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The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences brought college opportunities directly to communities across the state this spring, connecting prospective students and families with mentors, academic programs and $18,000 in scholarships through AGLS on Tour 2026.
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Four of the 2026 AGLS on Tour locations reached capacity shortly after registration was released. Sign up for updates to be the first to know about AGLS on Tour 2027!
Now in its third year, the statewide initiative concluded March 1 after stops in six Texas cities, continuing a program launched in 2024 to help students stay close to home and still explore majors, career paths and campus life at Texas A&M. The tour has grown each year. It has expanded its reach while strengthening personal connections that influence students’ college decisions.
Students find confidence and community
For many attendees, conversations with faculty, current students and College leadership turned interest into certainty.
“The conversations I had at AGLS on Tour further confirmed that Texas A&M is my absolute first choice,” said Caden Boyst ’30, a 2026 AGLS on Tour attendee. “I’ve seen firsthand that being an Aggie is more than just a title. It is about core values and living a life with intention. I hope to be an Aggie for life.”
Preslie Sunday said the experience helped her envision her academic future.
“I thoroughly enjoyed attending AGLS on Tour,” Sunday said. “It was refreshing to meet other like-minded individuals and learn more about animal science at Texas A&M.”
Leah Robbins shared that personal interactions made a lasting impression.
“It was amazing to see that the Aggie family isn’t just a slogan,” Robbins said. “Attending AGLS on Tour made me feel confident in applying to the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program.”
Parents attending AGLS on Tour said the opportunity to ask questions and meet faculty firsthand helped bring confidence and clarity to the college search. Hannah Menger ’93 said the event provides guidance for families navigating the college search.
“My son left feeling informed and motivated, and the guidance gave us parents a clearer understanding of the process,” she said.
Scholarships and statewide support
The $18,000 in scholarships that were awarded to select students who attended tour events this year were made possible through the generous support of the College of Agriculture Development Council and its members. Their investment demonstrates a shared commitment to expanding access and opportunity for the future of agriculture and life sciences and Texans.
Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph.D., vice chancellor and dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences, as well as others involved in AGLS on Tour, received dozens of emails and letters from attendees expressing gratitude to the College for organizing the tour. He said the tour’s success and the personal testimonies reflect just how important it is to meet students where they are.
“AGLS on Tour is about showing students they belong here before they ever step on campus,” Savell said. “When we connect with them in their communities, we help them see their potential and the future they can build through agriculture and life sciences.”
Don’t miss out on next year’s tour
As the program continues to grow, prospective students and families are encouraged to stay connected ahead of next year’s tour. Those interested in AGLS on Tour 2027 can sign up for announcements and be the first to know when registration opens here:
