Texas A&M’s Warrior-Scholar Project Expands to Include STEM Fields
Just one month ago, 19 prospective student veterans participated in Texas A&M University’s (TAMU) first-ever Warrior-Scholar Project to gain the skills necessary to compete at top universities....
Leadership Lessons in the Great Outdoors
Outdoor Adventures partners with Zachry Leadership Program for river excursion. “You can’t travel together in a remote setting or in close quarters without building a strong team,” said Sarah...
Here to Help Aggies Succeed
The first year of college can be a scary and exciting time for anyone starting on this new adventure. This is a time in your life in which most of you start to become independent and sometimes...
Texas A&M Student Group Collects Truckloads of Supplies, Thousands of Dollars for Hurricane Victims
By Sondra White, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs BTHO Harvey, a grassroots organization comprised of Texas A&M University student volunteers, gathered enough relief supplies for...
Texas A&M Joins Elite Group of Host Campuses for Warrior-Scholar Project
While fall classes on the Texas A&M University campus don’t begin until later in August, 20 prospective students—all U.S. enlisted veterans—will take their seats in a classroom on campus...
The Gift of Aggie Values
Former director of The Big Event at Texas A&M University creates endowment to reduce student membership fees. “To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to...
Division Update – May 19, 2017
RECREATIONAL SPORTS Find out what’s going on at Rec Sports this month by visit http://tx.ag/RecMay2017 for more details. The May 2017 Interim Group RecXercise Schedule will be in effect May 3rd...
Singing Cadets to Perform for Former U.S. President, British Prime Minister, and on Fox & Friends
The Texas A&M University Singing Cadets will spread the spirit of Aggieland to the Northeastern United States during a four-day tour, with performances for a former U.S. president and British...
Vietnam Pilot Campbell ’52 Identified, Will Be Buried At Arlington May 18
The remains of an Aggie Air Force pilot have been recovered and positively identified, 48 years after he was shot down during the Vietnam War. Col. William “Bill” Campbell ’52 will be interred in...
End of An Era: Corps Commander, Basketball Player Michalke Reflects on Her Time at Texas A&M
When she arrived on campus in 2012, Alyssa Michalke’s goals for her time at Texas A&M University were modest enough. One, she wanted a challenge. Two, she wanted to distinguish herself in...
Division Update – Special Recognition
The first DSA Award was given in 1976, three years after the inception of the Division of Student Affairs itself. Through the years hundreds of awards have been presented to both the division and...
Resolution To Honor Texas A&M BUILD Project That Converts Shipping Containers to Clinics
The Texas House of Representatives is expected to adopt a state resolution Wednesday (May 3) that honors BUILD, a Texas A&M University student organization that constructs medical clinics...
Division Update – April 19, 2017
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS Don and Ellie Knauss provided a gift to fund additional veteran scholarships, bringing their total to 15 scholarships for this upcoming fall...
Battling Book Costs
Just seven days after being discharged from the United States Navy, Zachary Butler ’17 found himself on a new battlefield: the classroom. After serving three years as a corpsman, Butler decided...
Division Update – April 6, 2017
RECREATIONAL SPORTS Texas A&M Rec Sports is currently hiring: Strength & Conditioning Attendants, Marketing Graduate Assistant, Multi-Media Assistant, Fitness Outreach Instructor, Massage...
Student Spotlight – Hanah Romer
When Hanah Romer enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 18 she had originally planned to serve 4 years, however 10 years later Romer, a married mother of two children, was ready to...
Division Update – March 15, 2017
OFFICES OF THE DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE (ODSL) Encourage students to sign up for a Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop! Participants learn about the gender pay gap; to quantify the market value...
Division Update – March 2, 2017
MULTICULTURAL SERVICES Final nominations for the 2017 Accountability, Climate, and Equity (ACE) Awards, sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Office for Diversity will be accepted...
