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Howdy from the College of Arts & Sciences at @tamu! We are the academic heart of Texas A&M and home to world-class teaching, research, service, and resources.
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April 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Congratulations to Kyler Fife '26, a comm & journalism major from Odessa, TX, on being named Head Yell Leader for the 2025-26 academic year -- whoop! stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/04...
Texas A&M Names 2025-26 Head Yell Leader
Kyler Fife, a junior communication major and native of Odessa, Texas, will lead the university's official spirit ambassadors.
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April 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
TAMU Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS) is hosting a seven-week-long data science competition open to all Texas A&M undergraduate and graduate students. This year’s competition is focused on the intersection of cybersecurity and data science! Register now before Sunday, Feb 23 at tx.ag/CyberWise25
Cyber Wise 2025 Student Data Challenge – TAMIDS
The Data Challenge is held over a seven-week period, starting with the Technical Orientation Session and ending with the Final Event.  The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Texas A&M, from any major or degree program.
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February 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Dr. James Smith, a professor of Biology, has been appointed a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), which recognizes and celebrates emerging academic inventors! Read more about his accomplishment here: tx.ag/BIOLSmithNAI
Biology Professor Recognized as Rising Star for Microbiology Research by the National Academy of Inventors
The College of Arts & Sciences’ Dr. James Smith has been recognized for his innovation and contributions to the field of microbiology.
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February 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
At 15, Juliette Rocha, an undergraduate of @tamuatmo.bsky.social, began studying the unpredictable weather of rural North Texas. Now, she's advancing research in climate and weather prediction models. Read about her journey, research and career goals in atmospheric sciences here! tx.ag/ATMORocha ⛈️🌤️🌪️
Five Questions with Atmospheric Sciences Student Juliette Rocha
From tracking storms on a farm in North Texas to decoding weather extremes with AI, Juliette Rocha is on a mission to extend the limits of weather predictability.
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February 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Mark your calendar for free family fun and experience the many wonders of science and technology at the Texas A&M Physics and Engineering Festival. Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the George P. Mitchell '40 Physics Building. Read more here 👍 💫
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Annual Physics & Engineering Festival Set for April 5
Mark your calendar for free family fun and experience the many wonders of science and technology at the Texas A&M Physics and Engineering Festival featuring hands-on demonstrations, keynote lectures, ...
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February 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Texas A&M’s student chapter of the American Meteorological Society was named the 2024 Student Chapter of the Year!! This honor exemplifies the chapter’s ongoing devotion to professional development and community-building. Congrats Ags!

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Meteorology Club Builds Community and Careers for Atmospheric Sciences Students at Texas A&M
Texas A&M's student chapter of the American Meteorological Society (TAMSCAMS) was named Student Chapter of the Year in 2024 for its hands-on learning, professional development and community-building efforts that help students build successful careers in meteorology and beyond.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Happy snow day, Ags! 🥶 stay safe & we’ll see y’all tomorrow 👍
January 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Dr. Chris Butler from the Department of Biology is encouraging his students to see the world in a new light through the study of birds, expanding their potential and his own horizons! 🦅🔬 Texas A&M Biology

Read more about his exciting story here: tx.ag/NurturingFlock
Nurturing His Flock: Chris Butler’s Commitment To Student Growth
Texas A&M biologist Dr. Chris Butler encourages his students to see the world in a new light through the study of birds, expanding their potential and his own horizons while proving that a professor’s...
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January 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Dr. Dawson Nodurft from TAMU Physics & Astronomy is one of 10 Texas A&M University faculty to receive the 2024-2025 Provost Academic Professional Track (APT) Faculty Teaching Excellence Award! 🏆 ✨ Read more about his esteemed accomplishment here: tx.ag/NodurftAPT
Physicist Receives Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Dawson Nodurft is among 10 campus faculty honored for creating meaningful student experiences and novel teaching approaches.
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January 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Anthropology student Alyssa Carpenter won first place in the master’s category for her 3 minute thesis presentation, “The Origin of 20 Guns Recovered in Savannah, Georgia.” Congrats Alyssa! 👍 tx.ag/ANTH3MT
Texas A&M Anthropology Student Places First In Master's Category Of Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Anthropology student Alyssa Carpenter won first place in the master’s category for her presentation, “The Origin of 20 Guns Recovered in Savannah, Georgia.”
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January 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Through an endowed gift from the family of chem prof Dr. Simon North, Texas A&M Chemistry undergrads can now participate in paid summer research programs without leaving Aggieland, gaining the same transformative experiences typically offered on other campuses. artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/12...
