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• • • • • • Mascot Website Texas A&M University ( Texas A&M, TAMU, or A&M) is a research university in, United States. It is a state university and since 1948 is a member of the. The Texas A&M system endowment is one of the 10 biggest in the nation. Texas A&M's student body is one of the largest in Texas and one of the. Texas A&M's designation as a,, and institution–the only university in Texas to hold all three designations–reflects a range of research with ongoing projects funded by organizations such as the (NASA), the, the, and the.

In 2001, Texas A&M was inducted as a member of the. The school's students, —over 450,000 strong—and sports teams are known as. The Texas A&M Aggies athletes compete in 18 varsity sports as a member of the. The first public institution of higher education in Texas, the school opened on October 4, 1876, as the under the provisions of the. Originally, the college taught no classes in agriculture, instead concentrating on classical studies, languages, literature, and applied mathematics.

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After four years, students could attain degrees in scientific agriculture, and mechanical engineering, and language and literature. Under the leadership of President in the 1960s, A.M.C.

Desegregated, became coeducational, and dropped the requirement for participation in the. To reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings, the renamed the school to Texas A&M University in 1963. The letters ' A&M', originally A.M.C. Short for 'Agricultural and Mechanical College', are retained only as a link to the university's past. The main campus is one of the largest in the United States, spanning 5,200 acres (21 km 2), and is home to the. About one-fifth of the student body lives on campus.

Texas A&M has over 1,000 officially recognized student organizations. Many students also observe the, which govern daily life, as well as special occasions, including sports events. Working with agencies such as the and, Texas A&M has a direct presence in each of the 254 counties in Texas. The university offers degrees in over 150 courses of study through ten colleges and houses 18 research institutes. As a, Texas A&M is one of six American public universities with a full-time, volunteer Corps of Cadets who study alongside civilian undergraduate students. Texas A&M in 1902 Beginning years [ ] The laid the groundwork for the establishment of A.M.C.

In 1862 with the adoption of the. The act auctioned land grants of public lands to establish endowments for colleges where the 'leading object shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and mechanical arts. To promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life'. In 1871, the used these funds to establish the state's first public institution of higher education, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, then known as Texas A.M.C. Donated 2,416 acres (10 km 2) near, for the school's campus. Enrollment began on October 2, 1876. Six students enrolled on the first day, and classes officially began on October 4, 1876, with six faculty members.

During the first semester, enrollment increased to 48 students, and by the end of the spring 1877 semester, 106 students had enrolled. Admission was limited to white males, and all students were required to participate in the and receive military training. Although traditional 'campusologies' indicate 40 students began classes on October 4, 1876, the exact number of students enrolled on that day is unknown. Enrollment climbed to 258 students before declining to 108 students in 1883, the year the opened in. Though originally envisioned and annotated in the as a branch of the University of Texas, Texas A.M.C. Had a separate Board of Directors from the University of Texas from the first day of classes..

In the late 1880s, many Texas residents saw no need for two colleges in Texas and clamored for an end of Texas A.M.C. In 1891, Texas A.M.C. Was saved from potential closure by its new president, former, and well-respected.

Ross made many improvements to the school and enrollment doubled to 467 cadets as parents sent their sons to Texas A.M.C. 'to learn to be like Ross'.

During his tenure, many enduring were born, including the creation of the first. After his death in 1898, a statue was erected in front of what is now Academic Plaza to honor Ross and his achievements in the history of the school. In 2017, the status of this statue was in doubt after other schools removed statues of former Confederate officers. In contrast, the Texas A&M Chancellor and President announced the Sul Ross statue would remain as Ross's statue's place of honor was not based upon his service in the Confederate Army. Under pressure from the legislature, in 1911 the school began allowing women to attend classes during the summer semester. At the same time, A.M.C. Began expanding its academic pursuits with the establishment of the in 1915.

World Wars era [ ] Many Texas A&M graduates served during. By 1918, 49% of all graduates of the college were in military service, more than any other school. In early September 1918, the entire senior class enlisted, with plans to send the younger students at staggered dates throughout the next year. Many of the seniors were fighting in France when the war ended two months later. Over 1,200 alumni served as commissioned officers.

After the war, Texas A&M grew rapidly and became nationally recognized for its programs in agriculture, engineering, and military science. The first graduate school was organized in 1924 and the school awarded its first PhD in 1940.

In 1925, Mary Evelyn Crawford Locke became the first female to receive a diploma from Texas A&M, although she was not allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. The following month the Board of Directors officially prohibited all women from enrolling. Many Aggies again served in the military during, with the college producing 20,229 combat troops.