Helping Students Succeed Through a Healthy Diet
Finding or cooking a healthy and nutritious meal can be difficult for most people, but for college students this can be especially hard. Texas A&M University offers a wide variety of healthy...
Division Update – February 16, 2017
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS Leah J. and John R. Allen ’76 established a Sul Ross Scholarship benefiting worthy and deserving members of the Corps of Cadets for years to come....
Finding Mental Health Support on Campus
One of the defining features of the traditional college experience is the first real sense of independence many students are exposed to, however the pressures of life can often times be...
Division Update – February 1, 2017
DISABILITY SERVICES Insightful Connections, a student organization focused on blindness advocacy and awareness, will host a discussion panel on February 6th from 5:30 p.m. – 6:45p.m. in MSC...
Student Spotlight – Carling Repass ’18
As a junior International Studies major, Carling Repass first got involved in the Division of Student Affairs’ Memorial Student Center (MSC) Open House as a sophomore. “I was looking for...
Student Spotlight – Kameron Turner ’19
For 10 years the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Breakfast has been an annual and staple event on the Texas A&M University campus. While this event has had the incredible fortune to...
Division Update – January 18, 2017
CORPS OF CADETS The Corps of Cadets had 59 new members join for the spring semester, which includes 6 out of state students and 8 international students. With the addition of these new freshmen...
Prestigious A&M Conference Prepares New Generation of Black Leaders
The Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference offers professional development opportunities to black students attending Texas regional universities. KaieEssence Bodden ’17 describes...
Student Spotlight – Michelle Alvarez ’18
Going off to college is always a huge milestone in life and students are faced with new challenges every day. The Division of Student Affairs’ Department of Residence Life is striving to make...
STUDENT VETERANS JOIN ROUNDTABLE WITH SEN. JOHN CORNYN & SEC. OF THE ARMY ERIC FANNING
U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning spent part of this Veteran’s Day speaking with active duty and veteran Texas A&M University students about the triumphs and...
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY STUDENT MUSICIAN
The rich musical tradition of Texas A&M University extends beyond the two most visible Aggie ensembles, the Fightin’ Texas Band and the Singing Cadets. Along with those storied groups, the...
TEXAS A&M VETERANS DAY EVENTS TO INCLUDE PARTICIPATION BY SEN. JOHN CORNYN, ARMY SEC. ERIC FANNING
Texas A&M University, noted for its long and rich military history, will observe Veterans Day Friday (Nov. 11) with various events, along with some starting Wednesday, that will honor Aggie...
USAA and TEXAS A&M ESTABLISH FINANCIAL COURSE
The USAA Educational Foundation and the Texas A&M University Financial Planning Program are joining forces to launch a first-of-its-kind financial readiness program. Open to all students,...
Division Update – October 6, 2016
CORPS OF CADETS The Corps of Cadets will conduct a Corps main campus march-in on Saturday, October 8 at 1:00 pm. The Corps will pass in review through campus on October 8th, before the Tennessee...
Division Update – September 8, 2016
BECKY GATES CHILDREN’S CENTER The Children’s Center will celebrate Grandparent’s and Significant Persons Day on Friday, September 9th with a continental breakfast, visits, and activities in the...
Aggie Mindfulness
HOWDY! On behalf of the entire Division of Student Affairs, we are pleased to welcome each of you to the start of an exciting academic year at Texas A&M University. Special greetings to the...
Putting Aggieland on the Arts & Culture Map
When students think of Shakespeare, Texas A&M University may not be the first image that comes to mind, but the Division of Student Affairs’ University Art Galleries (UART) is striving to...
Division Update – August 18, 2016
BECKY GATES CHILDREN’S CENTER Five staff members recently attended a training at St. Ambrose University in Iowa on the Project Approach. It was a week of intensive training focused on...
A 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION
Final Corps Leadership Learning Centers Open On Friday, Aug. 5th, the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University opened the final two of four planned Leadership Learning Centers (LLCs) The Susan...
