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Texas A&M University System
NameTexas A&M University System
Established1948
TypeState university system
HeadquartersCollege Station, Texas
ChancellorJohn Sharp
Enrollment153,000+
Budget$7.3 billion
Websitehttps://www.tamus.edu/

Texas A&M University System. It is one of the largest systems of higher education in the United States, with a statewide network of universities, agencies, and health science centers. Established by the Texas Legislature, the system is a major engine for research, economic development, and public service across the state. Its flagship institution, Texas A&M University, is a senior military college and a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university.

History

The system was formally created in 1948 when the Texas A&M College System was separated from the University of Texas System. This legislative action followed decades of growth for the original Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, founded in 1876 under the Morrill Land-Grant Acts. Key expansions included the 1963 establishment of the Texas A&M University at Galveston and the 1989 creation of Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. The system further grew through mergers, such as incorporating Prairie View A&M University in 1973 and the Texas A&M Health Science Center in 1999. Major milestones include the system's leadership role in forming the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and the 2006 founding of the Texas A&M University–San Antonio.

Member institutions

The system comprises eleven universities and eight state agencies. The primary universities include the flagship Texas A&M University in College Station, along with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, and Texas A&M International University in Laredo. Other members are Texas A&M University–Commerce, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Texas A&M University–San Antonio, Texas A&M University–Texarkana, West Texas A&M University, and Texas A&M University at Galveston. Key agencies are the Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the Texas A&M Forest Service, and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station.

Governance and administration

The system is governed by a nine-member Board of Regents appointed by the Governor of Texas and confirmed by the Texas Senate. The board appoints the chancellor, who serves as the chief executive officer; John Sharp has held this position since 2011. Each member university has its own president, such as M. Katherine Banks at the flagship campus. The system headquarters, the John B. Connally Building, is located in College Station, Texas. Oversight extends to the system's extensive real estate holdings and its partnership with the Texas A&M Foundation.

Academics and research

The system is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is a member of the Association of American Universities. It conducts over $1 billion in annual research, spanning areas like national security, agriculture, and energy. Major facilities include the Texas A&M Cyclotron Institute, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, and the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study. The system manages a significant portfolio of classified research for agencies like the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. It also houses the Bush School of Government and Public Service and the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.

Athletics

Athletic programs compete primarily in the NCAA Division I, with most universities members of the Western Athletic Conference or the Southland Conference. The flagship's teams, the Texas A&M Aggies, are a prominent member of the Southeastern Conference. Notable athletic venues include Kyle Field, one of the largest stadiums in the SEC, and Reed Arena. Rivalries include the historic Lone Star Showdown with the University of Texas at Austin. The system's Texas A&M University–Kingsville competes in the Lone Star Conference.

Notable alumni and faculty

The system has produced numerous distinguished individuals, including former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, who served as president of Texas A&M University. Astronaut Michael E. Fossum and Nobel laureate Dudley R. Herschbach are alumni. Notable faculty have included former CIA director Porter Goss and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian H.W. Brands. In business, alumni include the CEO of Shell Oil Company, Gretchen Watkins, and the founder of the Whataburger chain, Harmon Dobson. Political figures include U.S. Senator from Texas John Cornyn and former Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid.

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