Zale ’55 will support the Corps of Cadets, the Center for Retailing Studies and the College of Liberal Arts.
After decades of molding minds at Texas A&M, the late Dr. Bill Anthony ’71 continues impacting students like cadet Griffin Shimkus ’22.
The Garcia family’s generational giving to Texas A&M University strengthens their bond to Aggieland and one another.
Ever wonder what Miss Rev is thinking? You heard it here first.
Twins Michael ’91 and Sean McPherson ’91 took their Aggie core values to the skies as they flew the president and vice president of the United States.
After a lifetime of piloting, Lt. Col. Darryl English ’71 is back in Aggieland, supporting the Corps of Cadets and encouraging others to serve.
The late Marjorie Munn planned a gift to memorialize her husband, Walter ’43 that will help students carry on the Munns’ legacy of generosity.
Two cadets succeed in Aggieland with the help of a memorial planned gift.
Acting Under Secretary for Management in the Department of Homeland Security Randolph D. “Tex” Alles ’76 credits the Corps for his leadership skills.
“The Last Corps Trip” poem is read every year at Muster ceremonies around the world and lives on as a beacon of the Aggie Spirit.
Rebecca Brune creates a planned gift to empower cadets pursuing careers in cybersecurity and international intelligence affairs.
...that the Corps of Cadets' staff insignia and the Ross Volunteers' sash were created by John Sharp '72 and Jarvis Miller '50?
From military leaders to prominent policymakers, the MSC Student Conference on National Affairs has brought top officials to campus since 1955.
Cadet Hajin Seo '21 shares how the the Corps of Cadets is committed to creating leaders.
The Corps of Cadets' Cyber Operations Special Unit fosters future generations of cyber professionals by cadets in cyber warfare and defense.
Meet this year's Yell Leaders and learn how you can help them preserve the Aggie Spirit by contributing to the Yell Leader Endowment.
The late Jay Kregel ’89 left his legacy to support first-generation Aggies like Mirna Cardenas ’18.
Discover the story behind this 1943 painting of Texas A&M’s original mascot that hangs in the Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center.
The Lonestar Company (Company L-1) class of '73 has created a $100,000 scholarship for future cadets.
Members of the ExxonMobil A&M Club have utilized ExxonMobil’s matching program to commit nine endowments supporting Aggies.
Inspired by his experience in Company E-2, Al Wheeler ’63 and his wife, Judi, created a Keepers of the Spirit Scholarship to support cadets.
During the Lead by Example campaign, countless individuals chose to honor their loved ones through honorary or memorial gifts. Here are six of their stories.
Planned gift will support African wildlife study abroad; Women’s Resource Center gets a boost; Lawrences back Formula SAE Team; new scholarship for aggieTEACH program.
Planning a gift through a testamentary charitable remainder unitrust, also known as a “give it twice” trust, has many advantages with the donor in mind.
Cherilyn Haley and her War Hymn-whistling cockatiel, Sonny, continue to carry on the Aggie Spirit of her late husband, Bill Haley ’51.
From Pinky Wilson's WWI helmet to a long-lost Aggie ring, check out five unique items housed in the Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center.
A charitable gift annuity the late Mike Dillingham ’35 created in 2004 now supports cadets.
The initial investment of a planned gift made by Peggy and John Hill '44 in 1987 has nearly doubled and is now making a powerful impact on campus.
The Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership in the Corps of Cadets is developing a template to create leaders of character.
Betty and Frank Thurmond ’51 express their love for Texas A&M University through four charitable gift annuities and multiple other endowments.
Meet four Texas A&M faculty and staff members who established planned gifts as another way of giving back to the university.
Glen Hunt Jr. ’61 was an Aggie of his own generation, but his impact will be heard for generations to come.
Meet Dr. Junuthula Reddy and five other Texas A&M faculty and staff members who are shaping the university they call home by giving back.
Since 2011, the Corps of Cadets’ International Excursions Program has afforded students the chance to study abroad.
From a new Department of Military Medicine to expanded partnerships with the Corps of Cadets, check out the progress.
Showcasing the impact of planned gifts during the Lead by Example campaign.
Sally Old Houdayer honors her father’s World War II and Cold War military service through a bequest for Corps of Cadets scholarships.
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.
From engineering and public policy to the military, how Texas A&M University is preparing its students to tackle issues of cybersecurity.
The world of cybersecurity is constantly evolving. How Aggies are remaining at the forefront of the industry.