January 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
3 faculty members in the Department of Biology have received the National Institutes of Health Maximizing Investigators’ Research Awards (MIRA), for their research in bacterial and applied phage biology, neurobiology, and behavioral and evolutionary biology! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...
Three Texas A&M Biologists Receive Coveted MIRA Research Grants
For the second consecutive year, three faculty members in the Department of Biology have received National Institutes of Health Maximizing Investigators’ Research Awards (MIRA) recognizing their susta...
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December 9, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Dr. Ping Chang (Oceanography) and Dr. Bani Mallick (Statistics) are among 18 Texas A&M System faculty members honored with the 2023-2024 Regents Professor Award recognizing exemplary contributions to the A&M System and people of Texas 👍 artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...
Two Arts And Sciences Faculty Named Regents Professors
Dr. Ping Chang and Dr. Bani Mallick are among 18 Texas A&M System faculty members honored with the 2023-2024 Regents Professor Award recognizing exemplary contributions to the A&M System and people of...
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December 9, 2024 at 9:29 PM
12 years after earning her Ph.D. at Texas A&M, Dr. Jessi Halligan has returned as an associate professor in the Anthropology Department, bringing her expertise in Ice Age archaeology & submerged history to the Center for the Study of the First Americans — whoop! 👍 Tx.ag/TAMUAnthHalligan
Unveiling Submerged History: Dr. Jessi Halligan’s Journey Back To Texas A&M
Twelve years after earning her Ph.D. at Texas A&M, Dr. Jessi Halligan has returned as an associate professor in the Anthropology Department, bringing her expertise in Ice Age archaeology and submerged...
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December 9, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Congratulations to Alyssa Schultz,a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Geography, for a prestigious marine policy fellowship, using her research on deep-sea coral to bridge the gap between science and national policymaking! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...
Texas A&M Geography Ph.D. Candidate Earns Distinguished Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Alyssa Schultz has earned a prestigious marine policy fellowship, using her research on deep-sea coral to bridge the gap between science and national policymaking.
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December 6, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations to English Professor Joshua Schuster, who was recently named the recipient of the 2024 Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...
English Professor Joshua Schuster Earns 2024 Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize
The Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research has awarded the 25th annual Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize to Western University Professor of English Dr. Joshua Schuster.
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December 5, 2024 at 3:19 PM
It may be a rainy day in Aggieland, but brighter days are ahead thanks to Meteorology master's graduate Luis Rios ’95, who combined his commitment to family with his passion for education through a generous planned gift — whoop! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...
Bright Skies Ahead: An Aggie Meteorologist’s Gift Promises A Better Tomorrow For Texas A&M University
Meteorology master's graduate Luis Rios ’95 combines his commitment to family with his passion for education through a generous planned gift.
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December 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM
🎶 Throw your arms around each other and sing Hullabaloo, ‘cause that's what we do when we bleed maroon 🎶
History graduate Granger Smith ’02 lives the #Aggie core values by serving communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Selfless service, indeed. artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...
History Graduate Granger Smith ’02 Embodies Aggie Core Values
The former country music star brings aid to devastated communities while balancing a new ministry career, family and a deep-rooted commitment to Texas A&M University.
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December 4, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Dr. Emily Cook’s award-winning research explores how higher education policies, such as state grant aid programs, impact university behavior, tuition, and student access. We’re happy to have her as part of TAMU Econ! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...
Innovative Economist
Dr. Emily Cook, a Texas A&M economics professor, connects policy and economics to address college access and affordability.
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December 4, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from your TAMU ArtSci Family! We hope you have a restful break, and we'll see you back here soon! 🦃 💛 🍁 🍗
November 28, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Have a great Reading Day, Ags! Enjoy your break, we can't wait to have you back for Finals! 📚 🍂
November 27, 2024 at 6:25 PM
In the 2nd Annual Investiture Ceremony, Dean Zoran recognized 34 faculty who were newly appointed or reappointed to endowed chairs and professorships, one of the highest honors in academia, and also presented them with commemorative bronze medallions. artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...
Dozens Of Arts And Sciences Faculty Honored In College’s Second Annual Investiture Ceremony
Thirty-four faculty who are newly appointed or reappointed to endowed chairs and professorships were recognized with one of the highest honors in academia and also presented with commemorative bronze ...
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November 25, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Dr. Erik Nielsen '13 is working to help the public better understand the threats posed by powerful storms like Hurricane Helene by ensuring that future Aggie meteorologists are equipped with both excellent scientific and communications skills. artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...
Improving Weather Information Communication In A Changing Climate
Dr. Erik Nielsen '13 is working to solve the growing challenge of helping the public better understand multiple threats posed by powerful storms like Hurricane Helene by ensuring that future Aggie met...
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November 25, 2024 at 4:16 PM