Of those, 14,123 Aggies served as officers, more than any other school and more than the combined total of the and the. During the war, 29 A&M graduates reached the rank of general. At the start of World War II, Texas A&M was selected as one of six engineering colleges to participate in the, a ten-month activity of 12-hour study days to train Navy personnel who were urgently needed to maintain the then-new, highly complex electronic equipment such as. These colleges provided the Primary School, wherein the key topics of the first two years of a college curriculum were condensed into three months. The instructional effort at College Station was developed and led by Frank Bolton, EE department head and future Texas A&M president. At a given time, some 500 Navy students were on the campus, a significant fraction of the then-years enrollment. Students graduating from the Primary Schools then went to a secondary school, one of which was at (the future location of ).

Enrollment soared after the war as many former soldiers used the to further their education. In 1948, the state legislature formally recognized Texas A&M as a separate university system from the University of Texas System, codifying the de facto arrangement between the schools. University era [ ]. Texas A&M University Chemistry Plaza On March 26, 1960,, class of 1932, became the 16th president of the college. Rudder's tenure (1959–1970) marked a critical turning point in the school's history. Under his leadership, Texas A&M underwent a dramatic expansion in its physical plant construction, but more importantly, it diversified and expanded its student body by admitting women and minorities. The Corps of Cadets became voluntary.

In the face of growing student activism during the 1960s, Rudder worked diligently to ensure that the school continue to fulfill its mission of providing a quality education for all Aggies. By his death in 1970, Rudder had overseen the growth of the school from 7,500 to 14,000 students from all 50 states and 75 nations. In 1963, the 58th approved of Rudder's changes, and officially renamed the school 'Texas A&M University', specifying that the 'A' and the 'M' were purely symbolic, reflecting the school's past, and no longer stood for 'Agricultural and Mechanical'. In the following 35 years, Texas A&M more than tripled its enrollment from 14,000 students to over 45,000. Much of the legislative work allowing the expansion of Texas A&M and the admission of women was pushed by, who served from 1949 to 1981. Known as 'the Bull of the Brazos' and 'the father of the modern Texas A&M University', Moore was a Bryan attorney and businessman originally from in. He also taught economics at TAMU before his entry into World War II.

Texas A&M became one of the first four universities given the designation for its achievements in and marine resources development in 1971. In 1989, the university earned the title by, to recognize its commitment to space research and participation in the Texas Space Grant Consortium. George Bush Presidential Library In 1997, the school became the home of the. Operated by the, it is one of thirteen American. Former President remains actively involved with the university, frequently visiting the campus and participating in special events.

In 1998, activists on campus (including Professor Patrick Slattery) suggested the statue of former university president should be removed on the basis that he was a member of the. Instead, Slattery and others wanted to create a 'diversity plaza', with a statue of, an African-American politician. The project was abandoned in the wake of the, in 1999. Texas A&M received national media attention on November 18, 1999, when, a ninety-year-old student tradition, collapsed during construction. Twelve enrolled students and alumni died and twenty-seven others were injured.

The accident was later attributed to improper design and poor construction practices. The victims' family members filed six lawsuits against Texas A&M officials, the Aggie Bonfire officials and the university. Half of the defendants settled their portion of the case in 2005, and a federal appeals court dismissed the remaining lawsuits against the university in 2007.

With strong support from and the, the inducted Texas A&M in May 2001, on the basis of the depth of the university's research and academic programs. Texas A&M left the for the on July 1, 2012. This ended Texas A&M's scheduled NCAA athletic competitions with three former rivals–UT Austin,, and –for the foreseeable future. The university underwent several large expansions in 2013. On July 12, 2013, was formally merged into the university.

On August 12, 2013 the university purchased the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and renamed it the. Texas A&M on October 23, 2013 announced plans to build a new branch campus, Texas A&M University at Nazareth - Peace Campus, in. Academics [ ] TAMU College/school founding College/school Year founded 1911 1905 1997 1961 1969 1880 1949 2013 2013 1924 1966 1916 Student body [ ]. Then-President smiles with his parents, former President, left, and former First Lady following his commencement address at Texas A&M's December 2008. In the fall 2013, Texas A&M was the fourth largest with an enrollment of 56,255 students pursuing degrees in 10 academic colleges.

The student body includes students from all 50 US states and 124 foreign countries. Texas residents account for 85.9% of the student population, and 33.3% are either of international origin or members of ethnic. The student body consists of 47.3% women and 52.7% men. Although Texas A&M is a secular institution, its student body has a reputation for being and. According to a 2005 student survey published in, Texas A&M ranked 13th highest in the category 'students pray on a regular basis'. Breakaway, a weekly, student-organized, on-campus prayer gathering, has attracted over 10,000 students in 2012, and is one of the largest of its kind in the United States. In 2009, the Princeton Review ranked Texas A&M the eighth most campus in the nation.

