[ { "id" : 0 ,"title": "A Life Devoted to Philosophy, a Legacy That Endures " ,"link": "news/2026/10/a-life-devoted-to-philosophy-a-legacy-that-endures.html" ,"tags": ["TAMU 150","Philosophy","Faculty","Research"] ,"date": 1792126800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/10/_news-images/newsfeed-template-mcdermott.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "An older man with a long white beard smiles at the camera while wearing a gray hat, black suit and striped tie. He stands outdoors in a sunlit, tree-lined setting with a softly blurred green background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The late Texas A&M professor John J. McDermott shaped generations of students and helped define the Department of Philosophy through his passion for teaching, scholarship and the pursuit of knowledge." } , { "id" : 1 ,"title": "Developing Leaders in Isotope Science" ,"link": "news/2026/10/developing-leaders-in-isotope-science.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Cyclotron Institute","Undergraduate","Research","Graduate","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1792072800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/10/_news-images/cycl-dominic-motekaitis-portrait-2026.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University physics major Dominic Motekaitis smiles, wearing a dark patterned shirt and standing by calm water while bathed in the warm golden light of sunset." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A Department of Energy-sponsored signature workforce development program led by Texas A&M University is providing students like Dominic Motekaitis ’27 with novel laboratory skills, connections and career paths to contribute to the U.S. isotope enterprise." } , { "id" : 2 ,"title": "Texas A&M Physicist Rainer Fries Named 2026 American Physical Society Fellow" ,"link": "news/2026/10/texas-aandm-physicist-rainer-fries-named-2026-american-physical-society-fellow.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Physics & Astronomy","Teaching","Research","Faculty","Awards","Cyclotron Institute"] ,"date": 1792011600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/10/_news-images/cycl-fries-rainer-chalkboard-2026.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Physics professor Dr. Rainer Fries stands with arms crossed and a slight smile in front of a chalkboard featuring mathematical equations and sketches within the Mitchell Physics Building on the Texas A&M University campus." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Fries is one of seven members honored through the Division of Nuclear Physics for excellence in research, teaching, contributions in application and exceptional service to the physics community." } , { "id" : 3 ,"title": "The Psychology Behind Human Connection " ,"link": "news/2026/10/the-psychology-behind-human-connection.html" ,"tags": ["Psychological & Brain Sciences","Research"] ,"date": 1791954000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/10/_news-images/the-psychology-behind-the-connection-project-page-image.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "An abstract artwork showing colorful silhouettes of people, each with a spiral speech bubble over their mind." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Researchers from Texas A&M’s College of Arts and Sciences and Engineering are bringing psychological expertise in loneliness, belonging and companionship to the classroom as they develop a program to help students build meaningful relationships." } , { "id" : 4 ,"title": "From Precision Measurement to Sleep Science, Hagler Scholars Bring New Perspectives to Texas A&M Arts and Sciences" ,"link": "news/2026/10/from-precision-measurement-to-sleep-science-hagler-scholars-bring-new-perspectives-to-texas-am-arts-and-sciences.html" ,"tags": ["Biology","Awards","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Research","Faculty","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1791954000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/10/_news-images/untitled-design-1.png" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M Hagler Institute Logo" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Physicist Jun Ye and sleep researcher Amita Sehgal will collaborate with College of Arts and Sciences faculty and students as members of the Hagler Institute’s 2026–27 class." } , { "id" : 5 ,"title": "From Classroom to Scientific Discovery: Texas A&M Biology Students Publish New Dementia Research" ,"link": "news/2026/10/from-classroom-to-scientific-discovery-texas-am-biology-students-publish-new-dementia-research.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Biology","Research","Giving","Graduate"] ,"date": 1791867600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/10/_news-images/dsc_1483.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two researchers wearing lab coats, gasses, and black gloves smile and talk to each other while holding pipettes in a science laboratory." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Eleven undergraduates turn classroom research into a peer-reviewed study exploring how diet affects behaviors associated with frontotemporal dementia." } , { "id" : 6 ,"title": "Texas A&M Helps Launch National Census Bureau Education Initiative" ,"link": "news/2026/10/texas-am-helps-launch-national-census-bureau-education-initiative.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Sociology","Research Sociology"] ,"date": 1791522000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/10/_news-images/national-census-bureau-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A diverse crowd of people arranged to form the map of the United States." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "As a founding member of a new higher education consortium, the university will help expand access to federal data, strengthen statistical literacy and prepare students for data-driven careers." } , { "id" : 7 ,"title": "Reshaping How Literature Is Counted, Taught and Remembered" ,"link": "news/2026/09/reshaping-how-literature-is-counted-taught-and-remembered.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","English","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1790139600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/09/_news-images/amy-earhart-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "An open book glowing with blue light, with digital wireframe flowers blooming from its pages against a dark, starry background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M English professor Amy Earhart earns a national book award for Digital Literary Redlining, which examines how anthologies and digital systems shape who is represented in the American literary canon." } , { "id" : 8 ,"title": "150 Years of Asking Why" ,"link": "news/2026/09/150-years-of-asking-why.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","Psychological & Brain Sciences","TAMU 150","Research"] ,"date": 1790139600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/09/_news-images/cortney-warren-news-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Headshot of Cortney Warren" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Former student and psychologist Cortney Warren ’06 carries Texas A&M’s tradition of curiosity and discovery from academic research into everyday life." } , { "id" : 9 ,"title": "Our Eyes In the Sky " ,"link": "news/2026/09/our-eyes-on-the-sky.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","TAMU 150","Atmospheric Sciences","Oceanography"] ,"date": 1790053200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/09/_news-images/gettyimages-2162848975.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Lightning strikes near a weather monitoring station over open farmland." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How the research of Texas A&M University’s atmospheric scientists quietly strives to improve our air, our climate and our planet. " } , { "id" : 10 ,"title": "Curing Cancer from the Inside With Medical Isotopes" ,"link": "news/2026/09/curing-cancer-from-the-inside-with-medical-isotopes.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Cyclotron Institute","Graduate","Chemistry","Research"] ,"date": 1789741800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/09/_news-images/cycl-radiochemistry-lab-astatine-sample.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A researcher wearing a white lab coat, protective yellow sleeves, and teal gloves holds a small sample container within a radiochemistry laboratory in the Cyclotron Institute at Texas A&M University." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M nuclear chemist Dr. Sherry J. Yennello oversees a leading U.S. program in developing alpha-emitting radioactive isotopes that are transforming nuclear medicine as an effective treatment for inoperable tumors." } , { "id" : 11 ,"title": "New Faces, New Ideas: Arts and Sciences Welcomes 78 Faculty " ,"link": "news/2026/09/new-faces-new-ideas-arts-and-sciences-welcomes-78-faculty.html" ,"tags": [] ,"date": 1789707600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/09/_news-images/new-faculty-story-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A family of three—a man, a woman, and a young child—smiling together with a football field visible in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Faculty joining the college this fall bring expertise spanning disciplines from quantum computing and neuroscience to literature and climate ethics. " } , { "id" : 12 ,"title": "A Textbook for Students Created by Students " ,"link": "news/2026/09/a-textbook-for-students-created-by-students.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Research","English","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1789707600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/09/_news-images/francis-oer-textbook-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Textbook cover for "Images in Motion: Exploring Visual Storytelling," edited by James Francis, Jr., Sarah LeMire, and Sam Herndon, featuring a collage of film and media production scenes." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Under the guidance of Dr. James Francis, a group of 16 undergraduate students worked to create an open educational resource textbook to aid English and film studies at Texas A&M University for years to come. " } , { "id" : 13 ,"title": "Providing A Career Battery " ,"link": "news/2026/09/providing-a-career-battery.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Chemistry","Awards","Research"] ,"date": 1789534800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/09/_news-images/dr-hugo-samayoa-oviedo-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Hugo Samayoa Oviedo smiling in front of a campus building with trees and a maroon-and-white Texas A&M bowling shirt." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Hugo Samayoa-Oviedo, a researcher in Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry, was named a 2026 Research Corporation for Science Advancement Fellow. " } , { "id" : 14 ,"title": "Three Arts and Sciences Former Students Receive Texas A&M Distinguished Alumnus Award" ,"link": "news/2026/09/three-arts-and-sciences-former-students-receive-texas-am-distinguished-alumnus-award.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","Communication & Journalism","History","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Awards"] ,"date": 1789102800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/09/_news-images/distinguished-alumni-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "The Distinguished Alumnus Award medallion from Texas A&M University" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Three College of Arts and Sciences former students were among 12 Aggies honored with Texas A&M University’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award, the university’s highest honor for a former student." } , { "id" : 15 ,"title": "Shining a Light on History’s Stains " ,"link": "news/2026/09/shining-a-light-on-historys-stains.html" ,"tags": ["English","Research"] ,"date": 1789102800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/09/_news-images/09112026-blankenship-literaryforensics-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A closeup of a brown stain on the page of a 19th century cookbook. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "New methods on old blemishes revitalize the past." } , { "id" : 16 ,"title": "Shaking Things Up in Texas A&M’s Mechanochemistry Innovation Hub" ,"link": "news/2026/09/shaking-things-up-in-texas-ams-mechanochemistry-innovation-hub.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Research"] ,"date": 1788238800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/09/_news-images/9.1.mih-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two women standing in front of a piece of lab equipment giving a demonstration." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Researchers experiment with a novel approach to chemistry." } , { "id" : 17 ,"title": "Vaughn Bryant: A Sweet Legacy" ,"link": "news/2026/08/vaughn-bryant-a-sweet-legacy.html" ,"tags": ["TAMU 150","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1787893200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/08/_news-images/vaughn-bryant-news-feed-canva.png" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic of headshot of Vaughn Bryant on the right and the words "Vaughn Bryant: Here from the Beginning" on the left" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "As part of celebrating 150 years, the College of Arts and Sciences remembers impactful educator and innovative researcher Dr. Vaughn Bryant from the Department of Anthropology." } , { "id" : 18 ,"title": "Multiplying Effect " ,"link": "news/2026/08/multiplying-effect.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Former Students","Staff"] ,"date": 1787634000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/08/_news-images/aggieteach-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Man in a suit standing outside a brick building." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "aggieTEACH Arts & Sciences’ Momentum podcast provides key insights that support College of Arts & Sciences’ current and former students in careers as secondary teachers " } , { "id" : 19 ,"title": "Harnessing Creativity and Fostering Hope" ,"link": "news/2026/08/harnessing-creativity-and-fostering-hope.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","Undergraduate","Graduate"] ,"date": 1787115600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/08/_news-images/resi-story-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Pictured from left are: RESI Community Initiatives Coordinator Algae Guzmán; Public Fellows Hannah Laverde, Malaya Porras, Sofia Landaeta and Garrett Riley; and RESI Director Dr. Darrel Wanzer-Serrano." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "This summer, Texas A&M University’s Race and Ethnic Studies Institute introduced the Mellon-RESI Public Fellows internship, giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through environmental humanities-based projects with local partners." } , { "id" : 20 ,"title": "From Philosophy to the Frontier: The Overlap of Ethical Curiosity and Technology " ,"link": "news/2026/08/from-philosophy-to-the-frontier-the-overlap-of-ethical-curiosity-and-technology.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Undergraduate","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1786683600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/08/_news-images/lillian-hero.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Woman standing in front of a research poster." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How interdisciplinary education enabled Lily Bermudez ’21 to engage philosophically within scientific fields, fostering connections across policy and law. " } , { "id" : 21 ,"title": "Finding Her Rhythm" ,"link": "news/2026/08/finding-her-rhythm.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1786424400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/rachel-owens-anth-2026-3-news-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "a young woman with long brown hair in a white western style shirt with black fringe giving a thumbs up" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Rachael Owens ’27 discovered two passions at Texas A&M — anthropology and Aggie Wranglers — that share a surprising connection." } , { "id" : 22 ,"title": "Dr. Karen Wooley, Texas A&M University Chemist, Receives Pauling and Nichols Medals " ,"link": "news/2026/08/dr-karen-wooley-texas-am-university-chemist-receives-pauling-and-nichols-medals.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Awards","Faculty"] ,"date": 1786424400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/08/_news-images/08112026-karen-wooley-chem-2026-2-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A woman with long, wavy blonde hair sitting at a wooden table with a ball-and-stick model of a molecule in an office space adorned with books and awards. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M University star chemist earns two prestigious awards near-simultaneously. " } , { "id" : 23 ,"title": "Driving Inclusion" ,"link": "news/2026/06/driving-inclusion.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Economics","Former Students","Research"] ,"date": 1785992400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/06/_news-images/06232026-gentry-headshot2-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Professional headshot of Dr. Melissa Gentry, a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, glasses and oculodentodigital dysplasia." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Inspired by personal experience and a passion for public policy, Texas A&M University economist and recent doctoral graduate Melissa Gentry studies how transportation, employment and accessibility shape the lives of people with disabilities. " } , { "id" : 24 ,"title": "Texas A&M Recruits National Academy of Sciences Chemist Joan Broderick" ,"link": "news/2026/07/texas-am-recruits-national-academy-of-sciences-chemist-joan-broderick.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1784869200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/07242026-cp20221025-joan-broderick-002-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A blonde, female scientist wearing standard laboratory PPE sitting at a laboratory table to use a pipette and graduated cylinder. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Internationally recognized bioinorganic chemist and Hagler Fellow brings pioneering expertise in radical SAM enzymes and iron-sulfur protein research to the Department of Chemistry. " } , { "id" : 25 ,"title": "Accelerating Science Through Artificial Intelligence" ,"link": "news/2026/07/accelerating-science-through-artificial-intelligence.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Faculty","Geology & Geophysics","Cyclotron Institute","Statistics","Featured","Research"] ,"date": 1784748600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/cycl-experimental-setup-pattern.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A dense assortment of sophisticated machinery, pipes, and cabling connected in a linear orientation within a scientific laboratory." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A Texas A&M-led Genesis Mission project aims to teach AI to run the world’s most delicate physics experiments, maximizing foundational discovery and dramatically increasing the productivity of America’s scientific infrastructure." } , { "id" : 26 ,"title": "New Frontiers: Celebrating 15 years of undergraduate humanities research" ,"link": "news/2026/07/new-frontiers-celebrating-15-years-of-undergraduate-humanities-research.html" ,"tags": ["Glasscock Center","History","Global Languages & Cultures","Undergraduate","Research","Anthropology","Philosophy","Communication & Journalism","English"] ,"date": 1784610000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/centers-glasscock.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A photo of the Glasscock building during the day" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "For 15 years, the Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research's Undergraduate Glasscock Scholars (UGS) program has been enhancing humanities research by providing graduate-level research experiences for top Texas A&M undergraduate students in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research (formerly LAUNCH) and the University Writing Center. " } , { "id" : 27 ,"title": "From Kanpur to College Station: A Student Journey Into the Future of Statistics" ,"link": "news/2026/07/from-kanpur-to-college-station-a-student-journey-into-the-future-of-statistics.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Statistics","Graduate"] ,"date": 1784610000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/07202026-shlokmishra-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A man standing and posing with crossed arms in front of a flowering tree." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Named an MSC L.T. Jordan Institute Fellow, Texas A&M statistics doctoral student Shlok Mishra is exploring how statistics can help shape more trustworthy, responsible and meaningful advances in artificial intelligence." } , { "id" : 28 ,"title": "College of Arts and Sciences Announces Leadership Changes " ,"link": "news/2026/07/college-of-arts-and-sciences-announces-leadership-changes.html" ,"tags": ["Glasscock Center","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Anthropology","Communication & Journalism","Global Languages & Cultures","Chemistry","History","Faculty"] ,"date": 1784610000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/news-feed-leadership-story.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A photo of the Academic building at Texas A&M University during the daytime" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Four faculty members will assume new roles in the Office of the Dean to support teaching, research and service. " } , { "id" : 29 ,"title": "Deep Fathoms of Appreciation " ,"link": "news/2026/07/deep-fathoms-of-appreciation.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Former Students","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1784523600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/news-feed-curtis-hite-and-kevin-crisman-9.2022.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two men smiling and posing together indoors, one wearing a black shirt and the other a white shirt." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Curtis Hite ’91, ’94 honors his former professor, Dr. Kevin Crisman ’84, through an endowed scholarship in Nautical Archaeology. " } , { "id" : 30 ,"title": "Chemistry Senior Working to Make a Global Impact " ,"link": "news/2026/07/chemistry-senior-working-to-make-a-global-impact.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Undergraduate","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1784523600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/astronaut-scholar-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Cade Alaniz ’27 was awarded two prestigious scholarships for his senior year at Texas A&M University, both of which fund college education for students devoted to making a change." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Cade Alaniz ’27 was awarded two prestigious scholarships for his senior year at Texas A&M University, both of which fund college education for students devoted to making a change." } , { "id" : 31 ,"title": "Texas A&M Mathematics Educator Recognized With 2026 Piper Professor Award" ,"link": "news/2026/07/texas-am-mathematics-educator-recognized-with-2026-piper-professor-award.html" ,"tags": ["Staff","Teaching","Faculty","Service","Mathematics"] ,"date": 1783918800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/07132026-whitfield-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A group of people in a ballroom-like setting posing for a picture, with the middle person holding up an award certificate." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation honors Dr. Jennifer G. Whitfield for decades of superior teaching, mentorship and efforts to make math more accessible." } , { "id" : 32 ,"title": "Texas A&M Undergraduate Study Reveals Effects of Large DNA Changes" ,"link": "news/2026/07/texas-am-undergraduate-study-reveals-effects-of-large-dna-changes.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Graduate","Undergraduate","Biology"] ,"date": 1783659600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/07102026-chakraborty-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "An orange fly standing on top of a yellow petal." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Researchers found that major changes in DNA were connected to a surprisingly large number of harmful traits in fruit flies." } , { "id" : 33 ,"title": "The Road to Ancient Ruins " ,"link": "news/2026/07/the-road-to-ancient-ruins.html" ,"tags": ["Anthropology","Global Languages & Cultures","Research","History","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1783573200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/road-to-ancient-ruins-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Person with a backpack standing on grassy hillside near a rocky cliff, with mountains in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Recent history and anthropology graduate, Ellie O’Connell ‘25, found her place in archaeology at Texas A&M and never looked back. " } , { "id" : 34 ,"title": "Bridging Biology, Statistics and Computer Science" ,"link": "news/2026/07/bridging-biology-statistics-and-computer-science.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Biology","Awards","Statistics"] ,"date": 1783573200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/07092026-yuchao-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A man with crossed arms standing in front of a tree and building." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Yuchao Jiang, associate professor in the Department of Statistics and Department of Biology, was awarded five years of funding for the Jiang Statistical Genomics Lab." } , { "id" : 35 ,"title": "Texas A&M Hosts Annual Conference Exploring Frontiers in Nuclear Astrophysics" ,"link": "news/2026/07/texas-aandm-hosts-annual-conference-exploring-frontiers-in-nuclear-astrophysics.html" ,"tags": ["Cyclotron Institute","Events","Physics & Astronomy","Mitchell Institute","Featured","Graduate","Research"] ,"date": 1783434600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/cycl-cenam-frontiers-2026-group.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Attendees of the 2026 CeNAM Frontiers in Nuclear Astrophysics Meeting, held May 18-22 at Texas A&M University, stand in a circular pattern around the Foucault pendulum in Penrose Plaza within the George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Each spring, the popular event brings together global experts in nuclear physics, astrophysics and astronomy to discuss cutting-edge research and strengthen multidisciplinary connections." } , { "id" : 36 ,"title": "A Gift for Meaningful Dialogue" ,"link": "news/2026/07/a-gift-for-meaningful-dialogue.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Global Languages & Cultures","Teaching","Former Students","Giving"] ,"date": 1783342800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/07/_news-images/07062026-meaningfuldialogue-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A twilight stone cityscape with a bridge passing over a river." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Through the creation of an endowed faculty chair in religious studies, two Aggie former students are investing in the free exchange of ideas and the study of religious traditions at Texas A&M University." } , { "id" : 37 ,"title": "Cartography to Cybersecurity: A Continuum of Code" ,"link": "news/2026/06/cartography-to-cybersecurity-a-continuum-of-code.html" ,"tags": ["Geography","Former Students"] ,"date": 1782795600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/06/_news-images/coppinger-news-feed-image.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A young man in a maroon collared shirt against the exterior of a building and decorative foliage." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Department of Geography helped shape Colby Coppinger’s academic foundation, professional trajectory and commitment to helping others." } , { "id" : 38 ,"title": "One Aggie’s Search for Fundamental Truths " ,"link": "news/2026/06/one-aggies-search-for-fundamental-truths.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Physics & Astronomy","Research","Mitchell Institute"] ,"date": 1782190800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/06/_news-images/06162026-bissetimage0-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Artist’s rendition of an explosion of subatomic particles in space. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Iain Bisset dives into the depths of particle physics to look for new physics and the foundational truths of the building blocks of reality." } , { "id" : 39 ,"title": "Electrons, Emus and Aggieland " ,"link": "news/2026/06/electrons-emus-and-aggieland.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Giving","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1782190800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/06/06232026-march-21-2025-my-last-birthday-with-hans-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Zohreh Schuessler first met Hans Schuessler, then a widower, in 1994. During their years together, the couple travelled extensively and enjoyed their Brazos Valley ranch, where they raised emus and cattle and even hosted the legendary English theoretical physicist and cosmologist Dr. Stephen Hawking. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The life of Dr. Hans Schuessler, long-time Texas A&M physics professor, is commemorated through the creation of the Drs. Hans and Zohreh Schuessler Endowed Graduate Fellowship in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. " } , { "id" : 40 ,"title": "Launching RESI’s Artist-in-Residence Program with Gina Gwen Palacios" ,"link": "news/2026/06/launching-resis-artist-in-residence-program-with-gina-gwen-palacios.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Events","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1782104400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/06/_news-images/resi-ginagwenpalacios-06222026-news-feed-image-799-x-432-px.png" ,"imageAlt": "Art of a Beaver-Tail Cactus growing through rusting wire fencing with more overgrowth and an orange sky in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI) celebrates inaugural art installation “Lone Star Horizon.”" } , { "id" : 41 ,"title": "Philosophy Professor Brings Summer Institute On Aristotle’s Psychology To Texas A&M " ,"link": "news/2026/06/philosophy-professor-brings-summer-institute-on-aristotles-psychology-to-texas-am.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1781758800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/06/_news-images/news-image-11.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Statue of Aristotle holding scrolls against a blue sky with clouds." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities gathers scholars from across the country and abroad to study Aristotle’s ideas on the mind, perception and human flourishing. " } , { "id" : 42 ,"title": "College of Arts and Sciences Appoints Three New Department Heads in English, Atmospheric Sciences and Geography" ,"link": "news/2026/06/college-of-arts-and-sciences-appoints-three-new-department-heads-in-english-atmospheric-sciences-and-geography.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","English","Geography","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1781758800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/06/_news-images/news-image.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "The Academic Building at Texas A&M University with its domed roof, partially framed by tree branches." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Three College of Arts and Sciences departments welcome new department heads, each bringing a distinct vision for supporting students and advancing scholarship. " } , { "id" : 43 ,"title": "When Budget is Limited, How Can Disease Variants Be Detected Earlier?" ,"link": "news/2026/06/when-budget-is-limited-how-can-disease-variants-be-detected-earlier.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Statistics","Research","Graduate"] ,"date": 1781067600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/06102026-genomicsurveillance-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Patricia Ning, an assistant professor in the Department of Statistics, developed an algorithm to help streamline genomic surveillance in anticipation of future virus variations, including COVID-19." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Researchers in the Department of Statistics explore cost-effective ways to rapidly detect disease variants." } , { "id" : 44 ,"title": "Chinese Language Lecturer Honored With Early Career Teaching Award" ,"link": "news/2026/06/chinese-language-lecturer-honored-with-early-career-teaching-award.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Faculty","Global Languages & Cultures","Teaching"] ,"date": 1781067600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/06/newsfeed-template-bo-liu-2.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person stands smiling on the Texas A&M campus in front of a university building, wearing a navy blazer and light-colored pants. Trees and a landscaped courtyard frame the scene on a sunny day." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Bo Liu’s love for language and culture is a foundation for his teaching success." } , { "id" : 45 ,"title": "Dr. Simon North Named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences  " ,"link": "news/2026/06/dr-simon-north-named-dean-of-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences.html" ,"tags": [] ,"date": 1780549200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/06/_news-images/simon-north-dean-story-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A person in a blue suit stands outside near a historic building surrounded by trees. Ask Explain" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Following a national search, Dr. Simon North has been named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University. " } , { "id" : 46 ,"title": "From Archive to Public Memory" ,"link": "news/2026/06/from-archive-to-public-memory.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Global Languages & Cultures","Undergraduate","Research","History"] ,"date": 1780462800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/newsfeed-template-glac-passmore.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Six people giving a thumbs-up" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A Glasscock undergraduate seminar introduces students to archival research, Jewish history and public humanities through hands-on work with primary-source collections." } , { "id" : 47 ,"title": "College of Arts and Sciences Students, Faculty Recognized During Spring Ceremony " ,"link": "news/2026/06/college-of-arts-and-sciences-students-faculty-recognized-during-spring-ceremony.html" ,"tags": ["Philosophy","English","Statistics","Chemistry","Biology","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Mathematics","History","Global Languages & Cultures","Atmospheric Sciences","Awards"] ,"date": 1780462800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/06/_news-images/newsfeed-template-spring-award.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A man in a blue suit at a podium addresses a large crowd" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Students and faculty from across the college were celebrated for research, leadership, mentorship and academic excellence. " } , { "id" : 48 ,"title": "Texas A&M Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs Rank Among Texas Public Top 5 " ,"link": "news/2026/05/texas-am-arts-and-sciences-graduate-programs-rank-among-texas-public-top-5.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Mathematics","Awards","Atmospheric Sciences","Geography","Statistics","Oceanography","Geology & Geophysics","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1780030800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/news-feed-image-799-x-432-px1.png" ,"imageAlt": "View through large columns at sunrise with the text: "Top 25 National Recognition of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs" on the right." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The college’s statistics and chemistry programs ranked in the top 25 nationally, No. 18 and 22, respectively. " } , { "id" : 49 ,"title": "Tracking Carbon from Farm Fields to Rivers" ,"link": "news/2026/05/tracking-carbon-from-farm-fields-to-rivers.html" ,"tags": ["Oceanography","Research","Awards","Faculty"] ,"date": 1779771600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/newsfeed-zhang-career.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person wearing a dark blazer and light shirt stands in front of a chalkboard filled with complex scientific diagrams, charts, and handwritten notes. There is a science-themed poster on the wall to the right. The setting appears to be a classroom or academic environment related to scientific research or education." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Assistant Professor of Oceanography Dr. Shuang Zhang received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for research that explores how enhanced weathering moves carbon from agricultural soils through river networks, improving carbon accounting while supporting soil and crop benefits. " } , { "id" : 50 ,"title": "English Faculty Member Named 2026-2027 Montague-CTE Scholar" ,"link": "news/2026/05/english-faculty-member-named-2026-2027-montague-cte-scholar.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Faculty","Awards","English"] ,"date": 1779771600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/newsfeed-template-cte-scholars.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Curry Kennedy was recognized this year for his innovative and impactful teaching by the Center for Teaching Excellence. " } , { "id" : 51 ,"title": "Texas A&M’s One-Stop Shop For Imaging " ,"link": "news/2026/05/texas-am-one-stop-shop-for-imaging.html" ,"tags": ["Psychological & Brain Sciences"] ,"date": 1779339600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/05212026-humanimagingfacility-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two people examine an image of a human brain from the viewing room of an MRI.  " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Four machines and counting, seven teslas of magnetism and an ultra-high-performance gradient have made the Human Imaging Facility a one-of-a-kind shop for human imaging in the United States.  " } , { "id" : 52 ,"title": "The Invisible Challenge" ,"link": "news/2026/05/the-invisible-challenge.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Geography","Awards"] ,"date": 1779253200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/invisible-challenge-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Boats crowded on a river, people selling goods at a floating market." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Fulbright Award to support Texas A&M researcher’s work on the molecular shift that is remaking the world" } , { "id" : 53 ,"title": "From Weather Watchers to Climatologists " ,"link": "news/2026/05/from-weather-watchers-to-climatologists.html" ,"tags": ["TAMU 150","Atmospheric Sciences","Oceanography"] ,"date": 1779253200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/news-feed-image-799-x-432-px.png" ,"imageAlt": "A large weather radar dish with Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences logo and the text “Six Decades of Discovery.”" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How history both on and off campus shaped the evolution of atmospheric sciences at Texas A&M University. " } , { "id" : 54 ,"title": "How Americans are Redefining Aging" ,"link": "news/2026/05/how-americans-are-redefining-aging.html" ,"tags": ["Economics","Global Languages & Cultures","Research","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Faculty","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1779166800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/newsfeed-template-aging-in-the-us.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "An older person with short gray hair sits alone on a wooden park bench facing away, surrounded by autumn leaves on the ground. The park features trees with orange, yellow, and brown foliage, and the scene is peaceful with soft sunlight filtering through the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Faculty across the College of Arts and Sciences examine how the aging U.S. population is reshaping demographics, lifestyles, institutions and the experience of growing older." } , { "id" : 55 ,"title": "Dr. Bani Mallick Recognized with the 2026 Don Owen Award" ,"link": "news/2026/05/dr-bani-mallick-recognized-with-the-2026-don-owen-award.html" ,"tags": ["Statistics","Faculty","Awards"] ,"date": 1779166800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/mallick-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A person sitting at a desk in front of bookshelves, with their face blurred." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Department Head of Statistics Dr. Bani Mallick was awarded the prestigious Don Owen Award, recognizing his three-fold contributions to the statistical community." } , { "id" : 56 ,"title": "From Ballerina to Biologist: Enya Hoxha’s Undergraduate Journey" ,"link": "news/2026/05/from-ballerina-to-biologist-enya-hoxhas-undergraduate-journey.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Biology","Research"] ,"date": 1779080400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/enya-hoxha-2026-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Enya Hoxha posing in lab gear inside the Ramsey Phage Lab." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Undergraduate in molecular and cell biology Enya Hoxha applies discipline from years of dance to studying bacteriophages." } , { "id" : 57 ,"title": "Texas A&M Hosts Annual Texas Science Olympiad " ,"link": "news/2026/05/texas-am-hosts-annual-texas-science-olympiad.html" ,"tags": ["Future Students","Events","Outreach"] ,"date": 1778821200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/newsfeed-template-tso-2026.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A group of students gathers around a wooden contraption on the floor, engaging in a hands-on science or engineering activity with papers and materials in hand. Some students are interacting with the device while others observe and discuss. The setting appears to be a classroom or workshop with tables and additional students in the background, creating a collaborative and educational environment." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Students from middle and high schools around Texas participated in the annual Texas Science Olympiad last month, where teams competed in science and engineering-related events." } , { "id" : 58 ,"title": "Award-winning Research Brings Aggie Back to the Shores That Shaped Her" ,"link": "news/2026/05/award-winning-research-brings-aggie-back-to-the-shores-that-shaped-her.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Awards","Service","Global Languages & Cultures"] ,"date": 1778648400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/news-feed-image-1.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A woman gives a presentation at a podium with a Texas A&M logo." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Lillian Haynes ’26 analyzes Puerto Rican coastal disputes through ethnographic research, which highlights the value of a well-rounded education rooted in culture and belonging." } , { "id" : 59 ,"title": "Cyclotron Institute Receives $13 Million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant" ,"link": "news/2026/05/cyclotron-institute-receives-dollar13-million-texas-semiconductor-innovation-fund-grant.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Research","Featured","Graduate","Cyclotron Institute","Chemistry","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1778603400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/cycl-radiation-effects-testing-spacex.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close-up of an array of electronic equipment, featuring oscilloscopes, cables, a complex circuit board and a small computer monitor with various knobs and dials within the Cyclotron Institute at Texas A&M University. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The award will be combined with previous funding from the Missile Defense Agency and various Texas A&M sources to support a facility expansion that will enhance Texas A&M’s chip testing and discovery science capacity." } , { "id" : 60 ,"title": "Three ArtSci Chemistry Students Named 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellows" ,"link": "news/2026/05/three-artsci-chemistry-students-named-2026-nsf-graduate-research-fellows.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Graduate","Research","Chemistry","Geology & Geophysics"] ,"date": 1778562000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/research-microscope-eyepiece.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close-up view of the objective lenses of a microscope, with blurred colorful images displayed on a computer screen in the background. The image conveys a laboratory or research setting focused on microscopic analysis. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The five-year fellowship, which is considered the most prestigious graduate fellowship offered by the National Science Foundation, provides three years of financial support along with assistance with tuition and fees." } , { "id" : 61 ,"title": "The Man Who Made The Quantum World Make Sense " ,"link": "news/2026/05/the-man-who-made-the-quantum-world-make-sense.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","Economics","Faculty","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1778130000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/newsfeed-template-zubiary.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person wearing a gray suit and blue shirt, stands with arms crossed on a campus sidewalk under large, leafy trees. The scene features surrounding landscaping with mulch, benches, and brick buildings. In the background, several other people are walking or sitting along the pathway. The atmosphere appears calm and collegiate." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From groundbreaking research in quantum optics to mentorship, outreach and family legacy, this Texas A&M physicist is reshaping how one of the most complex fields in science is taught, shared and experienced. " } , { "id" : 62 ,"title": "Texas A&M Biology Student and Offensive Lineman to Present Alzheimer’s Research at National Meeting" ,"link": "news/2026/05/texas-am-biology-student-and-offensive-lineman-to-present-alzheimers-research-at-national-meeting.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Biology","Research","Awards"] ,"date": 1777957200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/05/_news-images/newsfeed-template-funke.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "College football players from Texas A&M, wearing maroon uniforms, line up against players from the opposing team in white and red uniforms during a game. The stadium is filled with spectators." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "This May, Ashton Funk will travel to Florida to present his research on Alzheimer's disease and sleep, based on his experiments with fruit flies." } , { "id" : 63 ,"title": "Texas A&M Arts & Sciences Student Earns State Recognition in Japanese Speech Competition" ,"link": "news/2026/04/texas-am-arts-sciences-student-earns-state-recognition-in-japanese-speech-competition.html" ,"tags": ["Global Languages & Cultures","Undergraduate","Awards"] ,"date": 1777352400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/japanese-speech-story-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Two people pose with a certificate on stage in an auditorium, with a photographer taking their photo. A large screen behind them reads "WINNERS College/University Presentation" and shows a stylized face illustration. The podium says "Glasscock School of Continuing Studies" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Emma Dunn turned her interest in Japanese into award-winning research, international study and statewide recognition through Texas A&M’s Department of Global Languages and Cultures." } , { "id" : 64 ,"title": "Distinguished Faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences" ,"link": "news/2026/04/distinguished-faculty-in-the-college-of-arts-sciences.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Faculty","Physics & Astronomy","Communication & Journalism","Awards"] ,"date": 1777266000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/faculty-distinguished-achievement-awards-newsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "2026 University Distinguished Achievement Award, seven Artsci recipients." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Seven faculty and staff members from the College of Arts and Sciences are honored with the 2026 Texas A&M University Distinguished Achievement Award." } , { "id" : 65 ,"title": "Two Texas A&M University Faculty Honored with Association for Psychological Sciences Rising Stars Award" ,"link": "news/2026/04/two-texas-am-university-faculty-honored-with-association-for-psychological-sciences-rising-stars-award.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Awards"] ,"date": 1777006800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/rising-stars-albanese-wright-graphic-newsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "APS Rising Stars Award Recipients: Dr. Brian Albanese and Dr. Amanda Wright, Assistant Professors." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From mental health interventions to personality development, two faculty are shaping the future of psychological science. " } , { "id" : 66 ,"title": "Texas A&M University Launches New and Revised Undergraduate Environmental Degrees Focused on Systems Thinking and Sustainability" ,"link": "news/2026/04/texas-am-university-launches-new-undergraduate-environmental-degree-focused-on-systems-thinking-and-sustainability.html" ,"tags": ["Geography","Atmospheric Sciences","Philosophy","Biology","English","Sociology","Chemistry","Global Languages & Cultures","Geology & Geophysics","Oceanography"] ,"date": 1777006800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/environmental-programs-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Person in a safety vest and helmet holding a laptop near wind turbines." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The new course of study equips students to explore complex environmental challenges through interdisciplinary, real-world learning. " } , { "id" : 67 ,"title": "Texas A&M Statistics Ph.D. Student Rebecca Lee Earns the Van Ryzin Award in a Distinguished Student Paper Competition " ,"link": "news/2026/04/texas-am-statistics-ph.d-student-rebecca-lee-earns-the-van-ryzin-award-in-a-distinguished-student-paper-competition.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Awards","Statistics","Research"] ,"date": 1777006800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/dr-lee-news-feed-24-04-2026-16-33-31.png" ,"imageAlt": "A woman stands in front of a research poster titled "Nonparametric Bayesian Modeling for Replicated Stationary Time Series of Varying Lengths" in a room with red chairs. Her face is blurred for privacy." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Rebecca Lee, a doctoral student in the Texas A&M Department of Statistics who graduates in May, recently received the Van Ryzin Award for her paper on statistical methodology for analyzing biomedical time series. Her proposed methodology allows researchers to simultaneously estimate population and individual-level characteristics of biomedical time series. " } , { "id" : 68 ,"title": "Harvard Chemist Eric Jacobsen to Receive 2026 Cotton Medal on April 24 " ,"link": "news/2026/04/harvard-chemist-eric-jacobsen-to-receive-2026-cotton-medal-on-april-24.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Chemistry","Awards"] ,"date": 1776834000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/news-feed-image-cotton-medal.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "An announcement banner with a maroon galaxy-like background features the text "ERIC JACOBSEN, F.A. Cotton Medal, 2026 Recipient." To the right is a portrait of a person, wearing a blue collared shirt and dark jacket, photographed outdoors." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Harvard chemist and National Academy of Sciences member Dr. Eric Jacobsen is set to be awarded the 2026 F.A. Cotton Medal for Excellence in Chemical Research honoring the late Texas A&M chemist Dr. F. Albert Cotton and his pioneering career. " } , { "id" : 69 ,"title": "All Roads Lead Home " ,"link": "news/2026/04/all-roads-lead-home.html" ,"tags": ["Economics","Undergraduate","Global Languages & Cultures"] ,"date": 1776834000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/news-feed-image.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person sitting on rocks by a stream, writing in a notebook." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Matthew Nimri ’27 embraces a dual Arab-American identity that reflects his experiences, writing and professional aspirations. " } , { "id" : 70 ,"title": "The Texas A&M Math Circle" ,"link": "news/2026/04/the-texas-am-math-circle.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","Mathematics"] ,"date": 1776747600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/newsfeed-template-math-circle-2.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A group of children and an adult are seated at tables in a classroom, playing card games and board games. The adult stands behind three children who are focusing on cards laid out on the table. Other children are seated further down the table, engaged in their own games and conversations. The classroom has neutral-colored walls, fluorescent lighting, and several personal items such as water bottles and backpacks visible. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Most Saturdays throughout the school year, the Math Circle is hosted by Texas A&M University faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, helping to foster the next generations of students’ love and appreciation for math." } , { "id" : 71 ,"title": "National Academy Chemist Marsha Lester Earns Texas A&M Fellowship for Atmospheric Intermediates" ,"link": "news/2026/04/national-academy-chemist-marsha-lester-earns-texas-am-fellowship-for-atmospheric-intermediates.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Research","Faculty","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1776661200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/04202026-lester-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Marsha Lester gesturing from behind a podium, next to a banner reading “Leadership.” " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": " Atmospheric chemists have proposed chemical mechanisms for how the lower atmosphere generates hydroxyl radicals; now Dr. Marsha Lester is proving it experimentally." } , { "id" : 72 ,"title": "Higher Wages, Fewer Employees: Texas A&M Economics Researchers Analyze the Effects of California’s Fast-Food Minimum Wage" ,"link": "news/2026/04/higher-wages-fewer-employees-texas-am-economics-researchers-analyze-the-effects-of-californias-fast-food-minimum-wage.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Research","Economics"] ,"date": 1776661200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/fast-food-newsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A fast food worker hands a drink in a yellow cup and a brown paper bag with food to a person in a car at a drive-thru window." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M Economics Professor and Department Head Dr. Jonathan Meer and fifth-year Ph.D. candidate Olivia Edwards contributed to a working research paper analyzing the effects of California’s fast-food minimum wage, covered in an op-ed article for the Wall Street Journal. " } , { "id" : 73 ,"title": "Forecasting the Future of the Gulf Coast as Sea Level Rises" ,"link": "news/2026/04/forecasting-the-future-of-the-gulf-coast-as-sea-level-rises.html" ,"tags": ["Geology & Geophysics","Oceanography","Faculty","Research"] ,"date": 1776315600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/creelchang-feed-04162026.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Image showing simulated sea-level changes from a high-resolution model during Hurricane Opal’s landfall along the Gulf Coast in 1995." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "New models aim to help Gulf Coast communities prepare for flooding and long-term environmental change." } , { "id" : 74 ,"title": "The Gift of Writing" ,"link": "news/2026/04/the-gift-of-writing.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","English","Research"] ,"date": 1776142800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/newsfeed-template-fontaine-lab.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A classroom filled with students working at tables in groups, some sitting and some standing. A few students and an instructor are gathered near windows on the right side of the room, while others are focused on their work at the tables. The classroom has a large projector screen, whiteboards, and windows letting in natural light. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Susan Fontaine Writing & Emerging Technologies Lab has opened, offering students the chance to engage with innovation and the future of writing technology." } , { "id" : 75 ,"title": "Inside a Classroom Built on Confidence and Connection " ,"link": "news/2026/04/inside-a-classroom-built-on-confidence-and-connection.html" ,"tags": ["Global Languages & Cultures","Faculty"] ,"date": 1775797200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/04102026-karathanasis-class-11-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Constantine Karathanasis on the first day of class, lecturing in front of a chalkboard and projector to a large group of students." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Greek Classics professor turns ancient texts into lessons on empathy, perseverance and the human condition." } , { "id" : 76 ,"title": "Pulitzer Legacies With Texas A&M Ties" ,"link": "news/2026/04/pulitzer-legacies-with-texas-am-ties.html" ,"tags": ["TAMU 150","Awards","Former Students","Faculty"] ,"date": 1775538000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/newsfeed-template-pulitzer.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A graphic with a maroon background featuring two Pulitzer Prize medallions at the top left. Below them, large white text reads "Pulitzer Legacies," with smaller text underneath stating "Texas A&M Connections to Award-Winning History and Drama." On the right side is a black and white portrait of Joseph Pulitzer in a suit." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From award-winning history to groundbreaking drama, Texas A&M former students and faculty have helped shape Pulitzer-recognized work that continues to influence how Americans understand their past and culture." } , { "id" : 77 ,"title": "From Campus to Community: ArtSci Students Participate in The Big Event" ,"link": "news/2026/04/from-campus-to-community-artsci-students-participate-in-the-big-event.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Communication & Journalism","Service"] ,"date": 1775451600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/newsfeed-template-big-event.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two people standing outside on a sunny day, each holding a red-handled rake. The person on the left is wearing a beige t-shirt, grey leggings, and gloves. The person on the right is wearing a white t-shirt that says "The Big Event, Texas A&M University - 2023" and black pants. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Through a university-wide day of service, communication students in the College of Arts and Sciences build connections with the Bryan-College Station community. " } , { "id" : 78 ,"title": "Dr. Alexei Sokolov Named 2025 AAAS Fellow For Advances In Laser Science " ,"link": "news/2026/04/dr-alexei-sokolov-named-2025-aaas-fellow-for-advances-in-laser-science.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Awards","Research","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1775192400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/04/_news-images/04032026-alexeisokolov-feedimage-kevinedit.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Portrait of Dr. Alexei Sokolov with AAAS 2025 Honorary Fellow announcement." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Arts & Sciences physicist recognized among global leaders for contributions to nano-biophotonics and laser spectroscopy. " } , { "id" : 79 ,"title": "College of Arts and Sciences Selects 10 Outstanding Graduating Seniors" ,"link": "news/2026/03/college-of-arts-and-sciences-selects-10-outstanding-graduating-seniors.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Service","History","Former Students","Research","Communication & Journalism","Biology","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Anthropology","Undergraduate","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1774933200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2022/09/_news-images/ArtSci-acad-bldg-dome-through-trees-29-Sept-2022.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Academic building dome through the trees" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Ten students were selected for this year's Outstanding Graduating Senior Award for academic excellence, service, leadership and embodiment of the Aggie Core Values throughout their time at Texas A&M University. " } , { "id" : 80 ,"title": "Student Journalism Group Brings National Media Voices to Texas A&M" ,"link": "news/2026/03/student-journalism-group-brings-national-media-voices-to-texas-am.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Former Students","Communication & Journalism","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1774846800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/nahj-national-convention-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Six people at a conference, all giving thumbs-up and wearing badges." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The new student chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists connects students with leading reporters, mentorship opportunities and a professional community on campus." } , { "id" : 81 ,"title": "Unlocking Alaska’s Ancient Geology Secrets" ,"link": "news/2026/03/unlocking-alaskas-ancient-geology-secrets.html" ,"tags": ["Geology & Geophysics","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1774587600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/newsfeed-template-creel.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person stands outdoors at the base of a rocky, dark-colored cliff, surrounded by loose gravel and uneven terrain. The individual is wearing rugged field clothing, including light-colored pants, red protective gaiters, boots, gloves, and a brown jacket with a bandana at the neck. A backpack is strapped on, and one hand rests on a yellow-handled shovel planted in the ground. A white hard hat is attached to the shovel handle. The geological layers of the cliff behind the person are clearly visible, with dark stratified rock contrasting against the lighter debris below." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How did ancient seawater and iceberg-borne boulders shape Alaska’s arctic landscape? One Texas A&M researcher is uncovering the icy clues." } , { "id" : 82 ,"title": "Warmer Days, Better Moods? It’s Complicated " ,"link": "news/2026/03/warmer-days-better-moods-its-complicated.html" ,"tags": ["Statistics","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1774414800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/warmer-days-better-moods-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A person in a suit stands in front of a wall with the Texas A&M Statistics logo. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Debangan Dey, assistant professor of statistics at Texas A&M University, examines how temperature may shape mood and sleep patterns across different seasons. " } , { "id" : 83 ,"title": "Above and Beyond in the Classroom " ,"link": "news/2026/03/above-and-beyond-in-the-classroom.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Physics & Astronomy","Global Languages & Cultures","Faculty","Awards","Teaching","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1774414800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/faculty-teaching-excellence-award-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A group of people standing together indoors, with three individuals holding award plaques." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Three College of Arts and Sciences professors recognized with the 2025-2026 Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. " } , { "id" : 84 ,"title": "Texas A&M Ph.D. Student Suhyeon Oh Publishes Research on Race and Legal Representation in Top Economics Journal " ,"link": "news/2026/03/texas-am-ph.d-student-suhyeon-oh-publishes-research-on-race-and-legal-representation-in-top-economics-journal.html" ,"tags": ["Economics","Awards","Research","Graduate","Faculty"] ,"date": 1774328400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/suhyeon-oh-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A person in a white blazer and black pants stands at the center of a group in front of large “ART” and “SCI” letters and balloon decorations." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Her paper on low-income defendants and court-appointed attorneys was accepted by the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, marking a major milestone as she enters the academic job market. " } , { "id" : 85 ,"title": "River to Remedy: DOE Program Supports Texas A&M Research on Gulf Coast Microbes" ,"link": "news/2026/03/river-to-remedy-doe-program-supports-texas-am-research-on-gulf-coast-microbes.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Faculty","Research","Oceanography"] ,"date": 1774328400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/newsfeed-template-hu.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A view from the side deck of a ship at sunset, with golden light reflecting on the white exterior wall. The ocean stretches out on the left, while lifeboats and railings line the deck leading toward the bright sun on the horizon." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Oceanography assistant professor Dr. Sarah Hu receives a Department of Energy award to study how river-borne material is transformed as it enters the Gulf of Mexico." } , { "id" : 86 ,"title": "Student For A Day: Former Students Return For First-Ever Back To The Future Event " ,"link": "news/2026/03/news-poststudent-for-a-day-former-students-return-for-first-ever-back-to-the-future-event.html" ,"tags": ["Cyclotron Institute","History","Events","Philosophy","Physics & Astronomy","Former Students","Giving"] ,"date": 1774328400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/back-to-the-future-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Former Students sitting in a lecture hall, with name cards placed on their desks." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Former students from the College of Arts and Sciences returned to Texas A&M University last week for more than a reunion." } , { "id" : 87 ,"title": "From Italy to Texas A&M, Fabiana Cecchini Builds Language Learning Around Culture and Connection " ,"link": "news/2026/03/from-italy-to-texas-am-fabiana-cecchini-builds-language-learning-around-culture-and-connection.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Global Languages & Cultures","Teaching"] ,"date": 1774328400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/fabiana-cecchini-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A person stands at the front of a classroom giving a presentation to seated students, with a projected screen behind them." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A professor of Italian language and culture in the Department of Global Languages and Cultures was recognized with the Student Government Association’s Open Education Champion Award for her commitment to providing accessible education to her students. " } , { "id" : 88 ,"title": "Arts & Sciences Spring Banquet Honors Distinguished Former Students and Donors" ,"link": "news/2026/03/arts-sciences-spring-banquet-honors-distinguished-former-students-and-donors.html" ,"tags": ["History","Awards","Communication & Journalism","Former Students","Giving","Atmospheric Sciences","English"] ,"date": 1774328400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/artsci-spring-banquet-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Five people posing in front of a decorated backdrop with large letters spelling “ART” and “SCI.”" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Annual event celebrates achievement across disciplines and the impact of philanthropy on student success. " } , { "id" : 89 ,"title": "Research On Women’s Birth Experiences Earns Texas A&M Sociologist Honors " ,"link": "news/2026/03/research-on-womens-birth-experiences-earns-texas-am-sociologist-honors.html" ,"tags": ["Sociology","Faculty","Awards"] ,"date": 1774242000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/women-birth-experiences-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A newborn is held up by medical staff in a brightly lit delivery room." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Theresa Morris was recognized by the Eastern Sociological Society for her work, which explores childbirth, hospital systems and the institutional forces that shape childbirth experiences. " } , { "id" : 90 ,"title": "A Passion for Research and Writing Shapes This Aggie’s Journey " ,"link": "news/2026/03/a-passion-for-research-and-writing-shapes-this-aggies-journey.html" ,"tags": ["English","Research","Graduate","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1774242000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/autumn-simundson-story-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A person wearing a light purple top stands beside a carved stone relief depicting figures from The Tragedie of Hamlet." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "An honors English major, researcher and humanities advocate, Autumn Simundson is preparing for a career devoted to literature and scholarship. " } , { "id" : 91 ,"title": "The Mind Behind Murderbot" ,"link": "news/2026/03/the-mind-behind-murderbot.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1773982800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/newsfeed-template-martha-wells.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person with shoulder‑length curly hair stands in a room lined with tall bookshelves filled with a variety of books. The person is wearing a dark short‑sleeve top and is resting one hand on a white countertop. A pair of eyeglasses sits on the counter in front of the books. The shelves contain a mix of hardcovers and paperbacks in different colors and sizes. The background shows additional shelving extending into a darker adjoining space." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From classrooms at Texas A&M to worldwide recognition, author Martha Wells created Murderbot, a series now heading into its second season on Apple TV+." } , { "id" : 92 ,"title": "More Than A Milestone, A Homecoming " ,"link": "news/2026/03/more-than-a-milestone-a-homecoming.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Former Students","Communication & Journalism","Awards"] ,"date": 1773982800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/hall-of-honor-panel-news-feed-20-03-2026-15-10-54.png" ,"imageAlt": "Two of the Former Journalism Students Association (FJSA) Hall of Honor inductees, Richard Oliver (left) and Fernando Palomo (right), joined by FJSA President Matthew Watkins. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Three former students were inducted into the Former Journalism Students Association Hall of Honor at Texas A&M University. " } , { "id" : 93 ,"title": "From Algebra to Airplane Crashes, Emmy Noether’s Lasting Influence on Mathematics" ,"link": "news/2026/03/from-algebra-to-airplane-crashes-emmy-noethers-lasting-influence-on-mathematics.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Mathematics"] ,"date": 1773982800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/newsfeed-template-emmy-noether.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A historical black‑and‑white photograph shows a person standing in front of a chalkboard filled with dense mathematical equations, symbols, and diagrams. The person is wearing a long‑sleeved, high‑collared blouse with puffed shoulders, a bow at the neck, and a belted skirt. The chalkboard behind the individual is covered from edge to edge with handwritten formulas, including algebraic expressions, matrices, integrals, derivatives, and graphs. The overall scene evokes a scholarly or academic setting focused on advanced mathematics." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Emmy Noether, whom some consider the “Mother of Modern Mathematics,” continues to shape modern research and the studies of mathematicians today; including research into the investigation of airplane crashes." } , { "id" : 94 ,"title": "Philosophy as a Lifelong Pursuit of Knowledge" ,"link": "news/2026/03/philosophy-as-a-lifelong-pursuit-of-knowledge.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Philosophy","Former Students"] ,"date": 1773896400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/cora_hero_image_799x432.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person presenting in front of a large academic poster titled ‘Pre-College Philosophy" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How the skills developed through a philosophy degree are a catalyst for Cora Kuczynski’s life of law, learning and opportunity." } , { "id" : 95 ,"title": "Science Meets Circus Arts At Texas A&M’s Physics & Engineering Festival" ,"link": "news/2026/03/science-meets-circus-arts-at-texas-ams-physics-engineering-festival.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Events","Graduate","Outreach","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1773723600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/physics-fest-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Performer rides a unicycle along the front of a large lecture hall while an audience fills the stadium‑style seating and a camera operator records the demonstration" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "If you’ve ever wished science felt more like an experience than a lecture, the Physics & Engineering Festival at Texas A&M University is your kind of day — and this year, one of the biggest crowd favorites is the Science Circus." } , { "id" : 96 ,"title": "Curiosity at the Core: Texas A&M Statistics Doctoral Student Earns National Recognition for Bayesian Research" ,"link": "news/2026/03/curiosity-at-the-core-texas-am-statistics-doctoral-student-earns-national-recognition-for-bayesian-research.html" ,"tags": ["Statistics","Awards","Graduate","Research"] ,"date": 1773637200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/gozde-sert-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Gözde Sert after the 2024 Section on Bayesian Statistical Science, Joint Statistical Meetings award ceremony" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Gözde Sert earns honors while developing more reliable tools for causal analysis." } , { "id" : 97 ,"title": "Creative Media Lab Encourages a Space for Creativity and Collaboration" ,"link": "news/2026/03/creative-media-lab-encourages-a-space-for-creativity-and-collaboration.html" ,"tags": ["Communication & Journalism","Graduate","Undergraduate","Faculty"] ,"date": 1772776800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/creative-media-lab-news-feed-06-03-2026-14-59-29.png" ,"imageAlt": "Two individuals stand on a tree‑lined path with large, sprawling oak branches arching overhead." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Department of Communication & Journalism faculty invites all Texas A&M students to pitch potential creative media projects during weekly gatherings in Bolton Hall." } , { "id" : 98 ,"title": "Inside the Psychology of Vaping Addiction" ,"link": "news/2026/03/inside-the-psychology-of-vaping-addiction.html" ,"tags": ["Psychological & Brain Sciences","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1772690400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/newsfeed-template-smoking-cessessation.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person stands against a dark background with thick, swirling smoke surrounding the head and upper shoulders. The individual is wearing a light-colored shirt and a chain necklace. The smoke creates a hazy, atmospheric effect that fills much of the image." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A new study examines how protective behavioral strategies and perceived control influence e-cigarette users’ ability to quit. " } , { "id" : 99 ,"title": "The Art of Technology in Philosophy as a Means of Global Engagement " ,"link": "news/2026/03/the-art-of-technology-in-philosophy-as-a-means-of-global-engagement.html" ,"tags": ["Philosophy","Graduate","Research"] ,"date": 1772517600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/03/_news-images/technology-in-philosophy-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Presenter stands at a podium beside a slide during a talk at TU/e" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Mitchell Roberts’ journey within the philosophy department inspires research, curiosity and innovation. " } , { "id" : 100 ,"title": "How Zina Trost is Using Virtual Reality to Ease Pain from Spinal Cord Injuries " ,"link": "news/2026/02/how-zina-trost-is-using-virtual-reality-to-ease-pain-from-spinal-cord-injuries.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Faculty"] ,"date": 1771999200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/newsfeed-template-trost.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person seated in a wheelchair wears a virtual reality headset while another person adjusts the device. They are in a tech-equipped room with multiple monitors, computers, and a large screen displaying a virtual landscape." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M Psychologist researches virtual reality to help people through spinal cord rehabilitation and recovery." } , { "id" : 101 ,"title": "Texas A&M University Scholar Takes Expertise on Islam and Popular Culture to International Workshop" ,"link": "news/2026/02/texas-am-university-scholar-takes-expertise-on-islam-and-popular-culture-to-international-workshop.html" ,"tags": ["Global Languages & Cultures","Research","Teaching","Faculty"] ,"date": 1771826400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/newsfeed-template-hankins-news-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person wearing an orange headscarf and matching attire stands in front of a bookshelf filled with books, with the background softly out of focus." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Rebecca Hankins’ experience in Kenya will bring new perspectives and partnerships back to Aggies in the classroom. " } , { "id" : 102 ,"title": "Bring Your Curiosity: The Physics & Engineering Festival Returns March 28" ,"link": "news/2026/02/bring-your-curiosity-the-physics-engineering-festival-returns-march-28.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Physics & Astronomy","Teaching","Outreach"] ,"date": 1771826400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/physics-festival-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Children create giant, shimmering bubbles with a soap-and-water solution during Texas A&M’s Physics & Engineering Festival, turning simple materials into a hands-on lesson in surface tension and light. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "If you have ever wanted to see science up close, this is your day!" } , { "id" : 103 ,"title": "Mathematics, Statistics and Doughnuts: A Recap of Texas A&M’s 24th Annual Mathematics and Statistics Fair " ,"link": "news/2026/02/mathematics-statistics-and-doughnuts-a-recap-of-texas-ams-24th-annual-mathematics-and-statistics-fair.html" ,"tags": ["Mathematics","Statistics","Undergraduate","Graduate","Teaching","Outreach"] ,"date": 1771567200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/math-and-stat-fair-2026-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "People stand along a hallway table displaying colorful geometric models made from plastic connectors, while attendees stop to look at and discuss the shapes." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "One of the signature College of Arts and Sciences’ outreach events shared games, fun and laughter as participants were introduced to creative and thought-provoking math and statistics lessons." } , { "id" : 104 ,"title": "Inside the Air: What Texas Heat Waves Reveal About the World Around Us" ,"link": "news/2026/02/inside-the-air-what-texas-heat-waves-reveal-about-the-world-around-us.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Chemistry","Atmospheric Sciences","Research"] ,"date": 1771567200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/newsfeed-template-molecules.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Illustration showing how air pollutants form larger molecular clusters in sunlight. Three clusters are depicted at the top: one with 20 molecules (2.0 nm), one with 40 molecules (2.5 nm), and one with 60 molecules (2.9 nm). Beneath them, a white dashed box contains complex chemical reaction pathways involving OH, isoprene, pinenes, xylenes, toluene, and SO₂. At the bottom, stylized city buildings, cars, and smokestacks emit pollutants upward into an orange sky." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A Texas A&M University-led study published on the cover of Science shows that organic acids can self-assemble into ultrafine particles even in extreme heat, challenging long-standing assumptions and reshaping how researchers think about air quality, cloud formation, and climate." } , { "id" : 105 ,"title": "Texas A&M Oceanography Ph.D. Candidate Announced as 2026 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Finalist" ,"link": "news/2026/02/texas-am-oceanography-ph.d-candidate-announced-as-2026-sea-grant-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship-finalist.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Graduate","Research","Oceanography"] ,"date": 1771480800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/newsfeed-template-gunnells.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A worker wearing a hard hat, coveralls, and safety gear stands on an offshore platform overlooking the ocean. They hold a clipboard and appear to be inspecting equipment near a yellow safety railing. The sea and sky stretch out in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Shelby Gunnells, a fifth-year Ph.D. student in oceanography, was announced in January as a 2026 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Finalist. This role will take her to Washington, D.C., to work alongside 47 other fellowship finalists." } , { "id" : 106 ,"title": "Guano: Ancient Fertilizer and Peace-Maker" ,"link": "news/2026/02/guano-ancient-fertilizer-and-peace-maker.html" ,"tags": ["Anthropology","Research"] ,"date": 1771480800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "research/_images/osborn-feed-02192026.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Woman standing near cliffs alongside the ocean, with beach and mountains in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Bird droppings from an island named after a deity fueled and protected a kingdom and its people." } , { "id" : 107 ,"title": "The History Department Honors Legal History Certificate Graduates in First Cording Ceremony" ,"link": "news/2026/02/the-history-department-honors-legal-history-certificate-graduates-in-its-first-cording-ceremony.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","History","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1771308000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/newsfeed-lhc.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A group of five graduates in caps and gowns stand indoors holding award plaques, accompanied by a faculty member in academic regalia. They are positioned in front of bookshelves and a display screen featuring Texas A&M University’s Department of History." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Legal History Certificate Program began in 2022. This past December, they celebrated their first cording ceremony, an event in which graduates are presented with colored cords to wear over their regalia." } , { "id" : 108 ,"title": "Texas A&M Geographer Develops Data-Driven Solutions for Gulf Communities " ,"link": "news/2026/02/texas-am-geographer-develops-data-driven-solutions-for-gulf-communities.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Geography","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1771308000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/lei-zou-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Presenter gestures toward a large screen displaying a detailed geospatial flood‑mapping visualization alongside bullet points on digital twin simulations, intervention testing, and policy planning solutions." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Department of Geography Associate Professor Lei Zou receives early-career fellowship from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program" } , { "id" : 109 ,"title": "Building Confidence Through Language" ,"link": "news/2026/02/building-confidence-through-language.html" ,"tags": ["Global Languages & Cultures","Undergraduate","Teaching","Awards","Faculty"] ,"date": 1771308000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/petr-kandidatov-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Instructor stands at a whiteboard holding a marker, pointing to handwritten Russian questions written in a list." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Provost Teaching Excellence Award Recipient Petr Kandidatov empowers students to become confident global communicators through empathy, innovation and immersive learning" } , { "id" : 110 ,"title": "Where Science Meets Philosophy" ,"link": "news/2026/02/where-science-meets-philosophy.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1770876000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/cody-moore-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Person in a navy suit, white shirt, and patterned tie stands outdoors with trees softly blurred in the background" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How philosophy served Cody Moore '09 through both a humanistic and scientific lens. " } , { "id" : 111 ,"title": "Texas A&M Statistics Doctoral Student Earns Prestigious Student Paper Award " ,"link": "news/2026/02/texas-am-statistics-doctoral-student-earns-prestigious-student-paper-award.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Graduate","Awards","Statistics"] ,"date": 1770876000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/somjit-roy-statistics-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Person in a light-colored button-down shirt stands with arms crossed beside a graphic announcing ‘Somjit Roy Honored in National Statistics Competition’ with the Texas A&M Statistics logo" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Somjit Roy was recognized for research advancing Bayesian methods in scientific machine learning. " } , { "id" : 112 ,"title": "Economics Career Night Draws Record Attendance at Texas A&M" ,"link": "news/2026/02/economics-career-night-draws-record-attendance-at-texas-am.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","Economics","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1770876000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/newsfeed-template-econ-career-night.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A group of students mingle with a group of employers." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Department of Economics connects students with employers through a growing, twice-yearly networking event." } , { "id" : 113 ,"title": "Dr. Karen Wooley Elected as Member of the National Academy of Engineering" ,"link": "news/2026/02/dr-karen-wooley-elected-as-member-of-the-national-academy-of-engineering.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Research","Awards","Faculty"] ,"date": 1770703200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/karen-wooley-news-feed-10-02-2026-08-39-56.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Karen Wooley in her office at Texas A&M University. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Renowned chemist from Texas A&M’s College of Arts and Sciences joins elite group." } , { "id" : 114 ,"title": "Board of Regents Greenlights Cyclotron Institute Facility Expansion" ,"link": "news/2026/02/board-of-regents-greenlights-cyclotron-institute-facility-expansion.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Research","Undergraduate","Featured","Chemistry","Cyclotron Institute","Graduate"] ,"date": 1770336000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/cyclotron-institute-exterior-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Exterior view of the Alvin R. Luedecke Cyclotron Institute Building on the Texas A&M University campus." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The expansion, to be funded by a combination of federal, state and university sources, will add capacity for Texas A&M’s world-leading radiation effects testing and discovery science programs." } , { "id" : 115 ,"title": "From Classroom to Campus Leader: Fowler’s Journey in Arts and Sciences " ,"link": "news/2026/02/from-classroom-to-campus-leader-fowlers-journey-in-arts-and-sciences.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","English"] ,"date": 1770184800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/newsfeed-template-olivia-fowler.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Photo of a girl in striped sweater and black pants in front of the Liberal Arts and Arts & Humanities Building at Texas A&M University." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Through her love for literature, classical studies and student activities, Olivia Fowler has found both her community and home at Texas A&M University. " } , { "id" : 116 ,"title": "Top Tips to Prepare for Spring Career Fair for College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduates " ,"link": "news/2026/01/top-tips-to-prepare-for-spring-career-fair-for-college-of-arts-sciences-undergraduates.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1769752800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/career-day-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Attendees speak with recruiters at a career fair booth displaying company banners, QR codes, and rows of branded water bottles and promotional materials." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From first-year students to seniors, experts say the No. 1 tip for undergraduate student success is to take advantage of networking opportunities on Feb. 3 at the MSC." } , { "id" : 117 ,"title": "Democracy by Design: Nobel Laureate Eric Maskin Joins Texas A&M Panel on Voting and Redistricting " ,"link": "news/2026/01/democracy-by-design-nobel-laureate-eric-maskin-joins-texas-am-panel-on-voting-and-redistricting.html" ,"tags": ["Economics","Statistics","Research"] ,"date": 1769666400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/democracy-by-design-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Four panelists sit on stage in armchairs during a public discussion, with a large screen behind them reading ‘Democracy by Design: Voting & Redistricting Panel’ and a vote‑themed graphic" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The event, hosted by Texas A&M’s Department of Economics, featured renowned scholars to discuss voting practices and redistricting. " } , { "id" : 118 ,"title": "National Endowment for the Humanities Grant Brings Simone Weil Colloquy to Texas A&M" ,"link": "news/2026/01/national-endowment-for-the-humanities-grant-brings-simone-weil-colloquy-to-texas-am.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Global Languages & Cultures","Faculty","Philosophy","Awards"] ,"date": 1769493600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/ben-davis-award-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic announcing a 2026 NEH grant recipient, Dr. Benjamin Davis, with a man in a suit standing in an outdoor hallway beside the text." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Benjamin Davis and the Department of Global Languages & Cultures will host an international colloquy in April to examine themes of roots, exile and community." } , { "id" : 119 ,"title": "Giant Magellan Telescope Organization Appoints New President " ,"link": "news/2026/01/giant-magellan-telescope-organization-appoints-new-president.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Mitchell Institute","Physics & Astronomy","Research"] ,"date": 1769493600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/daniel-jaffe-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Daniel T. Jaffe in front of Giant Magellan Telescope mock-up." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Daniel T. Jaffe, an astronomy professor at the University of Texas in Austin, will take the helm as the telescope project moves toward final funding and construction. " } , { "id" : 120 ,"title": "A Mission to Educate: The Power of Transformative Education Through Cultural Immersion " ,"link": "news/2026/01/a-mission-to-educate-the-power-of-transformative-education-through-cultural-immersion.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Global Languages & Cultures"] ,"date": 1769493600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/salah-ayari-news-feed-27-01-2026-15-40-38.png" ,"imageAlt": "Person leaning against a brick and stone wall on a terrace overlooking a scenic landscape with historic buildings, dense greenery, and mountains under a partly cloudy sky" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Salah Ayari inspires students to explore the Arabic-speaking world through language and culture. " } , { "id" : 121 ,"title": "Texas A&M To Host 24th Annual Mathematics and Statistics Fair Feb. 14 " ,"link": "news/2026/01/texas-am-to-host-24th-annual-mathematics-and-statistics-fair-feb-14.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","Statistics","Mathematics","Graduate","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1769407200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/math-and-stat-fair-2026-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Children and an instructor in a classroom build large geometric structures using colorful plastic rods, with others observing from nearby desks" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From puzzles and magic to crafts and problem-solving, the free fair invites families to discover the fun side of math. " } , { "id" : 122 ,"title": "Staying Curious: Philosophy as a Tool for Advocacy " ,"link": "news/2026/01/staying-curious-philosophy-as-a-tool-for-advocacy.html" ,"tags": ["Philosophy","Glasscock Center","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1769407200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/newsfeed-template-mykaela.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Undergraduate students stand in a semi-circle listening to a suited official speaking in a formal room with red curtains." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How MyKaela Johnston’s experiences through the Department of Philosophy helped her develop into a passionate advocate and research-driven collaborator. " } , { "id" : 123 ,"title": "An Apple for the Aggie Teacher" ,"link": "news/2026/01/an-apple-for-the-aggie-teacher.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Biology","Mathematics"] ,"date": 1769407200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/aggieteach-small-news-feed1.png" ,"imageAlt": "Professional leading a session at Texas A&M University's AggieTEACH Mentor & Induction Program, engaging with audience members who are raising hands." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M University's aggieTEACH Arts & Sciences program is piloting an induction and mentoring program to support new Aggie secondary school teachers." } , { "id" : 124 ,"title": "Texas A&M’s First Churchill Scholar " ,"link": "news/2026/01/texas-ams-first-churchill-scholar.html" ,"tags": ["Mathematics","Research","Philosophy","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1769148000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/montgomery-bohde-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Student in an outdoor campus setting next to a graphic that reads ‘Montgomery Bohde ’26’ and ‘Churchill Scholarship’ with the program logo" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M’s First Churchill Scholar Montgomery Bohde, a student of mathematics, computer science and philosophy, was awarded the 2026–2027 Churchill Scholarship. " } , { "id" : 125 ,"title": "Renovated Heldenfels Labs Mark a Pivotal Moment in Texas A&M’s Investment in Biology" ,"link": "news/2026/01/renovated-heldenfels-labs-mark-a-pivotal-moment-in-texas-ams-investment-in-biology.html" ,"tags": ["Biology","Former Students","Giving"] ,"date": 1768888800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/newsfeed-template-ribbon-cutting.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A group of people and Reveille stand in a line behind a cut ribbon which says "TAMU Biology HELD 4th Floor"" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Department of Biology held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated fourth floor of Heldenfels Hall, furthering its commitment to students receiving an excellent immersive biology education. " } , { "id" : 126 ,"title": "Where Chemistry Meets Impact: Hill Prize Backs Texas A&M Innovation " ,"link": "news/2026/01/where-chemistry-meets-impact-hill-prize-backs-texas-am-innovation.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Chemistry","Teaching"] ,"date": 1768456800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/01/_news-images/karen-wooley-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Announcement graphic for Dr. Karen Wooley, recipient of the 2026 Hill Prize for Physical Science, featuring her portrait alongside the Texas A&M Chemistry and Hill Prizes logos on a molecular-themed background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "For the first time, Texas A&M University was recognized with the prestigious Hill Prize for Physical Science for Dr. Karen Wooley’s research on safer, degradable plastics and chemicals. " } , { "id" : 127 ,"title": "From Classroom to Cave: Dex Brooks ‘27 Explores Archaeology in the Field " ,"link": "news/2026/01/from-classroom-to-cave-dex-brooks-27-explores-archaeology-in-the-field.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Undergraduate","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1767679200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2026/02/_news-images/floridian-river.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Floridian river and wetlands with tree moss." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "What started as a volunteer opportunity turned into a month-long adventure in Florida for Dex Brooks ’27, who joined graduate and faculty researchers on two excavation sites. The experience confirmed Brooks’ passion for archaeology and opened new doors for the future." } , { "id" : 128 ,"title": "Quarkonia Survive Surprisingly Longer Than Expected In Quark-Gluon Plasma" ,"link": "news/2025/12/quark-gluon-plasma-cyclotron-institute.html" ,"tags": ["Featured","Cyclotron Institute","Faculty","Physics & Astronomy","Graduate","Research"] ,"date": 1766469600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/small-quark-gluon-plasma-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A vibrant explosion of colored light in yellow, red, and purple emerges from the center of an image simulating the creation of quark-gluon plasma, surrounded by blurred, abstract spheres on a dark background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A Texas A&M Cyclotron Institute-led team has provided the first definitive criterion for the existence and melting temperatures of quarkonia — bound states of heavy quark pairs recognized as unique probes of the quark-gluon plasma that filled the early universe." } , { "id" : 129 ,"title": "Texas A&M Math Professor Awarded Centennial Research Fellowship" ,"link": "news/2025/12/wencai-liu-ams-centennial-fellowship-2025.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Faculty","Mathematics","Research"] ,"date": 1766383200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/small-wencai-liu-ams-centennial-fellowship-251.png" ,"imageAlt": "An image of Dr. Wencai Liu on the right wearing a blue pullover. He is a young Asian man with short black hair. His image is over another image of a green board with math problems written in chalk. To the left of his image are the words: Congratulations, Dr. Wencai Liu, American Mathematical Society, Centennial Fellowship Award, with the Texas A&M logo, Texas A&M University, Mathematics" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The American Mathematical Society recognizes Dr. Wencai Liu for outstanding research in spectral theory related to mathematical physics. " } , { "id" : 130 ,"title": "EnviBayes Workshop Brings Global Leaders in Environmental Bayesian Statistics to Texas A&M " ,"link": "news/2025/12/envibayes-workshop-stat.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Events","Research","Statistics"] ,"date": 1766383200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/envibayes-workshop-stat-small.png" ,"imageAlt": "A colorful graphic showing a white hand drawing with a digital pen on a computer screen showing statistical data with the Texas A&M University logo and College of Arts and Sciences Statistics Department Envibayes Workshop lettering on the side with a maroon bar behind it" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The event, hosted by the Department of Statistics, highlights innovation, collaboration and training in environmental Bayesian statistics. " } , { "id" : 131 ,"title": "The Poetry of Numbers" ,"link": "news/2025/12/the-poetry-of-numbers.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Statistics","Research"] ,"date": 1766124000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/bani-mallick-small.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Bani Mallick, a man wearing a blue jacket and a maroon shirt, in front of books, short black hair" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "As Texas A&M University Distinguished Professor Dr. Bani Mallick takes the reins of the Department of Statistics, he’s keenly aware of the critical role that statisticians play in today’s data-driven storytelling. His goal is to not only pass on his knowledge to future generations, but to ensure that they have even more opportunities and successes than he has enjoyed. " } , { "id" : 132 ,"title": "First-Generation Student Renata Garcia Chosen as Gonfalonier for the College of Arts and Sciences Commencement " ,"link": "news/2025/12/first-generation-student-renata-garcia-chosen-as-gonfalonier-for-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences-commencement.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Biology","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1765864800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/newsfeed-template-renata-garcia.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A girl poses with the gonfalon in a graduation gown giving a thumbs-up." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "First-generation biology major Renata Garcia will carry the College of Arts and Sciences gonfalon at the December 18 commencement ceremony while honoring the hardships, mentors and community that shaped her time at Texas A&M University. " } , { "id" : 133 ,"title": "College of Arts and Sciences Study Abroad Programs Open for Spring and Summer Registration " ,"link": "news/2025/12/college-of-arts-and-sciences-study-abroad-programs-open-for-spring-and-summer-registration.html" ,"tags": ["Global Languages & Cultures","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1765864800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/newsfeed-template-vienna.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group of students proudly displaying Texas A&M University attire in front of an ornate historical building." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Faculty-led study abroad programs promote cultural understanding and international discourse. " } , { "id" : 134 ,"title": "The Rhythm of the Night" ,"link": "news/2025/12/the-rhythm-of-the-night.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Biology","Faculty","Statistics"] ,"date": 1765778400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/gettyimages-1343358354-news-feed-image.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Rolling hills of genetic code." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Researchers at Texas A&M University combine statistical algorithms, the Grace supercomputer cluster and the genetics of individuals’ cells to look at how a person’s circadian rhythm impacts mammary gland health." } , { "id" : 135 ,"title": "GIS Day at Texas A&M: The Super Bowl of Geography" ,"link": "news/2025/12/gis-day-at-texas-am-the-super-bowl-of-geography.html" ,"tags": ["Geography","Events","Undergraduate","Research"] ,"date": 1765432800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/newsfeed-template-gis2.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A man in a white shirt stands at a podium on the right side of the photo. On the left is a large screen that says "Identifying Buried Cables Using Radar (GPR)"" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M hosts an annual celebration for Geography Awareness Week for industry professionals and students." } , { "id" : 136 ,"title": "Humanities Meet Justice: Texas A&M Graduate Applies Ancient Languages to Modern Law " ,"link": "news/2025/12/anne-sparks-glac.html" ,"tags": ["History","Global Languages & Cultures","Former Students"] ,"date": 1765346400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/anne-sparks-small.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "white woman with white dress and Texas A&M graduation stoll in front of building smiling " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M University’s Anne Sparks is forging a path from ancient languages to the legal world, using her passion for service and scholarship to break barriers in how the humanities shape modern justice. " } , { "id" : 137 ,"title": "Combating the Holiday Blues" ,"link": "news/2025/12/combating-the-holiday-blues.html" ,"tags": ["Psychological & Brain Sciences","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1765173600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/newsfeed-template-gingerbread-2.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Depressed christmas cookie with sad face covered with icing." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Kristy Cuthbert explains the heavy emotions many people experience during the holidays and ways for people to look after themselves and maintain positive mental health throughout the season. " } , { "id" : 138 ,"title": "Chemistry Without Borders" ,"link": "news/2025/12/chemistry-without-borders.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1765173600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/newsfeed-template-torrescruz.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two individuals conducting a science experiment using liquid nitrogen to make ice cream at an event." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Yahirnitza Leytzali Torres Cruz turned a 2,000-mile move from Puerto Rico into a remarkable journey in chemistry at Texas A&M University." } , { "id" : 139 ,"title": "A Correlation with Excellence " ,"link": "news/2025/12/2025-stat-faculty-fellows.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Awards","Statistics","Giving","Former Students","Faculty"] ,"date": 1765173600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/statistics-fellowship-small.png" ,"imageAlt": "statistical graphic" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M faculty members Dr. Anirban Bhattacharya, Dr. Huiyan Sang and Dr. Xianyang Zhang were selected for prestigious fellowships. " } , { "id" : 140 ,"title": "Texas A&M Statistician Unveils Powerful Tool to Decode Tumor Complexity " ,"link": "news/2025/12/xiyu-peng-spatialtopic-research.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Statistics","Faculty"] ,"date": 1764914400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/ls-in-breast-cancer-small.png" ,"imageAlt": "This slide shows lymphoid aggregates in human breast cancer tissue, visualized using Xenium Explorer software." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Xiyu Peng’s SpatialTopic rapidly analyzes millions of cells to uncover key immune and tumor structures that shape disease and treatment response. " } , { "id" : 141 ,"title": "Seeing the Human Behind the Numbers" ,"link": "news/2025/12/seeing-the-human-behind-the-numbers.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Statistics","Research"] ,"date": 1764828000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/sitalo-small.png" ,"imageAlt": "young woman Daniella Sitalo in front of greenery" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "With experience and motivation, Danielle Sitalo pursues undergraduate research to establish a strong theoretical foundation in statistics. " } , { "id" : 142 ,"title": "Inspiring the Next Generation of Philosophical Thinkers" ,"link": "news/2025/12/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-philosophical-thinkers.html" ,"tags": ["Philosophy","Giving"] ,"date": 1764828000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/12/_news-images/jay-hutchens-news-feed-05-12-2025-08-49-53.png" ,"imageAlt": "Two people standing side by side in front of a dark backdrop with a blue circular design. One person is wearing a green patterned top, and the other is dressed in a dark suit jacket over a light-colored shirt." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Jay Hutchens ’87 endowed an undergraduate essay prize for outstanding philosophy students. " } , { "id" : 143 ,"title": "Meet Sean Rooney and Find Out Why Chemistry at Texas A&M Might Just Surprise You " ,"link": "news/2025/11/meet-sean-rooney-and-find-out-why-chemistry-at-texas-am-might-just-surprise-you.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1764050400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/newsfeed-template-rooney.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Person smiling in front of a nighttime background with palm trees and string lights, with a high-rise building visible in the distance." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Chemistry at Texas A&M challenged him, surprised him and sparked a passion he didn’t expect. " } , { "id" : 144 ,"title": "Gold Standard: Texas A&M Leads The World In Radiation Effects Testing" ,"link": "news/2025/11/gold-standard-texas-am-leads-the-world-in-radiation-effects-testing.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Chemistry","Physics & Astronomy","Faculty","TAMU 150","Cyclotron Institute"] ,"date": 1763704800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/cycl-circuit-board-radiation-effects-testing.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close-up of a hand holding a large, complex circuit board with various components, connectors and a metallic section within the Cyclotron Institute at Texas A&M University." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Cyclotron Institute’s radiation effects testing program has established Texas A&M as the premier location in not only the U.S. but also the world at which to do testing of heavy ion interactions with electronics, an important safeguard for both commercial and military satellites as well as space missions." } , { "id" : 145 ,"title": "From Kansas to Aggieland: There’s No Place Like Home for This Chemistry Ph.D. Student " ,"link": "news/2025/11/from-kansas-to-aggieland-theres-no-place-like-home-for-this-chemistry-ph.d-student.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Graduate"] ,"date": 1763704800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "_files/_images/_profile-images/copy-of-copy-of-news-feed-template-799-x-432-px.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Maroon graphic with headshot of Megan on the right, with the words "Student profile: Megan Fast, Chemistry Ph.D. Student" on the right" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Kansas native Megan Fast is exploring the chemistry of ozone while leading her peers at Texas A&M " } , { "id" : 146 ,"title": "Texas A&M Study Identifies Hidden Forces Behind Stronger Rainfall Events " ,"link": "news/2025/11/texas-am-study-identifies-hidden-forces-behind-stronger-rainfall-events.html" ,"tags": ["Oceanography","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1763618400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/_images/rainfall-story-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A moving image from a high-resolution Community Earth System Model (CESM) simulation showing clouds in gray, precipitation in color with extreme precipitation in red, and mesoscale convective systems outlined in purple. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "New global climate simulations developed by Drs. Ping Chang and Dan Fu offer critical insight for flood-risk assessment and climate adaptation. " } , { "id" : 147 ,"title": "Rare Book Donation Honors Geography at Texas A&M " ,"link": "news/2025/11/rare-book-donation-honors-geography-at-texas-am.html" ,"tags": ["Geography"] ,"date": 1763618400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/_images/geog-rare-book-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A gift from one of the department’s founding faculty members is bringing new life to Texas A&M’s past. " } , { "id" : 148 ,"title": "Texas A&M Traumatologist Delves into the Occupational Stress of First Responders" ,"link": "news/2025/11/texas-am-traumatologist-delves-into-the-occupational-stress-of-first-responders.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Psychological & Brain Sciences"] ,"date": 1763532000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/newsfeed-template-anka.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two individuals collaborating at a desk with a computer monitor displaying charts and data. They appear engaged in their work in an office environment filled with books and decorative plants." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "First responders are exactly what they sound like: they are the first on the scene of all disasters, both local and national. Due to some of the haunting images they encounter, roughly 10% of them suffer from PTSD. Dr. Anka Vujanovic, from the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences aims to change that. " } , { "id" : 149 ,"title": "Inside the Race to Understand Alzheimer’s " ,"link": "news/2025/11/inside-the-race-to-understand-alzheimers.html" ,"tags": ["Biology","Atmospheric Sciences","Statistics","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Research"] ,"date": 1763532000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/_images/alzheimers-story-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M College of Arts & Sciences graphic titled “Decoding Dementia: Part 1 – Inside the Race to Understand Alzheimer’s,” alongside an image of a person operating a medical imaging machine while another lies on the scanner bed." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Armed with $27 million in funding and a cross-disciplinary approach,scientists in the Texas A&M College of Arts and Sciences are uncovering how biology, behavior and the environment intertwine in the fight against dementia. " } , { "id" : 150 ,"title": "Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences & Storm Chasing: Part 3 — Chase Data In The Future " ,"link": "news/2025/11/texas-am-atmospheric-sciences-storm-chasing-part-3-chase-data-in-the-future.html" ,"tags": ["Atmospheric Sciences","Undergraduate","Research"] ,"date": 1763445600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/storytemplate-stormchasing-part03-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Promotional graphic for Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences and Storm Chasing, featuring a stylized image of a tornado made from blue data points on the right, and a dark stormy sky on the left, with text reading 'Part 3: Chase Data & The Future.'" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Aggies didn’t just chase storms — they raced against time, captured data and saw science in action. " } , { "id" : 151 ,"title": "Investing in Student Discovery: Former Zoology Student Supports Biology CUREs Program " ,"link": "news/2025/11/investing-in-student-discovery-former-zoology-student-supports-biology-cures-program.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Biology"] ,"date": 1763359200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/wilton-main-image-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Three people standing in front of a Texas A&M Science backdrop, all giving thumbs-up gestures." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Bonsall S. Wilton ’72 established an endowment to expand undergraduate research opportunities and strengthen the Department of Biology’s hands-on learning mission. " } , { "id" : 152 ,"title": "From Museum Servers to Statistical Signals: A Journey Fueled by Curiosity " ,"link": "news/2025/11/from-museum-servers-to-statistical-signals-a-journey-fueled-by-curiosity.html" ,"tags": ["Statistics","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1763359200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/raymond-hinton-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Person standing outdoors with arms crossed in front of an industrial facility. A large cylindrical water tower with the word “AGGIE” is visible in the background, along with metal structures and pipes. The scene includes a brick building on the right, bollards, and bright daylight with clear skies." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "After nearly a decade in museum technology, Raymond Hinton is using signal processing and statistical modeling at Texas A&M to uncover new insights in fields ranging from biomedical research to sustainable transportation. " } , { "id" : 153 ,"title": "Arts and Sciences Faculty Honored at Annual Investiture Ceremony" ,"link": "news/2025/11/arts-and-sciences-faculty-honored-at-annual-investiture-ceremony.html" ,"tags": ["Psychological & Brain Sciences","Physics & Astronomy","Chemistry","Atmospheric Sciences","Philosophy","Statistics","Geology & Geophysics","Oceanography","Economics","History","English","Geography","Biology","Global Languages & Cultures","Sociology","Giving","Anthropology","Mathematics","Communication & Journalism","Mitchell Institute"] ,"date": 1763359200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/investiture-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A maroon program booklet titled ‘Investiture Ceremony, November 13, 2025’ rests on a table covered with rows of polished wooden award boxes featuring gold emblems." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Faculty who are newly appointed or reappointed to endowed chairs, professorships or fellowships and their generous benefactors were recognized with one of the highest honors in academia and presented with commemorative bronze medallions." } , { "id" : 154 ,"title": "Physics Graduate Student Pengsheng Wen Earns 2025 Steven Weinberg Research Award" ,"link": "news/2025/11/physics-graduate-student-pengsheng-wen-earns-2025-steven-weinberg-research-award.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Physics & Astronomy","Featured","Cyclotron Institute","Research"] ,"date": 1763100000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/holt-jeremy-wen-pengsheng-steven-weinberg-research-award-2025-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University physicist Jeremy Holt (left) and Texas A&M physics graduate student Pengsheng Wen stand side by side at the front of a classroom on the Texas Christian University campus in front of a row of wall-mounted white boards, with Wen holding a plaque recognizing him as the recipient of the 2025 Steven Weinberg Research Award, presented by the Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma Section of the American Physical Society." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Wen, a member of Dr. Jeremy Holt’s dense matter group and the Cyclotron Institute, is Texas A&M’s inaugural recipient of the award recognizing graduate research excellence and potential impact in the scientific community." } , { "id" : 155 ,"title": "Yair Andre Cuenú-Mosquera: Turning Lived Experiences into Scholarship " ,"link": "news/2025/11/yair-andre-cuenu-mosquera-turning-lived-experiences-into-scholarship.html" ,"tags": ["Global Languages & Cultures","Graduate"] ,"date": 1762927200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/newsfeed-template-yair.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Yair smiles in front of the Academic Building and gives a "Gig em"" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M doctoral student Yair Andre Cuenú-Mosquera transforms his lived experiences and cultural roots into scholarship that uplifts Afro-Colombian voices while building a bridge between academics and the world beyond. " } , { "id" : 156 ,"title": "Unique Shape of Star’s Explosion Revealed Just a Day After Detection" ,"link": "news/2025/11/unique-shape-of-stars-explosion-revealed-just-a-day-after-detection.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Physics & Astronomy","Research","Mitchell Institute"] ,"date": 1762927200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/newsfeed-supernova.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "View of a Supernova explosion in the center of the galaxy" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Swift observations with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) have revealed the explosive death of a star just as the blast was breaking through the star’s surface. For the first time, astronomers unveiled the shape of the explosion at its earliest, fleeting stage. This brief initial phase wouldn’t have been observable a day later and helps address a whole set of questions about how massive stars go supernova." } , { "id" : 157 ,"title": "Beyond the Classroom: How High-Impact Experiences Enrich Higher Education " ,"link": "news/2025/11/beyond-the-classroom-how-high-impact-experiences-enrich-higher-education.html" ,"tags": ["Philosophy","Former Students","Anthropology","Chemistry","Undergraduate","Geology & Geophysics"] ,"date": 1762927200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/esha-uddaraju-news-feed-12-11-2025-08-51-33.png" ,"imageAlt": "Woman wearing a white button-down shirt and a patterned scarf tied around the hair, standing in the apse of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The setting includes marble floors with geometric designs, rows of wooden benches with red cushions, tall columns, and ornate architectural details. In the background, there is an altar area featuring gold accents and intricate decorations." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From comparing healthcare systems abroad to examining oceanic microfauna at home in College Station, Aggies gain transformational opportunities through research, internships and global experiences, pushing them beyond the bounds of a conventional undergraduate education. " } , { "id" : 158 ,"title": "Texas A&M Research Team Begins Search for Missing Crew of WWII Bomber" ,"link": "news/2025/11/texas-am-research-team-begins-search-for-missing-crew-of-wwii-bomber.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Anthropology","TAMU 150"] ,"date": 1762754400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/denmark-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "With visibility less than 10 feet, the dive team got its first up-close look at the wreckage of the B-17 Flying Fortress that crashed off the coast of Denmark in 1943. This 3-blade propellor was among the most easily identifiable parts of the aircraft. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Led by Texas A&M archaeologists and supported by the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, the mission combines underwater technology with humanitarian effort to identify aviators lost in the Baltic Sea. " } , { "id" : 159 ,"title": "Economics with Empathy: Dr. Jonathan Meer Appointed New Head of Economics " ,"link": "news/2025/11/economics-with-empathy-dr-jonathan-meer-appointed-new-head-of-economics.html" ,"tags": ["Economics"] ,"date": 1762495200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/jonathan-meer-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Jonathan Meer, economics department head at Texas A&M University, wearing a light blue blazer and white shirt, standing outdoors on campus with trees, a pedestrian bridge, and part of a white building in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Jonathan Meer steps into the role as head of the Department of Economics, leading with purpose, curiosity and momentum. " } , { "id" : 160 ,"title": "Texas A&M Leads $1 million Collaboration on AI-Powered Disaster Management Training " ,"link": "news/2025/11/texas-am-leads-1-million-collaboration-on-ai-powered-disaster-management-training.html" ,"tags": ["Geography","Research"] ,"date": 1762236000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/dr-zhe-zhang-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Zhe Zhang from Texas A&M gestures toward an ACES project poster, part of the High Performance Research Computing division under the university’s Division of Research." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The project will work to reach 2,000 students and educators with National Science Foundation-funded ACCESS high-performance computing resources for disaster response. " } , { "id" : 161 ,"title": "How the Aggie Lyceum is Teaching Students How to Listen Their Way to Leadership" ,"link": "news/2025/11/how-the-aggie-lyceum-is-teaching-students-how-to-listen-their-way-to-leadership.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Communication & Journalism"] ,"date": 1762236000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/11/_news-images/aggie-lyceum-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Students sitting at round tables wearing black tricorn hats with gold trim, engaged in an indoor activity with papers, drinks, and snacks on the table; a blank easel pad is visible in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Through guided dialogue and reflection, Texas A&M University students build empathy and communication skills that last beyond the classroom." } , { "id" : 162 ,"title": "The Case for Undergraduate Research " ,"link": "news/2025/10/the-case-for-undergraduate-research.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Research","Awards","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1761627600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/daniela-news-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person smiling in front of the entrance doors of a building, carrying a patterned bag and wearing a beige blazer." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Daniela Villaseñor-Ramos ’25 gains insight into criminal and immigration law through the Undergraduate Research Scholars Thesis Program." } , { "id" : 163 ,"title": "One Book and 3,600 Miles: Sociology Professor Publishes Book on Domestic Labor in New York City and Peru" ,"link": "news/2025/10/one-book-and-3,600-miles-sociology-professor-publishes-book-on-domestic-labor-in-new-york-city-and-peru.html" ,"tags": ["Research Sociology","Sociology","Research"] ,"date": 1761627600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/lima-law-workshop-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A group of people seated around a rectangular table in a classroom setting, writing on papers while one person stands at the front holding documents near a whiteboard." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Sociology professor travels to New York City and Peru to study the similarities and differences in their treatment of domestic laborers." } , { "id" : 164 ,"title": "Honoring Service, Finding Answers: Conflict Archaeology and Military History " ,"link": "news/2025/10/honoring-service-finding-answers-conflict-archaeology-and-military-history.html" ,"tags": ["Featured","Events","History","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1761627600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/newsfeed-conference.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic: Honoring Service, Finding Answers, Conflict Archaeology & Military History, Texas A&M, 2025" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The College of Arts and Sciences and the Bush School of Government and Public Service invite you to learn more about military history and archaeology on Nov. 4-5." } , { "id" : 165 ,"title": "Texas A&M’s Berg-Hughes Center Powers the Future of Petroleum and Energy Studies " ,"link": "news/2025/10/texas-ams-berg-hughes-center-powers-the-future-of-petroleum-and-energy-studies.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Geology & Geophysics"] ,"date": 1761541200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/williams-stroud-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A person stands with arms crossed in front of a large oil pump jack bearing the Texas A&M University logo, set on a university campus with a beige brick building and surrounding greenery in the background" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From oil fields to geothermal resources, Texas A&M’s Berg-Hughes Center is training the next generation of energy leaders and innovating for a changing energy future. " } , { "id" : 166 ,"title": "Live Like You’re Dying " ,"link": "news/2025/10/live-like-youre-dying.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Faculty"] ,"date": 1761541200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "psychological-brain-sciences/_files/_images/_profile-images/tmtnewsfeed2.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Illustration of a red hand of a toxic manipulator controlling his victims" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Matt Vess from the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences discusses Terror Management Theory, just in time for the scariest season of the year. " } , { "id" : 167 ,"title": "Arts & Sciences Professor Receives Fulbright Fellowship" ,"link": "news/2025/10/arts-sciences-professor-receives-fulbright-fellowship.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Awards","Research"] ,"date": 1761541200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/allegra-news-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Headshot of a girl wearing a black sweater in front of a grey backdrop." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Allegra Midgette was named a 2025-2026 Fulbright Finland Foundation and Tampere University Fellow." } , { "id" : 168 ,"title": "The Scientific Study of a Meaningful Existence" ,"link": "news/2025/10/the-scientific-study-of-a-meaningful-existence.html" ,"tags": ["Psychological & Brain Sciences"] ,"date": 1761282000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/joshua-hicks-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A person standing outside pointing a flashlight into the night sky" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Exploring how science uncovers the deep questions of life, Dr. Joshua Hicks and his team examine the psychology of a meaningful life, authenticity, and what it means to live a fulfilling life." } , { "id" : 169 ,"title": "Texas A&M Launches Global Studies Major to Help Students Engage with an Interconnected World " ,"link": "news/2025/10/texas-am-launches-global-studies-major-to-help-students-engage-with-an-interconnected-world.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Global Languages & Cultures"] ,"date": 1761109200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/global-studies-major-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Five female Global Studies students standing in front of Wartburg Castle in Germany" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The new Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies invites Aggies to explore languages, cultures and global challenges, preparing them to lead in a rapidly changing world. " } , { "id" : 170 ,"title": "Mapping the Future: Geospatial Intelligence At Texas A&M " ,"link": "news/2025/10/mapping-the-future-geospatial-intelligence-at-texas-am.html" ,"tags": ["Geography"] ,"date": 1761109200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/geospatial-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Liz Sherman at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Elizabeth Sherman turned a passion for uncovering stories into a career mapping the world’s most critical intelligence — now she’s teaching Aggies to do the same. " } , { "id" : 171 ,"title": "Mother-Son Aggie Duo Creates High Impact Experience Endowment for the History Department" ,"link": "news/2025/10/mother-son-aggie-duo-creates-high-impact-experience-endowment-for-the-history-department.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Communication & Journalism","Teaching","History","Giving","Research","English","Former Students"] ,"date": 1760936400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/cartwright-newsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two people smiling and standing beside a cannon at Gettysburg National Military Park, with a stack of cannonballs in the foreground." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dayna Boren Cartwright ’85 and her son Nicholas (Nick) Grant Cartwright ’20 ensure that history students can receive a high-impact experience." } , { "id" : 172 ,"title": "A Legacy of Truth and Excellence" ,"link": "news/2025/10/a-legacy-of-truth-and-excellence.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Former Students","Communication & Journalism"] ,"date": 1760936400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/von_rosenbergs-21.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Mandie and Eric von Rosenberg, Texas A&M alumni, standing together in front of a historic stone structure." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Mandie and Eric ’77 von Rosenberg’s shared love for Texas A&M University and commitment to truth-telling inspired their recent gift to support future journalists and dental hygienists." } , { "id" : 173 ,"title": "Chemistry Open House at Texas A&M University Set for Saturday " ,"link": "news/2025/10/chemistry-open-house-at-texas-am-university-set-for-saturday.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry"] ,"date": 1760677200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/chem-open-house-news-feed.png" ,"imageAlt": "A person with glasses helps a child string beads onto a red cord at a maroon-covered table during a hands-on activity." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M will host the 37th annual Chemistry Open House and Science Exploration Gallery on Oct. 18 in the Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Building on West Campus." } , { "id" : 174 ,"title": "The Geographical History of the Hill Country" ,"link": "news/2025/10/the-geography-history-of-the-hill-country.html" ,"tags": ["Geography"] ,"date": 1760418000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/paige-butler-news-feed1.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Paige Butler stands outside, smiling in front of greenery and a building." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Paige Butler is turning century-old land surveys into a roadmap for restoring Texas landscapes. " } , { "id" : 175 ,"title": "Leading the Aggie Spirit: Economics Student and Yell Leader Luke Widener ’26 " ,"link": "news/2025/10/leading-the-aggie-spirit-economics-student-and-yell-leader-luke-widener-26.html" ,"tags": ["Economics","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1760418000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/luke-news-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "5 yell leaders at Kyle field with their heads bowed, eyes closed and holding their hands. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From Fish Camp to Kyle Field, Luke Widener ’26 has represented the Aggie Spirit as a Yell Leader while balancing his studies in economics. His experiences have shaped his perspective on leadership, connection and service — and inspired his plans for a future in finance and consulting. " } , { "id" : 176 ,"title": "Harvard and MIT Chemical Biologist and Microbial Biochemist Emily Balskus to Receive the 2025 Scott Medal " ,"link": "news/2025/10/harvard-and-mit-chemical-biologist-and-microbial-biochemist-emily-balskus-to-receive-the-2025-scott-medal.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry"] ,"date": 1760418000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "_files/_images/_content-images/your_paragraph_text.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Emily Balskus stands in front of a maroon backdrop featuring scientific icons and text highlighting her academic titles, including professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Harvard University and co-director of the Chemical Biology Ph.D. Program. The A.I. Scott Medal is displayed in the bottom right corner, recognizing her as the 2025 recipient." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Celebrated for her innovative research on microbial chemistry and the human microbiome, Balskus joins a legacy of excellence honored by Texas A&M’s prestigious Scott Medal." } , { "id" : 177 ,"title": "Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences & Storm Chasing: Part 2 — The Chase In Action" ,"link": "news/2025/10/texas-am-atmospheric-sciences-storm-chasing-part-2-the-chase-in-action.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Research","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1759986000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/storytemplate-stormchasing-part02-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Promotional image for Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences and Storm Chasing, featuring a dramatic tornado over a stormy landscape with text 'Part 2 The Chase in Action'." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Aggies didn’t just chase storms — they captured valuable data and saw science in action." } , { "id" : 178 ,"title": "Toward A Neutron Target: Lessons Learned Through Moderator Testing And Collaboration" ,"link": "news/2025/10/toward-a-neutron-target-lessons-learned-through-moderator-testing-and-collaboration.html" ,"tags": ["Cyclotron Institute","Physics & Astronomy","Featured","Chemistry","Graduate","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1759813200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/untitled-1-07-10-2025-14-19-13.png" ,"imageAlt": "Graduate research assistant Bryan Harvey wears blue latex gloves as he adjusts square dark gray blocks within a graphite cube in the Cyclotron Institute at Texas A&M University." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A Los Alamos National Laboratory-CENTAUR research team is one step closer to developing a reliable neutron target, thanks to the unparalleled expertise, infrastructure and adaptability of the Texas A&M Cyclotron Institute." } , { "id" : 179 ,"title": "New State-of-the-Art Biology Teaching and Research Building Approved " ,"link": "news/2025/10/new-state-of-the-art-biology-teaching-and-research-building-approved.html" ,"tags": ["TAMU 150","Biology"] ,"date": 1759726800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/biology-teaching-and-research-building-por-news-feed-image.png" ,"imageAlt": "Aerial view of a university campus featuring a mix of modern and traditional buildings, green spaces, tree-lined pathways, sports fields, and parking lots, showcasing the expansive and organized layout of the area" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A new $220 million facility will transform biological education, research and innovation at Texas A&M and will position Texas A&M as a national leader in life sciences." } , { "id" : 180 ,"title": "Finding Common Ground " ,"link": "news/2025/10/finding-common-ground.html" ,"tags": ["Sociology"] ,"date": 1759726800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/10/_news-images/jane-sell-newsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Black-and-white promotional image for the Jane Sell Graduate Fellowship Endowment in sociology at Texas A&M University. It shows a person with light hair wearing a dark top and necklace, standing in front of a brick wall. Text on the left reads “Jane Sell Graduate Fellowship Endowment” with the Texas A&M University logo and “Sociology” below." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Now retired as a Texas A&M professor and department head, Dr. Jane Sell ’74 continues to invest in Aggies by establishing a graduate fellowship in the Department of Sociology." } , { "id" : 181 ,"title": "Funding The Future Of Quantum Science" ,"link": "news/2025/09/funding-the-future-of-quantum-science.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Chemistry","Awards"] ,"date": 1758776400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/news-feed-logan-b.png" ,"imageAlt": "“Graphic featuring the National Science Foundation logo and the text ‘Graduate Research Fellowship,’ alongside a photo of a person in a suit." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "With new support from the National Science Foundation, Texas A&M Ph.D. student Logan Blackham is uncovering how light and matter interact in ways that could transform technology." } , { "id" : 182 ,"title": "Dr. Simon North Named Interim Dean Of The College Of Arts & Sciences" ,"link": "news/2025/09/dr-simon-north-named-interim-dean-of-the-college-of-arts-sciences.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1758776400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/newsfeed-north2.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "bA person speaking at a podium with a microphone in hand, in a room with a projected presentation in the background titled "Department of Chemistry." The individual is wearing a blue shirt and glasses." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "North, the John W. Bevan Professor of Chemistry, has served as the Arts and Sciences executive associate dean since June 2024." } , { "id" : 183 ,"title": "Texas A&M’s Dr. François Gabbaï Joins Elite Ranks With 2026 American Chemical Society Award" ,"link": "news/2025/09/texas-ams-dr-francois-gabbai-joins-elite-ranks-with-2026-american-chemical-society-award.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Chemistry","Awards"] ,"date": 1758690000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/newsfeed-gabbai.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "One scientist and one student in a lab, the scientist holding up a test tube, examining it closely while the other looks on, both wearing safety glasses." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The acclaimed chemist follows in the footsteps of Drs. Marcetta Darensbourg, F. Albert Cotton and John Gladysz, affirming Texas A&M’s leadership in organometallic chemistry. " } , { "id" : 184 ,"title": "20 Years Of Excellence: Texas A&M " ,"link": "news/2025/09/texas-am-ranked-top-university-globally-in-quantum-optics-research.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1758603600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/newsfeed-quantum-optics.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A digital illustration of Earth with glowing data points and dynamic orange and gold lines representing global communication networks." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering (IQSE) will cross the 20-year milestone, its journey marked by renowned scholars and outstanding research. " } , { "id" : 185 ,"title": "Battalion Editor-In-Chief Ian Curtis Joins New York Times Corps Mentorship Program" ,"link": "news/2025/09/battalion-editor-in-chief-ian-curtis-joins-new-york-times-corps-mentorship-program.html" ,"tags": ["Communication & Journalism","Undergraduate","Awards"] ,"date": 1758603600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/newsfeed-ian.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person smiling at the camera while holding an open copy of the newspaper "The Battalion" in a park with trees and people walking in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From high school newspapers to Texas A&M’s Battalion newspaper, a reporter’s journey in storytelling continues with one-on-one mentorship from New York Times journalists. " } , { "id" : 186 ,"title": "From Plato To The Professional World " ,"link": "news/2025/09/from-plato-to-the-professional-world.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1758517200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/platonewsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Person standing on a balcony with a scenic view of the National Mall, featuring the Washington Monument in the background, on a sunny day." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Eric Urby ’22 on the benefits of a philosophy degree for a rewarding career and meaningful life " } , { "id" : 187 ,"title": "College Of Arts & Sciences Welcomes 62 New Faculty " ,"link": "news/2025/09/college-of-arts-sciences-welcomes-62-new-faculty.html" ,"tags": ["Mathematics","Biology","Sociology","English","Statistics","Psychological & Brain Sciences","History","Events","Geology & Geophysics","Philosophy","Economics","Oceanography","Communication & Journalism","Global Languages & Cultures","Cyclotron Institute","Anthropology","Geography","Faculty","Atmospheric Sciences","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1758517200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/newfacultynewsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A group of new faculty stand on Kyle Field." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes the addition of new faculty members across 17 departments to foster collaboration, critical thinking and continued academic excellence. " } , { "id" : 188 ,"title": "Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences & Storm Chasing: Part 1 — Preparing To Chase" ,"link": "news/2025/09/texas-am-atmospheric-sciences-storm-chasing-part-1-preparing-to-chase.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Undergraduate","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1757912400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/storytemplate-stormchasing-part01-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Promotional graphic for Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences and Storm Chasing, featuring a stormy landscape split by a vivid lightning bolt, with text "Part 1 Preparing to Chase."" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From forecasting to hands-on equipment training, students turn classroom lessons into field-ready skills." } , { "id" : 189 ,"title": "125 Years Of History At Texas A&M University " ,"link": "news/2025/09/125-years-of-history-at-texas-am-university.html" ,"tags": ["History"] ,"date": 1757912400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/aghistbldg1932newsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Black and white photo of the exterior view of what is now the Melbern G. Glasscock Building, which houses the Department of History. The photo was taken in 1932, when it was the Agriculture Building." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Department of History celebrates over a century of scholarship, growth and a lasting commitment to preserving the past to shape the future. " } , { "id" : 190 ,"title": "New Psychological & Brain Sciences Major Launches In The College Of Arts & Sciences " ,"link": "news/2025/09/new-psychological-brain-sciences-major-launches-in-the-college-of-arts-sciences.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Research","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Teaching"] ,"date": 1757307600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/newsfeed-pbsi-new-major-resize4x.jpeg" ,"imageAlt": "A medical imaging workstation with multiple monitors displaying brain scans, located in a well-equipped office setting." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Beginning this fall, the Bachelor of Science in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience will equip students with the knowledge and skills to better understand the link between the brain and human behavior. " } , { "id" : 191 ,"title": "Texas A&M Launched The Aggie Lyceum To Advance Civic Dialogue During Constitution Week" ,"link": "news/2025/09/texas-am-launches-the-aggie-lyceum-to-advance-civic-dialogue-during-constitution-week.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Communication & Journalism","Events"] ,"date": 1756875600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/09/_news-images/newsfeed-lyceum-resized.