George Floyd attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a member of The Texas A&M University System family. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. 🕯️
Meet
@reveille
’s family! For the first time since she joined
@tamu
as mascot in 2021, Reveille X traveled home this summer to Kansas to reunite with her brother, Prince, and her mother, Katie.
1/3 The Texas A&M System Board of Regents approved to donate two acres to expand the grounds of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum to make room for the historic Union Pacific No. 4141 Engine and, eventually, an exhibit area for a Marine One helicopter.
#Honoring41
“We recognize there is inflation for running universities, but there is inflation on families and students as well. We’ve decided to manage our costs rather than raise tuition.” - Chancellor John Sharp
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Texas A&M-Fort Worth is officially underway!
The System not only broke ground on its first building for the urban research campus today but also announced a partnership with
@LockheedMartin
to develop courses, workforce training programs, and more:
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Charlotte Sharp, Chancellor John Sharp’s wife of 42 years.
The Texas A&M University System and members share their thoughts and prayers for Chancellor Sharp and the family.
.
@tamuc
@Lions_FB
will face West Florida in the
@NCAADII
National Championship game next Saturday, December 16.
"...I have no doubt they will rise to the ultimate challenge next week. Go Lions!" —Chancellor Sharp
#ToTheTop
Aggieland is headed to Fort Worth:
Earlier today Texas A&M University System Officials and Fort Worth government and business leaders announced plans to build a new downtown research campus.
Chancellor Sharp has named Dean Mark A. Welsh III acting President of
@TAMU
after President M. Katherine Banks submitted a letter late Thursday announcing she would retire immediately:
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents unanimously approved Mark A. Welsh III on Friday as the sole finalist for the position of President of
@TAMU
:
The Board of Regents have given formal approval of contract terms for Mike Elko as the next head coach of
@AggieFootball
.
The Regents authorized
@TAMU
Interim President Mark Welsh to finalize the six-year contract. More details:
“Today, the Aggie nation is mourning a family member. In a very real sense Barbara Bush was a mother figure to all Aggies because of her towering example of selfless service to family and nation. She endeared herself to us forever.” -Chancellor John Sharp
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents elected Elaine Mendoza of San Antonio as its Chairman. Mendoza, who has served as a Regent since 2011, is the second woman and the first Hispanic to serve in this role.
"A lot has been written and said about the hiring of Coach Jimbo Fisher to lead the Fightin’ Texas Aggies. But this video, courtesy of TexAgs, perhaps sums it up best." —
#TAMUS
Chancellor John Sharp
#JohnSharpSays
The Texas A&M University System office will be closed today, June 8, in observance of the death of Mr. George Floyd.
The memorial service for George Floyd will be held today from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Fountain of Praise Church at 13950 Hillcroft Avenue in Houston.
Statement by Chancellor Sharp on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush
“Not only was George H.W. Bush one of the greatest presidents in our nation’s history, he also was one of the finest men to serve our country in so many ways..."
Full statement:
The Texas A&M University System named the buildings at Texas A&M Innovation Plaza in the
@TXMedCenter
.
Life Tower (eta June 2022) will provide priority student housing to Texas A&M medical students and Prairie View A&M University nursing students.
Scientists from The Texas A&M University System fight fear with facts. TAMUS experts
@DrBenNeuman
&
@DrGerryParker
are helping the state, the nation and the world better understand, prepare for and respond to the outbreak of
#COVID19
.
News from today's Board of Regents meeting ⬇️
The Board approved the start of construction next month on the Law and Education Building at the new Texas A&M - Fort Worth campus:
More details about the Fort Worth project:
Today is a historic day for Prairie View A&M University (
@PVAMU
) and The Texas A&M University System. Dr. Ruth J. Simmons will be inaugurated as Prairie View A&M's 8th and first female president this evening.
Read more:
"If you want to be a major health care player in this area, you’ve got to be in the Texas Medical Center."
@TAMU
to build $550 million complex in Houston's Texas Medical Center:
For the second time in three years, the Texas A&M System won the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence.
The System is the only higher education institution to win the award more than once.
Read more:
"The Texas A&M System condemns all racist behaviors, actions, and comments that tear at the moral fabric of our nation..."
Read the full statement from the Texas A&M University System Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The System signed an agreement with
@NASA
today that will allow
@TAMU
to develop a human spaceflight research and development facility at
@NASA_Johnson
.
Exploration Park will enable the U.S. commercial space economy, continuing the proud space tradition of Texas A&M.
A new and affordable preschool will open soon near Texas A&M University to address the shortage of quality programs for young children in the Brazos Valley.
#TAMU
Read more.
Visit the website.