The Princeton Review also ranked the university in 2012 as the '10th least friendly' college in the United States for people, and the least friendly among public schools for LGBT people. The university consistently ranks among the top ten public universities each year in enrollment of scholars. According to the, the fall 2008 entering freshman class consisted of 54% students in the top 10% of their high school graduating class, 86% in the top quarter, and 99% in the top half. Seventy-four percent of these students took the. The middle 50% of the freshmen had average scores as follows: in critical reading, 520–630, math, 560–670, and in writing 500–610. Twenty-six percent of the incoming freshmen took the, with the middle 50% scoring between a 23 and 29. About 80 percent of the student body receives about $420 million in financial aid annually.

The admission rate for students who applied as undergraduates in 2012 was 67%. The school is rated as 'selective' by US News & World Report. In the fall 2008 semester, the had the largest enrollment of 20.5%. The and the followed, enrolling 15% and 14% of the student body, respectively.

The enrolls 12%, and enrolled about 11%. Colleges with less than 10% enrollment included the, the, the, the, and the. Approximately 8% of the student body had not declared a major. In the fall 2011 semester, enrollment at Texas A&M surpassed 50,000 for the first time. A record 50,054 students were enrolled on the census day. Rankings [ ] National 51 115 68 3 Global 96 165 193 88 In a comparison of educational quality, faculty quality, and research output, ranked Texas A&M 51st nationally and 96th internationally in its 2014 rankings. In its 2014–2015 rankings, listed Texas A&M 61st among North America's universities, and 141st among world universities.

The 2012/2013 ranked the university 165th overall in the world. In its 2013 edition, the Center for World University Rankings ranked Texas A&M as the 80th university globally and 50th university nationally. In the 2014 edition of the ranking of national universities, the school is 68th. News and World Report ranking, Texas A&M tied with. According to criteria, which weigh research, community service, and social mobility, Texas A&M ranks third nationally in 2015. The listed Texas A&M as one of the thirty-five American college programs that 'communicate[s] the values of honesty, trust, respect, responsibility, integrity, and fairness in the classroom'.

The 2011 ranked the school as the 23rd best-value public university on the basis of in-state tuition, and the 35th best-value public university on the basis of out-of-state tuition. After conducting a survey of leading employment recruiters, ranked Texas A&M 2nd nationally, as 'most likely to help students land a job in key careers and professions'. In 2009 the National Science Foundation has recognized Texas A&M as one of the top 20 research institutions. Veterans [ ] Texas A&M has made a commitment to veterans, in accordance with its efforts to be a school that respects and honors its military history. The exists to help veterans and their children take advantage of every financial aid option available to them. The is there to help veterans connect with each other and important resources and associations.

According to, Texas A&M ranked number one in the nation for the best college for veterans, as ranked by return on investment. Texas A&M is also ranked number two for veterans in and number nine for 'business schools for veterans' by the. With three separate offices for veterans services, A&M is well prepared to suit any unique veteran requirements. Endowment [ ].

The Michel T. Halbouty Geosciences Building houses the Department of Geology and Geophysics. Texas A&M University System (which includes Texas A&M, ten other universities, and a health center that are in the Texas A&M University System) has an endowment valued at more than $11 billion, which would rank second among U.S. Public universities and 7th overall (if the University System was counted as one university). Apart from revenue received from tuition and research grants, the university, as part of the (TAMUS), is partially funded from two endowments. The smaller endowment, totaling $1.17 billion in assets, is run by the private Texas A&M Foundation. A larger sum is distributed from the Texas (PUF).

TAMUS holds a minority stake (one-third) in this fund; the remaining two-thirds belongs to the. As of 2006, the PUF ending net asset value stood at $10.3 billion; $400.7 million was distributed to the two university systems in fiscal year 2007. Combined, the total endowment for the TAMUS stands at $11.1 billion, as of 2015. Endowment assets dedicated solely to the College Station campus (as of December 31, 2015) are $259.9 million.

Research [ ]. The Century Tree, a famous campus landmark and subject to several traditions The Texas A&M University system, in 2006, was the first to explicitly state in its policy that technology commercialization was a criterion that could be used for.

Passage of this policy was intended to give faculty more academic freedom and strengthen the university's industry partnerships. Texas A&M works with both state and university agencies on various local and international research projects to forge innovations in science and technology that can have commercial applications. This work is concentrated in two primary locations–Research Valley and Research Park. Research Valley, an alliance of educational and business organizations, consists of 11,400 acres (50 km 2) with 2,500,000 square feet (232,000 m 2) of dedicated research space. An additional 350 acres (1 km 2), with 500,000 square feet (46,000 m 2) of research space, is located in Research Park.

Among the school's research entities are the, the, the Cyclotron Institute, the, and the Institute for Plant Genomics and Biotechnology. Texas A&M University is a member of the SEC Academic Consortium.