COUPLE CREATES PLANNED GIFT FOR AGGIE MUSTER
When Mauri ’09 and Aaron King ’09 sat down to create their wills, they knew they wanted to give back to their alma mater in whatever way they could. Their love for all things Texas A&M—the...
Staff Wellness Fund Provides New Opportunities
In December of 2015 the Division of Student Affairs received funds from Texas A&M University to be used for professional and personal staff growth. Associate Vice President for Student...
Division Update – August 8, 2016
BECKY GATES CHILDREN’S CENTER The children at Becky Gates Children’s Center have enjoyed splash days, picnics and movies this summer. Five teachers attended the Project Approach Summer Institute...
Division Update – July 22, 2016
CORPS OF CADETS The Corps of Cadets will host the grand opening ceremony for the Stephen C. Ash ’87 Leadership Learning Center and the Susan & Michael J. Plank ’83 Leadership Learning...
Division Update – July 7, 2016
BECKY GATES CHILDREN’S CENTER The Children’s Center is in the process of continuing our summer learning units. Topics include: Oceans, Camping, Summer Fun, All About Zoos, Ice Cream, Dinosaurs...
Division Update – June 30, 2016
CORPS OF CADETS The Corps of Cadets has been busy supporting this year’s New Student Conferences and we currently have over 600 incoming freshman signed up to join, helping us reach the goal to...
Division Update – June 16, 2016
CORPS OF CADETS Next fall, Company G-1, “The Ramblin’ Rogues,” and Squadron 5, “The Filthy Fifth,” will once again be a part of our Corps of Cadets. These will be...
VETERAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Serving Well Those Who Have Served June 16, 2016 In an effort to help relieve the financial stress experienced by many of Texas A&M University’s more than 1,150 veterans, the Veteran Resource...
Division Update – June 2, 2016
BECKY GATES CHILDREN’S CENTER The Children’s Center will be involved in study and investigation units on the beach, animals found in water, dinosaurs and a study of bees. Our monthly picnics and...
Division Update – May 19, 2016
CORPS OF CADETS On May 7th the Corps of Cadets conducted Final Review at Simpson Drill Field where the Corps formally bid farewell to the class of ‘16. The Association of Former Students and...
Serving Those Who Have Served
Texas A&M University is now known as one of the most military and veteran friendly universities in the nation and is a premiere location for many veterans seeking higher education after their...
Rhea Elected President of American Bandmasters Association
Timothy Rhea, director of Music Activities at Texas A&M University, has been elected president of the American Bandmasters Association (ABA), one of the highest honors in the band profession....
THE MOST FAMOUS LEGS IN AGGIELAND
Meet the Mascot Corporal, Gavin Suel ’19 For most Texas A&M students, Parents’ Weekend means visiting with family and getting a couple of free meals. But for newly-selected Mascot...
Division Update – May 5, 2016
2016 Division of Student Affairs Awards Recipient Randy Matson ’67 Association of Former Students Award Raye Leigh Stone – Memorial Student Center Judy Marrs – University Center & Special...
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Amanda Gomez ’18
As a first generation college student and sophomore sociology major, Amanda Gomez came to Texas A&M University purely because it was a tier-one research institution. However, Gomez quickly...
CLEAR Educates Campus on Sexual Assault & Sexual Violence
Since 2001, April has been observed nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which aims to raise public awareness and bring education to communities about sexual assault and sexual violence....
Division Update – April 21, 2016
BECKY GATES CHILDREN’S CENTER Our classrooms are doing a unit of study on healthy bodies and have had several speakers come to share their knowledge. A teaching assistant shared her knowledge of...
Division Update – April 6, 2016
DISABILITY SERVICES The ACE Awards will be presented on Wednesday, April 13th. The Disability Services’ award winners are: Dr. Cris Heaps Professor and Assistant Department Head from the...