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Silhouette of the United States Capitol dome against a sky with a translucent American flag overlay, creating a patriotic scene." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Developing great citizens is a priority driven by Texas A&M University's core values." } , { "id" : 192 ,"title": "Physics Professor Awarded Prestigious NSF CAREER Award" ,"link": "news/2025/08/physics-professor-awarded-prestigious-nsf-career-award.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Awards","Faculty"] ,"date": 1756184400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/news-feed-xu-correct.png" ,"imageAlt": "Portrait of Dr. Xu, recipient of the 2025 National Science Foundation CAREER Award, featuring the NSF logo with a globe, set against a starry background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Congratulations to Dr. Shenglong Xu for advancing quantum research with NSF CAREER support. " } , { "id" : 193 ,"title": "Fluent In Leadership" ,"link": "news/2025/08/fluent-in-leadership.html" ,"tags": ["Global Languages & Cultures","Faculty"] ,"date": 1756098000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/_news-images/misemer-newsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Image of a blonde woman in a blue dress on a balcony overlooking the Century Tree, in front of a concrete pillar with her hand on the railing." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "As the new head of Department of Global Languages and Cultures, Dr. Sarah M. Misemer is committed to preparing Aggies to lead in a rapidly changing cross-culturally connected world." } , { "id" : 194 ,"title": "Aggie Chemistry Student Brings Classroom Skills To Air Force Lab" ,"link": "news/2025/08/aggie-chemistry-student-brings-classroom-skills-to-air-force-lab.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1755867900000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/_news-images/img-cadealaniz-01-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Two people shaking hands in front of a classroom with a banner reading "American Chemical Society Texas A&M University." One person is wearing a dark suit and the other a maroon polo shirt with a Nike logo." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Junior chemistry major Cade Alaniz took his Aggie training to new heights with a summer of research at the U.S. Air Force’s Wright-Patterson lab." } , { "id" : 195 ,"title": "Texas Quantum Summit Comes To Texas A&M Sept. 19–20" ,"link": "news/2025/08/texas-quantum-summit-comes-to-texas-am-sept-1920.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1755790200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/_news-images/img-quantumsummit.png" ,"imageAlt": "Abstract digital art featuring swirling patterns of multicolored dots on a dark blue background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Inaugural event will bring together eight research universities with industry leaders and government policymakers to establish Texas at the forefront of quantum technologies." } , { "id" : 196 ,"title": "Bridging Biology And Data: Texas A&M To Launch New Bioinformatics Degree " ,"link": "news/2025/bridging-biology-and-data-texas-am-to-launch-new-bioinformatics-degree.html" ,"tags": ["Biology","Statistics"] ,"date": 1755666000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/_news-images/newsfeed-bioinformantics.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A scientist's gloved hand holds a pipette over a DNA microarray chip illuminated in blue light, displaying colorful genetic data patterns." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Set to begin this semester, the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in bioinformatics will equip students with in-demand skills at the intersection of statistics, computation and biological sciences. " } , { "id" : 197 ,"title": "An Aggie Spirit, A Navy Mission " ,"link": "news/2025/08/an-aggie-spirit-a-navy-mission.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1755579600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/newsfeed-greves.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person wearing a maroon shirt and overalls that say "Good Bull" and "Thomas" leads Midnight Yell practice." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From the sidelines of Kyle Field to a degree in philosophy and now the cockpit of a Navy aircraft, Thomas Greve’s journey reflects a life dedicated to service, tradition and purpose." } , { "id" : 198 ,"title": "A World Of Difference" ,"link": "news/2025/08/a-world-of-difference.html" ,"tags": ["Global Languages & Cultures","Former Students","Giving"] ,"date": 1755493200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/newsfeed-brannstrom-camel-bright.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Person smiling while sitting on a camel, with other riders and camels in the background under a clear sky." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Students, faculty and donors join forces to expand educational experiences. " } , { "id" : 199 ,"title": "Texas A&M Researcher Leads National Team Warning U.S. Has Passed “Peak Water Security” " ,"link": "news/2025/08/texas-am-researcher-leads-national-team-warning-u.s-has-passed-peak-water-security.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Geography"] ,"date": 1755208500000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/_news-images/img-watersecurity-geog-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Water flowing from a pipe with a cityscape and sunset in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "New research led by Texas A&M reveals hidden struggles with water access in U.S. households, calling for better ways to measure and solve the crisis. " } , { "id" : 200 ,"title": "Celebrating National Book Lovers Day With The College of Arts & Sciences" ,"link": "news/2025/08/celebrating-national-book-lovers-day-with-the-college-of-arts-sciences.html" ,"tags": ["Biology","History","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Global Languages & Cultures","English","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1754629200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/_news-images/newsfeed-2025bld.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting August 9 as National Book Lovers Day" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Join the Arts and Sciences faculty on this National Book Lovers Day as they share their love of reading and recommend books. " } , { "id" : 201 ,"title": "Texas A&M Chemistry Launches New Summer Program For High School Students " ,"link": "news/2025/08/texas-am-chemistry-launches-new-summer-program-for-high-school-students.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Outreach","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1754578800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/_news-images/img-chem-reactcamp-groupshot-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Group of high school students in white coats standing in a staircase along with faculty and staff from Texas A&M's Chemistry Department." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "High school students got a rare chance to work with advanced chemistry tools during Texas A&M’s new REACT summer program. " } , { "id" : 202 ,"title": "Atmospheric Sciences Professor Helps Confirm Record-Breaking Lightning Flash " ,"link": "news/2025/08/atmospheric-sciences-professor-helps-confirm-record-breaking-lightning-flash.html" ,"tags": ["Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1754069400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/08/_news-images/img-atmo-loganlightning-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Lightning striking over a landscape with mountains and houses under a dramatic cloudy sky." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A lightning flash so massive it stretched from Texas to Kansas has set a new world record, and Texas A&M’s Dr. Timothy Logan helped confirm the incredible find. " } , { "id" : 203 ,"title": "Century Tree Gets A Scientific Checkup Underground" ,"link": "news/2025/07/century-tree-gets-a-scientific-checkup-underground.html" ,"tags": ["Geology & Geophysics","Research","Geography","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1753449600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/07/_news-images/img-geog-centurytree-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "View of the iconic Century Tree at Texas A&M University, showcasing its expansive branches stretching over a paved pathway." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A beloved Aggie landmark gets a high-tech inspection from students mapping its roots beneath the surface." } , { "id" : 204 ,"title": "Texas A&M Advances Giant Magellan Telescope Project as NSF Greenlights Final Design" ,"link": "news/2025/07/texas-am-advances-giant-magellan-telescope-project-as-nsf-greenlights-final-design.html" ,"tags": ["Mitchell Institute","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1753419600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/07/_news-images/newsfeed-gmt1.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Artist’s rendering of the enclosure for the Giant Magellan Telescope, set for commissioning in the 2030s as the world’s most powerful optical telescope." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Aggies lead critical systems design as the GMT moves closer to unlocking the secrets of the universe." } , { "id" : 205 ,"title": "English Professor Receives Summer Stipend From National Endowment For The Humanities" ,"link": "news/2025/07/english-professor-receives-summer-stipend-from-national-endowment-of-the-humanities.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","English","Faculty","Research"] ,"date": 1753419600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/newsfeed-ingelow.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Black and white headshot of Jean Ingelow" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Director of the Center of Digital Humanities Research and Professor of English Dr. Maura Ives received an $8,000 award for her project, “The Letters Of Jean Ingelow,” to recover the voice of this once hugely popular author." } , { "id" : 206 ,"title": "Catalysts Of Change In The Yan Lab" ,"link": "news/2025/07/catalysts-of-change-in-the-yan-lab.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Graduate","Chemistry","Research"] ,"date": 1753419600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/07/_news-images/newsfeed-yan-lab.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two scientists in lab coats and safety glasses are discussing work in a chemical laboratory filled with glassware and equipment." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "In Dr. Xin Yan’s lab, cutting-edge mass spectrometry meets hands-on mentorship to advance diagnostics, therapeutics and analytical chemistry. " } , { "id" : 207 ,"title": "In Honor Of Heritage: Dr. Clint Machann Establishes Endowment To Champion Czech Culture At Texas A&M" ,"link": "news/2025/07/in-honor-of-heritage-dr-clint-machann-establishes-endowment-to-champion-czech-culture-at-texas-am.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Former Students","English"] ,"date": 1753333200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/07/_news-images/newsfeed-machann.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "An individual seated in a green armchair in a wood-paneled room, with a stack of books to one side and a painting above. A toy car is on a shelf in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A professor emeritus and proud descendant of Czech Moravian immigrants, Machann is preserving the legacy of Texas’s Czech community through a new endowed fund that supports cultural research, exchange and education." } , { "id" : 208 ,"title": "A New Path For History Graduates" ,"link": "news/2025/07/a-new-path-for-history-graduates.html" ,"tags": ["History","Faculty"] ,"date": 1753333200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/07/_news-images/newsfeed-painting-coopersmith.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Diego Rivera mural depicting workers in various activities: one studies machine components, another examines architectural blueprints, and others are engaged in physical labor in an industrial setting, complete with machinery and urban infrastructure." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Why this Texas A&M University professor emeritus believes adding a policy option to history programs would benefit graduate students and policymakers alike." } , { "id" : 209 ,"title": "Reaching For The Stars" ,"link": "news/2025/07/reaching-for-the-stars.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Mathematics","Philosophy","Awards"] ,"date": 1752555600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/07/_news-images/news-feed-astro-scholar.png" ,"imageAlt": "Portrait of a person with shoulder-length curly hair, smiling, wearing a dark blazer, next to the logo of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation featuring a star and orbital rings." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Montgomery Bohde ’26, who is earning degrees in applied mathematics and computer science with a minor in philosophy, is honored as a 2025 Astronaut Scholar." } , { "id" : 210 ,"title": "Texas A&M-Texas Chemical Transition Engine Named NSF Semifinalist in National Innovation Engines Competition to Strengthen U.S. Chemical Manufacturing and Supply Chains" ,"link": "news/2025/07/texas-ams-texas-chemical-transition-engine-named-nsf-semifinalist-in-national-innovation-engines-competition-to-strengthen-u.s-chemical-manufacturing-and-supply-chains.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Research"] ,"date": 1752526800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/07/_news-images/img-chem-nsf-2025-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "A Texas A&M University lab technician in a white lab coat labeled "Chemistry" is pipetting a substance into a test tube, surrounded by racks of samples." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The TCTE advances a bold vision for a sustainable and prosperous innovation economy that enables advanced technologies and drives global dominance." } , { "id" : 211 ,"title": "Texas A&M Oceanography to Host Live Research Cruise Video Broadcast" ,"link": "news/2025/07/texas-am-oceanography-to-host-live-research-cruise-video-broadcast.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Oceanography"] ,"date": 1752469200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/07/_news-images/img-ocng-livesstream-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Advertisement for a live event titled 'Ocean Research in Action' hosted by Texas A&M University Oceanography, showing a researcher working with equipment on a boat at sunrise. Viewers are invited to watch the event on Facebook Live on Monday, July 21 at 10 AM CT." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Led by expert Texas A&M faculty both on land and at sea, the broadcast brings real-time science to life from the Gulf." } , { "id" : 212 ,"title": "Improving Human Memory, Movement And Quality Of Life" ,"link": "news/2025/07/improving-human-memory-movement-and-quality-of-life.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Research"] ,"date": 1752037200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/07/_news-images/jessica-bernard_psyc_2025-13.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Jessica Bernard, wearing a blue tank top, stands in front of the psychology building." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Jessica Bernard, Texas A&M University’s Ella McFadden Endowed Professor in Liberal Arts, aims to develop treatments that have the potential to help those with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases." } , { "id" : 213 ,"title": "STAR POWER: WoodNext Foundation Funding Fuels Texas A&M Research At The Forefront Of Nuclear Astrophysics" ,"link": "news/2025/06/star-power-woodnext-foundation-funding-fuels-texas-am-research-at-the-forefront-of-nuclear-astrophysics.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","Giving","Faculty","Mitchell Institute","Research","Physics & Astronomy","Chemistry","Graduate","Featured","Cyclotron Institute"] ,"date": 1750946400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/elements-in-the-stars-composite-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Composite image featuring a section of the periodic table centered within an overlay of a Hubble Space Telescope image of an expanding halo of light and interstellar dust surrounding a red supergiant star in the constellation Monoceros in the Milky Way galaxy." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "WoodNext is supporting Cyclotron Institute researchers as they study nuclear reactions in stars to develop a better understanding of the chemical evolution of our universe and the vital components of life." } , { "id" : 214 ,"title": "A Stellar Award For Texas A&M Astronomy Student" ,"link": "news/2025/06/a-stellar-award-for-texas-am-astronomy-student.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Mitchell Institute","Physics & Astronomy","Research","Awards"] ,"date": 1750914000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/hobby_eberly_telescope.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Observatory dome atop a hill surrounded by sparse vegetation, with a winding road leading up to the facility." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M doctoral candidate John Dixon receives the National Science Foundation’s top graduate fellowship for his pioneering research on the chemical history of the Milky Way. " } , { "id" : 215 ,"title": "Driven To Ignore Distractions" ,"link": "news/2025/06/driven-to-ignore-distractions.html" ,"tags": ["Psychological & Brain Sciences","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1750654800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/6alkv3cezro3vlj4jox6dznrbm.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Sign outside the Grimes County Church of Christ displaying service times and contact number, with text urging drivers to not use phones, mentioning a past incident." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Stephanie Payne’s research in the psychology of distracted driving is offering new ideas on how drivers — especially those who are college-aged or driving for work — can stay focused on the road ahead." } , { "id" : 216 ,"title": "Clearing A Path To Possibility" ,"link": "news/2025/06/clearing-a-path-to-possibility.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Outreach"] ,"date": 1750654800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/asls1.jpeg" ,"imageAlt": "Person giving a thumbs up in a park with a pond and trees in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Arts and Sciences Leadership Scholars program equips first-generation students with the support, resources and experiences they need to navigate college and achieve their dreams." } , { "id" : 217 ,"title": "Texas A&M Researchers Go Nuclear On Cancer" ,"link": "news/2025/06/texas-am-researchers-go-nuclear-on-cancer.html" ,"tags": ["Cyclotron Institute","Faculty","Graduate","Featured","Research","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1750437000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/targeted-cancer-therapy-stock-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Artistic concept depicting a syringe targeting a cancer cell that is marked with a glowing crosshair and nuclear symbol amid a blue and red cellular landscape." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Cyclotron Institute-led medical isotope program has perfected routine production and distribution of astatine-211, a short-lived alpha-emitting radioisotope that shows promise as a strategic therapeutic weapon against cancer." } , { "id" : 218 ,"title": "Texas A&M-Based Ocean Monitoring System Featured In Congressional Testimony " ,"link": "news/2025/06/texas-am-based-ocean-monitoring-system-featured-in-congressional-testimony.html" ,"tags": ["Oceanography"] ,"date": 1750270500000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/img-ocng-gcoos-congresstestimony-cropped02.png" ,"imageAlt": "Logo of the Gulf of America Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) beside an image of the United States Capitol building with an American flag flying on the right." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "As a national leader in real-time ocean data, the Gulf of America Coastal Ocean Observing System—part of Texas A&M’s Department of Oceanography—was highlighted before Congress as essential to public safety, economic resilience, and disaster response across the Gulf Coast." } , { "id" : 219 ,"title": "Texas A&M Oceanography & the Blue Economy: Part 3 — Energy Resources" ,"link": "news/2025/06/texas-am-oceanography-the-blue-economy-part-3-energy-resources.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Oceanography","Research"] ,"date": 1750189500000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/img-blueeconomy-part3-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Promotional image for Texas A&M Oceanography's series on The Blue Economy, featuring a vibrant underwater scene with corals and sunlight filtering through the water, titled 'Part 3: Energy Resources with Dr. Jessica Fitzsimmons'." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Can ocean mining fuel our green energy future without harming deep-sea ecosystems? Explore Part 3 of Texas A&M Oceanography & the Blue Economy to find out." } , { "id" : 220 ,"title": "Guac Is Extra, But Should It Be? Texas A&M Anthropologist Shows The Resilience Of Ancient Avocados" ,"link": "news/2025/06/guac-is-extra-but-should-it-be-texas-aandm-anthropologist-shows-the-resilience-of-ancient-avocados.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Anthropology","Faculty"] ,"date": 1750136400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/el-gigante-final.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M anthropologist Dr. Heather B. Thakar uncovers the 11,000-year history of avocado domestication at El Gigante Rockshelter, revealing how ancient Hondurans shaped the evolution of this globally significant crop." } , { "id" : 221 ,"title": "Texas A&M Mathematics Senior Named National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow Candidate" ,"link": "news/2025/06/texas-aandm-mathematics-senior-named-national-science-foundation-graduate-research-fellow-candidate.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Mathematics","Former Students","Research"] ,"date": 1750050000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/kevin-le-final-graphic.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Promotional image celebrating Kevin Le '25 for receiving the 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, featuring the NSF and GRFP logos with a background of mathematical equations." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Kevin Le plans to dedicate his graduate studies to advancing research in number theory and representation theory. " } , { "id" : 222 ,"title": "Texas A&M Physicist Baishan Hu Earns Early Career Scientist Prize" ,"link": "news/2025/06/texas-am-physicist-baishan-hu-earns-early-career-scientist-prize.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Awards","Research","Featured","Faculty","Mitchell Institute","Cyclotron Institute"] ,"date": 1749754500000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/hu-baishan-portrait-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Portrait of Texas A&M University physicist Baishan Hu." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Hu is one of three scientists worldwide recognized this year by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics for their exceptional achievements and future potential in nuclear physics." } , { "id" : 223 ,"title": "Who’s The BOSS?" ,"link": "news/2025/06/whos-the-boss.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Statistics"] ,"date": 1749753000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/img-boss-stat-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "A group of people posing for a photo in a classroom setting at a conference or meeting." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Best of Statistical Science (BOSS) 2025 showcases excellence in statistics. " } , { "id" : 224 ,"title": "In Memory Of A Mentor: Fellowship Honors Dr. Raytcho Dimitrov Lazarov" ,"link": "news/2025/06/in-memory-of-a-mentor-fellowship-honors-dr-raytcho-dimitrov-lazarov.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Former Students","Faculty","Mathematics"] ,"date": 1749531600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/06/_news-images/img-math-lazarov-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Promotional image for the Dr. Raytcho Lazarov Graduate Fellowship at Texas A&M University, featuring a smiling individual in a plaid shirt with the Mathematics department logo and red mathematical equations in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The endowed award continues his legacy of teaching, research and student mentorship in Texas A&M’s Department of Mathematics." } , { "id" : 225 ,"title": "Chemistry Graduate Students Explore Career Readiness And Personal Growth At Sixth Annual Harthcock Symposium" ,"link": "news/2025/06/chemistry-graduate-students-explore-career-readiness-and-personal-growth-at-sixth-annual-harthcock-symposium.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1749063900000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-chem-harthcock2025-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Harthcock is giving a lecture to a classroom full of attentive students." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From personalized career insights to real-world industry advice, chemistry graduate students gained valuable tools for their futures at this year's symposium." } , { "id" : 226 ,"title": "Cyclotron Institute Serves Through Summer Slate Of Nuclear Science Outreach And Professional Development" ,"link": "news/2025/05/cyclotron-institute-serves-through-summer-slate-of-nuclear-science-outreach-and-professional-development.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Featured","Graduate","Undergraduate","Cyclotron Institute","Chemistry","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1748454300000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/cycl-reu-cody-parker-miriam-matney-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two female researchers work to calibrate equipment settings within the Cyclotron Institute at Texas A&M University." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Hot time, summer in the Cyclotron Institute, which will host or co-sponsor nine events dedicated to supporting future nuclear scientists and next-generation leaders in both stewardship science and isotope research and development." } , { "id" : 227 ,"title": "College of Arts and Sciences Earns Three Top Honors at Spring Recognition Ceremony " ,"link": "news/2025/05/college-of-arts-and-sciences-earns-three-top-honors-at-spring-recognition-ceremony.html" ,"tags": ["Anthropology","Awards","History","Geography","Communication & Journalism"] ,"date": 1748446200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/img-baker-rudderaward-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Darryl De Ruiter, Jackson Baker, and Dr. Angela P. Hudson pose for a photo, with Baker holding a framed award certificate. All three are giving a thumbs-up." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The College of Arts and Sciences celebrates continued excellence with three top honors at Texas A&M's Spring Recognition Ceremony. " } , { "id" : 228 ,"title": "aggieTEACH In Action" ,"link": "news/2025/05/aggieteach-in-action.html" ,"tags": ["Staff","Outreach"] ,"date": 1748015400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/aggieteach-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Kenric Davies and Colby Richardson standing behind a promotional table for the AggieTEACH program at Texas A&M University, flanked by banners displaying the university's logo and the College of Arts & Sciences. The table features brochures and promotional items." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The aggieTEACH Arts & Sciences Program is getting high marks for equipping students to fill Texas classrooms—and inspire the next generation." } , { "id" : 229 ,"title": "Four Arts And Sciences Faculty Selected As 2025 Chancellor’s EDGES Fellows " ,"link": "news/2025/05/four-arts-and-sciences-faculty-selected-as-2025-chancellors-edges-fellows.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Oceanography","Research"] ,"date": 1747940400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-25edgefellows-acadinterior-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Overhead view of a rotunda floor with Texas A&M University seal, surrounded by columns." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From psychology and chemistry to oceanography, the Arts and Sciences faculty prove to be high-impact researchers and educators who make significant contributions across disciplines. " } , { "id" : 230 ,"title": "Research By Texas A&M Oceanographer Jinbo Wang Featured On Nature Cover" ,"link": "news/2025/05/research-by-texas-am-oceanographer-jinbo-wang-featured-on-nature-cover.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Oceanography","Faculty"] ,"date": 1747930500000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-ocng-wangnasa-01-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "An illustration of the Jason-3 satellite orbiting above Earth, with detailed solar panels extended on either side." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Breakthrough satellite data captures the smallest ocean currents in stunning detail, putting Aggies at the forefront of ocean science." } , { "id" : 231 ,"title": "Historic Fanthorp Inn Becomes Hands-On Lab For Texas A&M Students " ,"link": "news/2025/05/historic-fanthorp-inn-becomes-hands-on-lab-for-texas-am-students.html" ,"tags": ["Anthropology","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1747760400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-fanthorpinn-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "A group of people of various ages participating in an outdoor gardening activity near a large white house with a chimney." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Budding Aggie archaeologists uncover the stories buried beneath a 19th century Texas landmark." } , { "id" : 232 ,"title": "Leading With Pride: First-Gen Graduates Carry Legacy and Hope Across the Stage " ,"link": "news/2025/05/leading-with-pride-first-gen-graduates-carry-legacy-and-hope-across-the-stage.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Events","Graduate"] ,"date": 1747759200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-graduationspring2025-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Graduates in caps and gowns giving a thumbs up at a graduation ceremony." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Chosen as gonfaloniers for the College of Arts and Sciences, Stephanie Wiggins and Fryda Arguijo represent not just academic achievement but the strength of family, community and first-generation determination. " } , { "id" : 233 ,"title": "Texas A&M Oceanography & the Blue Economy: Part 2 — Coastal Hazards " ,"link": "news/2025/05/texas-am-oceanography-the-blue-economy-part-2-coastal-hazards.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Oceanography","Research"] ,"date": 1747411800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/storytemplate-cropped-ocng-blueeconomy-part2.png" ,"imageAlt": "Satellite image showing a hurricane approaching land, overlaid with text 'Texas A&M Oceanography and The Blue Economy, Part 2 Coastal Hazards with Dr. Ping Chang.'" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How are Aggie scientists helping coastal communities weather storms and rising seas? Dive into Part 2 of Texas A&M Oceanography & the Blue Economy to find out." } , { "id" : 234 ,"title": "Texas A&M Former Students Expand Field Learning For Future Aggie Anthropologists " ,"link": "news/2025/05/texas-am-former-students-expand-field-learning-for-future-aggie-anthropologists.html" ,"tags": ["Anthropology","Giving"] ,"date": 1747330200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-anth-hughes-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dennis (right) and Melinda Hughes smiling and standing close together in front of a building with columns." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Inspired by a love of travel and commitment to paying it forward, Melinda and Dennis Hughes are helping Texas A&M students gain life-changing, real-world research experiences at home and across the globe. " } , { "id" : 235 ,"title": "Texas A&M Chemistry Professor Earns Awards For Computational Research Excellence " ,"link": "news/2025/05/texas-am-chemistry-professor-earns-awards-for-computational-research-excellence.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Faculty"] ,"date": 1747326600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-chem-abstract-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Abstract digital network connections with nodes and lines on a dark blue background, simulating a technology or data concept." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From predicting better batteries to designing smarter solar cells, Dr. Daniel Tabor is using artificial intelligence—not test tubes—to transform the future of chemistry. " } , { "id" : 236 ,"title": "Funding The Future: Couple’s Commitment To Chemistry Extends Beyond The Lab With Generous Gift " ,"link": "news/2025/05/funding-the-future-couples-commitment-to-chemistry-extends-beyond2-the-lab-with-generous-gift.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1747237500000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-chem-gladyszbluemel-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Janet Bluemel (left) and Dr. John Gladysz smiling in a laboratory with chemical formulas written on the glassware in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Motivated by a desire to help their students succeed, Dr. John Gladysz and Dr. Janet Bluemel made a $1.5 million gift directed to the Chemistry Research Student Support Fund. " } , { "id" : 237 ,"title": "Two Texas A&M Chemistry Seniors Named National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow Candidates " ,"link": "news/2025/05/two-texas-am-chemistry-seniors-named-national-science-foundation-graduate-research-fellow-candidates.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Research","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1747170000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-chem-osheawaheed-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Split screen: Ryan O'Shea (left) and Saim Waheed (right) each give a thumbs up alongside Chemistry Department Head Lane Baker." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Students plan to use the award to tackle challenges in sustainable chemistry and quantum materials. " } , { "id" : 238 ,"title": "Texas A&M Geologist Helps Navasota-Area Officials Protect Groundwater " ,"link": "news/2025/05/texas-am-geologist-helps-navasota-area-officials-protect-groundwater.html" ,"tags": ["Geology & Geophysics"] ,"date": 1747164600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/gepl-navasotagroundwater-01-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Seven people standing in a line inside an office next to a sign that reads Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District Offices." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "As Texas towns grow and water gets harder to find, Texas A&M geologist Dr. Hongbin Zhan and his team are working with local leaders to protect the underground water on which we all depend. " } , { "id" : 239 ,"title": "Six Faculty Members Awarded Endowed Positions For Excellence In Research And Teaching " ,"link": "news/2025/05/six-faculty-members-awarded-endowed-positions-for-excellence-in-research-and-teaching.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Statistics","Faculty","Philosophy","English","History","Economics","Research","Psychological & Brain Sciences"] ,"date": 1747155600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-cropped-albritton.png" ,"imageAlt": "The Albritton Tower on the campus of Texas A&M at night.." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Prestigious professorships and fellowships recognize Texas A&M scholars whose work is transforming their fields and inspiring the next generation. " } , { "id" : 240 ,"title": "From Aggieland To LEGOLAND" ,"link": "news/2025/05/from-aggieland-to-legoland.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Former Students"] ,"date": 1746631800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/img-chavezchemlego-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Jennifer Chavez smiling with a thumbs up in front of large LEGO bricks." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M helped Jennifer Chavez discover her passion for polymer science and launch a career that led her all the way to LEGO’s global headquarters in Denmark." } , { "id" : 241 ,"title": "Texas A&M Hosts 23rd Annual Texas Science Olympiad " ,"link": "news/2025/05/texas-am-hosts-23rd-annual-texas-science-olympiad.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","Future Students","Events"] ,"date": 1746421200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/science-olympiad_2025-hero.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Participant at the Science Olympiad sits on the floor, working on a robotic component with tools and materials around them." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From April 11-12, students from middle and high schools around Texas participated in the annual Texas Science Olympiad, where teams competed in science and engineering-related events. " } , { "id" : 242 ,"title": "The Chemistry of Care: An Aggie’s Path to Pediatric Pharmacy" ,"link": "news/2025/05/the-chemistry-of-care-an-aggies-path-to-pediatric-pharmacy.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","Chemistry","Research"] ,"date": 1746130500000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/chem-tindel-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Driven by curiosity and compassion, Kaitlin Tindel ’13 combined a love of science with a calling to serve—transforming her chemistry degree into a career that helps young patients thrive." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Driven by curiosity and compassion, Kaitlin Tindel ’13 combined a love of science with a calling to serve—transforming her chemistry degree into a career that helps young patients thrive." } , { "id" : 243 ,"title": "How Texas A&M Geography Helped A Former Student Find Her Path In The Professional World" ,"link": "news/2025/05/how-texas-am-geography-helped-a-former-student-find-her-path-in-the-professional-world.html" ,"tags": ["Geography","Former Students"] ,"date": 1746108000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/geog-aubinphillips-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Collage featuring three images: Aubin Phillips smiling at Texas A&M Elephant Walk, another of Aubin giving a presentationr, and a close-up of a Aubin at the 2001 Red, White, & Blue Out game in 2001." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Aubin Phillips didn’t plan to become a city planner—but one geography class at Texas A&M changed the course of her life and career." } , { "id" : 244 ,"title": "College Of Arts & Sciences Commemorates Extraordinary Faculty And Staff At Third Annual Awards Ceremony " ,"link": "news/2025/05/college-of-arts-sciences-commemorates-extraordinary-faculty-and-staff-at-third-annual-awards-ceremony.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Awards","Events","Faculty","Service"] ,"date": 1746075600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/05/_news-images/staffexcellence.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Four award recipients holding trophies, standing in front of a Texas A&M University College of Arts & Sciences backdrop." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "More than 100 awards celebrate the spirit of excellence, service and community that shapes the college’s success story. " } , { "id" : 245 ,"title": "Texas A&M Professor Wins Marc J. Sanders Prize For His Groundbreaking Paper On 17th-Century Philosophy" ,"link": "news/2025/04/texas-am-professor-wins-marc-j-sanders-prize-for-his-groundbreaking-paper-on-17th-century-philosophy.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Philosophy","Faculty","Research"] ,"date": 1745902800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/lavender_headshot.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Smiling person in a navy blue top standing in front of a body of water with a clear blue sky and a distant city skyline." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Jordan Lavender, an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, bridges medieval scholastic thought and early modern philosophy with innovative research on Thomas Bonarte’s theory of intentionality." } , { "id" : 246 ,"title": "Texas A&M Oceanography & The Blue Economy: Part 1 — Environmental Sustainability " ,"link": "news/2025/04/texas-am-oceanography-the-blue-economy-part-1-environmental-sustainability.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Oceanography","Research"] ,"date": 1745854500000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/blue-economy-part1-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Promotional image for Texas A&M Oceanography and The Blue Economy, Part 1: Environmental Sustainability with Dr. Vina Liu. Features a person holding a transparent globe with water and continents, symbolizing environmental care, over a backdrop of sparkling ocean water." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How do Aggie scientists protect our oceans while powering coastal economies? Dive into Part 1 of Texas A&M Oceanography & the Blue Economy to find out. " } , { "id" : 247 ,"title": "2025 Hurricane Season May Be Intense Again, But the Science Behind It Is Evolving " ,"link": "news/2025/04/2025-hurricane-season-may-be-intense-again-but-the-science-behind-it-is-evolving.html" ,"tags": ["Atmospheric Sciences","Research"] ,"date": 1745847000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/img-atlantic-hurricanes-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "3D Render of a Topographic Map of the Gulf of Mexico with the clouds from August 29, 2023. Category 4 Hurricane Idalia approaching Florida. At the same time Category 4 Hurricane Franklin moving towards northeast over the Atlantic Ocean. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio breaks down the powerful forces shaping the 2025 hurricane season—and what most forecasts are missing. " } , { "id" : 248 ,"title": "Dr. Jennifer Whitfield Honored With Presidential Professor Award " ,"link": "news/2025/04/dr-jennifer-whitfield-honored-with-presidential-professor-award.html" ,"tags": ["Mathematics","Teaching","Awards"] ,"date": 1745816400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/whitfieldppte.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Jen Whitfield holding her award and wearing her medal, next to the other award-winner, Mary Margaret Penrose from the School of Law." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Congratulations to Jennifer Whitfield for being named a 2025 Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence for her significant impact in the classroom and beyond. " } , { "id" : 249 ,"title": "Dr. Jennifer Glanville Appointed Head Of Sociology Department " ,"link": "news/2025/04/dr-jennifer-glanville-appointed-head-of-sociology-department.html" ,"tags": ["Sociology","Faculty"] ,"date": 1745557200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/glanville-newsfeed.png" ,"imageAlt": "Headshot of Dr. Glanville wearing a light blue top in front of a grey back drop." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Jennifer Glanville, former chair of the sociology department at the University of Iowa, joins Texas A&M as the new head of the Department of Sociology. " } , { "id" : 250 ,"title": "College Honors 10 Outstanding Seniors For High Academic And Professional Achievement " ,"link": "news/2025/04/college-honors-10-outstanding-seniors-for-high-academic-and-professional-achievement.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Awards","Outreach","Research","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1745384400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/09/_news-images/academic-building-aerial.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Arial shot of Academic Building." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Selected for their academic excellence, leadership, service and commitment, these students represent the best of the College of Arts and Sciences. " } , { "id" : 251 ,"title": "Texas A&M Faculty Leads And Inspires Future Macroeconomic Policy Research Thanks To Recent Chair Appointment " ,"link": "news/2025/04/texas-aandm-faculty-leads-and-inspires-future-macroeconomic-policy-research-thanks-to-recent-chair-appointment.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Giving","Economics","Research"] ,"date": 1744866000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/soules-news-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Luke Soules stands in front of a maroon back drop with the logo that says "Be Here," holding his Medal for Social Sciences at the 2025 Spring Banquet." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Sarah Zubairy was named the inaugural recipient of the Luther H. Soules III '61 Endowed Chair for Global Macroeconomics Theory and Policy in Economics. " } , { "id" : 252 ,"title": "Deeply Pondering Plato " ,"link": "news/2025/04/deeply-pondering-plato.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1744779600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/birla-news-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Three people standing together in front of a brick building, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in business attire." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Engineering major Louis Birla ’26 has enjoyed a transformational experience studying philosophers, leading his parents to endow the first undergraduate scholarship in the Department of Philosophy. " } , { "id" : 253 ,"title": " An Aggie’s Exploration Of Classics And Anthropology " ,"link": "news/2025/04/an-aggies-exploration-of-classics-and-anthropology.html" ,"tags": ["Anthropology","Global Languages & Cultures","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1744779600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/aarya-news-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Aarya Newasekar poses smiling, arms crossed, wearing a black sweater and standing in front of a grey backdrop." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Senior Aarya Newasekar shares her passion for language, culture and storytelling as she pursues a future in cultural heritage repatriation and museum law. " } , { "id" : 254 ,"title": "The Fabric Of History " ,"link": "news/2025/04/the-fabric-of-history.html" ,"tags": ["Glasscock Center","History","Research","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1744693200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/alesisbrashernewsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "An individual standing confidently on the steps in front of the Melbern G. Glasscock Building, wearing a burgundy dress and a serious expression." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M history major Alexis Brasher ‘25 weaves stories of the past through her vintage clothing style and work at the Museum of the American G.I. " } , { "id" : 255 ,"title": "2025 Fallon-Marshall Lectures Set For April 15" ,"link": "news/2025/04/2025-fallon-marshall-lectures-set-for-april-15.html" ,"tags": ["Anthropology","Research","Glasscock Center"] ,"date": 1743742800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/rademaker-news-feed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two hikers with backpacks smiling at the camera in a vast landscape, with a mountain in the background during dusk." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Join the Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research for an upcoming talk showcasing Dr. Kurt Rademaker, an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, and his archaeological research discoveries made in desert and mountain environments in Peru. " } , { "id" : 256 ,"title": "UC San Diego Chemist Clifford P. Kubiak to Receive 2025 Cotton Medal" ,"link": "news/2025/04/uc-san-diego-chemist-clifford-p-kubiak-to-receive-2025-cotton-medal.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Chemistry","Awards"] ,"date": 1743695400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/chem-2025facottonmedal-kubiak-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Clifford P. Kubiak, Distinguished Professor and holder of the Harold C. Urey Chair in Chemistry at University of California San Diego, smiling in an office with a display of the F.A. Cotton Medal for Excellence in Chemical Research in the corner." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Clifford P. Kubiak, Distinguished Professor and the Harold C. Urey Chair in Chemistry at the University of California, San Diego, is set to be presented with the 2025 F.A. Cotton Medal for Excellence in Chemical Research. The award honors the late Texas A&M chemist Dr. F. Albert Cotton and his pioneering career." } , { "id" : 257 ,"title": "Texas A&M Geology Students Win Prestigious Exploration Award, Advance to Global Finals " ,"link": "news/2025/04/texas-am-geology-students-win-prestigious-exploration-award-advance-to-global-finals.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Undergraduate","Geology & Geophysics","Awards"] ,"date": 1743516300000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/04/_news-images/gepl-iba-award-students-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Five students dressed in business attire standing in front of a large maroon structure, smiling at the camera." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A group of Texas A&M undergraduate students defied the odds by outperforming graduate-level competitors to win a prestigious geology competition, securing their place in the IBA Global Finals in May." } , { "id" : 258 ,"title": "Aggieland Welcomes The Annual Physics & Engineering Festival This Saturday" ,"link": "news/2025/03/aggieland-welcomes-the-annual-physics-and-engineering-festival-this-saturday.html" ,"tags": ["Mitchell Institute","Chemistry","Atmospheric Sciences","Mathematics","Biology","Physics & Astronomy","Events"] ,"date": 1743397200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/physics-fest_apr-15-2024_czadzeck-26-re.jpg" ,"imageAlt": ": Festival attendees look on with awe as two students demonstrate a physics experiment with fire. The students are in PPE and the onlookers are holding maroon balloons that say “Fly with Physics! Texas A&M.”" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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, the iconic Texas-sized five-barrel depth charge and more. " } , { "id" : 259 ,"title": "Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences' Dr. Yue Zhang Receives NSF CAREER Award For Pollution Research" ,"link": "news/2025/03/texas-am-atmospheric-sciences-dr-yue-zhang-receives-nsf-career-award-for-pollution-research.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1743185700000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/atmo-nsf-yuezhang-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Image showing the National Science Foundation (NSF) logo alongside the text "CAREER Award", with Dr. Yue Zhang wearing a blue suit and a Texas A&M University Atmospheric Sciences logo in the corner." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Yue Zhang is studying how tiny pollutants like nanoplastics and PFAS spread through the air, affecting our health, weather, and air quality." } , { "id" : 260 ,"title": "Arts And Sciences Math Professor Receives Dual Honors" ,"link": "news/2025/03/arts-and-sciences-math-professor-receives-dual-honors.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Research","Mathematics","Faculty"] ,"date": 1743051600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/math-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Person holding a 3D-printed blue object, wearing a T-shirt with a raven illustration, standing in front of a bookshelf." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Frank Sottile was named 2025 Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics and 2024 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. " } , { "id" : 261 ,"title": "The Odds Couple" ,"link": "news/2025/03/the-odds-couple.html" ,"tags": ["Statistics","Giving","Faculty"] ,"date": 1742965200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/orycarrollnewsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two smiling individuals sitting closely together outside, with a modern building in the background. The person on the left is wearing a blue shirt, and the person on the right is in a light blue shirt." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M University boasts a world-class statistics faculty. By creating five faculty fellowships, one invested couple is aiming to keep it that way. " } , { "id" : 262 ,"title": "Recognizing Excellence: Seven Arts And Sciences Faculty Named To Endowed Chairs " ,"link": "news/2025/03/recognizing-excellence-seven-arts-and-sciences-faculty-named-to-endowed-chairs.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Faculty","Physics & Astronomy","Awards","Mathematics","Philosophy","Geology & Geophysics","Mitchell Institute"] ,"date": 1742878800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/acad-bldg-exterior.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Branches of pink lilacs in bloom, with the dome of the Academic Building visible in the background under a clear blue sky." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Seven esteemed faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University have been appointed to endowed chair positions, honoring their outstanding contributions to teaching, research and service." } , { "id" : 263 ,"title": "I Think, Therefore I Am: Celebrating Philosopher René Descartes' Legacy " ,"link": "news/2025/03/i-think-therefore-i-am-celebrating-philosopher-rene-descartes-legacy.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1742878800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/descartesnewsfeed2.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Painted portrait of Rene Descartes on black background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "In honor of René Descartes' birthday (March 31), two professors from the Texas A&M Department of Philosophy share their personal journeys in philosophy, explore its changing role in society, and discuss the future of the discipline in addressing modern challenges. " } , { "id" : 264 ,"title": "Army Veteran and Texas A&M Chemistry Ph.D. Student Powers Up Battery Materials Research" ,"link": "news/2025/03/army-veteran-and-texas-am-chemistry-ph.d-student-powers-up-battery-materials-research.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Research","Graduate"] ,"date": 1742848200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/fox-01-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Evan Fox in military uniform standing in front of a wall with chemistry molecular structures and "Texas A&M University Chemistry" logo, with a helicopter flying in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Department of Chemistry doctoral student Evan Fox is pioneering research on sustainable battery materials that could reduce reliance on traditional resources and power the future of energy storage." } , { "id" : 265 ,"title": "Physics Student Pushes Boundaries In Nuclear Research As 2025 Los Alamos-Texas A&M Fellow" ,"link": "news/2025/03/physics-student-pushes-boundaries-in-nuclear-research-as-2025-los-alamos-texas-am-fellow.html" ,"tags": ["Cyclotron Institute","Graduate","Awards","Research","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1742567700000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/amberger-ryan-2025-cropped-001.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University physics graduate student Ryan Amberger, wearing goggles and smiling while in a laboratory at Argonne National Laboratory in 2024." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Ryan Amberger ’23 is headed to Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he will spend the next year studying nuclear astrophysics — specifically, the process behind the creation of half of the elements heavier than iron that make up the universe." } , { "id" : 266 ,"title": "Texas A&M Astronomers Recap Observational Opportunities Realized Through Dark Energy Survey" ,"link": "news/2025/03/texas-am-astronomers-recap-observational-opportunities-realized-through-dark-energy-survey.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Undergraduate","Faculty","Featured","Physics & Astronomy","Mitchell Institute","Graduate"] ,"date": 1742499300000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/dark-energy-survey-deep-field-2025-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A vast starry sky filled with numerous stars, galaxies and nebulae, showcasing a deep space scene with varying brightness and colors against a predominantly black background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Darren DePoy and Dr. Jennifer Marshall reflect on career inspiration and the latest result from one of the projects they’ve been involved in since arriving in Aggieland nearly two decades ago." } , { "id" : 267 ,"title": "What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards?" ,"link": "news/2025/03/what-causes-the-powerful-winds-that-fuel-dust-storms-wildfires-and-blizzards.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1742479800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/atmo-windstorm-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "A large dust storm approaching a suburban area with numerous identical houses, under a cloudy sky." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Powerful windstorms can fuel nature’s most extreme weather, and Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences Associate Professor Chris Nowotarski explains how pressure gradients and the jet stream create these intense events." } , { "id" : 268 ,"title": "Beneath The Smoke of Ybor City " ,"link": "news/2025/03/beneath-the-smoke-of-ybor-city.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","History","Faculty"] ,"date": 1742446800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/mcnamaranewsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Headshot of Sarah McNamara smiling" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "In her award-winning book, Dr. Sarah McNamara delves into the rich history of labor movements, political activism and the multi-generational struggles of Cuban American families that shaped the legacy of Ybor City. " } , { "id" : 269 ,"title": "From Texas A&M Lab To Leading Research: Former Chemistry Student Samantha Yruegas' Journey to Success" ,"link": "news/2025/03/from-texas-am-lab-to-leading-research-former-chemistry-student-samantha-yruegas-journey-to-success.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1742393700000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/yruegas-main-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Portrait of a smiling Dr. Samantha Yruegas with glasses, standing in front of a blurred background on the right. On the left, there's a graphic with the Texas A&M University Chemistry logo on a maroon background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A spark of inspiration in a Texas A&M chemistry lab set Dr. Samantha Yruegas on a path to groundbreaking research and mentorship at Rice University. " } , { "id" : 270 ,"title": "Aggie Undergraduates Make History at National Meteorology Conference" ,"link": "news/2025/03/aggie-undergraduates-make-history-at-national-meteorology-conference.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1742320800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/atmo-ams-01-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Five individuals posing with thumbs up in front of an AMS 2025 conference banner." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Five Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences undergraduates achieved a notable milestone at a major annual conference, presenting research typically reserved for seasoned scientists." } , { "id" : 271 ,"title": "Seven Arts and Sciences Faculty Members Earn Prestigious 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards " ,"link": "news/2025/03/seven-arts-and-sciences-faculty-members-earn-prestigious-2025-distinguished-achievement-awards.html" ,"tags": ["English","Chemistry","Atmospheric Sciences","Biology","Outreach","Research","Awards","Teaching","Philosophy","Faculty"] ,"date": 1742274000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/distinguished-achievement-award-watch.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A Boucheron wristwatch with a gold case and a beige dial featuring a date window, set against a white background. The watch is attached to a brown leather strap with embossed text reading "Distinguished Achievement Award." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Representing over a quarter of this year’s university-wide honorees, these exceptional faculty members are recognized for their excellence in teaching, research and mentoring at Texas A&M. " } , { "id" : 272 ,"title": "Honoring Excellence: Texas A&M’s College Of Arts And Sciences Celebrates Scholarship Recipients, Distinguished Former Students And Exceptional Faculty " ,"link": "news/2025/03/honoring-excellence-texas-aandms-college-of-arts-and-sciences-celebrates-scholarship-recipients-distinguished-former-students-and-exceptional-faculty.html" ,"tags": ["Economics","Physics & Astronomy","Mitchell Institute","Awards","Glasscock Center","Anthropology","Outreach","Oceanography","Mathematics","Former Students","Service"] ,"date": 1741669200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/springawardsnewsfeed.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group of six individuals holding awards, standing in front of a Texas A&M University banner with the slogan "Be Here." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The annual spring banquet recognized the achievements of students and benefactors while awarding prestigious medals to former students and faculty for their contributions to science, humanities, law and philanthropy. " } , { "id" : 273 ,"title": "Geography Student Sets Sights on Space Force" ,"link": "news/2025/03/geography-student-sets-sights-on-space-force.html" ,"tags": ["Geography","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1741357800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/hoercher-flight-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Chloe Hoercher in U.S. Space Force uniform smiling, standing on the right, with a Texas A&M University Geography logo on the left half, with a maroon background" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Chloe Hoercher is combining her passion for space, leadership in the Corps of Cadets and expertise in geospatial technology to prepare for a future in the U.S. Space Force." } , { "id" : 274 ,"title": "Texas A&M Geology And Geophysics Professor Unearths The Past And Dives Into Ancient Climate Mysteries" ,"link": "news/2025/03/tamu-geology-and-geophysics-professor-unearths-the-past-and-dives-into-ancient-climate-mysteries.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Geology & Geophysics"] ,"date": 1741356000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/nanayobo-lab-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Lucien Nana Yobo in a lab coat standing in a laboratory filled with chemical bottles and lab equipment." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Lucien Nana Yobo is exploring ancient climate events to uncover insights from Earth's past, aiming to provide valuable lessons for addressing future environmental challenges." } , { "id" : 275 ,"title": "Small But Mighty: TESSERACT Joins The Hunt For Dark Matter" ,"link": "news/2025/03/small-but-mighty-tesseract-joins-the-hunt-for-dark-matter.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Featured","Research","Mitchell Institute","Faculty"] ,"date": 1741270200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/tesseract-detector-berkeley-lab-2025-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close-up of a hexagonal structure holding two square chips, each with two reflective lines." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Using super-sensitive detectors smaller than a stamp and fabricated at Texas A&M University, a new experiment is searching for dark matter at masses no other experiment has explored." } , { "id" : 276 ,"title": "A&M Atmospheric Sciences Grad Student Studies Wildfire Impact on Weather with NASA Grant" ,"link": "news/2025/03/am-atmospheric-sciences-grad-student-studies-wildfire-impact-on-weather-with-nasa-grant.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Atmospheric Sciences","Graduate"] ,"date": 1741197600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/img-atmo-wildfire01-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Image showing a large wildfire with thick smoke clouds above a forest near a lake under a dramatic sky." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How do wildfire burn scars shape storms and rainfall? Texas A&M atmospheric sciences graduate student Ashley Sebok is using NASA satellite data to find out." } , { "id" : 277 ,"title": "A Microbial Oceanography Professor Making An Impact Beyond The Ocean" ,"link": "news/2025/03/a-microbial-oceanography-professor-making-an-impact-beyond-the-ocean.html" ,"tags": ["Oceanography","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1741019100000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/hulab-01-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Sarah Hu, Alexis Adams and Kayla Nedd s smiling for a selfie on a sunny day by the ocean, with all three wearing Texas A&M University apparel." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Sarah Hu says that communication, collaboration and curiosity are key to instilling a greater understanding of the ocean's significance in shaping our planet and launching the next wave of aspiring oceanographers." } , { "id" : 278 ,"title": "Style Over Substance" ,"link": "news/2025/03/style-over-substance.html" ,"tags": ["Sociology","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Research"] ,"date": 1740981600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/03/_news-images/1500x750-the-substance-elisabeth-mirror.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A person is looking at their reflection in a bathroom mirror, fixing their hair. They are wearing a blue top. The background features a simple, white tiled bathroom." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Two ArtSci professors discuss the critically-acclaimed film The Substance, the internal and external process of aging and the continued desire for a fountain of youth. " } , { "id" : 279 ,"title": "When Passion Meets Innovation " ,"link": "news/2025/02/when-passion-meets-innovation.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Mathematics","Graduate"] ,"date": 1740463200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/oksana.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Oksana Shatalov in business attire stands confidently in an office setting, with a desk and books in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "At Texas A&M University, a Distance Masters Program is empowering professionals from diverse fields to deepen their understanding of mathematics, sharpen their skills, and unlock new career opportunities in an increasingly data-driven world. " } , { "id" : 280 ,"title": "Aggie Makes History As First To Win International Military History Award " ,"link": "news/2025/02/aggie-makes-history-as-first-to-win-international-military-history-award.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Graduate","History","Former Students","Research"] ,"date": 1740117600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "history/_files/_images/carroll-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Person in a blue suit holding an award plaque, standing in front of leafless shrubs, with the text "BE HERE" at the bottom right." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Jonathan Carroll '23, who received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in military history, became the first Aggie to win the Edward M. Coffman First Manuscript Prize for his dissertation, “God’s Work in Hell: Nation Building and Counterinsurgency in Somalia, 1992-1995.” " } , { "id" : 281 ,"title": "Biology Professor Recognized as Rising Star for Microbiology Research by the National Academy of Inventors" ,"link": "news/2025/02/biology-professor-recognized-as-rising-star-for-microbiology-research-by-the-national-academy-of-inventors.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Biology"] ,"date": 1740067320000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/biol-jamessmith-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. James Smith in an olive button down smiling in front of a sunny window" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The College of Arts & Sciences’ Dr. James Smith has been recognized for his innovation and contributions to the field of microbiology." } , { "id" : 282 ,"title": "Texas A&M Mathematics Professor Awarded Visiting Miller Professorship" ,"link": "news/2025/02/texas-aandm-mathematics-professor-awarded-visiting-miller-professorship.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Awards","Mathematics"] ,"date": 1740031200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/2x1-math-liu-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Banner for the Visiting Miller Professorship Awards for the 2025-2026 academic year, featuring a white abstract knot design on a teal background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Wencai Liu is one of 12 scholars worldwide to receive a prestigious mathematics professorship, granting him the opportunity to collaborate with fellow scientists at the University of California, Berkeley." } , { "id" : 283 ,"title": "From Early Manuscripts To Modern Media " ,"link": "news/2025/02/from-early-manuscripts-to-modern-media.html" ,"tags": ["English","Research"] ,"date": 1740031200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/ezell-social-media.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Margaret Ezell sits at a table holding a quill pen. On the table sits a typewriter and a laptop." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Margaret Ezell, a distinguished professor in the Department of English, explores the parallels between 17th and 18th century manuscript culture and today's social media platforms in her most recent, open-access publication Early English Periodicals and Early Modern Social Media. " } , { "id" : 284 ,"title": "Economics Career Night Connects Future Industry Leaders with Unmatched Networking Opportunities" ,"link": "news/2025/02/economics-career-night-connects-future-industry-leaders-with-unmatched-networking-opportunities.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Undergraduate","Economics"] ,"date": 1739896200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/econ-careerfair25-preview-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Two representatives from Trenegy speak with an Economics student dressed in a suit and carrying a folder." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A showcase of talent and opportunity, Texas A&M’s Economics Career Night connected prominent organizations with over 100 of the next generation of industry leaders." } , { "id" : 285 ,"title": "Texas A&M To Host 33rd Annual Women In Science And Engineering Conference Feb. 22" ,"link": "news/2025/02/texas-am-to-host-33rd-annual-women-in-science-and-engineering-conference-feb-22.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Events","Graduate","Outreach","Featured"] ,"date": 1739565000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/wise-conf-2025-crop.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Promotional banner for Texas A&M University College of Arts & Sciences featuring laboratory equipment with the text 'BREAKING BOUNDARIES: Pushing the Limits of STEM Exploration'." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Learn from some of the best in the STEM professions and Aggieland as part of this year's event, "Breaking Boundaries: Pushing the Limits of STEM Exploration," set for Saturday, Feb. 22, in Room 2400 of the Memorial Student Center." } , { "id" : 286 ,"title": "Kiss Me, I'm An Anthropologist" ,"link": "news/2025/02/kiss-me-im-an-anthropologist.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1739512800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/valentines-day-2025.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Happy Valentines day with beautiful hearts frame in color overlay. Celebration template. Retro style. Party element. Beautiful Valentines Day Card. Vector illustration." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Catharina Laporte, a cultural anthropologist and instructional professor in the Department of Anthropology, explores the cultural significance of kissing, examining its evolution across time — and how, in some cultures, kissing doesn't exist at all. " } , { "id" : 287 ,"title": "US Navy Honors Legendary Aggie Veteran and Oceanography Ph.D. Graduate With Namesake Ship" ,"link": "news/2025/02/us-navy-honors-legendary-aggie-veteran-and-oceanography-phd-graduate-with-namesake-ship.html" ,"tags": ["Oceanography","Graduate"] ,"date": 1739460900000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/ocng-walsh-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Don Walsh speaking at a podium in a museum with a large ship model in a display case in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The late Capt. Don Walsh ’68, a deep-sea pioneer and ocean explorer, will be memorialized with a next-generation ocean surveillance vessel." } , { "id" : 288 ,"title": "Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D. Student Tackles Emerging Pollution Challenges" ,"link": "news/2025/02/atmospheric-sciences-phd-student-tackles-emerging-pollution-challenges.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Graduate","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1739368980000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/img-sahirgagan-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Sahir Gagan smiling with glasses, wearing a blue checkered shirt, standing outdoors with city buildings in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M doctoral student Sahir Gagan is exploring how tiny plastic particles and dangerous chemicals in the air could impact our health and the environment." } , { "id" : 289 ,"title": "Texas A&M Chemist Wins NSF CAREER Award" ,"link": "news/2025/02/texas-am-chemist-wins-nsf-career-award.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1739298600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/img-chem-altman-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "A close-up image of a diamond used to apply pressure to a crystal shown in the middle." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Alison Altman is using high-pressure chemistry to rewrite the rules of the periodic table—work that just earned her an NSF CAREER Award." } , { "id" : 290 ,"title": "Research Cruise Leads Oceanography Students From College Station To The Gulf Of Mexico" ,"link": "news/2025/02/research-cruise-leads-oceanography-students-from-college-station-to-the-gulf-of-mexico.html" ,"tags": ["Oceanography","Undergraduate","Giving"] ,"date": 1738944900000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/ocng-schadecruise5-01-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Four individuals wearing safety gear including helmets and life jackets, giving thumbs up on the deck of a ship at sea." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Students embark on a five-day ocean excursion to collect data sets and learn the reality of being an oceanographer, all at no cost to them. " } , { "id" : 291 ,"title": "Five Questions with Atmospheric Sciences Student Juliette Rocha" ,"link": "news/2025/02/five-questions-with-atmospheric-sciences-student-juliette-rocha.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1738869000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/atmo-rocha01-austria-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Juliette Rocha standing next to a wooden post with prayer flags, giving a thumbs-up, with a panoramic view of a mountain range and a city below in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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." } , { "id" : 292 ,"title": "Annual Physics & Engineering Festival Set for April 5" ,"link": "news/2025/02/annual-physics-and-engineering-festival-set-for-april-fifth.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","Service","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1738679400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/physicsfestival-2023-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Two adults assist a child riding a bicycle with squae wheels on an elevated, wavy track at the Texas A&M 2023 Physics Festival, with other spectators in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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, the iconic Texas-sized five-barrel depth charge and more." } , { "id" : 293 ,"title": "Texas A&M Geology & Geophysics Ph.D. Student Awarded NASA Grant to Study Martian Dunes" ,"link": "news/2025/02/tamu-geology-and-geophysics-phd-student-awarded-nasa-grant-to-study-martian-dunes.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Geology & Geophysics"] ,"date": 1738593300000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/02/_news-images/icelandglacier-laurenberger-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Lauren Berger is standing in a blue jacket smiling in front of a scenic view with a flowing river and a glacier in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M doctoral student Lauren Berger is using a prestigious NASA grant to study Mars' dune formations and uncover secrets about the planet’s environment and wind patterns. " } , { "id" : 294 ,"title": "I Think Therefore I Am: Celebrating 60 Years of Philosophy " ,"link": "news/2025/01/i-think-therefore-i-am-celebrating-sixty-years-of-philosophy.html" ,"tags": ["Philosophy","Research","TAMU 150"] ,"date": 1738197600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/ymcabuilding-60yrs-phil-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Exterior view of the Young Men’s Christian Association building on the campus of Texas A&M with a banner celebrating 60 years of philosophy on the left side of the building." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "How the Department of Philosophy’s transformative education helps Texas A&M students advance their sense of purpose and expand the way they think. " } , { "id" : 295 ,"title": "A Function Of His Background" ,"link": "news/2025/01/a-function-of-his-background.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Mathematics","Graduate"] ,"date": 1738094400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/davidcates-math-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "David Cates standing outdoors giving a thumbs-up with the text "BE HERE." displayed in the lower right corner." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "David Cates ’26 is on the fast-track to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from Texas A&M to prepare for a career shaping bright mathematical minds." } , { "id" : 296 ,"title": "Meteorology Club Builds Community and Careers for Atmospheric Sciences Students at Texas A&M" ,"link": "news/2025/01/meteorology-club-builds-community-and-careers-for-atmospheric-sciences-students-at-tamu.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Atmospheric Sciences","Awards"] ,"date": 1737995400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/tamscams-groupphoto-may2024-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "A group of TAMSCAMS students standing in front of the Oceanography and Meteorology building at Texas A&M University. The photo is from May 2024" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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." } , { "id" : 297 ,"title": "David Cairns Named 2025 AAG Fellow for Advancing Geography" ,"link": "news/2025/01/david-cairns-named-2025-aag-fellow-for-advancing-geography.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Geography"] ,"date": 1737989100000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/aag-geog-logos-maroonbackground-cropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Logo of the American Association of Geographers (AAG) in association with Texas A&M University's Geography Department on a maroon background. The logo features a star and the year 1904." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M Geography Department Head Dr. David Cairns was named a 2025 Fellow by the American Association of Geographers, a prestigious honor recognizing his groundbreaking Arctic research and contributions to advancing the field of geography." } , { "id" : 298 ,"title": "Texas A&M’s 23rd Annual Mathematics And Statistics Fair To Be Held Feb. 22" ,"link": "news/2025/01/texas-aandms-23rd-annual-mathematics-and-statistics-fair-to-be-held-feb-22.html" ,"tags": [] ,"date": 1737957600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/math-stat-image-1.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "An undergraduate student volunteer shows a young participant and another undergraduate volunteer how to twist balloons to make balloon animals. Another balloon animal shaped like a dog is perched up on a table beside them." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Join Texas A&M’s Departments of Mathematics and Statistics for the 23rd annual Mathematics and Statistics Fair. A day of crafts, games and magic awaits to engage curious minds in the wonders of discovery. The fair is open to all within the community of Bryan-College Station as well as the greater Brazos Valley and beyond." } , { "id" : 299 ,"title": "From Chemistry Class To Lifelong Impact: Former Students Pay It Forward" ,"link": "news/2025/01/from-chemistry-class-to-lifelong-impact-former-students-pay-it-forward.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Chemistry","Former Students"] ,"date": 1737738000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/davidandlaurieobrienfortamu-edited.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A man in a collared shirt smiling for a photo next to a blonde woman in a blue blouse. They're very happy and looking at the camera." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Laurie A. ’88 and David P. O’Brien ’88, whose freshman chemistry course sparked both a personal and professional journey, established a scholarship to support future Aggie chemistry students." } , { "id" : 300 ,"title": "Texas A&M Awarded Beckman Scholars Program Grant" ,"link": "news/2025/01/texas-am-awarded-beckman-scholars-program-grant.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Chemistry","Faculty","Biology","Undergraduate","Featured"] ,"date": 1737658800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/chem-research-laboratory-generic-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two scientists working in a laboratory, one viewing a sample in a glove box and the other observing. The lab setting includes various scientific equipment and containers." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The award reinforces the university’s significant role in shaping the next generation of STEM leaders and its partnership with the Beckman Foundation to encourage outstanding undergraduate researchers and promising new avenues in the sciences." } , { "id" : 301 ,"title": "The Literary Merits Of The Civil Rights Movement " ,"link": "news/2025/01/the-literary-merits-of-the-civil-rights-movement.html" ,"tags": ["Research","English","Faculty"] ,"date": 1737352800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/mlk-2025.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Washington DC, USA - June 2017: Youth in their sneakers standing by the marker engraving memorializing the location of where Martin Luther King made his famous "I have a Dream" speech." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Ira Dworkin, associate professor in the Department of English, explores how literature by Black writers, from Henry Dumas to Toni Morrison, influenced social and political change throughout the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. " } , { "id" : 302 ,"title": "Three ArtSci Faculty Members Named 2024 Montague-CTE Scholars" ,"link": "news/2025/01/three-artsci-faculty-members-named-2024-montague-cte-scholars.html" ,"tags": [] ,"date": 1737093600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/montague-cte-scholars.webp" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University award featuring a wooden box with a Montague-CTE Scholars 2024 medal laying atop." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Ten Texas A&M University faculty members have been recognized with the annual award for their passion and early success in teaching." } , { "id" : 303 ,"title": "Nurturing His Flock: Chris Butler’s Commitment To Student Growth" ,"link": "news/2025/01/nurturing-his-flock-chris-butler-commitment-to-student-growth.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Biology","Featured","Research","Faculty","Undergraduate","Teaching"] ,"date": 1736974800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/butler-chris-lab-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Chris Butler" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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 passion can inspire generations to soar." } , { "id" : 304 ,"title": "Mellon Foundation Awards Texas A&M University $4.6 Million To Aid Environmentally Vulnerable Communities in Texas" ,"link": "news/2025/01/mellon-foundation-awards-tamu-4point6-million-to-aid-environmentally-vulnerable-communities-in-texas.html" ,"tags": ["Communication & Journalism","Geography","Philosophy","Awards"] ,"date": 1736960400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/mellonfoundationaward-photo-jan2025-02.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "From left, Dr. Darrel Wanzer-Serrano, associate professor in the Department of Communication & Journalism and director of the Race and Ethnic Studies Institute; Dr. Omar Rivera, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, associate dean for Faculty Initiatives, and director of Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiatives; and Dr. Wendy Jepson, a Chancellor’s EDGES Fellow and University Professor in the Department of Geography and director of Environmental Programs and Environment and Sustainability Initiatives." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "With the support of a grant from the Mellon Foundation, Texas A&M’s College of Arts and Sciences will launch a national center of excellence in humanities-based and community-engaged research on the social impact of environmental crises. " } , { "id" : 305 ,"title": "Physicist Receives Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence Award" ,"link": "news/2025/01/physicist-receives-academic-professional-track-teaching-excellence-award.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Awards","Faculty"] ,"date": 1736748000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/nodurft_cas.png" ,"imageAlt": "A smiling Dawson Nodurft stands in front of a glass wall with his arms crossed " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Dawson Nodurft is among 10 campus faculty honored for creating meaningful student experiences and novel teaching approaches." } , { "id" : 306 ,"title": "One Step Coating Could Save Lives And Property" ,"link": "news/2025/01/one-step-coating-could-save-lives-and-property.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Chemistry","Graduate","Featured","Faculty"] ,"date": 1736528400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/grunlan-cotton-room-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Artistic depiction of a room featuring a wall with shelving above a cabinet, an ottoman, and a couch engulfed in flames." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Researchers have developed a flame-retardant coating that protects cotton and other textiles safely and efficiently." } , { "id" : 307 ,"title": "National Science Fiction Day: An English Professor’s Take On The Genre’s Enduring Legacy " ,"link": "news/2025/01/national-science-fiction-day-an-english-professors-take-on-the-genres-enduring-legacy.html" ,"tags": ["English","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1735797600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2025/01/_news-images/scifiday2025.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Spaceship with the moon vector. Ufo in space vector. Science Fiction Day Poster, January 2. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. James Francis from the Texas A&M Department of English examines how science fiction, from early works like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to recent films such as Coralie Fargeat's The Substance, continues to reflect and shape humanity’s understanding of science, society and the future. " } , { "id" : 308 ,"title": "Biology Professors Credit Writing Success To Co-Teaching Capstone Class On Research Communication" ,"link": "news/2024/12/biology-professors-credit-writing-success-to-co-teaching-capstone-class-on-research-communication.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Teaching","Research","Biology","Featured","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1734643800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/sachs-matthew-li-wanhe-bell-pedersen-deborah-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University biologists Dr. Matthew Sachs, Dr. Wanhe Li and Dr. Deborah Bell-Pedersen are smiling in an office setting, with Dr. Li in a purple shirt flanked by two others, Dr. Sachs wearing glasses and a black shirt, and Dr. Bell-Pedersen in a white shirt with a blue abstract design." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M biologists reflect on the reciprocal value of teaching, a gift that keeps on giving to their students and their research." } , { "id" : 309 ,"title": "The Home Lab Advantage" ,"link": "news/2024/12/the-home-lab-advantage.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Chemistry","Giving"] ,"date": 1734501600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/north-family-ilsq-2024-8.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Four people posing with smiles in an office setting with a sign that reads "CHNO" in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "For Texas A&M chemistry undergraduates, participating in a paid summer research program traditionally entails residing on another college campus. Through an endowed gift, the family of chemistry professor and Executive Associate Dean Dr. Simon North is ensuring that these students can have the same transformative experience without leaving Aggieland." } , { "id" : 310 ,"title": "Texas A&M Anthropology Student Places First In Master's Category Of Three-Minute Thesis Competition" ,"link": "news/2024/12/texas-aandm-anthropology-student-places-first-in-masters-category-of-three-minute-thesis-competition.html" ,"tags": ["Anthropology","Awards","Graduate"] ,"date": 1734501600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/3mt-alyssa-carpenter.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A speaker in an orange blazer is presenting at a TEDx event, gesturing with hands, with a projected image in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Anthropology student Alyssa Carpenter won first place in the master’s category for her presentation, “The Origin of 20 Guns Recovered in Savannah, Georgia.” " } , { "id" : 311 ,"title": "A Transformative Leader Joins The Aggie Family " ,"link": "news/2024/12/a-transformative-leader-joins-the-aggie-family.html" ,"tags": ["Giving"] ,"date": 1734501600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/staff-photo-ophelia-bennett.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A woman in a black blazer smiles at the camera" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Ophelia Bennett brings passion, vision and a wealth of experience to the Texas A&M Foundation and the College of Arts and Sciences as chief development officer. " } , { "id" : 312 ,"title": "Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences Professor Leads Innovative Research On The Response Of Tropical Weather To The Warming Climate " ,"link": "news/2024/12/tamu-atmospheric-sciences-professor-leads-innovative-research-on-the-response-of-tropical-weather-to-the-warming-climate.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1734465600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/tropical.png" ,"imageAlt": "A pathway flanked by lush greenery, including large-leafed plants, during a rain shower." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio's groundbreaking study of the West African monsoon system and the Intertropical Convergence Zone is essential for understanding the impact of climate change on tropical global weather, from rainfall patterns to extreme high-impact weather events." } , { "id" : 313 ,"title": "5 Questions: How AI Is Shaping The Future Of Weather Forecasting" ,"link": "news/2024/12/five-questions-how-ai-is-shaping-the-future-of-weather-forecasting.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1734453000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/ai-photo.png" ,"imageAlt": "A close-up image of a microchip with the letters "AI" illuminated at the center, set against a background of a detailed circuit board." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A recent Agence France-Presse (AFP) article reports that a new artificial intelligence (AI)-based weather model, GenCast from a Google lab, can provide 15-day forecasts with unmatched accuracy and speed. We spoke with Dr. Istvan Szunyogh, a Texas A&M Department of Atmospheric Sciences professor, to address five key questions about AI and weather models. " } , { "id" : 314 ,"title": "Uncovering Hidden History" ,"link": "news/2024/12/uncovering-hidden-history.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Former Students","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1734415200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/babersmarker1.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Myeshia Babers points to the historical marker she created in Calvert, Texas." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Nurturing the seeds planted by her Texas A&M classes and family stories, former sociology and anthropology student Dr. Myeshia Babers '07 '14 '17 led a heartfelt campaign to honor her grandmother's legacy and cement the history of Calvert Colored High School with a historical marker." } , { "id" : 315 ,"title": "The Colegroves Have Chemistry" ,"link": "news/2024/12/the-colegroves-have-chemistry.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Former Students","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1734415200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/colegrove.jpg.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Four individuals in formal wear smiling in a courtyard setting, from left to right: one person in a suit, two in elegant dresses, and another in a dark gown." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Alumni Dr. Brenda Thies Colegrove ’86 and Dr. Lloyd F. Colegrove ’83 ’89 announced an undergraduate research endowment to support the Department of Chemistry. " } , { "id" : 316 ,"title": "Leading With Purpose: Texas A&M Senior Shines At Commencement " ,"link": "news/2024/12/leading-with-purpose-texas-aandm-senior-shines-at-commencement.html" ,"tags": ["Communication & Journalism","Undergraduate","Former Students"] ,"date": 1734415200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/_images/gradphoto.png" ,"imageAlt": "Megan in a black graduation gown and cap smiling proudly, wearing a "First Generation" stole and honor cords at a Texas A&M University graduation ceremony, with the gonfalon to her left." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "From first-generation student to animal advocate, Megan Dabney ’24 overcame challenges to graduate summa cum laude and pursue a mission of change. " } , { "id" : 317 ,"title": "Northwestern University Joins Giant Magellan Telescope International Consortium" ,"link": "news/2024/12/northwestern-university-joins-giant-magellan-telescope-international-consortium.html" ,"tags": ["Featured","Mitchell Institute","Physics & Astronomy","Research"] ,"date": 1734125400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/06/_news-images/gmt-enclosure-rendering-idom-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Artist’s rendering of the enclosure for the Giant Magellan Telescope, set for commissioning in the 2030s as the world’s most powerful optical telescope" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M joins its fellow founding partners in welcoming Northwestern to the global project as it expands to 15 international research universities representing seven countries: Australia, Brazil, Chile, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan and the U.S." } , { "id" : 318 ,"title": "Geology & Geophysics Professor Elected to Prestigious Leadership Role at AGU" ,"link": "news/2024/12/geology-geophysics-professor-elected-to-prestigious-leadership-role-at-agu.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Geology & Geophysics","Research"] ,"date": 1734105600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/earth-01.png" ,"imageAlt": "Earth planet on dark background. Surface of Earth. Blue sphere. " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M’s Dr. Jin Zhang will help lead Earth science research as the next president-elect and president of the American Geophysical Union Study of the Earth’s Deep Interior section." } , { "id" : 319 ,"title": "Mapping Her Future: Texas A&M Senior Sets Her Sights On A Career In Geographic Information Systems (GIS)" ,"link": "news/2024/12/mapping-her-future-tamu-senior-sets-her-sights-on-a-career-in-geographic-information-systems.html" ,"tags": ["Geography","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1734100800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/fanyui-01.png" ,"imageAlt": "Jewel Fanyui wearing a Texas A&M T-shirt, standing in front of the Academic Building on the campus of Texas A&M University." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Jewel Fanyui, a U.S. Army Reservist and Department of Geography student, plans to turn her passion for GIS into a powerful tool for change." } , { "id" : 320 ,"title": "Game-Changer: How The SMART Scholarship Is Shaping The Future Of A Texas A&M Oceanography Student" ,"link": "news/2024/12/game-changer-how-the-smart-scholarship-is-shaping-the-future-of-a-texas-am-oceanography-student.html" ,"tags": ["Oceanography","Featured","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1733929200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/rettmann01.png" ,"imageAlt": "Kailey Rettmann is in a white dress giving a thumbs up, standing in Aggie Park with grass and a pond, with Kyle Field visible in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Kailey Rettmann’s SMART Scholarship-for-Service award, offering full tuition, stipends and a guaranteed job with the Department of Defense, has made a significant change in her life. Paired with hands-on experience in Texas A&M's Department of Oceanography, it’s setting her on a promising path in the world of oceanography." } , { "id" : 321 ,"title": "Unveiling Submerged History: Dr. Jessi Halligan’s Journey Back To Texas A&M" ,"link": "news/2024/12/unveiling-submerged-history-dr-jessi-halligans-journey-back-to-tamu.