In 2013 with $955 million Texas A&M ranked in the top three universities for research expenditures; third behind only and. In 2004, Texas A&M System faculty and research submitted 121 new inventions and established 78 new royalty-bearing licensing agreements; the innovations resulted in income of $8 million. The Texas A&M Technology Licensing Office filed for 88 patents for protection of intellectual property in 2004. Spearheaded by the, Texas A&M scientists created the first cloned pet, a named 'cc', on December 22, 2001. Texas A&M was also the first academic institution to each of six different species: cattle, a, pigs, a cat, a deer and a horse. In 2004, Texas A&M joined a consortium of universities and countries to build the in; the largest optical telescope ever constructed, the facility has seven mirrors, each with a diameter of 8.4 meters (9.2 yd). This gives the telescope the equivalent of a 24.5 meters (26.8 yd) primary mirror and is ten times more powerful than the.

Ground-breaking for the construction of the telescope began in November 2015. As part of a collaboration with the 's, Texas A&M completed the first conversion of a from using highly enriched fuel (70%) to utilizing low-enriched uranium (20%). The eighteen-month project ended on October 13, 2006, after the first ever refueling of the reactor, thus fulfilling a portion of 's Global Nuclear Threat Reduction Initiative. TAMU researchers have named the largest volcano on Earth,, after the university. In December 2016, the university became the focus of a PETA campaign hoping to close down certain veterinary laboratories, which it alleges perform abusive experiments on dogs with, including breeding dogs to worsen their illnesses and housing them in inhumane cages. The campaign urged supporters to write letters to the school in protest of experimenting on the dogs. Texas A&M responded that a video had been posted by PETA with insufficient context, and it said that the animals in question receive high-quality care with oversight from the and.

Worldwide [ ]. Two professors, a graduate, and an undergraduate student at the Texas A&M has participated in over 500 research projects in over 80 countries and leads the Southwestern United States in annual research expenditures. The university conducts research on every continent and has formal research and exchange agreements with 100 institutions in 40 countries. Texas A&M ranks 13th among U.S.

Research universities in exchange agreements with institutions abroad and student participation in study abroad programs, and has strong research collaborations with the and many leading universities in China. Texas A&M owns three international facilities, a multipurpose center in Mexico City, Mexico, the Soltis Research and Education Center near the town of San Isidro,, and the Santa Chiara Study Abroad Center in, Italy.

In 2003, over 1,200 Aggie students, primarily undergraduates, studied abroad. Marine research occurs on the university's branch campus,. It also has collaborations with international facilities such as the in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Texas A&M's Center for International Business Studies is one of 28 supported by the. The university is also one of only two American universities in partnership with, Mexico's equivalent of the, to support research in areas including biotechnology, telecommunications, energy, and urban development.

In addition, the university is the home of 'Las Americas Digital Research Network', an online architecture network for 26 universities in 12 nations, primarily in Central and South America. Texas A&M has a campus in Education City,. The campus is part of Qatar's 'massive venture to import elite higher education from the United States'.

TAMUQ was set up through an agreement between Texas A&M and the for Education, Science, and Community Development, a foundation started in 1995 by then-emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his wife and mother of the current emir, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. TAMUQ was opened in 2003, and the current contract extends through 2023. The campus offers undergraduate degrees in chemical, electrical, mechanical and petroleum engineering and a graduate degree in chemical engineering. TAMUQ has received numerous awards for its research. Texas A&M receives $76.2 million per year from the Qatar Foundation for the campus.

In the agreement with the Qatar Foundation, TAMU agreed that 70% of its undergraduate population at its Qatar campus would be Qatari citizens. The curriculum aims to 'duplicate as closely as possible' the curriculum at College Station, but questions constantly arise over whether this is possible due to Qatar's strict stance on some of the freedoms granted to U.S. TAMU has also been the subject of criticism over its Qatari campus due to Qatar's support of global and appalling human rights record. Texas A&M Aggie Conservatives, a campus activism group, has spoken out against the campus and called for its immediate closure on the grounds that it violates a commitment to educating Texans, and diminishes the credibility of engineering degrees earned by students at College Station. In late 2013, Texas A&M signed an agreement to open a $200 million campus in Nazareth, Israel as a 'peace campus' for Arabs and Israelis. The agreement led to protests from students at the Qatari campus who claimed that it was 'an insult to [their] people'. The campus was never opened.

Instead, Texas A&M opened a $6 million marine biology center in Haifa, Israel. Main article: Texas A&M's campus, one of the largest in America, spans 5,200 acres (21 km 2) plus 350 acres (1 km 2) for Research Park. The university is part of the located within in the (Southeast Central Texas) region, an area often referred to as 'Aggieland'. According to the, as of 2008, the population of Brazos County is estimated at 175,122., in 2006, named College Station the most educated city in Texas, and the 11th most educated American city, due largely to the presence of the university and the size and scope of its research. Aggieland is centrally located within 200 miles (320 km) of 3 of the 10 and 75% of the Texas and populations (approximately 13 million people). The area's major roadway is, and several smaller state highways and connect the area to larger highways such as. The campus is bisected by a railroad track operated.