Endowment fuels training cruises; doctor honors late wife’s legacy; gift for Sales Leadership Institute; former student supports the Corps of Cadets.
Ashley Ralph ’19 receives her great-grandfather’s class ring, symbolizing a family legacy that spans 100 years of Aggie heritage.
Sam and Barney Gershen ’69 support students in the Corps of Cadets and Mays Business School on their journey through Texas A&M.
Donors share why they’ve given to Texas A&M during the Lead by Example campaign.
He’s an Aggie Bandsman, Ross Volunteer and the recipient of the David M. Britt ’51 Sul Ross Scholarship.
The use of a charitable IRA rollover is a unique philanthropic opportunity that can also benefit you through significant tax advantages.
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.
One man’s spirit inspires a prestigious award for members of the Corps of Cadets.
A gift of Hill Country property from Kay and Charles “Charlie” Pence ’51 will support Texas A&M University programs close to their hearts.
Cadets study national power through a global lens during the Corps of Cadets’ International Excursions Program.
How Ranger I became a campus legend and left his paw prints on Aggieland.
Meet Eunice Fafiyebi ’17, a Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coat and public health major whose odyssey has taken her from Ibadan, Nigeria, to Texas A&M University.
Through career readiness initiatives, the Hollingsworth Leadership Excellence Program prepares cadets like Scott Lovett ’13 for life beyond the Quad.
New Human Clinical Research Facility opens; synthetic canine supports experiential learning for future veterinarians; Blackstone LaunchPad promotes entrepreneurship, Music Activities Center breaks ground.
Construction is now underway to build a new state-of-the-art Music Activities Center for the university’s orchestras, choirs and bands.
Renovations to the Quad reflect a changing and growing Corps of Cadets.
The remarkable story of how Squadron 11 cownapped Texas A&M’s archrival mascot in 1963.
In honor of the centennial of the U.S. involvement in World War I, we take a journey back 100 years to what life was like on campus during this time.
The first in a four-part series on the Corps of Cadets explores cadets’ academic standing.
A reflection on Cadet Slouch, Texas A&M’s most lovable cartoon character, and the man who gave him life: James Earle ’54.
Young couple creates planned gift for Muster; charitable gift annuity will support Corps scholarships; endowment for Engineering Success Program aids Regents' Scholars; father honors son's memory with President's Endowed Scholarship.
A new veteran scholarship provides financial assistance for American heroes like Ray Dilworth '18.
A 1957 letter written by Jon Hagler '58 assures parents that Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets is the right choice.
Aaron DePaolo ’18 is the first recipient of a President’s Endowed Scholarship funded by one Aggie’s idea to nurture and sell Century Tree seedlings.
One man’s attempt to instill etiquette in the Corps of Cadets in fall 1959.
Naval officer commits a Corps scholarship; College of Medicine receives $1 million gift; Houston Aggie Mothers’ Club creates HelpLine endowment.
He’ll always remember Texas A&M the way it was “back when,” but Earle Shields Jr. ’41 also supports the university’s future through gifts for faculty and students.
Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale ’92 is describe as a true servant leader. After his death, many have honored him with gifts back to the university he loved.
Whether you want to find a unique way to express gratitude or treasure a loved one, an honorary or memorial gift combines generosity with inspiration.
Kimberly Berry '16 is a Regents' Scholar from the College of Liberal Arts who is pursuing her degree in Performance Studies with a minor in Business.
United States Naval pilot Clay Huber '12 demonstrates leadership with a planned gift.
Charles Pence ’51 helps ensure a thriving Corps of Cadets with gifts built to last.
Zou and Boyd Cherry ’67 establish gifts in their wills to impact Texas A&M for years to come.
This is cadet Ray Dilworth. He is a member of D Company (the Combat Veterans Outfit) in the Corps of Cadets and is a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Marijo and Bob English '46 established a charitable gift annuity to benefit the Corps of Cadets and their family.
The Texas A&M Foundation honored Charlie Pence with a Bugle Call at the Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State football game on Oct. 3
The Texas A&M Foundation honored Donald Zale and Gerald Ray with a Bugle Call at the Texas A&M vs. Nevada football game on Sept. 19.
The Texas A&M Foundation honored Bob Byrns with this year's first Bugle Call at the Texas A&M vs. Ball State football game on Sept. 12.
Tony and Zoe Buzbee of Friendswood have pledged $3 million to the Texas A&M Foundation to support the Corps of Cadets