The Texas A&M System & Chancellor Sharp share their condolences to those affected by the tragedy that happened today at
@tamuc
in Commerce, TX.
We thank the A&M-Commerce leadership & authorities for their timely communication and resources offered for their community to heal.
The health and safety of our students is always our top priority at A&M-Commerce. Therefore, all classes, programs and events on our campus will be cancelled on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Classes will resume on the 6th. for more.
Construction is officially underway at Texas A&M-Fort Worth, our new urban campus bringing together academic offerings from
@TAMU
,
@TarletonState
,
@TAMULawSchool
, and
@TAMUHealth
!
Learn more about what we're building in Fort Worth:
For the first time ever, The Texas A&M System surpassed a billion dollars in new funding from the state during this year's legislative session.
The record funding secured for A&M System universities and agencies will have great impact throughout Texas:
When disaster strikes in Texas, it's often members of the A&M System who are the first to respond. We are proud of the emergency management, coordination, & response efforts underway in the Panhandle by our System members
@TDEM
,
@TXForestService
,
@teextweet
,
@txextension
&
@TAMU
.
This week, we welcomed a Marine One helicopter to the
@Bush41Library
on the campus of
@TAMU
. The helicopter will sit permanently near the Union Pacific No. 4141 locomotive in a new pavilion that will open later this year the week of June 12.
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents today named Dr. M. Katherine Banks as the sole finalist for the position of President of Texas A&M University.
Dr. Banks is currently Vice Chancellor of Engineering and National Laboratories and Dean of
@TAMUEngineering
.
Ten years ago today John Sharp became Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. During his tenure the A&M System has seen exponential growth and we can’t wait to see what the future holds!
#SystemProud
The idea for Disaster City after the Oklahoma City bombing spotlighted the need to give Texas an aggressive first responder training program and a top-flight urban search and rescue team.
@txtf1
@teextweet
Texas A&M began building its reputation as a training ground for first responders in 1929. The training site is part of A&M’s nearly 300-acre Emergency Services Training Institute. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle)
1/ Today, the
#TAMUS
Board of Regents voted for the creation of a $130MM combat development complex at the Texas A&M System's
@RELLIScampus
, where the
@armyfutures
will be putting the future to the test.
Link for release: or continue reading thread.
GOVERNOR ABBOTT APPOINTS NEW STUDENT REGENT: Governor Greg Abbott named Ervin Bryant of Spring as his appointee to be The Texas A&M University System's next student regent.
As part of
#OperationWarpSpeed
, Texas A&M University and
@FujifilmDiosyn
have been tapped to bolster the nation’s ability to expand domestic vaccine production for COVID-19 with a $265 million contract from the federal government. 1/3
Freshman year in the
@AggieCorps
is difficult for any cadet — but imagine that you're Board Chairman Bill Mahomes. It's 1965, and you're a Black teenager with a stutter from a small, segregated high school joining
@TAMU
in the early days of integration.
2/3 The locomotive painted to match Air Force One, will arrive in College Station this spring for a permanent home at the museum, and both milestones are a part of a multi-million dollar expansion being planned by the George and Barbara Bush Foundation.
#Honoring41
We travel to
@TAMULawSchool
this week on "Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp." Students are learning about NIL from former
@AggieFootball
player & current
@Bengals
running back Trayveon Williams. You won't believe how the course got started!
Watch:
Thanks
@FBI
Director Wray for recognizing
@TAMU
’s academic security work at yesterday’s
@senjudiciary
hearing. We appreciate our collaborative partnership w/colleagues in the Bryan &
@FBIHouston
Offices as we all work to protect & defend critical research.
“When Beaver Aplin does something, it’s never halfway! The love he has and shows for Texas A&M and Aggies is inspirational and appreciated. This is an awesome gift and will position Texas A&M to become the top hospitality program in the nation.” - Chancellor John Sharp.
Arch “Beaver” Aplin III '80, the creator of
@bucees
, is donating $50 million to establish a hospitality entrepreneurship program and academic center at Texas A&M!
#tamu
.
@TAMU
is approaching $1 billion in annual research - 9th among public research universities and 16th overall - according to
@NSF
.
"Congratulations to our hard-working faculty, staff & students who are responsible for this achievement." —Chancellor Sharp
The 11 universities in the A&M System will illuminate a total of 30 iconic buildings and landmarks.
📸 Below are Texas A&M University's Jack K. Williams Administration Building, the Harrington Education Center, Albritton Bell Tower and the dome of the Academic Building.
Chancellor Sharp traveled to the Panhandle today to check in on the System agencies who are fighting the biggest wildfire in Texas history.
Thank you
@TDEM
,
@TXForestService
,
@txextension
,
@teextweet
, and the
@tamu
Veterinary Emergency Team for the brave work you are doing!