The area east of the tracks, known as Main Campus, includes buildings for the colleges of engineering, architecture, geosciences, science, education and liberal arts. Dormitories, as well as the main dining centers and many campus support facilities, are also on Main Campus. Notable buildings on Main Campus include, Sterling C. Evans Library, the Academic Building, Harrington Hall, the Memorial Student Center, the Administration Building, Rudder Tower, Albritton Bell Tower, and the.

To the west of the railroad tracks lies West Campus, which includes most of the sports facilities, the business school, agricultural programs, life sciences, the veterinary college, the political science and economics school, the, the and two schools within the. Research Park, the area of West Campus along, includes many research facilities. Outside the main campus, the institution formally includes two additional: located in in devoted to engineering disciplines and in, devoted to marine research and host to the. All degrees at the Qatar campus are granted by the university's. On October 23, 2013, plans were announced for a third (second international) branch campus, Texas A&M University at Nazareth - Peace Campus, in Israel.

The is located in. Texas A&M also maintains the formally, Texas A&M Riverside Campus or Bryan Air Force Base. This extension of the main campus is located 10 miles (16 km) to the northwest adjacent to and. RELLIS stands for 'Respect', 'Excellence', 'Leadership', 'Loyalty', 'Integrity', and 'Selfless service'.

Will also maintain a campus presence at RELLIS to partner with other institutions and organizations. The Bryan City Council is considering the 2,000-acre campus and nearby land.

Annexation would allow the city to regulate development at the site, provide various municipal services, and expand the tax base though RELLIS itself as a public entity would not contribute to city revenues. Related private businesses attracted to the RELLIS area would produce such revenues. Student life [ ] Residential life [ ]. Sbisa Dining Hall and central utility plant water tower sporting the greeting, 'Welcome to Aggieland' During the 2006 fall semester, 20.5 percent of the student body lived on campus in one of two distinct housing sections located on opposite ends of campus. Both the Northside and Southside areas contain student dormitories, also known as residence halls. While some halls are single-sex, others are.

Usually students of different genders live on alternate floors, although some halls are segregated by room or suite. Residence hall styles vary. Many halls offer only indoor access to individual rooms, but other halls locate room entrances on an outdoor balcony.

Room sizes vary by building. Halls with larger rooms include en-suite or private bathrooms, while halls with smaller rooms have a common bathroom on each floor. Several halls include a 'substance-free' floor, where residents pledge to avoid bringing,, or cigarettes into the hall. Northside consists of 17 student residence halls, including the 3 university honors dorms.

Two of the university honors dorms are freshman only. The halls are located near local entertainment district, and offer convenient access to campus dining establishments: Sbisa Dining Hall and The Underground, a food court located in the Sbisa basement. Several of the residence halls located on Southside are reserved for members of the. Non-corps halls in this area center around the Commons, a hub for activities and dining. Southside has two Learning Living Communities, which allow freshmen to live in a cluster with other students who share common interests. Facilities for the Corps of Cadets are located in the Quadrangle, or, an area consisting of dormitories, Duncan Dining Hall, and the Corps training fields.

The Corps Arches, a series of 12 arches that '[symbolize] the spirit of of Texas A&M', mark the entrance to the Quadrangle. All cadets, except those who are married or who have had previous military service, must live in the Quad with assigned roommates from the same unit and graduating class., the Aggie, lives with her handlers in the Quadrangle. Greek life [ ] At Texas A&M, about 10% of the undergraduate population is affiliated with a Greek fraternity or sorority. Texas A&M is home to 58 nationally or internationally recognized Greek letter organizations. There are 20 IFC fraternities, including,,,,,,,,,,,,,and. There are 13 Panhellenic Council Sororities, including,,,,,,,,,,,, and. Major philanthropic events include Chi Omega's variety show and production Songfest, Sigma Alpha Epsilon's Paddy Murphy week-long fundraiser, Zeta Tau Alpha's Big Man on Campus competition, Delta Kappa Epsilon's Ducky Derby and Sigma Chi's annual Fight Night.

Corps of Cadets [ ]. The 's Bugle Rank leads the band at halftime at a football game.

Texas A&M is one of six United States. The schools' (or the Corps) is one of the largest uniformed student bodies outside the. Many members participate in programs and earn commissions in the upon graduation. Members of the Corps have served in every fought by the United States since 1876. There were 20,229 Aggies who served in World War II, and of these, 14,123 served as officers, more than any other school, including the combined totals of the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy.

Since 1876, 225 Aggies have served as generals. Until 1965, Corps membership was mandatory.