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Former Students","Anthropology","Research"] ,"date": 1733248800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/halligan02.png" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Jessi Halligan itting on a stool, clapping hands with a joyful expression, in a room with photography equipment visible in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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 history to the Center for the Study of the First Americans." } , { "id" : 322 ,"title": "Jennifer Dulin To Present Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Lecture Dec. 6" ,"link": "news/2024/12/jennifer-dulin-to-present-ethel-ashworth-tsutsui-memorial-lecture-dec-6.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","Biology","Graduate","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Events","Featured"] ,"date": 1733238000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2022/11/_news-images/ethel-lecture-logo.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting the Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Lecture and Awards" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Dulin, an associate professor in the Department of Biology at Texas A&M, will present the 2024-25 Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Lecture, set for 12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in Room 025 of the Biological Sciences Building West." } , { "id" : 323 ,"title": "Beyond One Day: Celebrating International Day Of Persons With Disabilities " ,"link": "news/2024/12/beyond-one-day-celebrating-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities.html" ,"tags": ["Sociology","Research","Graduate"] ,"date": 1733205600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/12/_news-images/internationaldaydisabilities.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Logo for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, featuring a stylized person in a wheelchair, integrated with a globe, and the text "December 3rd" below." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "December 3 marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of individuals with unique needs. However, advocates like Christopher Mathey, a doctoral candidate at Texas A&M University, argue that real progress demands a daily commitment to inclusion. " } , { "id" : 324 ,"title": "Two Arts And Sciences Faculty Named Regents Professors" ,"link": "news/2024/11/two-arts-and-sciences-faculty-named-regents-professors.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Research","Faculty","Oceanography","Statistics","Featured","Teaching"] ,"date": 1732638600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/tamus-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic featuring an aerial image of the east entrance to the Texas A&M University campus with a maroon overlay and the words "The Texas A&M University System" in white" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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 Texas." } , { "id" : 325 ,"title": "Arts & Sciences Students, Faculty and Staff Kick Off The Holiday Season With Food And Fellowship" ,"link": "news/2024/11/arts-and-sciences-students-faculty-and-staff-kick-off-the-holiday-season-with-food-and-fellowship.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Undergraduate","Faculty","Graduate","Events"] ,"date": 1732600800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/be-here-swag-table-resized.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group of attendees gather around the merchendise table, examining materials on a table. One individual is wearing a hijab." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "This Thanksgiving, Aggieland became home for over 100 students, faculty and staff from the College of Arts and Sciences as they gathered for the "If You Can't Be Home, Be Here" lunch. For those who joined, it was a chance to celebrate the season together, create memories, build community and strengthen the bonds that make Aggieland feel like home." } , { "id" : 326 ,"title": "Three Texas A&M Biologists Receive Coveted MIRA Research Grants" ,"link": "news/2024/11/three-texas-aandm-biologists-receive-coveted-mira-research-grants.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Biology","Research","Featured"] ,"date": 1732285800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/mira-grants-research-composite-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Composite research image featuring bacteria, darter fish and bacteriophages" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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 sustained research potential in bacterial and applied phage biology, neurobiology, and behavioral and evolutionary biology." } , { "id" : 327 ,"title": "Innovative Economist" ,"link": "news/2024/11/innovative-economist.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Economics"] ,"date": 1732284000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/for-college.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Some one hundred dollar bills with a yellow paper note which says For College" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Emily Cook, a Texas A&M economics professor, connects policy and economics to address college access and affordability." } , { "id" : 328 ,"title": "Texas A&M Geography Ph.D. Candidate Earns Distinguished Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship " ,"link": "news/2024/11/texas-aam-university-geography-phd-dandidate-earns-distinguished-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Geography","Research"] ,"date": 1732282500000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/shultz.png" ,"imageAlt": "Alyssa Shultz smiling with a row of trees behind her" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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." } , { "id" : 329 ,"title": "Creating The Future Of Writing" ,"link": "news/2024/11/creating-the-future-of-writing.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Former Students","Featured","English","Research"] ,"date": 1732255200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/fontaine-and-murphy.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Person smiling in a park beside a German Shepherd." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A gift from English former student Susan V. Fontaine ’77 will establish a lab in the Department of English where students and faculty explore AI technology, the future of writing and the relationship between the two." } , { "id" : 330 ,"title": "English Professor Joshua Schuster Earns 2024 Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize" ,"link": "news/2024/11/english-professor-joshua-schuster-earns-2024-susanne-m-glasscock-humanities-book-prize.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Glasscock Center","Giving","Awards","Featured","History"] ,"date": 1732212000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/schuster-joshua-glasscock-book-prize-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Western University English professor and 2024 Glasscock Humanities Book Prize recipient Joshua Schuster" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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." } , { "id" : 331 ,"title": "Bright Skies Ahead: An Aggie Meteorologist’s Gift Promises A Better Tomorrow For Texas A&M University" ,"link": "news/2024/11/bright-skies-ahead-an-aggie-meteorologists-gift-promises-a-better-tomorrow-for-texas-aandm-university.html" ,"tags": ["Featured","Former Students","Giving","Teaching","Undergraduate","Atmospheric Sciences","Graduate","Future Students","Research"] ,"date": 1732201200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/rios-luis-tamf-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "1995 Texas A&M University meteorology master's graduate Luis Rios" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Meteorology master's graduate Luis Rios ’95 combines his commitment to family with his passion for education through a generous planned gift." } , { "id" : 332 ,"title": "Walk Of Life: Texas A&M Undergraduate Embraces Healing Power Of Research" ,"link": "news/2024/11/walk-of-life-texas-aandm-undergraduate-embraces-healing-power-of-research.html" ,"tags": ["Biology","Faculty","Undergraduate","Featured","Former Students","Research"] ,"date": 1732120200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/evans-abbi-ilsb-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University allied health major Abbi Evans" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Abbi Evans '26 overcame a serious spinal cord injury suffered as a junior in high school and is now conducting research on that very topic in the lab of Texas A&M biologist and former TIRR Foundation Fellow Dr. Jennifer Dulin '05." } , { "id" : 333 ,"title": "History Graduate Granger Smith ’02 Embodies Aggie Core Values" ,"link": "news/2024/11/history-graduate-granger-smith-02-embodies-aggie-core-values.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Former Students","Featured","History"] ,"date": 1732053600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/smith-granger-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "2002 Texas A&M University history graduate Granger Smith" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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." } , { "id" : 334 ,"title": "Dozens Of Arts And Sciences Faculty Honored In College’s Second Annual Investiture Ceremony" ,"link": "news/2024/11/dozens-of-arts-and-sciences-faculty-honored-in-colleges-second-annual-investiture-ceremony.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Featured","Awards","Giving"] ,"date": 1731963600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/zoran-mark-artsci-investiture-ceremony-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University College of Arts and Sciences Dean Mark Zoran delivers remarks at the college's investiture ceremony on Nov. 15, 2024" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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 medallions." } , { "id" : 335 ,"title": "Improving Weather Information Communication In A Changing Climate" ,"link": "news/2024/11/improving-weather-information-communication-in-a-changing-climate.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Faculty","Research","Featured","Former Students","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1731949200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/nielsen-erik-tamu-weather-center-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University atmospheric scientist Eric Nielsen, being interviewed in the Texas A&M Weather Center in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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 meteorologists are equipped with both excellent scientific and communications skills." } , { "id" : 336 ,"title": "Former Texas A&M Biology Student Patrick Monday Reaches New Heights In 41-Day Climb To Summit Of Mount Everest" ,"link": "news/2024/11/former-texas-aandm-biology-student-patrick-monday-reaches-new-heights-in-41-day-climb-to-summit-of-mount-everest.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Biology","Undergraduate","Featured","Former Students"] ,"date": 1731909600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/everest-base-camp-er-with-dr-greg-stiller-md-em.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two individuals holding a Texas A&M flag initials inside a tent at the Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal (HRA) Everest-ER Medical Camp." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Ever since he was nine years old, Texas A&M biology graduate and current medical student Patrick Monday knew he wanted to reach the summit of Mount Everest. In May, he stood on top of the world and achieved his lifelong dream." } , { "id" : 337 ,"title": "Texas A&M Math Graduate Honors Influential Professors With Scholarship For Future Math Students" ,"link": "news/2024/11/texas-aandm-math-graduate-honors-influential-professors-with-scholarship-for-future-math-students.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Mathematics","Featured","Teaching","Former Students","Undergraduate","Giving","Faculty"] ,"date": 1731621600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/bean-kevin-football-game-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Person in a Texas A&M jersey giving a thumbs-up at a football game between Missouri Tigers and Texas A&M, with a stadium filled with spectators in the background." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "J. Kevin Bean ’74 reflects on his transformative college experience and establishes a scholarship to support aspiring mathematicians from Ellis County." } , { "id" : 338 ,"title": "Saranya Pullanchery Named Harthcock Chemistry Faculty Fellow" ,"link": "news/2024/11/saranya-pullanchery-named-harthcock-chemistry-faculty-fellow.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Featured","Former Students","Chemistry","Faculty","Service","Teaching","Research"] ,"date": 1731421800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/pullanchery-saranya-interfaces-research-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close-up image of water droplets on a yellow surface, showcasing a variety of droplet sizes and the vibrant color" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Pullanchery, whose research focuses on molecular structures of interfaces, has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the prestigious fellowship intended to help Texas A&M attract rising junior faculty members in an increasingly competitive recruiting landscape." } , { "id" : 339 ,"title": "Assessing Service Needs And Barriers For Texas Veterans" ,"link": "news/2024/11/assessing-service-needs-and-barriers-for-texas-veterans.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","Research","Featured","Service"] ,"date": 1731335400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2022/11/_news-images/veteran-saluting-texas-flag-getty-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Male soldier dressed in camouflage fatigues and a green beret with his back to the viewer, saluting the State of Texas flag" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Texas A&M Public Policy Research Institute led a yearlong needs assessment of Texas veterans, identifying mental health counseling, business training and alternative therapy as their top service needs and lack of knowledge about benefits and where to get help as their key service barriers." } , { "id" : 340 ,"title": "First-Generation College Celebration: A Focus On Graduate Students" ,"link": "news/2024/11/first-generation-college-celebration-a-focus-on-graduate-students.html" ,"tags": ["Sociology","Featured","Research","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Graduate"] ,"date": 1731099600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/memorial-student-center-student-traffic-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Stop motion image of student traffic in the main hallway of the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "On National First-Generation Student Celebration Day, we honor the resilience and determination of two Ph.D. students in the College of Arts and Sciences — Tanisha Berrios Hernandez and G. Santee Riley — along with all first-generation Aggies at Texas A&M University." } , { "id" : 341 ,"title": "Three Arts And Sciences Graduates Named To 12 Under 12 Cohort For 2024" ,"link": "news/2024/11/three-arts-and-sciences-graduates-named-to-12-under-12-cohort-for-2024.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Undergraduate","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Outreach","Research","Global Languages & Cultures","Physics & Astronomy","Featured","Former Students"] ,"date": 1731088800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/12-under-12-cohort-artsci-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Composite graphic featuring the 12 Under 12 logo and photographs of the three 2024 recipients from the Texas A&M University College of Arts and Sciences along with The Association of Former Students logo" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Congratulations to Arts and Sciences graduates Dr. Austin Baty '13, Maj. Brawnlyn Patterson '13 and Bailey Relford '16 — new members of the Texas A&M University 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight recognizing Aggies who have graduated within the past 12 years and are leading by example in both business and service." } , { "id" : 342 ,"title": "The 4 ‘Ashramas’ Of Hinduism And What They Can Teach Us About Aging Gracefully" ,"link": "news/2024/11/the-4-ashramas-of-hinduism-and-what-they-can-teach-us-about-aging-gracefully.html" ,"tags": ["English","Research","Faculty","Featured"] ,"date": 1730995200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/aging-gracefully-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Three older females smile as the one in the center holds up a cell phone to take a selfie while standing at the outer edges of a racetrack" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The ancient classical texts of Hinduism taught that every age and stage of life need not be lived as a breathless race. They proposed living according to one’s natural capabilities." } , { "id" : 343 ,"title": "Amateur Naturalist Unearths Giant Fossil, Sparking New Research For Texas A&M Geologist" ,"link": "news/2024/11/amateur-naturalist-unearths-giant-fossil-sparking-new-research-for-texas-aandm-geologist.html" ,"tags": ["Featured","Research","Geology & Geophysics","Faculty"] ,"date": 1730836800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/pinnidae-shells-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Pinnidae shells sitting in a stack" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A fossil discovery in north central Texas has led to the identification of seven new genera and 31 species of Pinnidae — giant saltwater clams that lived 300 million years ago during the late Paleozoic era — along with new insights into marine evolution and the complexity of life in Earth’s oceans." } , { "id" : 344 ,"title": "2022 Glasscock Book Prize Recipient Fights For Environmental Justice In Los Angeles" ,"link": "news/2024/11/2022-glasscock-book-prize-recipient-fights-for-environmental-justice-in-los-angeles.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Sociology","Research","Glasscock Center","Featured"] ,"date": 1730728800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/11/_news-images/kim-nadia-refusing-death-2021-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic featuring a portion of the cover of Texas A&M University sociology professor Nadia Kim's 2021 book, "Refusing Death: Immigrant Women and the Fight for Environmental Justice in LA"" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Well-known for its glitz and glamor, Los Angeles is also home to an ongoing environmental justice movement, with women and families of color at the forefront. Texas A&M sociology professor Dr. Nadia Kim sheds light on this movement and its leaders in her recent book, which earned the 23rd Susanne M. Glasscock Book Prize." } , { "id" : 345 ,"title": "Texas A&M Oceanography Anniversary Celebration Reflects On 75 Years Of Innovation And Impact" ,"link": "news/2024/10/texas-aandm-oceanography-anniversary-celebration-reflects-on-75-years-of-innovation-and-impact.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Featured","Former Students","TAMU 150","Events","Oceanography"] ,"date": 1730381400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/wiederwohl-chrissy-yvon-lewis-shari-oceanography-75th-anniversary-gala-09202024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University oceanography professors Chrissy Wiederwohl and Shari Yvon-Lewis listen to a speaker while seated at a table at the Texas A&M Oceanography 75th Anniversary Gala, held September 20, 2024, at The George Hotel in College Station, Texas" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The oldest oceanography department in the nation commemorated its 75th anniversary in September, bringing together former students, faculty and friends for a weekend celebration of the department's rich history and equally bright future." } , { "id" : 346 ,"title": "Thirteen Arts And Sciences Faculty Named To Endowed Chairs And Professorships" ,"link": "news/2024/10/thirteen-arts-and-sciences-faculty-named-to-endowed-chairs-and-professorships.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Featured","Research","Faculty","Giving","Service","Outreach","Former Students"] ,"date": 1730304000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/williams-bldg-columns.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Columns of the Jack K. Williams Building on the Texas A&M University campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Thirteen faculty have been appointed to endowed chairs and professorships in the College of Arts and Sciences this fall in recognition of their teaching, research and service accomplishments and their career scholarly excellence." } , { "id" : 347 ,"title": "Chancellor Brothers' Legacy Empowers First-Generation Arts And Sciences Aggies" ,"link": "news/2024/10/chancellor-brothers-legacy-empowers-first-generation-arts-and-sciences-aggies.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Biology","Undergraduate","Former Students","Giving","Featured"] ,"date": 1730295000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/chancellors-cruise-early-2000s-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Patricia and James W. Chancellor '68 and Dana and Jon Chancellor '71, dining during a cruise in the early 2000s" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M zoology graduates Jim ’68 and Jon Chancellor ’71, together with their wives, have created scholarships to support first-generation students in the Arts and Sciences Leadership Scholars Program." } , { "id" : 348 ,"title": "History Professor Representing Texas A&M In Japan As 2024-25 Fulbright Scholar" ,"link": "news/2024/10/history-professor-representing-texas-aandm-in-japan-as-2024-25-fulbright-scholar.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Teaching","Statistics","Faculty","Geography","Featured","History"] ,"date": 1730217600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2022/10-hh-support/_news-images/acad-bldg-rotunda.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University Academic Building dome, viewed from the ground floor rotunda" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "As a Fulbright lecturer in Japan, Dr. Evan Haefeli is spending the fall and spring semesters teaching undergraduate and graduate American history courses at three different universities in Tokyo. He joins Statistics' Dr. Derya Akleman and Geography's Dr. Kathleen O'Reilly, who were appointed most recently as 2023-24 Fulbright Scholars in Turkey and India, respectively." } , { "id" : 349 ,"title": "English Professor Explores Why Horror Movies Have Become Increasingly Bloody" ,"link": "news/2024/10/english-professor-explores-why-horror-movies-have-become-increasingly-bloody.html" ,"tags": ["English","Faculty","Research"] ,"date": 1729868400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/horror-movie-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A silhouetted hooded figure holding a machete-type knife poised to strike as smoke swirls against a blood-red background" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The kills in scary films are bloodier than ever, but that doesn’t necessarily make them scarier, according to Texas A&M English professor Dr. James Francis." } , { "id" : 350 ,"title": "Four Arts And Sciences-Led Teams Share In $3.4 Million In ADM Innovation Awards" ,"link": "news/2024/10/four-arts-and-sciences-led-teams-share-in-dollar34-million-in-adm-innovation-awards.html" ,"tags": [] ,"date": 1729713600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/research-generic-lab-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Stock image of a researcher wearing blue latex gloves while pipetting at a laboratory bench filled with glassware, microscopes and other research-related equipment" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "To date, the Advancing Discovery to Market Innovation Awards Program has provided more than $8 million in funding to create new products from recent innovations or discoveries since it was launched in 2023." } , { "id" : 351 ,"title": "Past Aggie President Reflects And Plans Ahead" ,"link": "news/2024/10/past-aggie-president-reflects-and-plans-ahead.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Featured","Physics & Astronomy","Former Students"] ,"date": 1729695600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/loftin-bowen-karin-academic-building-tamf-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "1970 Texas A&M University physics graduate R. Bowen Loftin and his wife, Karin, pose in front of the Academic Building on the Texas A&M campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M physics graduate and former university president Dr. R. Bowen Loftin ’71 reflects on treasured times in Aggieland and shares his and wife Karin's plans for tomorrow." } , { "id" : 352 ,"title": "Bojakowski Awarded NEH Grant To Advance Anthropology Research Collections At Texas A&M" ,"link": "news/2024/10/bojakowski-awarded-neh-grant-to-advance-anthropology-research-collections-at-texas-aandm.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Former Students","Service","Graduate","Anthropology","Featured"] ,"date": 1729614600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/bojakowski-katie-anthropology-research-collections-horizontal-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Katie Custer Bojakowski and other staff within Texas A&M University's Anthropology Research Collections discuss an item within the collection at a table in the laboratory" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities will expand access to the collections while enabling Texas A&M Anthropology to move toward becoming a state-certified repository complete with digitized materials." } , { "id" : 353 ,"title": "Texas A&M Physicist Kevin Kelly Earns American Physical Society Early Career Award" ,"link": "news/2024/10/texas-aandm-physicist-kevin-kelly-earns-american-physical-society-early-career-award.html" ,"tags": ["Featured","Faculty","Awards","Physics & Astronomy","Research","Mitchell Institute"] ,"date": 1729274400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/particle-physics-illustration-p5-report-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Illustration of particle physics at play within the universe" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Kevin Kelly has been recognized with the APS’s 2025 Henry Primakoff Award for Early-Career Particle Physics for his work on neutrino and dark matter physics." } , { "id" : 354 ,"title": "Atmospheric Scientist Tackles Climate Change Misinformation On LinkedIn" ,"link": "news/2024/10/atmospheric-scientist-tackles-climate-change-misinformation-on-linkedin.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Undergraduate","Featured","Research","Atmospheric Sciences","Faculty"] ,"date": 1729272600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/social-media-getty-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Stock image of a person using social media on a smart phone and liking posts and images" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Gunnar Schade and students in his class collaborated with misinformation researchers at Ripple Research for a deep dive into climate change misinformation circulating on LinkedIn, a realm where the extent and impact of misinformation, which is surprisingly thriving, is largely unexplored." } , { "id" : 355 ,"title": "Retention, Graduation Rates Excel For Transfer Students" ,"link": "news/2024/10/retention-graduation-rates-excel-for-transfer-students.html" ,"tags": ["Featured","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1729191600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/new-transfer-student-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A student smiles for the camera and flashes a gig 'em thumbs up while behind a social media photo booth-style prop during an event for transfer students at Texas A&M University" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Celebrate National Transfer Student Week by meeting two Aggie transfer students — including senior psychology major Raeesah Khan '25 — who found belonging at Texas A&M through T-Camp and the Transfer Student Program." } , { "id" : 356 ,"title": "Giant Magellan Telescope Begins Primary Mirror Support System Testing" ,"link": "news/2024/10/giant-magellan-telescope-begins-primary-mirror-support-system-testing.html" ,"tags": ["Mitchell Institute","Research","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1729011600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/gmt-primary-mirror-support-system-prototype-overhead-view-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Overhead view of a completed 8.4-meter-diameter primary mirror transport and placement for the Giant Magellan Telescope, suspended above the support system prototype at the University of Arizona’s Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "One of the world's largest optical mirrors has been successfully installed for the first time into a support system prototype — a milestone that marks the start of a six-month optical testing phase to validate the Giant Magellan Telescope's extraordinary performance." } , { "id" : 357 ,"title": "Texas A&M Chemist Marcetta Darensbourg Honored With Eminent Scholar Award" ,"link": "news/2024/10/texas-aandm-chemist-marcetta-darensbourg-honored-with-eminent-scholar-award.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Teaching","Featured","Faculty","Chemistry","Service","Research"] ,"date": 1729000800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/darensbourg-marcetta-hood-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University chemist Marcetta Darensbourg instructs a student in her lab wearing safety goggles and a white lab coat" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and National Academy of Sciences member Dr. Marcetta Y. Darensbourg is the sixth all-time College of Arts and Sciences recipient of the Aggie Women Network's Eminent Scholar Award recognizing extraordinary achievement in research, scholarship and service." } , { "id" : 358 ,"title": "Understanding Indigenous Peoples’ Day" ,"link": "news/2024/10/understanding-indigenous-peoples-day.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Events","Global Languages & Cultures","Featured","Research"] ,"date": 1728918000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/gettyimages-21550954151.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two individuals in traditional dress stand in front of Merrick Butte in Monument Valley" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Benjamin Davis from the Department of Global Languages and Cultures and the Race and Ethnic Studies Institute discusses the importance of recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day and what it represents in lieu of Columbus Day. " } , { "id" : 359 ,"title": "College Of Arts And Sciences Welcomes Acclaimed Colombian Philosopher" ,"link": "news/2024/10/college-of-arts-and-sciences-welcomes-acclaimed-colombian-philosopher.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Research","Philosophy","Faculty","Featured","Teaching","Glasscock Center"] ,"date": 1728590400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/santiagocastrogomez.jpeg" ,"imageAlt": "Black and white close-up headshot of man wearing a beret and sunglasses" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Santiago Castro-Gómez will visit the Texas A&M campus for a week-long residency culminating in an October 17 public lecture as part of the Melbern G. Glasscock Center’s short-term visiting fellowship program. " } , { "id" : 360 ,"title": "Texas A&M Geologist Tracks Lead Pollution In A Tibetan Glacier, Revealing Global Impact Of Human Activities" ,"link": "news/2024/10/texas-aandm-geologist-tracks-lead-pollution-in-a-tibetan-glacier-revealing-global-impact-of-human-activities.html" ,"tags": ["Geology & Geophysics","Featured","Faculty","Research"] ,"date": 1728507600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/tibetan-plateau-getty-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Snowy mountains and lakes in the eastern Tibetan plateau region" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A study involving Dr. Franco Marcantonio has examined the source of lead contamination in a Tibetan glacier, concluding that human activities are responsible for introducing the pollutant metal in some of the most remote and pristine regions of the world." } , { "id" : 361 ,"title": "Creating A New Tradition" ,"link": "news/2024/10/creating-a-new-tradition.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Chemistry","Former Students","Featured","Giving","Biology"] ,"date": 1728334800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/thoppil-family-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A family of three, featuring two adults and one child, smiling towards the camera with a scenic blurred background of hills and sky." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "College of Arts and Sciences donor Dr. John Thoppil ’97 hopes his new scholarship for biology and chemistry majors in the Arts and Sciences Leadership Scholars Program will inspire students to pay it forward. " } , { "id" : 362 ,"title": "Three Arts And Sciences Grad Students Selected As 2024 Phil Gramm Fellows" ,"link": "news/2024/10/three-arts-and-sciences-grad-students-selected-as-2024-phil-gramm-fellows.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Research","Anthropology","Featured","Awards","Biology","Graduate","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1728333000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/academic-building-fall-foliage-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Front view of the Academic Building featuring fall foliage on the Texas A&M University campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Nicholas Bentley '21, Sara Maynard '17 and Tiffany Sill '22 are three of six Texas A&M students honored with 2024 Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowships recognizing scholarly excellence in teaching, research and mentorship." } , { "id" : 363 ,"title": "Connecting Opportunities: Texas A&M's Largest Economics Career Night Draws 20 Companies" ,"link": "news/2024/10/connecting-opportunities-texas-aandms-largest-economics-career-night-draws-20-companies.html" ,"tags": ["Economics","Undergraduate","Featured","Events"] ,"date": 1728315000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/econ-career-fair-fall-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two Texas A&M University economics majors speak with a recruiter at the 2024 Economics Career Fair, held September 25 in the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Hundreds of Texas A&M economics majors took advantage of the invaluable opportunity to interact with representatives from 20 prominent companies and learn more about student organizations within the department during its largest-ever Career Night." } , { "id" : 364 ,"title": "Harvard And MIT Bioorganic Chemist David Liu To Receive 2024 Scott Medal" ,"link": "news/2024/10/harvard-and-mit-bioorganic-chemist-david-liu-to-receive-2024-scott-medal.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Events","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1728054000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/liu-david-scott-medal-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Harvard University and MIT chemist David Liu" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "National Academy of Sciences and Medicine member Dr. David Liu is set to receive the 2024 A.I. Scott Medal for Excellence in Biological Chemistry Research honoring the late Texas A&M chemist A. Ian Scott and his 30-year career of pioneering achievement." } , { "id" : 365 ,"title": "Chemistry Open House Set For Saturday, Oct. 19" ,"link": "news/2024/10/chemistry-open-house-set-for-saturday-oct-19.html" ,"tags": ["Future Students","Outreach","Events","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1727985600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/chem-open-house-2023-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Department of Chemistry staff and students smile while manning the welcome table at the 2023 Chemistry Open House" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M Chemistry is gearing up to host the 36th annual Chemistry Open House and Science Exploration Gallery on Saturday, Oct. 19, in the state-of-the-art Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Building on Texas A&M's West Campus." } , { "id" : 366 ,"title": "Texas A&M Study Reveals Climate Change's Impact On Hurricane Helene's Heavy Rainfall" ,"link": "news/2024/10/texas-aandm-study-reveals-climate-changes-impact-on-hurricane-helenes-heavy-rainfall.html" ,"tags": ["Featured","Research","Faculty","Graduate","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1727899200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/10/_news-images/helene-in-georgia-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Flooded streets and stranded cars in the Peachtree Creek area of Atlanta, Georgia, on September 27, 2024, as a result of Hurricane Helene" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Research led by Texas A&M atmospheric scientist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon has found that climate change has intensified storm-related rainfall by nearly 20% — a possible indicator of a troubling long-term trend most recently evidenced by Hurricane Helene." } , { "id" : 367 ,"title": "The Call Of The 12th Man" ,"link": "news/2024/10/the-call-of-the-12th-man.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","English","Undergraduate","Giving","Featured","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1727794800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/09/_news-images/smallman-susan-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "1990 Texas A&M University English graduate Susan Smallman, standing in front of the Texas A&M Foundation sign on the Texas A&M campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Susan Smallman ’90 has endowed a scholarship in the Texas A&M College of Arts and Sciences to support English and chemistry majors who are facing financial need." } , { "id" : 368 ,"title": "College Of Arts & Sciences Embarks On Third Year As An Integral Part Of An Influential University" ,"link": "news/2024/09/college-of-arts-and-sciences-embarks-on-third-year-as-an-integral-part-of-an-influential-university.html" ,"tags": ["Featured","Biology","Events","Faculty","Service","Teaching","Research","Outreach"] ,"date": 1727719200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/09/_news-images/sotc-2024-with-crowd-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Dr. Mark J. Zoran, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University, delivers a State of the College address on September 24, 2024, in the Memorial Student Center's Bethancourt Ballroom" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Mark J. Zoran recalled returning to his academic roots and emphasized the college’s critical role in reaching Texas A&M’s goal of preeminence among American universities in a State of the College address." } , { "id" : 369 ,"title": "John Zorich Establishes Workshop To Kickstart Careers In Industrial Statistics" ,"link": "news/2024/09/john-zorich-establishes-workshop-to-kickstart-careers-in-industrial-statistics.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Statistics","Future Students","Featured","Graduate","Giving","Events"] ,"date": 1727708400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/09/_news-images/zorich-john-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Houston-based statistician and Texas A&M University Department of Statistics donor Dr. John Zorich" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Prominent Houston statistician John Zorich is creating a visionary legacy for future industrial statisticians through an endowment to support an annual workshop on reliability and provisions in his will benefiting the Statistical Consulting Center and biomedical engineering statistics." } , { "id" : 370 ,"title": "Hagan Anthropology Endowment Fuels Student Opportunities In Museum Studies" ,"link": "news/2024/09/hagan-anthropology-endowment-fuels-student-opportunities-in-museum-studies.html" ,"tags": ["Anthropology","Teaching","Future Students","Featured","Former Students","Undergraduate","Giving"] ,"date": 1727445600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/09/_news-images/hagan-lynn-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "1977 Texas A&M University anthropology graduate Lynn Hagan" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "1977 Texas A&M anthropology graduate Dr. Lynn Hagan’s current gift, which will be bolstered by a $1 million planned gift, is intended to enhance the educational experiences of Aggie undergraduates by funding internships, field trips, travel and research projects related to museum studies." } , { "id" : 371 ,"title": "Geography's Heng Cai Named National Academies Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellow" ,"link": "news/2024/09/geographys-heng-cai-named-national-academies-gulf-research-program-early-career-research-fellow.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Featured","Geography","Faculty"] ,"date": 1727377200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/09/_news-images/global-communication-getty-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Satellite image depicting a map of North America simulating the flow of data across a connected world" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Cai is one of a dozen emerging scientific leaders nationwide honored for their contributions to offshore energy systems safety and improving the well-being of coastal communities and ecosystems." } , { "id" : 372 ,"title": "Summer Of Discovery" ,"link": "news/2024/09/summer-of-discovery.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Biology","Anthropology","Global Languages & Cultures","Research","English","Undergraduate","Glasscock Center","History","Featured","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1727276400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "research/_images/centers-glasscock.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "The Melbern G. 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One person is wearing a sari and the other is dressed in a suit." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "After a chance meeting with a Texas A&M professor left a lasting impression on Satish Agarwal, he decided to establish a fellowship for students within the Department of Statistics, hoping to help reinforce the university’s R1 status." } , { "id" : 376 ,"title": "Forever And For Always" ,"link": "news/2024/09/forever-and-for-always.html" ,"tags": ["Featured","Former Students","Economics","Giving","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1726599600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/09/_news-images/levantino-noelle-graduation-2020-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "2020 Texas A&M University economics graduate Noelle Levantino" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Loved ones of Texas A&M economics graduate Noelle Levantino ’20 keep her memory bright through a scholarship that’s continuing her legacy of impacting others." } , { "id" : 377 ,"title": "Prolific Texas A&M Inventor Advances Technology For A 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Bovay, Jr. to the College of Arts and Sciences will establish a symposium in chemical biology." } , { "id" : 384 ,"title": "Four Arts & Sciences Faculty Selected As Arts & Humanities Fellows" ,"link": "news/2024/08/four-arts-and-sciences-faculty-selected-as-arts-and-humanities-fellows.html" ,"tags": ["Research","English","History","Featured","Faculty"] ,"date": 1724792400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/08/_news-images/arts-and-humanities-fellows-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic featuring a multicolored light bulb on a black background with the Texas A&M University logo and the words "Arts & Humanities Fellows" overlaid in white" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The annual grant program, launched in 2015, provides each Class of 2024 fellow with $15,000 over three years to support academic research or creative work." } , { "id" : 385 ,"title": "He Dreams Of Africa" ,"link": "news/2024/08/he-dreams-of-africa.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Teaching","Undergraduate","Global Languages & Cultures","Featured"] ,"date": 1724769000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/08/_news-images/lawo-sukam-alain-glac-be-here-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University global languages and cultures professor Alain Lawo-Sukam" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Alain Lawo-Sukam directs Texas A&M’s Africana Studies Program with a passionate teaching approach and prolific research agenda." } , { "id" : 386 ,"title": "25th Susanne M. 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Adams Jr. ’73 (History), Chet Edwards ’74 (Economics) and Jeffery D. 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"news/2024/05/better-together-two-of-texas-aandms-most-generous-donors-team-up-to-support-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Former Students","Teaching","Faculty"] ,"date": 1716325200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/acad-bldg-profile-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "The Academic Building on the Texas A&M University campus." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Melbern G. Glasscock ’59 and Jon Hagler ’58 embody selfless service by contributing matching funds toward a significant gift to support faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences. " } , { "id" : 430 ,"title": "Texas A&M Chemistry Adds CPRIT Scholar In Cancer Research" ,"link": "news/2024/05/texas-aandm-chemistry-adds-cprit-scholar-in-cancer-research.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Awards","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1716294600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2022/08/_news-images/ChemBldg_Staircase_Profile.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close up of the column on the right side of the monumental staircase outside the Texas A&M University Chemistry Building" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Lauren Hagler’s research program in the emerging discipline of RNA cancer biology combines RNA biophysics and drug discovery to advance therapeutic intervention in cancer." } , { "id" : 431 ,"title": "Texas A&M Statistics To Host Two-Day Conference Honoring Distinguished Professor Raymond Carroll" ,"link": "news/2024/05/texas-aandm-statistics-to-host-two-day-conference-honoring-distinguished-professor-raymond-carroll.html" ,"tags": ["Statistics","Faculty","Events","Research"] ,"date": 1716238800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/carroll-raymond-conference-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University statistician Raymond Carroll" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M Statistics will celebrate Dr. Raymond J. Carroll and his 50-year career later this week with a two-day Conference on Statistical Methods for High Dimensional Complex Data." } , { "id" : 432 ,"title": "Texas A&M Hosts Promising Young Scientists Ahead Of Prestigious Nobel Laureate Meetings" ,"link": "news/2024/05/texas-aandm-hosts-promising-young-scientists-ahead-of-prestigious-nobel-laureate-meetings.html" ,"tags": ["Cyclotron Institute","Undergraduate","Mitchell Institute","Physics & Astronomy","Research","Chemistry","Graduate"] ,"date": 1716235200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/73rd-lindau-nobel-laureate-meeting-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Thirty-two scholars, including eight Aggies — five of whom are from the College of Arts and Sciences — are preparing for a global scientific exchange this summer in Lindau, Germany." } , { "id" : 433 ,"title": "Legacies Of Learning: Streetman Family Scholarship Helps Aggies Explore Education Abroad" ,"link": "news/2024/05/legacies-of-learning-streetman-family-scholarship-helps-aggies-explore-education-abroad.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Former Students","Giving"] ,"date": 1715889600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/streetman-clarissa-steve-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University former students and College of Arts and Sciences donors Clarissa and Steve Streetman smile for the camera while on a beach" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The scholarship created by a proud Aggie family supports Arts and Sciences students in their pursuit of education abroad opportunities." } , { "id" : 434 ,"title": "Medal Of Honor Recipient, Former Student Dies At 76" ,"link": "news/2024/05/medal-of-honor-recipient-former-student-dies-at-76.