Tips From a Sophomore Fresh off her first year, Sophomore Class President Audri Poage shares what every Aggie wished they knew before their first year at Texas A&M. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs As a freshman gearing up for your first semester at Texas A&M, it can feel like the first-day jitters and that the world is your oyster wrapped up into one exciting package. You’re about to enter a brand new chapter and a completely transformative time in life – and … [Read more...] about Tips From a Sophomore
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Building Planes and Future Engineers
Building Planes and Future Engineers With help from the Aggie Experience Fund, the Texas A&M Chapter of Design Build Fly hit the road this spring to bring classroom theory to life through the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics annual competition. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Picture this: a caravan of 31 Texas A&M University aspiring engineers, a custom-built radio-controlled plane – appropriately named Rev Force 1 – road tripping to … [Read more...] about Building Planes and Future Engineers
Nursing Dreams and Fighting for the Next Generation
Nursing Dreams and Fighting for the Next Generation How the Aggie Experience Fund helped Ana Mendoza ‘27 find her place at Texas A&M and thrive in a student organization that supports the local Children’s Miracle Network hospital. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs When Ana Mendoza arrived at Texas A&M for her freshman year, she came as a first-generation college student and Aggie. She was excited to work her way into the nursing program and break … [Read more...] about Nursing Dreams and Fighting for the Next Generation
Student Research Week Prepares Hundreds of Texas A&M Students with Hands-On Experience Presenting Innovative Ideas
Student Research Week Prepares Hundreds of Texas A&M Students With Hands-On Experience Presenting Innovative Ideas The largest student-run research symposium in the country happens right here at Texas A&M. With more than 900 students presenting this March, they just had their best year yet. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs A student gives a poster presentation to a judge during Student Research Week 2025. Texas A&M Division of Student … [Read more...] about Student Research Week Prepares Hundreds of Texas A&M Students with Hands-On Experience Presenting Innovative Ideas
Take Back the Night Speaks Out
Take Back the Night Speaks Out Texas A&M’s Student Life kicked off Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month 2025 with a student-led event that aims to support Aggies, amplify voices of solidarity and reduce stigma on campus. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Take Back the Night 2024 participants walking through Aggie Park. Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Walking to class, riding on the bus, attending a student org meeting, eating in the dining … [Read more...] about Take Back the Night Speaks Out
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