The Corps welcomed female members in the fall of 1974, and as of spring 2012, the co-ed Corps boasts an enrollment of more than 2000 cadets. And senior cadets from the Corps of Cadets give the 'gig 'em' sign at the. The Corps is composed of three Air Force Wings, three Army Brigades, three Navy and Marine Regiments, as well as the, whose members may be affiliated with any military branch. Parson's Mounted Cavalry is the only mounted ROTC unit in the United States. The Ross Volunteer Company, the oldest student-run organization in the state, is the official honor guard for the. The Fish Drill Team, a precision, close-order rifle drill team composed entirely of Corps freshmen, represents the school in local and national competitions.

They have won the national championship almost every year since their creation in 1946, and have appeared in several Hollywood productions, with prominent roles in the movies and. The, the world's largest precision, provides music for University functions and presents intricate halftime performances at football games. Some band drills are so complicated that they require band members to step between each other's feet to complete the maneuvers. These drills must be drawn by hand as computer marching programs have returned errors; their calculations require two people to be in the same spot at the same time. Corps of Cadets membership is a requirement to join the Aggie Band, and bandsmen live by the same standards, schedules, and regimens as the rest of the Corps. Activities [ ].

The Texas A&M University Singing Cadets Texas A&M has over 1,000 student organizations, including academic, service, religious, and common interest organizations. Orientation programs encourage students to become involved in campus activities and organizations from the beginning. An April 2005 campus survey found that 74% of the students were involved with at least one organization and that 88% participated in a campus organization in the past.

Since 1955, the has held conferences, lectures, and other programs to bring the wider world to Texas A&M by discussing issues of national and international importance with top-caliber speakers like then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General, Texas A&M students, and those from across the nation. One of the oldest student organizations is the, founded in 1893.

Known as the 'Voice of Aggieland', the Singing Cadets are an all-male choral group with about 70 members not affiliated with the Corps of Cadets. The group travels nationally and has completed several international tours; most recently, China in 2013., the oldest Hillel organization in the United States, was founded in 1920 at the original college. The organization occurred three years before the national was organized at the. Logic Pro 8 Windows Torrent Download. Student Rec Center is the descendant organization of Gay Student Services (GSS), the only student organization to ever successfully sue the institution for official recognition. In the decision, the held that the required public universities to recognize student organizations aimed at gay students. The Graduate Student Council, founded in 1995, serves as the student government for Texas A&M University's graduate and professional students. It is a council representing all TAMU graduate students with a purpose to improve graduate students' academic, living and social experiences.

The GSC represents students' concerns and is their liaison with the University Administration. The Department of Recreational Sports provides drop-in recreation, intramural sports, sport clubs, indoor climbing, strength and conditioning, fitness classes, Outdoor Adventures, aquatics classes, and more.

Rec Sports facilities include the flagship Student Recreation Center, which is undergoing a renovation and expansion that will increase the size of the facility to approximately 400,000 square feet; a natatorium; the Penberthy Rec Sports Complex; and the Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Center. Some national service organizations originated at A&M. Aggie students founded the largest one-day student-run service project in America known as The Big Event. The annual service project allows students to give back to their community by assisting local residents.

The organization CARPOOL, a student-run, has provided over 250,000 free rides (as of February 2016) to Aggies unable to transport themselves home. Its organizers also assist other universities in establishing similar programs. In addition, the listed A&M among the 500 academic institutions in the 2005–06 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The Student Government Association (SGA), one of A&M's largest organizations, consists of over 1,300 student members in 3 branches, 15 committees, and 4 commissions. SGA has changed little since 1972, except its relative position within the official framework of the university. Media [ ] ranked, founded in 1893, as the 5th best college newspaper in America in 2010. The Aggieland, formerly known as The Olio and The Longhorn, is one of America's largest college yearbooks in number of pages and copies sold.

The university houses the public broadcasting stations:, a member station since 1970, an affiliate since 1977, and the student-run, 'the college station of '. W5AC broadcast the first live, play-by-play broadcast of a college football game, at Kyle Field, in November 1921. The game, played in Dallas between the Aggies and the, ended in a scoreless tie. Traditions [ ]. Aggie Ring for the class of 2004 The Texas A&M culture is a product of the university's founding as a rural military and agricultural school. Although the school and surrounding community have grown, and military training is no longer required, the has instilled in students 'the idealized elements of a small-town life: community, tradition, loyalty, optimism, and unabashed sentimentality.'

Posits that Texas A&M students' respect for school traditions and values is the university's greatest strength. Some of the school traditions date to the 1890s, while others have been introduced more recently. These traditions enable enrolled students and alumni to cultivate the Aggie Spirit, a sense of loyalty and respect for the school. They dictate many aspects of student life, including how to greet others (using the official school greeting 'Howdy!' ), how to act at an A&M sporting event, and often, what words a student may use in conversation. A visible designation tradition among senior undergraduates and former students is the wearing of the, whose design has been relatively unchanged since its introduction in 1894. Students may order a ring after completing 90 of coursework, including at least 45 hours at A&M, or after graduation.