Division Update – March 30, 2016
BECKY GATES CHILDREN’S CENTER The Children’s Center was re-accredited for another five years through SACS AdvancED Early Learning Accreditation The strengths noted were the curriculum, the...
John Kelty ’16 – Launching Forward
Texas A&M University provides students with unique leadership and service opportunities that promote personal and professional growth. John K. Kelty, Class of 2016, is utilizing these...
Rusty Thompson ’85 Endowed Memorial Aggie Ring Scholarship
IN HONOR OF RUSTY THOMPSON The Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students, along with the Thompson family are proud to share with you the...
Division Update – March 16, 2016
CORPS OF CADETS On the weekend of March 5th – 6th all outfits in the Corps competed in the Annual Cadet Challenge The competition includes three major events: The Bloody Cross, The Obstacle...
IN MEMORY OF OUR FRIEND & COLLEAGUE RUSTY THOMPSON
On Saturday, March 12, 2016, the Division of Student Affairs said goodbye to a beloved member of our family. Russell W. “Rusty” Thompson‘85, Director of Student Activities passed away due to...
BIG BOOTS TO FILL
Corps Announces Second Female Commander Cecille Sorio ’17, the current Third Wing sergeant major for the Corps of Cadets, was selected as the new Corps Commander for the 2016-2017 school year...
Division Update – February 17, 2016
BANDS & MUSIC ACTIVITIES Texas A&M University Wind Symphony Concert will be held on Saturday, February 20th beginning at 2:00pm in the College Station High School Auditorium The Aggie...
MUSIC TO OUR EARS
USA Today Poll Ranks the Aggie Band As No. 1 in the Nation Every precise formation is mapped out by hand by director Dr. Timothy Rhea, senior associate director Lt. Col. Jay Brewer and associate...
Student Services @ Cain Hall Relocating
Cain Hall will soon undergo demolition as part of a large-scale Texas A&M University redevelopment project. Part of this redevelopment is the construction of a new building that will provide...
A NEW HOME FOR THE SOUNDS OF AGGIELAND
Texas A&M Foundation Receives Lead Gifts in Campaign to Build New Music Activities Center Three Aggie couples have made the initial signature gifts in a campaign to raise funds for a new...
Que SERU, SERU?
Texas A&M is participating in the Student Experience at the Research University survey (Aggie SERU) again this year. The survey, sent to all undergraduate students, covers many topics from...
Close Up: Kailah Gonzalez ’12
In the beginning, Kailah (pronounced Kay-lah) Gonzalez ’12 wasn’t the least bit interested in attending Texas A&M and didn’t appreciate it when her parents insisted she at least visit the...
Corps Excursion to Chile
Twenty-six cadets traveled to Chile during Spring Break. They had a wonderful time learning about the Chilean culture, including political, economic, and military aspects as they visited many...
Livin’ to the Max
If there’s no quit in Aggies, there’s a whole lot of Aggie in Deshae Lott ’94 ‘99. You don’t have to meet her in person to bask in the glow of her positivity, her apparently unbounded energy,...
Aggie Core Value: Leadership
Leaders. Innovators. A love for service. Texas Aggies. We all know Texas A&M produces leaders for tomorrow. But did you know continuing that tradition is what the J. Malon Southerland Aggie...
Woods appointed Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Vice President for Student Affairs LtGen (Ret) Joe Weber ’72 recently announced the appointment of C. J. Woods as Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. C.J., who has served as...
2009 Division of Student Affairs Awards Ceremony
Each year, the Division of Student Affairs recognizes outstanding staff achievements. All recipients will be announced and honored at the May 6 Division of Student Affairs Awards Ceremony. Award...
2009 Diversity Award Recipients Announced
The Diversity Awards ceremony recognizes the recipients of the Diversity Service Award, Gary Gray Memorial Student Recognition Award, Partners in Learning Award of Excellence, Rainbow Award and...