Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University is one of the ten largest American universities. It is a public university located in College Station, Texas. Initially named the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, its name was officially changed to Texas A&M University in 1963. It is now the flagship university of the Texas A&M system. It is known for its academics, its research, its sports, and for its significant output of military commissioned officers. It is the site of the George Bush Presidential Library.

Texas A&M has a number of traditions, some of which are related to its history as a college with a strong military element.

1. Howdy: Texas A&M's official greeting
2. 12th Man: All students stand at Texas A&M games, and are considered the "12th Man", ready to support the team on the field if needed
3. Yell: Students at games do not cheer - they yell
4. Silver Taps: Annual on-campus memorial to enrolled students who have died during the year
5. Aggie Muster: Alumns convene on campus and in cities around the world to remember their time at Texas A&M
6. Aggie Ring: Each Texas A&M class has its own unique class ring, earned only after a certain number of credits have been attained

• President: Elsa Murano
  • 2008-present: President
    • 2005-2007: Vice Chancellor and Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M
      • 2001-2004: U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety, USDA

• Texas A&M Colleges
• Office of Graduate Studies
• Notable programs of study at Texas A&M University
  • Engineering
  • Education
  • Veterinary Sciences

• Princeton Review: Texas A&M University
• These are from the official Texas A&M website:
  • Office of Admissions
  • Department of Student Financial Aid
  • International Programs
  • Transfer Students

• Official Site: Texas A&M University Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center

• Official Athletic Site: Texas A&M "Aggies" Athletics

• Official League Site: Big 12 Conference

• Mahalo's Guide to the Texas A&M Aggies Football team

• Swimming and Diving: Men's | Women's

• Football

• Softball

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