Graduate students may receive a ring after 75% of their graduate coursework is completed or after the acceptance of their dissertation or thesis. Though unsanctioned by the university, many students 'dunk' their newly acquired Aggie Rings into a pitcher of beer and quickly chug the entire pitcher to 'earn' the ring. Some students dunk their rings in alternative substances, including ice cream or nonalcoholic beverages. The perform a rifleman's as candles are lit for the deceased at the 2007.

In keeping with the idea that all enrolled students and 'former students' comprise a family (the term alumni is not generally used, as 'former students' include those who could not complete their education, such as those who entered military service), Aggies have created two traditions to honor members of the Aggie family who have died. Is held annually on the anniversary of the, April 21, to honor the death during the previous year of any enrolled student or alumni. Over 300 Musters are held around the world, with the largest taking place at on the. All Muster ceremonies feature the Roll Call for the Absent.

As the names of the deceased Aggies are called, a family member or friend answers 'Here' and lights a candle, to symbolize that although their loved one is not present in body, his or her spirit will shine forever. The event received worldwide attention during World War II, when 25 Aggies 'mustered' during the for the island of.

Students who die while enrolled at Texas A&M are also honored at Silver Taps, a ceremony held, when necessary, on the first Tuesday of the month. This tradition began as a memorial for former Texas A&M president. On the day of the ceremony, flags fly half-staff and notices are posted throughout campus. At 10:15 pm the lights around campus are extinguished and hymns chime from Albritton Tower while students and faculty collect in the Academic Plaza.

Following a by the Ross Volunteer Firing Squad, six play an A&M version of the song, Silver Taps, three times from the dome of the school's Academic Building: once to the north, the south and to the west. The song is not played to the east symbolizing that the sun will never rise on that Aggie again. The 2007 Student Bonfire 12th Man [ ] Aggie fans are called the, meaning that they support the 11 players on the field and would be willing, if it were possible, to enter the game if necessary. To further symbolize their 'readiness, desire, and enthusiasm,' it is traditional for students in attendance to stand throughout the game.

The tradition began on January 2, 1922, at the where A&M played. A&M had so many injuries in the first half of the game that feared he would not have enough men to finish the game. He called into the stands for, a reserve who had left football after the regular season to play basketball. Although he did not actually play, his readiness symbolized the willingness of all Aggies to support their team to the point of actually entering the game. A&M won 22–14, but E. King Gill was the only man left standing on the sidelines for the Aggies.

In recent decades, the 12th Man is represented on the field by a player who wears the No. 12 jersey and participates in kick-offs. The 12th Man uses a variety of school yells, rather than cheers, to support Aggie teams. Each year the student body elects five students to serve as the Yell Leaders.

At midnight before each home game at Kyle Field or at a predesignated location at away games, the fans gather together to practice the yells for the next day's game. Led by the Yell Leaders, and the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, the Twelfth Man files into the stadium to participate in to practice yells, sing the, and joke about their opponents. At the conclusion of the yell practice, the stadium lights are extinguished and fans kiss their dates. This is also done as practice, because Aggies are expected to 'mug down', or kiss their dates, every time the football team scores on the field.

Named Midnight Yell as one of the '100 Things You Gotta Do Before You Graduate.' On November 12, 2015, Texas A&M sued the Indianapolis Colts for infringing on its trademark of the 12th Man. Bonfire [ ] Almost every year since 1909, A&M students have built a large bonfire to celebrate their 'burning desire to beat the hell outta U.T.' (the University of Texas). Was traditionally lit around in conjunction with the festivities surrounding the annual game between the schools. Though it began as a trash pile, Aggie Bonfire evolved into a massive six-tiered structure, the world record being held at 109 feet (30 m). The collapse of the 1999 structure, causing the deaths of 12 students and an alumnus, prompted the university to suspend the official sanction of the bonfire, but the tradition continues off-campus.

Athletics [ ]. Main article: The Aggies are a member of the in all sports as of July 1, 2012. Previously a charter member of the until its dissolution in 1996, A&M competed in the until June 30, 2012.

The school's 20 sports teams are known as the, and the school's colors are maroon and white. As of April 2011, Aggies have earned 138 Southwest and Big 12 conference regular-season and tournament titles and 11 team national championships. The team, formed in 1993, earned 15 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 1995 to 2009, advancing at least as far as the round of 16 in seven of the last eight appearances. The women's volleyball team earned 12 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 1993 to 2004, advancing past the first round each time. In 2004 ranked 'the best college baseball venue'.

Ranked the university 46th, in a 2002 analysis of 'America's Best Sports College[s]' and College Station the 9th best college sports town. A&M's was the until joining the SEC.