"That’s truly the Aggie Spirit at work." —Chancellor Sharp
A unique Ring Day experience occurred last week where six
@TAMU
students who served in the military were given
#Aggie
rings by generous members of the Class of ‘60. 👍🏽
Today, the Texas A&M System Board of Regents adopted a series of initiatives to address issues of diversity at TAMU, including almost $25 million in additional money for scholarships and a greater emphasis on recruiting minority students and faculty. FMI:
The
@fwssr
has been around since 1896, and
@TAMU
has been in business since 1876. Last night the two finally got together for the first official “Texas A&M” night at the Rodeo. See the photo gallery here: .
.
@TAMU
Aggie grads take
#Hollywood
!
"Studio executives know that graduates of our "
#VizLab
" are among the best-trained computer animators, game designers and visual artists coming out of universities anywhere."
#JohnSharpSays
@vizlabTAMU
"The responders of the
@TXForestService
work harder than anyone to protect Texans & their properties. Whether they are battling blazes or fighting floods, these folks work relentlessly, & they deserve our total gratitude.” - Chancellor John Sharp
Mr. Floyd attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and his death has become a tragedy for our nation and deeply touched many members of our Texas A&M System community.
#DYK
Tarleton is a member of the Texas A&M System? They serve students in Stephenville and 4 additional locations & online.
Tarleton is in the NCAA D1 Western Athletic Conference & they have one of the most colorful spirit organizations we've ever seen called the Purple Poo. 💜
Join us at one of our Fall Campus Preview Days! At your preview day, you will get to tour campus and learn more about the admission process, financial aid, scholarships and housing.
Visit here to view dates and reserve your spot 👇
ICYMI: The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved a $100 million scholarship fund with the goal of making the Texas A&M System’s 11 universities better reflect the state’s demographics. Read more:
The scholarship fund will distribute $10 million each year over 10 years, with preference going to first-generation college students, low-income students and students from geographically underrepresented parts of Texas.
We will continue to remember those who responded, those who fought to live, the ones who fought but lost and the thousands of loved ones impacted 17 years later.
#NeverForget
🇺🇸
Final reports from The Texas A&M System’s Office of General Counsel detailing
@TAMU
’s failed hiring of Dr. Kathleen McElroy and a separate review of the university’s investigation of Dr. Joy Alonzo are now available at .
“This is a great day for the state of
#Texas
. Government and academic leaders came together to offer an unbeatable combination of talent and resources.” —Chancellor John Sharp
The City of Austin declared today "Texas A&M Forest Service Day" in Austin as recognition of the hard work of Forest Service personnel who helped the city recover from Winter Storm Mara in February.
The Texas A&M System is the
#1
producer of:
- certified teachers
- Math teachers
- Bilingual Education teachers
- Special Education teachers
- certified teachers in teacher shortage areas
It's likely your kids are taught by one of the best, including Ms. Merari from the
#RGV
.
Growing up, Merari Boffill '18 saw college as her way out. She went on to graduate from
#TAMU
, become an Aggie teacher, & return to her hometown of Elsa in
#RGV
— but this time she's teaching & empowering students to find their own way!
@TexasMonthly
:
The excitement continues to grow around Texas A&M-Fort Worth, The Texas A&M University System's new research campus. Chancellor John Sharp, President Katherine Banks and a team of university and agency leaders revealed details about new campus today.
Regents almost doubled the budget for phase one of Texas A&M-Fort Worth.
“There is so much opportunity for the Texas A&M System to serve Fort Worth ... we had to go bigger and taller in the first building,” said Chancellor John Sharp.
Read more:
.
@TarletonState
will begin their next sports season as the 9th member of the
@NCAA
DIV I
@WACsports
.
"This move will let folks everywhere see what we already know —
#Tarleton
is a great place to get your degree and change your life." —Chancellor Sharp
'Get 'em out and get out!'
Three rescued by Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) from a sinking sailboat in Corpus Christi.
Under the direction of the
@TDEM
on behalf of
@GovAbbott
, TX-TF1 mobilized to assist local jurisdictions impacted by Hurricane Hanna.
.
@TAMU
researchers developed a technology that can prevent electricity shutoffs & equipment failure-related
#wildfires
.
This technology has been tested for over 20 yrs in 15 Texas utilities. Now it is being considered to make an impact in California.
.
@TAMU
Head Football Coach Jimbo Fisher has a message for us all to
#SlowTheSpread
:
1. Pay attention.
2. Exercise social distancing.
3. Wash your hands.
4. Don't touch your face.
5. Stay at home.
6. Stop hoarding.
7. Use common sense.
#GigEm
👍🏼