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September 7, 2022
Not Another Aggie Kick-off Event
Join us at 6 p.m. in Rudder Plaza for this year's kick-off event. The schedule of events is available online.
September 3, 2022
Texas A&M vs Sam Houston
Watch the Aggies BTHO Sam Houston State at Kyle Field.
What does Texas A and stand for?
What does "A&M" stand for? Agricultural and Mechanical, originally, but today the letters no longer explicitly stand for anything. When Texas A&M was opened on Oct. 4, 1876 as the state's first public institution of higher education, it was called the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, or "A&M" for short.
What is Texas A&M known for academically?
Texas A&M has earned reputation for excellence through high-quality academic programs, expert faculty, commitment to research and alumni outcomes. As an institution, we've been ranked at the top for state, national and global levels.
Is Texas A & Ma HBCU?
The founding member of the A&M System is Texas A&M University, established in 1876. Prairie View A&M, also established in 1876, is an HBCU. Many of the member universities and agencies joined the A&M System decades after being established. Its flagship institution is Texas A&M University.
What military branch is Texas A & M?
Although A&M commissions cadets into all five branches of service — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard — most of them are commissioned through the three ROTC programs — Army, Navy (with a Marine Corps option) and Air Force.