In 2004, sporting events between the Aggies and Longhorns became known as the. The most-watched event in the rivalry was the annual game held the day of. Other rivalries have included,, and the recently renewed rivalries with the and. Football [ ].

A view from the student section of Kyle Field during a 2007 football game Founded in 1894, the team has won 18 Southwest Conference championships, 3 Big 12 South Division championships, and 1 Big 12 championship. The university also claims 3 national championships, two of which it claimed retroactively in 2012. The team has appeared in 30, winning 13, and has produced 41 first Team All-Americans, 5 Academic All-Americans, and 2 winners, in 1957 and in 2012. Twenty-one Aggies play in the, including the for,, a player for the.

Former Broncos head coach also played college football at Texas A&M. Since 1904, home football games have been played at, a stadium with a current capacity of 106,500. In 2004, ranked Kyle Field the top football stadium while ranked it fourth.

The same year ranked an A&M football weekend the third best college football experience. Basketball [ ]. Main articles: and Founded in 1912, the men's basketball team won 11 Southwest Conference championships and 2 Southwest Conference Tournament championships.

The team has appeared in the 6 times and in the 11 times, of which 3 resulted in appearances, most recently in the 2015–16 season, which is the highest round to which the Aggies have advanced. The women's basketball team has 1 Southwest Conference Tournament championship, 1 regular season Big 12 Conference championship and 2 Big 12 Tournament championships, most recently in 2011. The women have advanced to 8 NCAA Tournament appearances, winning the National Championship in 2011. They have also competed in the twice, winning that tournament in 1995. The men's basketball team was coached by head coach for four years until he left for the head coaching position at the.

The current head basketball coach is; he is entering his third season and leading the Aggies into the. The women's team has been coached by since 2003. Home games are played at the 12,989-seat., formerly the home of the volleyball and basketball teams, hosted basketball games before Reed Arena opened in 1998.

Notable alumni [ ]. Specimen were on display at the Memorial Student Center (MSC) on the Texas A&M campus for each of the University's seven recipients, including Horace S. Carswell's medal (pictured above). The medals were temporarily on display in Rudder Tower during renovation of the MSC. With over 450,000 alumni, A&M has one of the largest and most active in America. Many Aggies have attained local, national, and international prominence.

And have served as for and, respectively, and is the current United States Secretary of Energy, and former and., in the George W. Bush and Obama administrations, is a past president of the university. Congressmen,,, and, and former Austin, Texas, mayor are all graduates.,, and became NASA astronauts. Aggies made their mark on the with former All Pro, 1 Pro-Bowl, 4 World Championships, including 3 Super Bowls, title-winning coach, Oakland Raiders head coach, defensive tackle, winners and, Heisman runner-up, legislator, and actor, punt returner, offensive tackle, defensive back and punter, former assistant coach and former player, punter, linebacker, and defensive end. Coached at A&M where 'survivors' of his grueling football practice camp at were nicknamed named. Other famous Aggie athletes include, indoor/outdoor shotput world record holder, World Series champion player and manager, baseball standouts and (the 1954 Rookie of the Year); along with, Libero for the USA national volleyball team. Aggies have also made a mark on.

And, who often strummed their guitars on the porch of their Northgate home, have become popular country singers. Is a veteran of the and is a nationally syndicated talk show host with the sixth largest listening audience in the United States., a doctoral graduate of A&M, became the subject of a 1999 espionage investigation; though arrested, charges were dropped in 2000. Aggies in business, particularly in the fields of energy, construction, communications, law, and chemistry, include, chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Communications; Jeffrey DeBruin, principal,;, chairman and CEO, Mitchell Energy and Development Corp.;, President and CEO of;, CEO of Wal-Mart Stores USA. Alum was known as the 'Father of Hollywood' for his role in developing many of the city's most recognizable landmarks, including the,,, the, the and the.

Architect Greg Pappas, now-deceased member and Vice President of the family, is known for his design of the many different Pappas Family restaurants. M.D., is an ocular oncologist, cancer researcher and vice chairman at the in. Dallas Attorney, William Mahomes, Jr., the first black student to graduate from Texas A&M University's Corps of Cadets. He is managing partner of a Dallas-based law firm, with his primary concentration in the areas of public finance and commercial real estate transactions.

Mahomes was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Greg Abbott in 2015. He serves as a member of the Committee on Audit and the Committee on Academic and Student Affairs. He also serves as a liaison to the Development Foundations of A&M System Members and the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets and System Military Training Programs. Because of A&M's military roots, many Aggies have become leaders in the armed forces, and were featured in the 1943 propaganda film., was the sole survivor of Torpedo Squadron 8 in the.

Lieutenant General became a fighter ace in World War II with 22 aerial victories. Major General led World War II raid on the. General, known as 'the architect of the Air Force's ballistic missile and military space program', became the namesake of, Colorado. General is a former Chief of Staff of the.

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