Student Spotlight

My Aggie Story – Devashish Akhare ’24

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By Dorian Martin ’06  Devashish Akhare ’24 understands what it’s like to head into the unknown—and how Texas A&M University feels like home, despite having the nation’s largest student enrollment. Now the Biology major from Houston, Texas is committed to welcoming everyone with the warm Aggie Spirit and helping them find their place on campus.  Born and educated in India as a Hindu before moving to the United States, Akhare choose Texas A&M so he could move forward with a clean slate. “I … [Read more...] about My Aggie Story – Devashish Akhare ’24

My Aggie Story – Sydney Tetzlaff ’23

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Photos and Story By Olivia Garza '24 The transition to college can be a challenging time. Most Texas A&M University students can benefit from a listening ear to talk to during this period in their lives. Sydney Tetzlaff ‘23, a psychology major from Houston, Texas, is one of those listening ears on campus. Sydney volunteers for HelpLine, an organization that provides after-hours mental health support for Texas A&M students in need of telephone, peer support, information, crisis … [Read more...] about My Aggie Story – Sydney Tetzlaff ’23

My Aggie Story – David Haney ’23

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By Dorian Martin ’06  David Haney ’23 has experienced firsthand the challenges that military veterans face in transitioning to college. Now the Aggie is committed to helping other student veterans pursue their education at Texas A&M University through his work with Veteran Aggie Leaders for Outreach, Research & Resources (VALOR2), a program through the Division of Student Affairs’ Don & Kellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center (VRSC).  As VALOR’s student coordinator, Haney … [Read more...] about My Aggie Story – David Haney ’23

My Aggie Story- Jose Diaz ’23

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Photos by Olivia Garza '24 Story by Veronica Gonzalez Hoff The grass is always green if Jose Diaz ‘23 is the one taking care of it. The graduate agronomy student found a fascination with sports turf grass after a YMCA field trip tour to Minute Maid Park in Houston. The trip is one of his earliest memories interacting with sports turf grass.   Jose worked hard to transfer to Texas A&M University in 2016 to complete his undergraduate degree. He decided to major in turf grass science and joined … [Read more...] about My Aggie Story- Jose Diaz ’23

My Aggie Story – Jacey Henrichs ‘22

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Student stories carry the power to change, challenge, and encourage us. The Texas A&M community is a united but diverse group of individuals-each with unique characteristics and life experiences. My Aggie Story shows how Aggies share more than core values and how telling stories can open doors to dialogue, connectivity, and inclusivity. Whether it is a small triumph or a life-changing epiphany. It's yours; your story contributes to the value and legacy of Texas A&M University. This week … [Read more...] about My Aggie Story – Jacey Henrichs ‘22

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