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Chemistry","Former Students"] ,"date": 1715810400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/sasser-clarence-medal-of-honor-ross-volunteers-2013-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University chemistry former student and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Clarence Sasser, flanked by Ross Volunteers as he walks through the Memorial Student Center" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Clarence E. Sasser, a Brazoria County native and distinguished veteran of the Vietnam War, earned the nation’s highest military honor in 1969 before studying chemistry at Texas A&M." } , { "id" : 435 ,"title": "Robyn Konrad, Ziena Miller Earn 2024 President’s Award For Academic Advising" ,"link": "news/2024/05/robyn-konrad-ziena-miller-earn-2024-presidents-award-for-academic-advising.html" ,"tags": ["Philosophy","Undergraduate","Awards","History","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1715803200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/artsci-gigem-2022.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close-up of three Texas A&M University students flashing gig 'ems for the camera with their Aggie Rings prominently displayed" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Konrad and Miller are among five campus-wide recipients of the prestigious annual award honoring outstanding individuals who exemplify the qualities and practices of exceptional academic advising and service to students." } , { "id" : 436 ,"title": "College Of Arts & Sciences Celebrates Outstanding Graduating Seniors" ,"link": "news/2024/05/college-of-arts-and-sciences-celebrates-outstanding-graduating-seniors.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Outreach","Service","Research","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1715724000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/liberty-bell-academic-building-rotunda.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "The Texas Liberty Bell suspended in the Academic Building" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Among the dozens of ArtSci students nominated by faculty and staff for outstanding senior award consideration, an elite handful has earned coveted "Top 10 Senior" status, based on their academic records, service, leadership and commitment to the Aggie Core Values." } , { "id" : 437 ,"title": "Chemistry's Quentarius Moore Named 2024 Howes Scholar" ,"link": "news/2024/05/chemistrys-quentarius-moore-named-2024-howes-scholar.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Awards","Research","Graduate","Former Students"] ,"date": 1715612400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/moore-quentarius-2021-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University chemistry Ph.D. graduate Quentarius Moore" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Moore, a 2023 chemistry Ph.D. graduate and 2017-2021 Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellow, is one of two recent fellowship alumni honored for research accomplishments and outstanding leadership, integrity and character." } , { "id" : 438 ,"title": "‘Soak In Every Moment’: Student Commencement Speakers Share Advice For Fellow Aggies" ,"link": "news/2024/05/soak-in-every-moment-student-commencement-speakers-share-advice-for-fellow-aggies.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Former Students","Undergraduate","Events"] ,"date": 1715263200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/tamu-commencement-laura-mckenzie-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close-up of Texas A&M University graduates in regalia, holding their mortar boards with their Aggie Rings and maroon stoles featuring the white aTm logo visible" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Ahead of this week’s ceremonies at Reed Arena, distinguished members of the Class of 2024 including senior physics major Jordan Bass '23 offered words of wisdom for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors." } , { "id" : 439 ,"title": "SarahBeth Boothe: Blending Economics With Compassion For Others" ,"link": "news/2024/05/sarahbeth-boothe-blending-economics-with-compassion-for-others.html" ,"tags": ["Former Students","Economics","Undergraduate","Service"] ,"date": 1715173200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/boothe-sarahbeth-be-here-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University economics major SarahBeth Boothe" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Grounded by Aggie roots and driven by strong familial ties to her mom and sister, Boothe will graduate this week with both bachelor's and master's degrees in economics, capping an academic journey at Texas A&M defined by outstanding achievements and a genuine dedication to serving others." } , { "id" : 440 ,"title": "History Professor Roger Reese Named 2024 Recipient Of Bush School's 41 Award" ,"link": "news/2024/05/history-professor-roger-reese-named-2024-recipient-of-bush-schools-41-award.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Faculty","History","Teaching","Service"] ,"date": 1715112000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/reese-roger-ashley-frank-41-award-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University history professor Roger Reese accepts his award from Bush School Interim Dean Dr. Frank Ashley" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Reese is the third recipient of the annual award recognizing faculty or administrators whose leadership, example and character motivate others to share in their impact and exemplify the Aggie Core Values as well as those of the 41st President George H.W. 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Martins" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M English major Leonardo C.S. Martins has been working for the past year to examine AI depictions in media in collaboration with children's literature and film studies expert Dr. James Francis." } , { "id" : 445 ,"title": "The Pros And Cons Of Daily Caffeine Intake" ,"link": "news/2024/05/the-pros-and-cons-of-daily-caffeine-intake.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Faculty"] ,"date": 1714581000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/05/_news-images/caffeine-addiction-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Exhausted female sleeps with her head on her desk, flanked by a laptop and multiple disposable coffee cups" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M psychologist Dr. Sherecce Fields provides insight into caffeine consumption and the age-old question: How much is too much?" } , { "id" : 446 ,"title": "Texans Should Prepare For Hotter Temperatures, Greater Risk Of Fire And Flooding" ,"link": "news/2024/04/texans-should-prepare-for-hotter-temperatures-greater-risk-of-fire-and-flooding.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Research","Faculty","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1714507200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/water-over-flooded-road-hurricane-harvey-kemah-texas-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Water crashes over a road during Hurricane Harvey in Kemah, Texas" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A new Texas A&M climate report shows a dramatic rise in 100-degree days, while the dangers posed by hurricanes, droughts and other extreme weather conditions are growing." } , { "id" : 447 ,"title": "Chemistry’s Shruti Hariyani Named Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow" ,"link": "news/2024/04/chemistrys-shruti-hariyani-named-beckman-postdoctoral-fellow.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Chemistry","Research"] ,"date": 1714422600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/hariyani-shruti-beckman-postdoctoral-fellow-banner-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting Shruti Hariyana as a 2024 Arnold O. 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MacMillan is set to be presented with the 2024 F.A. Cotton Medal for Excellence in Chemical Research honoring the late Texas A&M chemist Dr. F. Albert Cotton." } , { "id" : 458 ,"title": "A Calling Confirmed: Michael Meeks’ Path To Immigrant Advocacy" ,"link": "news/2024/04/a-calling-confirmed-michael-meeks-path-to-immigrant-advocacy.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Undergraduate","Global Languages & Cultures"] ,"date": 1712853000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/meeks-michael-be-here-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University international studies and Spanish major Michael Meeks" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The fusion of scholarly research and real-world experience at Texas A&M University continues to fuel Michael Meeks’ passion for serving people in migrant communities." } , { "id" : 459 ,"title": "Geology & Geophysics Professor Overcomes Adversity To Land Dream Job At Texas A&M " ,"link": "news/2024/04/geology-and-geophysics-professor-overcomes-adversity-to-land-dream-job-at-texas-aandm.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Geology & Geophysics","Undergraduate","Teaching"] ,"date": 1712766600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/lenz-brandi-gepl-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University Geology and Geophysics professor Brandi Lenz stands outside the Halbouty Building with outstretched arms, extending her palms in metaphorical support of the words "Geology" and "Geophysics" that appear in intricate tile format on the building's exterior wall" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Brandi Lenz's passion for geology began during childhood, rooted in her fear of natural disasters, which she now teaches about at Texas A&M in what she describes as her dream job." } , { "id" : 460 ,"title": "Texas A&M Chemist Joanna Goodey-Pellois Honored For Undergraduate Teaching Excellence" ,"link": "news/2024/04/texas-aandm-chemist-joanna-goodey-pellois-honored-for-undergraduate-teaching-excellence.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Teaching","Awards","Undergraduate","Faculty"] ,"date": 1712696400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/goodey-pellois-joanna-2023-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University chemist Joanna Goodey-Pellois" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Goodey-Pellois is one of six Texas A&M faculty members who have been appointed to 2024 University Professorships in Undergraduate Teaching Excellence (UPUTE) honoring exceptional classroom instruction and pedagogical innovation." } , { "id" : 461 ,"title": "Physics & Engineering Festival On Tap For Saturday" ,"link": "news/2024/04/physics-and-engineering-festival-on-tap-for-saturday.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Outreach","Physics & Astronomy","Mitchell Institute"] ,"date": 1712669400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/phys-fest-square-wheeled-bicycle-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Two Texas A&M University student volunteers assist a male youth in riding a square-wheeled bicycle at the 2023 Physics and Engineering Festival, held April 1, 2023" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Make a date for free family fun and experience the Texas A&M Physics and Engineering Festival featuring hands-on demonstrations, keynote talks, a legendary Texas-sized five-barrel depth charge explosion and much more!" } , { "id" : 462 ,"title": "Much Ado About Shakespeare: Department Of English Inherits Project 150 Years In The Making " ,"link": "news/2024/04/much-ado-about-shakespeare-department-of-english-inherits-project-150-years-in-the-making.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Former Students","English","Graduate"] ,"date": 1712606400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/new-variorum-shakespeare-codhr-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University English Professor Laura Mandell extends her index finger toward a wall-sized touch-screen display featuring the New Variorum Shakespeare website in the Humanities Visualization Space within the Center of Digital Humanities Research" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Faculty and students in the Texas A&M Department of English are working together to innovate Shakespeare studies through a cutting-edge digital project and an in-person, livestreamed international symposium set for April 26." } , { "id" : 463 ,"title": "An Eclipse In Aggieland: What To Expect And Why It Matters" ,"link": "news/2024/04/an-eclipse-in-aggieland-what-to-expect-and-why-it-matters.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Faculty","Physics & Astronomy","Mitchell Institute"] ,"date": 1712341800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/eclipse-over-aggieland-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Composite image of a total solar eclipse positioned over a line art drawing depicting some of the primary buildings that appear in the skyline of the Texas A&M University campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M is putting the finishing touches on campus-wide preparations to allow students, staff and faculty to witness the first total solar eclipse to cover major portions of Texas since 1878 and the last visible in the continental United States until 2045." } , { "id" : 464 ,"title": "New Life For An Old Ship" ,"link": "news/2024/04/new-life-for-an-old-ship.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Faculty","Research","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1712325600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/nautical-archaeology-equator-2023-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group photo of the Texas A&M University nautical archaeology team standing in front of the Equator in dry dock in Everett, Washington, in 2023" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M anthropology major Kimberly Price '24 got the chance to explore and preserve nautical archaeological history with an emphasis on education and an eye toward future possibility." } , { "id" : 465 ,"title": "Total Solar Eclipse: Astronomers Break Down The Science Behind The Rare Phenomenon" ,"link": "news/2024/04/total-solar-eclipse-astronomers-break-down-the-science-behind-the-rare-phenomenon.html" ,"tags": ["Mitchell Institute","Faculty","Events","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1712268000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/solar-eclipse-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Make the most of Monday’s rare astronomical event by learning about the science behind the eclipse, safety tips and other key insights from Texas A&M astronomers." } , { "id" : 466 ,"title": "Six Texas A&M Arts & Sciences Staff Merit 2024 Presidential Honors" ,"link": "news/2024/04/six-texas-aandm-arts-and-sciences-staff-merit-2024-presidential-honors.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Chemistry","Former Students","Biology","Awards","Psychological & Brain Sciences"] ,"date": 1712178000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/04/_news-images/pmsa-enews.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close up of President's Meritorious Staff Award plaques displayed on a table" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Congratulations to Arts and Sciences Finance Business Administrator I Yasa Rathnayaka, Chemistry Technical Laboratory Coordinator Dr. Kevin Wayne Scott Jr. and the Psychological and Brain Sciences Advising Team, who have earned selection for Texas A&M's highest recognition for staff." } , { "id" : 467 ,"title": "Practice Makes Perfect: Teaching Robots To Walk On The Moon" ,"link": "news/2024/04/practice-makes-perfect-teaching-robots-to-walk-on-the-moon.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Geology & Geophysics","Faculty"] ,"date": 1712167200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/spirit-lassie-project-nasa-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Spirit, a dog-like, four-legged robot created through the NASA-funded LASSIE Project, stands in the sand at Mount Hood in Oregon" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M is one of six universities collaborating with NASA to teach dog-like robots to navigate on challenging planetary surfaces while teaming up with humans to better prepare for planetary exploration." } , { "id" : 468 ,"title": "Chemistry Graduate Student Tiffany Sill Receives P.E.O. Scholar Award" ,"link": "news/2024/04/chemistry-graduate-student-tiffany-sill-receives-peo-scholar-award.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Awards","Research","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1712156400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/sill-tiffany-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University chemistry graduate student Tiffany Sill" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Sill is one of 100 doctoral students in the US and Canada recognized for their high level of academic excellence and achievement in research and their potential for positive societal impact." } , { "id" : 469 ,"title": "Geography Student Aims To Balance Technology, The Great Outdoors And AI" ,"link": "news/2024/04/geography-student-aims-to-balance-technology-the-great-outdoors-and-ai.html" ,"tags": ["Geography","Research","Undergraduate","Faculty","English"] ,"date": 1712071800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/04/_news-images/mamtora-shubh-be-here-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University geographic information science and technology major Shubh Mamtora" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Shubh Mamtora, a senior geographic information science and technology major with a deep curiosity about how analysis of the real world connects with technology, represents a growing national trend of students eager to understand the world of digital mapping and analysis." } , { "id" : 470 ,"title": "Two Chemistry-Led Teams Share In $1.29 Million In ADM Innovation Awards" ,"link": "news/2024/03/two-chemistry-led-teams-share-in-dollar129-million-in-adm-innovation-awards.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Chemistry"] ,"date": 1711728000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/02/_news-images/chem-bldg-exterior-signage.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Advancing Discovery to Market program has provided nearly $5 million in funding to create new products from recent innovations or discoveries in its initial year." } , { "id" : 471 ,"title": "Two Texas A&M Chemistry Graduate Students Selected As 2024 CAS Future Leaders" ,"link": "news/2024/03/two-texas-aandm-chemistry-graduate-students-selected-as-2024-cas-future-leaders.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Graduate","Former Students","Research"] ,"date": 1711558800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/cas-future-leaders-congrats-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic congratulating Texas A&M University chemistry graduate students Madison Edwards and Kunyu Wang as 2024 CAS Future Leaders" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Chemistry Ph.D. candidate Madison Edwards ’25 and 2023 chemistry Ph.D. graduate Dr. Kunyu Wang are among this year’s 35 international Ph.D. and postdoctoral students representing 13 countries who were chosen for the elite scientific leadership immersion opportunity." } , { "id" : 472 ,"title": "History Professor Receives NEH Grant To Research And Write Book On Tumultuous Texas History" ,"link": "news/2024/03/history-professor-receives-neh-grant-to-research-and-write-book-on-tumultuous-texas-history.html" ,"tags": ["Research","History","Faculty"] ,"date": 1711472400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/hernandez-sonia-books-from-uanl-monterrey-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A stack of books sitting on a table within the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Monterey, Mexico" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Sonia Hernández has earned a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to research and write a book on the 1901 lynching attempt of Mexican migrant Gregorio Cortez." } , { "id" : 473 ,"title": "Six ArtSci Faculty & Staff Honored With 2024 Distinguished Achievement Awards" ,"link": "news/2024/03/six-artsci-faculty-and-staff-honored-with-2024-distinguished-achievement-awards.html" ,"tags": ["Anthropology","Faculty","Philosophy","Chemistry","Biology","Oceanography","Teaching","Awards","History"] ,"date": 1711141200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/03/_news-images/distinguished-achievement-award-watch.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "The gold and maroon leather watch presented each year by Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students to recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Six College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff are among the university’s 25 recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award recognizing exemplary efforts in a variety of categories crucial to campus-wide excellence." } , { "id" : 474 ,"title": "Texas A&M’s Wencai Liu Selected as 2024 Simons Fellow in Mathematics" ,"link": "news/2024/03/texas-aandms-wencai-liu-selected-as-2024-simons-fellow-in-mathematics.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Mathematics","Research"] ,"date": 1711126800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/liu-wencai-2023-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University mathematician Wencai Liu, standing in front of a white board filled with hand-written mathematical formulas" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Liu is one of 50 mathematicians across the U.S. and Canada selected to receive 2024 Simons Foundation fellowships, a coveted award intended to support distinguished scientists in their research pursuits." } , { "id" : 475 ,"title": "Sun's Out, Efficiency's Up: How Tiny Crystals Are Giving Solar Panels A Glow-Up" ,"link": "news/2024/03/suns-out-efficiencys-up-how-tiny-crystals-are-giving-solar-panels-a-glow-up.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Chemistry","Faculty","Research"] ,"date": 1711114200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/guio-juan-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University chemical engineering major Juan Guio, working in a research laboratory within the Chemistry Building" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M chemical engineering major Juan Guio's faculty-led student research in the Department of Chemistry focused on exploring increased efficiency in photovoltaics." } , { "id" : 476 ,"title": "Aggie Oceanographer And Geographer Dawn Wright Named 2024 US Science Envoy" ,"link": "news/2024/03/aggie-oceanographer-and-geographer-dawn-wright-named-2024-us-science-envoy.html" ,"tags": ["Oceanography","Former Students","Service","Research","Graduate"] ,"date": 1711049400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/wright-dawn-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "1986 Texas A&M University oceanography master's graduate Dawn Wright" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Wright, a leader in ocean data science who earned her master’s of science in oceanography from Texas A&M in 1986, is one of four distinguished scientists comprising the first all-female cohort in the history of the prestigious program." } , { "id" : 477 ,"title": "Unlocking Insights From The Depths: Glider Recovery In The Gulf Of Mexico" ,"link": "news/2024/03/unlocking-insights-from-the-depths-glider-recovery-in-the-gulf-of-mexico.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Oceanography","Research","Graduate"] ,"date": 1710961200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/gerg-glider-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A yellow glider featuring a maroon Texas A&M University logo floats in a pool of water within a Geochemical and Environmental Research Group laboratory" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A Texas A&M team's recent recovery of a Slocum buoyancy glider from the depths of the Gulf of Mexico marked a rare feat in marine research and another accomplishment in a proud tradition of Texas A&M-led ocean observation and analysis." } , { "id" : 478 ,"title": "‘Ozark’ And ‘The Creator’ Actor, Aggie Marc Menchaca Catches Up With His Alma Mater" ,"link": "news/2024/03/ozark-and-the-creator-actor-aggie-marc-menchaca-catches-up-with-his-alma-mater.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Former Students","English"] ,"date": 1710882000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/menchaca-marc-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "1998 Texas A&M University English graduate and actor Marc Menchaca" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The San Angelo native who earned a degree in English from Texas A&M has gone on to dozens of series and film roles, plus one “royal” wedding." } , { "id" : 479 ,"title": "History Professor Receives National Women’s Studies Association Book Award For Debut Monograph" ,"link": "news/2024/03/history-professor-receives-national-womens-studies-association-book-award-for-debut-monograph.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Awards","Research","History"] ,"date": 1710864000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/mcnamara-sarah-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University history professor Sarah McNamara" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M History’s Dr. Sarah McNamara has been recognized with the Sara A. Whaley Book Prize for her monograph on women and labor." } , { "id" : 480 ,"title": "Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences Students Garner Top Honors At Prestigious Meteorological Conference" ,"link": "news/2024/03/texas-aandm-atmospheric-sciences-students-garner-top-honors-at-prestigious-meteorological-conference.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Undergraduate","Awards","Atmospheric Sciences","Geography"] ,"date": 1710781200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/atmo-team-ams-conf-poster-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group photo of Texas A&M University undergraduate meteorology students and their award-winning poster at the 23rd Annual Student Conference for the American Meteorology Society" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A poster on Texas A&M student-led research analyzing the urban heat island effect in Munich, Germany, was one of 13 recognized with awards among the approximately 275 total student posters presented at the 23rd Annual Student Conference of the American Meteorological Society." } , { "id" : 481 ,"title": "Department of Economics Hosts Spring Career Night Event" ,"link": "news/2024/03/department-of-economics-hosts-spring-career-night-event.html" ,"tags": ["Economics","Events","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1710525600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/econ-career-night-spring-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Hundreds of Texas A&M University economics majors await their chance to interact with 16 companies during ECON Career Night Spring 2024, held February 7 in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center on the Texas A&M campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "More than 165 Texas A&M economics majors took advantage of the invaluable opportunity to interact with representatives from 16 prominent companies and learn more about student organizations within the department." } , { "id" : 482 ,"title": "Aggies At Sea" ,"link": "news/2024/03/aggies-at-sea.html" ,"tags": ["Oceanography","Faculty","Undergraduate","Research"] ,"date": 1710509400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/aggies-at-sea-rv-trident-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group photo of Texas A&M University oceanography students onboard the RV Trident in May 2023" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Each year, undergraduate students in the Texas A&M Department of Oceanography gain professional experience through research cruises." } , { "id" : 483 ,"title": "Texas A&M Mourns Loss Of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Thomas Saving" ,"link": "news/2024/03/texas-aandm-mourns-loss-of-distinguished-professor-emeritus-thomas-saving.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Teaching","Economics","Service"] ,"date": 1710435600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/saving-thomas-pickup.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University economics professor Thomas Saving, wearing a straw hat and staring off into the horizon while leaning an elbow on the open window frame of his pickup" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A celebration of life will be held on April 21 for the longtime and widely respected economist who was recruited to Texas A&M in 1968 as a full professor and helped shape U.S. monetary policy as well as both Social Security and Medicare." } , { "id" : 484 ,"title": "An Exercise In Humility: Texas A&M Impresses At Model Arab League Conference" ,"link": "news/2024/03/an-exercise-in-humility-texas-aandm-impresses-at-model-arab-league-conference.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Global Languages & Cultures","Faculty","Sociology"] ,"date": 1710363600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/model-arab-league-conference-group-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group photo of Texas A&M University's team that participated in the 2004 Model Arab League Conference, held March 2-3 in Houston" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A team of Texas A&M students gained insight into global diplomacy and broadened their perspectives at the Model Arab League Conference in Houston." } , { "id" : 485 ,"title": "Texas A&M Physicist Tatiana Erukhimova Earns National Recognition For Undergraduate Teaching Excellence" ,"link": "news/2024/03/texas-aandm-physicist-tatiana-erukhimova-earns-national-recognition-for-undergraduate-teaching-excellence.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Awards","Outreach","Service","Physics & Astronomy","Future Students","Teaching"] ,"date": 1710169200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/erukhimova-tatiana-liquid-nitrogen-cloud-aggieland-saturday-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M physicist Tatiana Erukhimova is engulfed by a massive cloud of liquid nitrogen at Aggieland Saturday, held February 10, 2024, on the Texas A&M campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Erukhimova is being honored by the American Association of Physics Teachers for her contributions to undergraduate physics teaching and extraordinary accomplishments in communicating the excitement of physics to her students." } , { "id" : 486 ,"title": "Arts & Sciences Aggies, Donors Honored " ,"link": "news/2024/03/arts-and-sciences-aggies-donors-honored.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Service","Graduate","Undergraduate","Former Students","Awards"] ,"date": 1710163800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/2024ofsawards.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The College of Arts and Sciences hosted its first-ever Outstanding Former Student Spring Awards Banquet on February 29 to honor six outstanding alumni as well as provide an opportunity for scholarship and fellowship recipients to meet and recognize their generous donors." } , { "id" : 487 ,"title": "Hot Pursuit" ,"link": "news/2024/03/hot-pursuit.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Atmospheric Sciences","Research","Geography","Faculty"] ,"date": 1709913600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/sea-met-munich-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University students participating in the 2023 Student Experiences Abroad in Meteorology program pose with a maroon Texas A&M University flag on a street corner in Munich, Germany" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Undergraduate students in the Departments of Atmospheric Sciences and Geography explored the urban heat island effect in Munich and other weather-related phenomena across Germany, Austria and Italy during a two-week European study abroad trip last May." } , { "id" : 488 ,"title": "Love Blooms In Aggieland: Dishbergers Establish Graduate Fellowship In Geology & Geophysics" ,"link": "news/2024/03/love-blooms-in-aggieland-dishbergers-establish-graduate-fellowship-in-geology-and-geophysics.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Former Students","Geology & Geophysics","Chemistry","Giving"] ,"date": 1709670600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/dishberger-michael-debra-reveille-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University former students Michael and Debra Dishberger pose with Texas A&M mascot Reveille" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Debra '79 and Michael Dishberger '79 met in their first days as students at Texas A&M in fall 1975. Nearly five decades and 44 years of marriage later, they have created their third endowment in the College of Arts and Sciences to help future undergraduate and graduate students pursue their own education-related dreams." } , { "id" : 489 ,"title": "Hagler Institute Inducts 2023-24 Fellows Class" ,"link": "news/2024/03/hagler-institute-inducts-2023-24-fellows-class.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Economics","Statistics","Faculty","Geography"] ,"date": 1709586000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/hagler-institute-for-advanced-study-gala-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group photo of the 2023-24 class of Hagler Institute for Advanced Study Fellows at the annual gala, held March 1, 2024" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The ceremony formally welcomed the 14 Hagler Institute for Advanced Study Fellows for 2023-24 and two distinguished lecturers — four of whom are being hosted by or affiliated with Texas A&M Arts and Sciences." } , { "id" : 490 ,"title": "Lyle Lovett '79 Offers Advice For Aggies Across Ages" ,"link": "news/2024/03/lyle-lovett-79-offers-advice-for-aggies-across-ages.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Service","Communication & Journalism","Former Students"] ,"date": 1709330400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/03/_news-images/lovett-lyle-be-here-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "1979 Texas A&M University graduate Lyle Lovett smiles while speaking to a class at Texas A&M on Feb. 12, 2024" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The four-time Grammy Award winner and Texas A&M languages/journalism graduate shared his perspective on making the most of one’s college experience and the many opportunities that abound in Aggieland." } , { "id" : 491 ,"title": "Cyclotron Institute Celebrates 60 Years Of Nuclear Science History" ,"link": "news/2024/02/cyclotron-institute-celebrates-60-years-of-nuclear-science-history.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Cyclotron Institute","Graduate","Physics & Astronomy","Chemistry","Faculty"] ,"date": 1709062200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/06/_news-images/k500-cycl-closeup-2018.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close up of the inside of the K500 superconducting cyclotron" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Sixty years ago this month, Texas Governor John B. Connally visited the Texas A&M campus to deliver the good news that a $6 million “atom smasher” would be built at Texas A&M. The rest is nuclear science history." } , { "id" : 492 ,"title": "Stepanek Earns Second SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award" ,"link": "news/2024/02/stepanek-earns-second-sec-scholar-athlete-of-the-year-award.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Awards"] ,"date": 1708804800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/stepanek-chloe-sec-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University swimmer Chloe Stepanek poses with her trophy recognizing her as 2024 Southeastern Conference Women's Swimming & Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Chloe Stepanek '24, who boasts a 4.0 in biomedical sciences, is the third Texas A&M swimmer or diver to earn the prestigious honor and the first in SEC history to be honored multiple times." } , { "id" : 493 ,"title": "Physics & Engineering Festival Set For April 13" ,"link": "news/2024/02/physics-and-engineering-festival-set-for-april-13.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Outreach","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1708723800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/02/_news-images/phys-fest-depth-charge.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Aerial view of hundreds of spectators watching the colorful water balloon explosion at Physics Festival" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Make a date 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 talks and a legendary Texas-sized five-barrel depth charge." } , { "id" : 494 ,"title": "Texas A&M Chemist Xin Yan Earns Sloan Research Fellowship" ,"link": "news/2024/02/texas-aandm-chemist-xin-yan-earns-sloan-research-fellowship.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Research","Chemistry","Faculty"] ,"date": 1708446600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/yan-xin-sloan-research-fellowship-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting Texas A&M University chemist Xin Yan as a 2024 Sloan Fellow" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Yan has been recognized as a 2024 Sloan Research Fellow by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation — the seventh among current and former Texas A&M Chemistry faculty members and one of two chemists honored from Texas-based institutions." } , { "id" : 495 ,"title": "New Taiwanese Partner Joins Giant Magellan Telescope Project" ,"link": "news/2024/02/new-taiwanese-partner-joins-giant-magellan-telescope-project.html" ,"tags": ["Mitchell Institute","Physics & Astronomy","Research"] ,"date": 1708444800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/09/_news-images/gmt-enclosure-site-nighttime.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Latest design of the Giant Magellan Telescope enclosure, telescope and site at Las Campanas Observatory in Chile, with a night sky background" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M joins its fellow founding partners in welcoming Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics to the global project as it expands to 14 international research universities representing seven countries: Australia, Brazil, Chile, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan and the U.S." } , { "id" : 496 ,"title": "Arts & Sciences To Host Inaugural Spring Awards Ceremony Recognizing Students And Donors" ,"link": "news/2024/02/arts-and-sciences-to-host-inaugural-spring-awards-ceremony-recognizing-students-and-donors.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Faculty","Graduate","Events","Awards","Undergraduate","Former Students"] ,"date": 1708117200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/spring-awards-celebration-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Composite image of an acrylic College of Arts and Sciences award with a maroon overlay and the words "Spring Awards Ceremony" in white with the date of "February 29, 2024" in white within a blue rectangular box at the top of the image" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Hundreds of scholarship and fellowship recipients and their donors will be recognized along with six former student awardees during the first-of-its-kind event, set for Feb. 29 in the Memorial Student Center's Bethancourt Ballroom." } , { "id" : 497 ,"title": "US Census Bureau Director Visits Campus" ,"link": "news/2024/02/us-census-bureau-director-visits-campus.html" ,"tags": ["Sociology","Research","Faculty","Events"] ,"date": 1708034400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/santos-robert-podium-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos speaks to an audience in the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Director Robert Santos met with students, faculty and staff to discuss the critical role of data in policymaking, journalism and other areas." } , { "id" : 498 ,"title": "Glasscock Center Hosts Interdisciplinary Conversations On Climate Series Featuring World-Class Humanities Scholars" ,"link": "news/2024/02/glasscock-center-hosts-interdisciplinary-conversations-on-climate-series-featuring-world-class-humanities-scholars.html" ,"tags": ["Global Languages & Cultures","History","Research","Events"] ,"date": 1708032600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "research/_images/centers-glasscock.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "The Melbern G. Glasscock Building on the Texas A&M University campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The free public series is one of several spring events presented by the Glasscock Center to introduce interdisciplinary and humanistic approaches to topics spanning climate, politics and culture. " } , { "id" : 499 ,"title": "Cynthia Werner, Simon North Named Executive Associate Deans In Arts & Sciences" ,"link": "news/2024/02/cynthia-werner-simon-north-named-executive-associate-deans-in-arts-and-sciences.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Chemistry","Service","Anthropology"] ,"date": 1707948000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/acad-bldg-profile-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "The Academic Building on the Texas A&M University campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The two longtime Texas A&M faculty members and administrators are taking on new roles in conjunction with the college’s revamped organizational structure, approved by Texas A&M President Mark Welsh in alignment with his Quick-Look Assessment." } , { "id" : 500 ,"title": "Renowned Indigenous Studies Scholar Elizabeth Ellis To Present Public Lecture Feb. 23" ,"link": "news/2024/02/renowned-indigenous-studies-scholar-elizabeth-ellis-to-present-public-lecture-feb-23.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","History","Events"] ,"date": 1707850800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/ellis-elizabeth-princeton-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Princeton University history professor Elizabeth Ellis" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Ellis, an associate professor of history at Princeton University and a renowned scholar on early American and Native American History, will deliver a free public lecture at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, in the Memorial Student Center's Forsyth Galleries." } , { "id" : 501 ,"title": "Astronomers Zero In On Thermonuclear Supernova As New Source Of Dust In Early Universe" ,"link": "news/2024/02/astronomers-zero-in-on-thermonuclear-supernova-as-new-source-of-dust-in-early-universe.html" ,"tags": ["Mitchell Institute","Research","Faculty","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1707472800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/wang-sn2018evt-cosmic-dust-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Artist’s rendering of supernova SN 2018evt and the shock wave produced by a white dwarf star exploding into surrounding material, resulting in a massive amount of dust in the shock-compressed region" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The dust has settled on a controversial topic in astronomy, courtesy of new research involving Texas A&M astronomer Dr. Lifan Wang that shows Type Ia supernovae may be the source of significant amounts of previously unaccounted for dust in elliptical galaxies." } , { "id" : 502 ,"title": "Anger, Sadness, Boredom, Anxiety: Emotions That Feel Bad Can Be Useful" ,"link": "news/2024/02/anger-sadness-boredom-anxiety-emotions-that-feel-bad-can-be-useful.html" ,"tags": ["Psychological & Brain Sciences","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1707408000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/emotions-facial-expressions-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Child's hands holding colored paper cutout circles depicting different facial expressions and emotion, including happiness, ambivalence and anger" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Lots of people will do a lot to avoid feeling negative emotions. But researchers in the Texas A&M Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences are figuring out how these unpleasant feelings actually have benefits." } , { "id" : 503 ,"title": "Emily Pentzer Named To National Academies 2024 New Voices In STEM Cohort" ,"link": "news/2024/02/emily-pentzer-named-to-national-academies-2024-new-voices-in-stem-cohort.html" ,"tags": ["Service","Chemistry","Faculty","Research"] ,"date": 1707316200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/nasem-new-voices-program-2024-cohort.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group photo of the 2024 cohort of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s New Voices in Sciences, Engineering and Medicine program, which includes Texas A&M University chemist Emily Pentzer" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The group of outstanding early- and mid-career scientists, engineering and medical professionals will engage in the work of the National Academies while also developing their own interdisciplinary projects and helping to build a robust network of emerging STEM leaders." } , { "id" : 504 ,"title": "Maria Koliou To Present Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Lecture Feb. 9" ,"link": "news/2024/02/maria-koliou-to-present-ethel-ashworth-tsutsui-memorial-lecture-feb-9.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Graduate","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Biology","Outreach"] ,"date": 1707249600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2022/11/_news-images/ethel-lecture-logo.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting the Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Lecture and Awards" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Koliou, an associate professor in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M, will present the 2023-24 Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Lecture, set for 1:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, in Room 110 of the H.J. "Bill" and Reta Haynes Engineering Building." } , { "id" : 505 ,"title": "Communication Professor Honored For Innovative Research In Urban Communication Studies" ,"link": "news/2024/02/communication-professor-honored-for-innovative-research-in-urban-communication-studies.html" ,"tags": ["Communication & Journalism","Faculty","Graduate","Research","Awards"] ,"date": 1707229800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/villanueva-george-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University communication professor George Villanueva" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M communication professor Dr. George Villanueva received the Jane Jacobs Urban Communication Book Award from the Urban Communication Foundation for his monograph on engaged communication scholarship in Los Angeles." } , { "id" : 506 ,"title": "Two Texas A&M Geology & Geophysics Graduate Students Earn National Teaching Assistant Awards" ,"link": "news/2024/02/two-texas-aandm-geology-and-geophysics-graduate-students-earn-national-teaching-assistant-awards.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Geology & Geophysics","Awards","Graduate"] ,"date": 1706904000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/02/_news-images/van-de-laar-dirk-buskirk-reid-2024.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University geology graduate students Dirk van de Laar and Reid "Zeke" Buskirk pose arm in arm while flashing thumbs up signs outside the Halbouty Geosciences Building on the Texas A&M campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Reid "Zeke" Buskirk '21 and Dirk van de Laar '18 are among 14 recipients of the 2024 National Association of Geoscience Teachers Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recognizing demonstrated excellence in geoscience-related teaching and learning." } , { "id" : 507 ,"title": "Texas A&M To Host 22nd Annual Mathematics And Statistics Fair Feb. 24 " ,"link": "news/2024/01/texas-aandm-to-host-22nd-annual-mathematics-and-statistics-fair-feb-24.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Statistics","Outreach","Mathematics","Future Students"] ,"date": 1706724000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/math-stat-fair-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A father and his daughter participate in a craft event at the 2023 Texas A&M University Math and Stat Fair" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Join the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics for a day of games, crafts, magic and learning open to the Bryan-College Station community and greater Brazos Valley. " } , { "id" : 508 ,"title": "Spanish And French Double Major Finds Community At Texas A&M" ,"link": "news/2024/01/spanish-and-french-double-major-finds-community-at-texas-aandm.html" ,"tags": ["Global Languages & Cultures","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1706720400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/bailey-taya-be-here-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University Spanish and French double languages major Taya Bailey" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "For Taya Bailey ‘24, learning new languages at Texas A&M has been about more than just grammar and vocabulary. " } , { "id" : 509 ,"title": "Physicist Alexei Sokolov Appointed University Distinguished Professor" ,"link": "news/2024/01/physicist-alexei-sokolov-appointed-university-distinguished-professor.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Physics & Astronomy","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1706716800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2022/04/_news-images/College-of-Science-DPmedal.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Close up of the gold University Distinguished Professor medal" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Sokolov is one of eight faculty campus-wide appointed as 2024 University Distinguished Professors, a perpetual title representing the highest level of faculty achievement at Texas A&M." } , { "id" : 510 ,"title": "Crunching Numbers And Changing Lives " ,"link": "news/2024/01/crunching-numbers-and-changing-lives.