Texas A&M University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Our preferred place to get food for a Fightin’ Texas Aggie tailgate is at the Rosenthal Meat Science & Technology Center! 🤤

We’ll be open this Saturday, Sept 21st, from 12-5! Stop by and stock up to watch the Aggies BTHO Bowling Green! 🏈

After a career of dedication and passion, Dr. Matt Baker is retiring from his role as head of the TAMU Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications.

From inspiring countless students to forging meaningful, lasting bonds with colleagues, Dr. Baker’s influence has touched so many lives. Thank you, Dr. Baker, for your unwavering dedication and for shaping the future of agricultural leadership. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

Learn more about Dr. Baker's legacy at tx.ag/BakerRetirement

We are excited to welcome the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program and the Texas FFA Association to campus this weekend! We hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful campus! 👍

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We hope to see you in Aggieland soon! Registration for 4-H & FFA Weekend in Aggieland closes September 11 at 11:59 PM. We are excited for a weekend full of fun, education, and Fightin' Texas Aggies with our friends at Texas FFA Association and Texas A&M University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences!
To register click here: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/aggieland4hday/

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A degree in agricultural education offers endless opportunities! With the ever-growing demand for ag teachers, the Summer Ag Academy, hosted by the TAMU Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, supports the continued professional development of ag teachers across Texas and the nation.

Discover more about the department's continuing education programs at https://alec.tamu.edu/.

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“One great teacher can absolutely change someone’s life, and I thought to myself, ‘I want to be that for someone else.’”

Sara Burke ’13 ’15 is one of the vital educators helping mentor and grow students involved in agricultural education. Once an ag student herself, Sara shared how she has come full circle from student to teacher while creating her legacy in the classroom. Continue reading at tx.ag/SaraBurke

The TAMU Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications has a rich history of producing not just agricultural teachers but nurturing Aggie educators who lead and inspire others to teach. Learn more at alec.tamu.edu

Sara Burke: From student to agricultural education leader - AgriLife Today Sara Burke, agricultural teacher and a proud Aggie, shares her path from FFA to floral design and her love of teaching.

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Tonight, we honored our faculty, staff, students, friends, alumni, and supporters of the Department of Animal Science.

During the evening, we celebrated the incredible achievements of our student scholarship recipients. Tonight was made possible by the unwavering generosity of our donors. Through their support, we awarded $248,500 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.

To our donors, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your contributions are not just financial gifts; they are investments in the future of our students. These scholarships open doors to new opportunities, allowing students to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential.

Congratulations, students, on this amazing honor. We are proud of your hard work and dedication that brought you here today!

We also recognized our departmental and distinguished alumni award winners. Be on the lookout for those awards announcements here and in our upcoming newsletter!

Thank you again to everyone who made this night one to remember!

Congratulations, Dr. Leggett!!

Join us in congratulating Dr. Holli Leggett from Texas A&M University for being recognized as the 2024 Western Region AAAE Distinguished Agricultural Communications Educator.

Thank you, Betty Settlemeyer, for establishing an endowment for the Texas Aggie Rodeo Team in honor of its former student president, Laramie Wedemeyer ’23!

This gift is an effort to support the team and provide excellent facilities for future rodeo athletes to attend Texas A&M while obtaining a degree and competing on an acclaimed team.

Inspired by her granddaughter's passion for rodeo, Betty Settlemeyer established an endowment for the Texas Aggie Rodeo Team.

Thanks to her gift, the team can continue building their legacy of excellence while ensuring future generations can pursue their rodeo dreams in Aggieland.

Read more inspiring donor stories here: https://bit.ly/4fKx7ms

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For the second year in a row, Texas A&M is the No. 1 university in Texas, according to The Wall Street Journal's 2025 rankings!

Our Rankings:
#1 University in Texas
#1 University in SEC
#11 Public University in the U.S.
#28 Overall University in the U.S. ⬆️

Learn more about the rankings here: tx.ag/WSJ2025

Grab your AGLS swag!

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council storefront is open! Grab your hats, shirts, jackets and more—available for order until Sunday, September 15. Shop around at tx.ag/aglsmerch2024.

Do you want to learn how to communicate the science that you’re passionate about…while getting paid? Apply for Science Influencers! As a Science Influencer, you will gain hands-on research experience and communication experience, valuable for whatever STEM/FANH career path you may take.

Applications close October 15, so check your eligibility and apply now at scienceinfluencers.org/apply. Funded by the NIFA-USDA REEU Program.


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Don’t waste time, get your own College of Agriculture and Life Sciences gear!! 👍

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new online storefront open for a limited time only, brought to you by the C.O.A.L.S. Council at Texas A&M University!

College Gear: Show your Aggie spirit with the latest College of Agriculture & Life Sciences apparel and accessories.

Exclusive Merchandise: Celebrate our college with limited-edition designs.

Don’t Miss Out!
Our online storefront is open now through Friday, September 13th.

Visit us now at https://tamucoalsfall2024onlinestore.itemorder.com/shop/home/ and explore our new collection.

Haley Winkler ’25 and Charlee Proctor ’26 with the Texas A&M Ranch Horse team helped welcome College GameDay to Aggieland! Keep an eye out for our students during tomorrow's 8 to 11 a.m. show on ESPN and ESPNU!

As the Aggies gear up to on Saturday, our turfgrass science students have been hard at work prepping Kyle Field. 🌱🏈

Did you know? Beneath the iconic Bermuda Latitude 36 turf grass lies a complex, multi-layered system designed for optimal drainage and durability. From sand to airfield layers, fabric and specialized drain lines, each component plays a crucial role in keeping our field game-ready and looking pristine.

Learn more about how turf grass management students make gameday ready by visiting tx.ag/TurfgrassToTouchdowns!

Stay safe during the Texas heat by remembering to stay hydrated, wear lightweight clothing and limit intense physical activities during peak temperature times. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke—your health comes first, Ags!

Learn more at tx.ag/AT0826

Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss the AGLS Career Fair!

Mark your calendars! The AGLS Career Fair will be Sept 19 & 20. All Aggies are invited to MSC 2300 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. Be sure to wear business professional clothing and get your resumes ready!

Do you have an Aggie you want to celebrate? We have an excellent opportunity to create a unique gift and make a significant impact!

The Gardens at Texas A&M University has a pathway of engraved bricks commemorating everything from recent graduates to honoring a passed loved one. Additionally, the funding helps keep The Gardens beautiful and provides educational programming to students and the community.

If you want to learn more, visit tx.ag/LegacyBricks.

Leave a legacy at the Leach Teaching Gardens - AgriLife Today By purchasing an engraved brick, you can help The Gardens at Texas A&M University grow and inspire curiosity for the natural world.

We loved greeting our Aggies on the first day of classes today! We hope you enjoyed the celebration as much as we did. Now let's BTHO the fall semester! 👍

Welcome, Aggies! We hope you are as excited about the first day of classes as we are!

Come see us today between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. outside of the AgriLife Center for snacks and a first day of class photo! 😁

Thank you for joining us this morning in The Gardens at Texas A&M University for Rise & Shine With AGLS, Aggies! It was wonderful seeing your smiling faces on campus again.

We hope you enjoyed the giant pizzas, the free succulents and meeting all of the fantastic student organizations present. Welcome back, Aggies! 👍