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Nearly 1,600 students from 15 countries are celebrating graduation at East Texas A&M University this May, with ages ranging from 18 to 73. Almost 40% are first-generation college students who balanced work, family, and coursework to reach this milestone.
Montgomery Bohde becomes the first Texas A&M student ever to win the prestigious Churchill Scholarship, earning a full ride to Cambridge University. The computer science whiz is using machine learning to discover new medical treatments.
Texas A&M's Mays Business School just opened a new center teaching students to build and buy real companies using AI tools. Students will work on actual ventures, not just business plans.
NASA's Johnson Space Center and the University of Texas System just signed an agreement that will open doors for the next generation of space explorers. The partnership connects 13 universities with the world's hub of human spaceflight.
A Texas A&M freshman just ran the second-fastest indoor 800 meters by a first-year student in NCAA history, part of a record-breaking day where four athletes rewrote their school's history books. Peter Narumbe's incredible 1:46.13 finish marks his fourth straight win to start his college career.
Texas Woman's University is marking 125 years with a new $136,000-square-foot Health Science Center and the nation's only woman-focused pilot training program. The celebration also honors a record-breaking $30 million donation that's transforming opportunities for future women leaders. #
Texas A&M defeated Auburn 4-1 to capture the 2026 NCAA Division I women's tennis championship, claiming their second national title since 2024. The Aggies bounced back from last year's runner-up finish with a dominant tournament run that ended at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Georgia.
Scientists at Texas A&M are using artificial intelligence to predict which of thousands of untested chemicals around us might be harmful. The breakthrough tool doesn't just make predictions—it tells researchers how confident it is in each answer.
A Texas A&M student who worried her transfer status would limit her opportunities just earned the poultry industry's most prestigious national scholarship. Kailey Kulhanek's win proves it's never too late to make your mark.
Southwestern University earned a spot in a prestigious national network dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed. The Texas school joins 489 institutions working to transform support for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Wayland Baptist University celebrated over 100 students joining academic honor societies and earning recognition for their achievements. The ceremony highlighted future STEM teachers and students excelling across disciplines from nursing to theology.
Angelo State University just expanded its scholarship program to help more students afford college without crushing debt. The changes mean an extra $1 million in financial aid next year for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
The University of Texas softball team just made history, claiming their second consecutive NCAA championship with a thrilling comeback victory. In a dramatic finish in Oklahoma City, the Longhorns rallied from behind to defeat in-state rival Texas Tech 4-1.
University of Texas at Arlington is mobilizing 400 volunteers to beautify Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when 3.8 million visitors will descend on the region. Students will tackle projects from trail restoration to food bank support across 16 locations this April.
New research reveals firefighter protective gear reduces shoulder mobility by up to 40 degrees, driving efforts to improve equipment design and training. Female firefighters face even greater challenges, pointing to better solutions ahead.
Texas A&M scientists developed a nasal spray that reversed brain aging and restored memory after just two doses. The breakthrough could transform how we treat dementia and age-related cognitive decline.
University of Texas golfer Farah O'Keefe capped off a perfect season by winning the sport's highest collegiate honor after claiming the NCAA individual championship. The world's top-ranked amateur golfer finished in the top 10 in every single tournament she played this year.
The University of Texas Longhorns claimed their second consecutive Women's College World Series title with a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech. Junior pitcher Teagan Kavan made history as the first two-time Most Outstanding Player in tournament history.
Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a way to control gene editing with caffeine, offering a reversible and precise approach to treating cancer and diabetes. The breakthrough could one day let patients activate their treatment with a simple cup of coffee.
The University of Texas rowing team claimed their fourth NCAA Championship in six years with a dominating performance that included an unofficial world record. The Longhorns matched their program record with 130 points and captured gold in two individual events.
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