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Undergraduate","Statistics"] ,"date": 1706644800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/batta-erin-be-here-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University statistics major Erin Batta" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "While investigating the effectiveness of a food insecurity program on campus, statistics major Erin Batta ‘24 discovered her passion for research that changes lives. " } , { "id" : 511 ,"title": "Texas A&M To Host 32nd Annual Women In Science And Engineering Conference Feb. 24" ,"link": "news/2024/01/texas-aandm-to-host-32nd-annual-women-in-science-and-engineering-conference-feb-24.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Graduate","Awards","Outreach"] ,"date": 1706625000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/wise-conf-2024-crop.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting the 2024 Susan M. Arseven '75 Women In Science and Engineering Conference" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Learn from some of the best in the STEM professions and Aggieland as part of this year's event, "Pioneers in STEM: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future," set for Saturday, Feb. 24, in Room 2400 of the Memorial Student Center." } , { "id" : 512 ,"title": "Forecast For Success" ,"link": "news/2024/01/forecast-for-success.html" ,"tags": ["Atmospheric Sciences","Former Students","Undergraduate","Giving"] ,"date": 1706594400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/nelson-family-2023-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "2012 Texas A&M meteorology graduate and donor Ethan L. Nelson ’12 and his wife, Dr. Laura Lins Nelson, have created a scholarship to help enrich the Aggie experience for meteorology students. " } , { "id" : 513 ,"title": "Dream Deferred: A Non-Traditional Student Pursues Her Passion For Sociology" ,"link": "news/2024/01/dream-deferred-a-non-traditional-student-pursues-her-passion-for-sociology.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Sociology"] ,"date": 1706558400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/palma-barron-vaneza-be-here-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University sociology major Vaneza Palma Barron" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Financial struggles forced Vaneza Palma Barron ‘25 to decline her offer of automatic admission to Texas A&M University in 2018. Five years later, only three semesters stand between her and her degree in sociology from Texas A&M. " } , { "id" : 514 ,"title": "History Graduate Student Organization Prepares For 14th Annual Conference Featuring National And International Scholars" ,"link": "news/2024/01/history-graduate-student-organization-prepares-for-14th-annual-conference-featuring-national-and-international-scholars.html" ,"tags": ["Events","Graduate","Research","History"] ,"date": 1706540400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/hgso-conference-glasscock-building-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A speaker presents to a small group of 2023 History Graduate Student Organization 13th Annual Conference attendees within the Glasscock Building at Texas A&M University" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M graduate students work together to organize a two-day academic conference featuring renowned scholars around the topic of historical crises and their resolutions." } , { "id" : 515 ,"title": "Mackenzie Portie '24: A Journey In Geography" ,"link": "news/2024/01/mackenzie-portie-24-a-journey-in-geography.html" ,"tags": ["Geography","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1706130000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/portie-mackenzie-be-here-2024-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M geography senior Mackenzie Portie poses with her grandfather Michael Hoover beside the water fountain outside the Jon L. Hagler Center after receiving her Aggie Ring" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M senior Mackenzie Portie '24 is embracing her roots and expanding her horizons as a geographic information science and technology major — a choice influenced by her grandfather's legacy." } , { "id" : 516 ,"title": "Examining The Global Impact Of Martin Luther King" ,"link": "news/2024/01/examining-the-global-impact-of-martin-luther-king.html" ,"tags": ["History","Faculty","Research","Events"] ,"date": 1705089600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/mlk-statue-in-wdc.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Profile view of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial statue in Washington, D.C." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M Professor of History Dr. Albert S. Broussard says King’s influence extended well beyond the U.S." } , { "id" : 517 ,"title": "Texas A&M-Led Collaboration Educates Students About Ecological Importance Of Migratory Birds" ,"link": "news/2024/01/texas-aandm-led-collaboration-educates-students-about-ecological-importance-of-migratory-birds.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Graduate","Teaching","Research","Biology"] ,"date": 1704987000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/swainsons-thrush-delmore-lab-2022.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A Swainson's thrush, one of the birds studied by Texas A&M biologist Kira Delmore" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M biologists are teaming with non-government organizations and schools across Latin America to protect migratory birds through improved education and awareness about biodiversity and the natural world." } , { "id" : 518 ,"title": "Texas A&M Current And Former Students Assist In Producing US Military History" ,"link": "news/2024/01/texas-aandm-current-and-former-students-assist-in-producing-us-military-history.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Graduate","Faculty","Former Students","History"] ,"date": 1704898800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/us-army-center-of-military-history-group-2023-be-here-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group photo of Texas A&M University students and current U.S. Army Center of Military History employees (from left) John Lewis, Kendall Cosley, Shane Makowicki and Ashley Vance" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Three graduate students and three former students from the Department of History have been hired by the U.S. Army Center of Military History to “collect, preserve, interpret and express the Army's history and material culture.”" } , { "id" : 519 ,"title": "Aggies Take First Study Abroad Trip To Antarctica" ,"link": "news/2024/01/aggies-take-first-study-abroad-trip-to-antarctica.html" ,"tags": ["Teaching","Atmospheric Sciences","Research","Oceanography","Faculty"] ,"date": 1704312000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2024/01/_news-images/antarctica-study-abroad-group-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Students, faculty and staff who participated in Texas A&M University's first study abroad trip to Antarctica in late fall 2023 pose with a maroon Texas A&M flag" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Students and faculty who explored the southernmost tip of the planet in late fall returned with a renewed emphasis on environmental stewardship." } , { "id" : 520 ,"title": "Collins, Rao Earn Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence Awards" ,"link": "news/2023/12/collins-rao-earn-academic-professional-track-teaching-excellence-awards.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Biology","Chemistry","Faculty","Teaching"] ,"date": 1703278800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2022/10-hh-support/_news-images/acad-bldg-rotunda.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University Academic Building dome, viewed from the ground floor rotunda" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Chemistry professor Dr. Daniel Collins and biology professor Dr. Asha Rao are among 10 campus faculty honored for exceptional classroom teaching that fosters meaningful learning experiences." } , { "id" : 521 ,"title": "Texas A&M Team Develops Novel Antibacterial Polymers That Can Kill Bacteria" ,"link": "news/2023/12/texas-aandm-team-develops-novel-antibacterial-polymers-that-can-kill-bacteria.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Graduate","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1703179800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/bacteria-colonies-in-petri-dish-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A researcher wearing blue latex gloves works with bacterial colonies in a petri dish with a rack of test tubes and other laboratory supplies shown in the background" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Quentin Michaudel and his research group in the Department of Chemistry have created a new family of polymers capable of killing bacteria without inducing antibiotic resistance — a major step in the fight against superbugs like E. coli and MRSA." } , { "id" : 522 ,"title": "When And How Did The 'Holiday Season' Become So Important?" ,"link": "news/2023/12/when-and-how-did-the-holiday-season-become-so-important.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","History","English"] ,"date": 1703170800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/toast-at-holiday-table-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A mixed group of people seated around a rectangular table in preparation to enjoy the holiday meal set before them clink raised wine glasses in a celebratory toast in a room decked with holiday decor" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "College of Arts and Sciences professors provide historical and social context regarding why and how we experience “the holiday season” today." } , { "id" : 523 ,"title": "Texas A&M English Graduate Creates Third Undergraduate Scholarship" ,"link": "news/2023/12/texas-aandm-english-graduate-creates-third-undergraduate-scholarship.html" ,"tags": ["English","Former Students","Undergraduate","Giving"] ,"date": 1703089800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/benson-jack-carol-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "1963 Texas A&M University English graduate Jack Benson and his wife, Carol Benson" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Jack Benson ’63 and his wife Carol have established another endowed scholarship for undergraduates pursuing degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. " } , { "id" : 524 ,"title": "Mark Zoran Named First Dean Of Arts & Sciences" ,"link": "news/2023/12/mark-zoran-named-first-dean-of-arts-and-sciences.html" ,"tags": ["Biology","Faculty","Service"] ,"date": 1703012400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/zoran-mark-fall-commencement-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M biologist Mark Zoran at fall commencement for the College of Arts and Sciences, held Dec. 14, 2023, in Reed Arena" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Zoran, a professor of biology, has served as interim dean in the College of Arts and Sciences since August and, prior to that, was executive associate dean for the college since June 2022." } , { "id" : 525 ,"title": "Addressing Accessibility In Mathematics" ,"link": "news/2023/12/addressing-accessibility-in-mathematics.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Faculty","Research","Service","Mathematics","Teaching"] ,"date": 1702996200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/kuan-jeffrey-head-of-class-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University mathematician Jeffrey Kuan" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M mathematician Dr. Jeffrey Kuan is leading the way in removing barriers that often stand in the way of students with disabilities who want to pursue a mathematics degree. " } , { "id" : 526 ,"title": "Aggie Engineer Returns To A&M To Pursue Cultural Anthropology Doctorate" ,"link": "news/2023/12/aggie-engineer-returns-to-aandm-to-pursue-cultural-anthropology-doctorate.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","Anthropology","Research","Former Students"] ,"date": 1702650600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/johnson-kevin-be-here-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "1984 Texas A&M University mechanical engineering graduate and cultural anthropology Ph.D. candidate Kevin Johnson" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Driven by an unwavering passion for understanding cultures and human societies, Kevin Johnson '84 returned to his academic roots at Texas A&M in 2019 to pursue a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology — a bold move demonstrating his dedication to learning and exploring diverse aspects of the human experience." } , { "id" : 527 ,"title": "The Highs And Lows Of Recreational Marijuana Use" ,"link": "news/2023/12/the-highs-and-lows-of-recreational-marijuana-use.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Psychological & Brain Sciences"] ,"date": 1702564200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/woman-in-profile-lighting-up-marijuana-joint-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Young woman wearing sunglasses shown in profile lighting up a marijuana cigarette " ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M neuroscientist Dr. Rachel Smith explains what a cannabis addiction is and how it can negatively impact college students in light of the university’s recent policy change regarding consequences for marijuana possession that has sparked a conversation about the legality of recreational marijuana use." } , { "id" : 528 ,"title": "Analytical Advantage: Texas A&M Student Combines Sports, Statistics In Novel Research Project " ,"link": "news/2023/12/analytical-advantage-texas-aandm-student-combines-sports-statistics-in-novel-research-project.html" ,"tags": ["Statistics","Undergraduate","Research"] ,"date": 1702494000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/kearny-drew-be-here-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University statistics major Drew Kearny poses in front of the John R. Blocker Building on the Texas A&M campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Drew Kearny ’25 analyzed pitching data from the Aggie baseball team, helping to refine player development and resulting in an article that was submitted to an academic journal. " } , { "id" : 529 ,"title": "Cadet Research Project Honors Aggies Who Are Missing In Action" ,"link": "news/2023/12/cadet-research-project-honors-aggies-who-are-missing-in-action.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","History","Anthropology","Service","TAMU 150","Research"] ,"date": 1702413000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/baker-jackson-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University junior history major Jackson Baker presents his research at the Never Forgotten: Conflict Archaeology and Military History at Texas A&M Symposium on Nov. 9, 2023" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Through his research project under Texas A&M’s History and Anthropology departments, cadet Jackson Baker ‘25 has compiled the first comprehensive list of Aggies who are classified as MIA." } , { "id" : 530 ,"title": "Arts & Sciences Alum Pursues Passion For Aggie Community Through Human Resources" ,"link": "news/2023/12/arts-and-sciences-alum-pursues-passion-for-aggie-community-through-human-resources.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Former Students","Sociology"] ,"date": 1702310400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/crouch-seth-be-here-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "2020 Texas A&M University sociology graduate and Human Resources employee Seth Crouch" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Sociology graduate Seth Crouch ’20 applies his education to his human resources role to make Texas A&M a better place for all." } , { "id" : 531 ,"title": "How The Christmas Pudding, With Ingredients Taken From The Colonies, Became An Iconic British Food" ,"link": "news/2023/12/how-the-christmas-pudding-with-ingredients-taken-from-the-colonies-became-an-iconic-british-food.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","History","Research"] ,"date": 1702045800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/christmas-pudding-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Stock image of Christmas pudding, served on a small white ceramic plate" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A Texas A&M history professor explains what Christmas pudding is and how it continues to be enjoyed worldwide as a legacy of the British Empire, including in places Great Britain once ruled." } , { "id" : 532 ,"title": "Texas A&M Institute Part Of National Effort To Harness Nuclear Laser Fusion For Limitless Energy" ,"link": "news/2023/12/texas-aandm-institute-part-of-national-effort-to-harness-nuclear-laser-fusion-for-limitless-energy.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Physics & Astronomy","Research"] ,"date": 1701979200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/iqse-rise-hub-researchers-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University physicists (from left) Dr. Aleksei Zheltikov, Dr. Marlan Scully, Dr. Alexei Sokolov and Dr. Zhenhuan Yi pose in the Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering library on the Texas A&M campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering is a major player in a multi-million-dollar Department of Energy-funded hub to advance laser-driven fusion energy." } , { "id" : 533 ,"title": "Sea Change: Texas A&M Oceanographer Contributes To Groundbreaking Ocean Dynamics Research" ,"link": "news/2023/12/sea-change-texas-aandm-oceanographer-contributes-to-groundbreaking-ocean-dynamics-research.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Oceanography","Research"] ,"date": 1701959400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/jones-spencer-tamu-campus-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University oceanographer Spencer Jones" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Spencer Jones is part of a research team that is using satellite data and machine learning to predict vertical motion in our oceans, providing scientists with a better understanding of surface water movement and the Earth’s climate." } , { "id" : 534 ,"title": "Building A Benevolent Doctor" ,"link": "news/2023/12/building-a-benevolent-doctor.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Global Languages & Cultures"] ,"date": 1701873000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/12/_news-images/willis-faith-be-here-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M junior classics major Faith Willis" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M junior Faith Willis ‘25 is exploring ancient Greece and Rome in preparation for medical school. " } , { "id" : 535 ,"title": "Texas A&M Physicist Olga Kocharovskaya Earns 2024 Walther Award" ,"link": "news/2023/11/texas-aandm-physicist-olga-kocharovskaya-earns-2024-walther-award.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Awards","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1701181800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/kocharovskaya-olga-dp-2014.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M physicist Olga Kocharovskaya" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Kocharovskaya is recognized by Optica and the German Physical Society for her pioneering work in lasers, atomic physics, nonlinear optics and x-ray quantum optics as the first female recipient in the prestigious award's history." } , { "id" : 536 ,"title": "Texas A&M Physicist Tatiana Erukhimova Recognized With Distinguished Service Award" ,"link": "news/2023/11/texas-aandm-physicist-tatiana-erukhimova-recognized-with-distinguished-service-award.html" ,"tags": ["Future Students","Physics & Astronomy","Service","Teaching","Faculty","Outreach","Awards"] ,"date": 1701104400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/erukhimova-tatiana-train-on-nitrogen-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M physicist Tatiana Erukhimova places a plastic locomotive on a metal track cooled by liquid nitrogen" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Erukhimova is being honored by the American Association of Physics Teachers for her commitment to providing physics education in innovative and unique ways inside and outside the classroom." } , { "id" : 537 ,"title": "Texas A&M Hosts 32nd Annual High School Mathematics Contest" ,"link": "news/2023/11/texas-aandm-hosts-32nd-annual-high-school-mathematics-contest.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Mathematics","Future Students","Events","Graduate","Outreach"] ,"date": 1700586000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/tamu-high-school-math-contest-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A group of students pose with their trophies and ribbons at the 2023 Texas A&M High School Mathematics Contest" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Each fall for the past three decades, hundreds of high school students from schools across Texas have gathered in Aggieland in the spirit of friendly academic competition — an all-day mathematics extravaganza featuring a series of individual and team events." } , { "id" : 538 ,"title": "Giving Thanks Can Be Good For Your Well-Being" ,"link": "news/2023/11/giving-thanks-can-be-good-for-your-well-being.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Faculty"] ,"date": 1700582400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/thanksgiving-table-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Overhead view of a man and a woman passing the potatoes while sitting down at a wooden table adorned with elegant place settings for a family style meal featuring turkey, potatoes and gravy, green beans and other sides" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Despite the stresses that sometimes accompany the holiday, a Texas A&M psychology professor says taking time to be thankful can help us feel a greater sense of meaning in our lives." } , { "id" : 539 ,"title": "Sixteen Arts & Sciences Faculty Honored In Inaugural Investiture Ceremony " ,"link": "news/2023/11/sixteen-arts-and-sciences-faculty-honored-in-inaugural-investiture-ceremony.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Faculty","Awards"] ,"date": 1700460000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/artsci-investiture-2023-31.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "College of Arts and Sciences Interim Dean Mark Zoran delivers remarks at the college's inaugural investiture ceremony on Nov. 16." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "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 medallions. " } , { "id" : 540 ,"title": "Odyssey's Odyssey: From Pre-Medicine To Women’s & Gender Studies" ,"link": "news/2023/11/odysseys-odyssey-from-pre-medicine-to-womens-and-gender-studies.html" ,"tags": ["Sociology","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1700254800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/olmos-odyssey-suitcases-behere-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M women's and gender studies major Odyssey Olmos smiles for the camera while sitting beside two suitcases in a tree-lined background setting" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "After struggling to feel connected to her biology major and the pre-medicine track she had worked toward for years, all it took was one women’s and gender studies course to reignite Odyssey Olmos’ passion for women’s health and help her forge a new path for her future." } , { "id" : 541 ,"title": "Two Arts & Sciences Faculty Named Regents Professors" ,"link": "news/2023/11/two-arts-and-sciences-faculty-named-regents-professors.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Service","Research","Psychological & Brain Sciences","Anthropology","Teaching"] ,"date": 1700172000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/tamus-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic featuring an aerial image of the east entrance to the Texas A&M University campus with a maroon overlay and the words "The Texas A&M University System" in white" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Stephen Maren and Dr. Michael Waters are among 14 Texas A&M System faculty members honored with the 2022-2023 Regents Professor Award recognizing exemplary contributions to the A&M System and people of Texas." } , { "id" : 542 ,"title": "Family Honors Aggie’s Legacy With Graduate Fellowship Supporting Students In English & History" ,"link": "news/2023/11/family-honors-aggies-legacy-with-graduate-fellowship-supporting-students-in-english-history.html" ,"tags": ["Graduate","History","Former Students","English","Giving"] ,"date": 1700157600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/minden-family.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Robert Kevin Gaither's maternal family from the town of Minden in North Louisiana that helped establish a fellowship at Texas A&M University in his honor" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The "Minden Family" honors Texas A&M English Ph.D. graduate Dr. Robert Kevin Gaither ’96, who dedicated his life to spreading his love of music, literature and education, by creating an opportunity for others to do the same. " } , { "id" : 543 ,"title": "Air Quality, Public Health Scientists Host Webinar Addressing Rising Air Pollution Levels In Permian Basin" ,"link": "news/2023/11/air-quality-public-health-scientists-host-webinar-addressing-rising-air-pollution-levels-in-permian-basin.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1699907400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/oil-rig-at-sunset-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Drone view of an oil or gas drill fracking rig pad in New Mexico with the sunset in the background" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Recent research by Texas A&M atmospheric scientist Dr. Gunnar Schade and collaborators indicates high ozone values in the Permian Basin oil and gas production region — findings with particular relevance to public health." } , { "id" : 544 ,"title": "Washington University In St. Louis Mathematician John McCarthy To Present 2023 Douglas Lectures" ,"link": "news/2023/11/washington-university-in-st-louis-mathematician-john-mccarthy-to-present-2023-douglas-lectures.html" ,"tags": ["Mathematics","Events"] ,"date": 1699900200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/mccarthy-john-wust-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Washington University In St. Louis mathematician John McCarthy" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Spencer T. Olin Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Dr. John McCarthy will visit the Texas A&M campus this week to deliver the 2023 Douglas Lectures honoring the late Texas A&M Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and former provost Dr. Ron Douglas. " } , { "id" : 545 ,"title": "Texas A&M Professor Published In Leading History Journal " ,"link": "news/2023/11/texas-aandm-professor-published-in-leading-history-journal.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","History"] ,"date": 1699896600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/karnes-mutual-aid-society.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group photograph of the Mexican American Mutual Aid Society in Karnes City, Texas, that appears in the Kenedy Public Library" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "History professor Dr. Sonia Hernández published an article in the "Journal of American History" on gender and transnational state violence in the U.S.-Mexican Borderlands." } , { "id" : 546 ,"title": "NASA’s Webb, Hubble Telescopes Combine To Create Most Colorful View Of Universe" ,"link": "news/2023/11/nasas-webb-hubble-telescopes-combine-to-create-most-colorful-view-of-universe.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Faculty","Research","Mitchell Institute"] ,"date": 1699542000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/macs0416-stsci-wang.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Panchromatic view of galaxy cluster MACS0416 featuring a vivid landscape of galaxies and bright individual stars. The image was created by combining infrared observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope with visible-light data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, resulting in a prismatic panorama of blues and reds – colors that give clues to the distances of the galaxies." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The striking image represents one of the most comprehensive views of the universe ever taken and reveals a vivid landscape of galaxies along with more than a dozen newfound, time-varying objects." } , { "id" : 547 ,"title": "Broussard Recognized For Career Efforts To Improve Educational Experience For Black Aggies" ,"link": "news/2023/11/broussard-recognized-for-career-efforts-to-improve-educational-experience-for-black-aggies.html" ,"tags": ["History","Awards","Undergraduate","Teaching","Faculty"] ,"date": 1699473600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/broussard-albert-kevin-r-carreathers-award.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting Texas A&M history professor Albert Broussard as the 2023 recipient of the Kevin R. Carreathers Award for Impact and Service" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M history professor Dr. Albert Broussard has been selected to receive the Kevin R. Carreathers Award for his contributions to Black Aggies through his class curriculum, community involvement and mindset of mentorship." } , { "id" : 548 ,"title": "Three Texas A&M Biologists Earn Coveted NIH Research Awards" ,"link": "news/2023/11/three-texas-aandm-biologists-earn-coveted-nih-research-awards.html" ,"tags": ["Faculty","Research","Biology"] ,"date": 1699453800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/biol-mira-grant-recipients.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University biologists Wanhe Li, Jeff Jones and Kira Delmore smile for the camera within the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "An unprecedented three faculty members in the Department of Biology have earned National Institutes of Health Maximizing Investigators’ Research Awards (MIRA) recognizing their sustained research potential in biological clocks and evolutionary biology." } , { "id" : 549 ,"title": "Graduation Rates For First-Generation Students Hit All-Time High" ,"link": "news/2023/11/graduation-rates-for-first-generation-students-hit-all-time-high.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Psychological & Brain Sciences"] ,"date": 1699394400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/first-gen-celebration-2022.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Three Texas A&M University first-generation students pose inside a frame featuring the words "First-Generation Celebration" surrounded by maroon and white balloons" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Meet three Aggie first-generation students who are trailblazers in their families and difference-makers on campus." } , { "id" : 550 ,"title": "Gratitude In Action: Economics Graduate Creates Scholarship To Help Future ECON Aggies" ,"link": "news/2023/11/gratitude-in-action-economics-graduate-creates-scholarship-to-help-future-econ-aggies.html" ,"tags": ["Economics","Giving","Former Students","TAMU 150","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1699389000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/gallants-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "1969 Texas A&M University economics graduate Dr. Frank Gallant (right) and his wife Bonnie (left)" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Dr. Frank Gallant ’69 and his wife Bonnie have established a scholarship to show how gratitude can take many forms." } , { "id" : 551 ,"title": "The Need For Screen: Recognizing And Curbing Social Media Addiction" ,"link": "news/2023/11/the-need-for-screen-recognizing-and-curbing-social-media-addiction.html" ,"tags": ["Psychological & Brain Sciences","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1699383600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/11/_news-images/social-media-addiction-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Group of college-aged students seated in a group using smartphones and holding coffee cups" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M neuroscientist Dr. Brian Anderson explains what social media addiction is, how it can be identified and the ways in which it can impact mental health." } , { "id" : 552 ,"title": "Seven Arts & Sciences Graduates Named To 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight Cohort" ,"link": "news/2023/11/seven-arts-and-sciences-graduates-named-to-12-under-12-young-alumni-spotlight-cohort.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Service","Former Students","Communication & Journalism","Biology"] ,"date": 1699300800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2022/11/_news-images/12-under-12-logo-on-white.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic featuring 12 Under 12 logo in maroon on white background" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "More than half of the new members of the Texas A&M University 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight recognizing Aggies who have graduated within the past 12 years and are leading by example in both business and service earned their degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences." } , { "id" : 553 ,"title": "Two Arts & Sciences Faculty Named To Endowed Chairs " ,"link": "news/2023/10/two-arts-and-sciences-faculty-named-to-endowed-chairs.html" ,"tags": ["Chemistry","Service","Statistics","Faculty","Research","Teaching"] ,"date": 1698769800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/williams-bldg-columns.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Front columns of the Jack K Williams building on the Texas A&M campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Chemist Dr. Alison R. Fout and statistician Dr. Valen E. Johnson have been appointed to endowed chairs in the College of Arts and Sciences in recognition of their teaching, research and service accomplishments and career scholarly excellence." } , { "id" : 554 ,"title": "Texas A&M Physicists Play Key Role In Milestone Moment Toward Development Of Nuclear Clock" ,"link": "news/2023/10/texas-aandm-physicists-play-key-role-in-milestone-moment-toward-development-of-nuclear-clock.html" ,"tags": ["Cyclotron Institute","Physics & Astronomy","Faculty","Research"] ,"date": 1698766200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/atomic-clock-kocharovskaya-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Abstract illustration of X-ray pulses to excite the atomic nucleus of scandium" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Distinguished Professor Dr. Olga Kocharovskaya and fellow physicists have started the countdown on developing a new generation of timepieces capable of shattering records by providing accuracy of up to one second in 300 billion years, or about 22 times the age of the universe." } , { "id" : 555 ,"title": "Jewish Studies Program To Debut In Spring 2024 Alongside Exciting Offerings" ,"link": "news/2023/10/jewish-studies-program-to-debut-in-spring-2024-alongside-exciting-offerings.html" ,"tags": ["Giving","Teaching","Faculty","Research","Future Students","Global Languages & Cultures","Events","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1698760800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/jewish-studies-program-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting the new Jewish Studies program at Texas A&M University" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "A multi-year effort between professors, staff and donors will culminate in a robust Jewish Studies program at Texas A&M featuring a Nov. 6 kickoff event, spring courses and a spring break study abroad trip. " } , { "id" : 556 ,"title": "Interdisciplinary Research Team Works To Mitigate Climate Change Effects In Texas Gulf Coast Communities" ,"link": "news/2023/10/interdisciplinary-research-team-works-to-mitigate-climate-change-effects-in-texas-gulf-coast-communities.html" ,"tags": ["Geography","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1698424200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/se-texas-oil-refinery-tx-city-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Aerial view of international oil tankers docked at a U.S. oil refinery off the Gulf of Mexico in Texas City, Texas located just south of Houston" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The $1.5 million project involving researchers from four Texas A&M colleges and schools aims to develop databases, predictive models and innovative tools to combat environmental hazards exacerbated by climate change." } , { "id" : 557 ,"title": "Historian Jay Turner Earns 2023 Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize" ,"link": "news/2023/10/historian-jay-turner-earns-2023-susanne-m-glasscock-humanities-book-prize.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","History","Research"] ,"date": 1698413400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/turner-jay-presenting.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Wellesley College professor and author Jay Turner presents his research while standing in front of a projection screen" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Amid unprecedented international interest, the Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research has awarded the 24th annual Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize to Dr. Jay Turner. " } , { "id" : 558 ,"title": "Two Arts & Sciences Former Students Team Up To Honor A Community Hero " ,"link": "news/2023/10/two-arts-and-sciences-former-students-team-up-to-honor-a-community-hero.html" ,"tags": ["Communication & Journalism","Service","Former Students","Teaching","Mathematics"] ,"date": 1698346800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/sadberry-ow-wayne-composite-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Composite grayscale image of portraits depicting O.W. Sadberry Sr. and Oliver Wayne Sadberry Jr." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M graduates Oliver “Wayne” Sadberry Jr. ’71 and Sunny Nash ’77 recently led a committee of other passionate leaders in a mission to name a new school in honor of their beloved Bryan educator and activist, Prof. O.W. Sadberry Sr." } , { "id" : 559 ,"title": "Artificial Intelligence Raises Questions On Intellectual Property And Ownership" ,"link": "news/2023/10/artificial-intelligence-raises-questions-on-intellectual-property-and-ownership.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Communication & Journalism","Faculty"] ,"date": 1698262200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/yu-ai-human-writers-only-sign-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "A sign with the words "Human Writers Only!" as striking WGA (Writers Guild of America) workers picket outside Paramount Studios on July 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M law and communication professor Dr. Peter Yu provides legal and foundational context on the rising controversies involving intellectual property and AI. " } , { "id" : 560 ,"title": "Five Arts & Sciences Students Honored With 2023 Gathright Scholar, Dean's Excellence Awards" ,"link": "news/2023/10/five-arts-and-sciences-students-honored-with-2023-gathright-scholar-deans-excellence-awards.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Anthropology","Atmospheric Sciences","Undergraduate","Biology"] ,"date": 1698251400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/liberty-bell-academic-building-rotunda.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "The Texas Liberty Bell suspended in the Academic Building" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The five earned selection as the top two freshmen and sophomores and top junior among the College of Arts and Sciences student body who display exceptional promise." } , { "id" : 561 ,"title": "Geology & Geophysics Scientists Receive Prestigious National Awards" ,"link": "news/2023/10/geology-and-geophysics-scientists-receive-prestigious-national-awards.html" ,"tags": ["Awards","Geology & Geophysics","Research","Graduate","Faculty"] ,"date": 1698161400000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/earth-3d-rendering-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Three-dimensional rendering of the structure of Planet Earth in space" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Department of Geology and Geophysics is celebrating two of its own, along with an exceptionally rare occurrence — a Ph.D. student and their advisor simultaneously receiving major awards from the American Geophysical Union." } , { "id" : 562 ,"title": "Texas A&M Physicist Tatiana Erukhimova Earns APS Nicholson Medal" ,"link": "news/2023/10/texas-aandm-physicist-tatiana-erukhimova-earns-aps-nicholson-medal.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Awards","Faculty","Outreach","Service","Future Students"] ,"date": 1698156000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/erukhimova-tatiana-first-friday-october-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M physicist Tatiana Erukhimova makes a balloon animal for a young participant at First Friday at Downtown Bryan" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Erukhimova is being honored by the American Physical Society for outreach excellence with the Nicholson Medal, whose namesake was revered for his broad, idealistic outlook on life and strong humanitarian convictions. " } , { "id" : 563 ,"title": "Former Students Pay It Forward " ,"link": "news/2023/10/former-students-pay-it-forward.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Geology & Geophysics","Former Students","Giving","Geography"] ,"date": 1698123600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/steinscropped.png" ,"imageAlt": "Kerry'85 (left) and Angela Stein'85 at their home. Photo courtesy of the Texas A&M University Foundation." ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Angela ‘85 and Kerry Stein ’85 carry on the Aggie value of selfless service by establishing a scholarship. " } , { "id" : 564 ,"title": "Student Leader Flourishes During Second Year In Arts & Sciences" ,"link": "news/2023/10/student-leader-flourishes-during-second-year-in-arts-and-sciences.html" ,"tags": ["English","Undergraduate"] ,"date": 1698067800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/renfroe-ana-2023-be-here-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M University English major Ana Renfroe" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "English major Ana Renfroe '26 sets and meets ambitious goals for her journalism career, fueled by community and determination." } , { "id" : 565 ,"title": "International Observe The Moon Night 2023 Set For Saturday, Oct. 21" ,"link": "news/2023/10/international-observe-the-moon-night-2023-set-for-saturday-oct-21.html" ,"tags": ["Outreach","Events","Physics & Astronomy"] ,"date": 1697832000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/observe-the-moon-2023.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting International Observe the Moon Night 2023" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites the Brazos Valley community to expand their cosmic horizons at International Observe the Moon Night 2023, set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Saturday at Simpson Drill Field." } , { "id" : 566 ,"title": "Texas A&M Sociology Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award" ,"link": "news/2023/10/texas-aandm-sociology-professor-receives-lifetime-achievement-award.html" ,"tags": ["Sociology","Service","Faculty","Research","Awards","Teaching"] ,"date": 1697644800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/cohn-samuel-asa-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M sociology professor Samuel Cohn" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The American Sociological Association’s Section on the Sociology of Development has recognized Dr. Samuel Cohn for his career contributions to sociological practice." } , { "id" : 567 ,"title": "Texas A&M Joins Expanded National Academies Gulf Scholars Program" ,"link": "news/2023/10/texas-aandm-joins-expanded-national-academies-gulf-scholars-program.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Undergraduate","Geography","Future Students","Oceanography"] ,"date": 1697562000000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/wetlands-marsh-delta-texas-louisiana-border-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Aerial drone shot of swamp wetlands marsh delta near the Texas-Louisiana border" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Departments of Geography and Oceanography will lead Texas A&M's efforts under the $12.7 million initiative aimed at preparing undergraduate students to address pressing environmental, health, energy and infrastructure challenges in the Gulf of Mexico region." } , { "id" : 568 ,"title": "Bond Of Gold" ,"link": "news/2023/10/bond-of-gold.html" ,"tags": ["Undergraduate","Future Students","Former Students"] ,"date": 1697230800000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/salazar-canales-catarina-2023-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Texas A&M biomedical sciences major Catarina Salazar-Canales" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "As a student assistant with the Aggie Ring Program, junior biomedical sciences major Catarina Salazar-Canales '25 helps her fellow Aggies navigate the ins and outs of one of their proudest moments: receiving their Aggie Ring." } , { "id" : 569 ,"title": "Mathematics Hosts Conference Celebrating Spectral Theory, Peter Kuchment" ,"link": "news/2023/10/mathematics-hosts-conference-celebrating-spectral-theory-peter-kuchment.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Mathematics","Events","Faculty"] ,"date": 1697227200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/blocker-building-front-entrance.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Front entrance of the John R. Blocker Building on the Texas A&M University campus" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "The Texas A&M Department of Mathematics is hosting a weekend conference to discuss spectral theory and recognize Dr. Peter Kuchment’s contributions to the field." } , { "id" : 570 ,"title": "College of Arts & Sciences Embraces Hispanic Serving Institution Status In Second Year" ,"link": "news/2023/10/college-of-arts-and-sciences-embraces-hispanic-serving-institution-status-in-second-year.html" ,"tags": ["Psychological & Brain Sciences","Undergraduate","Communication & Journalism","Faculty","Sociology","Graduate","Philosophy"] ,"date": 1696858200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/hsi-2022.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting Texas A&M University's designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "As the Texas A&M community seeks to fulfill the potential of the university’s HSI designation, campus stakeholders continue efforts and initiatives to define "servingness.”" } , { "id" : 571 ,"title": "What Should Texans Expect For The Remaining Third Of Hurricane Season?" ,"link": "news/2023/10/what-should-texans-expect-for-the-remaining-third-of-hurricane-season.html" ,"tags": ["Research","Faculty","Atmospheric Sciences"] ,"date": 1696624200000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2022/01/_news-images/GEO-disaster_hurricane-705_1200x600.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Hurricane from outer space view" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Tropical meteorologist Dr. Courtney Schumacher explains the impact that climate change continues to have on the formation and intensity of hurricanes this season on the heels of record-breaking summer temperatures." } , { "id" : 572 ,"title": "Cyclotron Institute To Host Oct. 6 Rollout Event Detailing Long Range Nuclear Science Plan" ,"link": "news/2023/10/cyclotron-institute-to-host-oct-6-rollout-event-detailing-long-range-nuclear-science-plan.html" ,"tags": ["Physics & Astronomy","Events","Research","Chemistry","Faculty","Cyclotron Institute","Service"] ,"date": 1696539600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/nsac-lrp-cropped.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Graphic promoting the Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC) 2023 Long Range Plan for Nuclear Science" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Texas A&M is one of 21 sites — the only one in the state of Texas — selected to host a hybrid rollout event for "A New Era of Discovery: The 2023 Long Range Plan for Nuclear Science" that provides a roadmap for advancing the nation’s nuclear science research programs during the next decade." } , { "id" : 573 ,"title": "Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences Professor Named AGU & AMS Fellow " ,"link": "news/2023/10/texas-aandm-atmospheric-sciences-professor-named-agu-and-ams-fellow.html" ,"tags": ["Atmospheric Sciences","Awards","Research","Faculty"] ,"date": 1696521600000 ,"inFeed": "Yes" ,"image": "news/2023/10/_news-images/planet-earth-aerial-getty.jpg" ,"imageAlt": "Aerial view of Planet Earth with clouds, horizon and little bit of space" ,"imageCredit": "" ,"description": "Liu also was honored earlier this year as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his contributions to aerosol and aerosol-cloud interaction research and related impacts on climate." } ,{"id": -1, "tags": "TAMU 150|Philosophy|Faculty|Research|Physics & Astronomy|Cyclotron Institute|Undergraduate|Graduate|Chemistry|Service|Teaching|Awards|Psychological & Brain Sciences|Biology|Giving|Sociology|Research Sociology|English|Former Students|Atmospheric Sciences|Oceanography|Communication & Journalism|History|Anthropology|Staff|Outreach|Economics|Geology & Geophysics|Statistics|Featured|Glasscock Center|Global Languages & Cultures|Mathematics|Events|Mitchell Institute|Geography|Future Students|"}]