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A group of three people hug while others stand and sit arond them
April 13, 2026

70th annual Convocation celebrates Agriculture and Life Sciences students

Honorees recognized for leadership, scholarship and service at milestone ceremony

Jenna Kurten wearing a green jacket with a white blouse under it.
March 30, 2026

Jenna Kurten ’00 ’14 ’19: Leading through listening  

Professor and assistant dean creates a culture of belonging for students

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March 4, 2026

Statewide tour inspires future Texas A&M agriculture and life sciences students

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences connects Texans with education, scholarships, career opportunities 

Brian King, Ph.D., in lavender shirt and dark jacket standing in a restaurant dining room.
February 25, 2026

A new vision for hospitality education at Texas A&M

Brian King discusses how Aggie values and global insights are redefining and elevating hospitality education 

Brian King sitting in a chair in front of a Texas A&M logo on a wall
February 11, 2026

Texas A&M hospitality leader earns international research award

Michael D. Olsen Research Achievement Award recognizes global hospitality and tourism scholarship impact

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January 16, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife’s year of impact: Top stories of 2025

A year of research, education and service to Texas and beyond

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January 14, 2026

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to host statewide tour for prospective students

Statewide receptions connect communities with opportunities, resources and competitive scholarships

A man in a suit stands with his arms crossed next to a sign that says "OG Oldham Goodwin."
January 12, 2026

Playing the long game of hospitality

Hunter Goodwin ’96 channels NFL and business lessons into hospitality education future

Eleven individuals giving a thumbs up in front of a backdrop that says Texas A&M University Aplin Center Groundbreaking Ceremony. There are 4 shovels in dirt in front of them.
November 13, 2025

Texas A&M renames department of hospitality for Buc-ee’s founder

New name reflects expanding leadership in hospitality, hotel management and tourism

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November 12, 2025

Faculty Affairs’ IMPACT celebration builds scholarly community

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty recognized at event

A green sign that says "Camp Career Day" with a camping drawing.
November 4, 2025

Texas A&M students turn Camp Career Day into Hill Country flood relief

Annual event raises $5,000 in donations to aid camps affected by flooding

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October 28, 2025

Texas A&M reshapes meeting and event hospitality education

Through innovative coursework and strategic industry partnerships, the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism is connecting classroom learning with the changing expectations of businesses, venues and event professionals worldwide.

An aerial rendering of the Aplin Center
October 3, 2025

Texas A&M breaks ground on Aplin Center 

Buc-ee’s founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III gifted $60 million toward an immersive learning lab and campus gateway that is expected to be complete in 2028

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September 18, 2025

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates faculty, staff and students

Annual ‘College Connect’ event honors outstanding achievements, new and promoted faculty

Students using a virtual reality, VR, head set.
July 17, 2025

Plants and green décor in hospital rooms may aid recovery

Texas A&M researchers use immersive virtual reality to study effects on relaxation and cognitive restoration

A man in a suit jacket and jeans speaks to a woman in front of a research poster.
May 12, 2025

Undergraduate Research Scholars present projects at symposium

23 students showcase yearlong research projects at first spring symposium

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May 5, 2025

Hospitality service design can promote healthy aging

A new research study co-authored by Babak Taheri, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, demonstrates that principles of service marketing and experience design, traditionally used in hospitality settings, can also offer powerful tools for promoting healthy behaviors.

A woman in a white blazer and red dress speaks into a microphone at a podium. The podium has the Texas A&M logo on it, and there is a banner that reads, "College of Agriculture and Life Sciences" beside her.
April 7, 2025

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosts Convocation

Students and faculty honored for leadership, scholarship and service at 69th annual event

Maroon, silver and white balloons with one saying HMGT Day on it greet students and industry professionals mixing in a room
April 1, 2025

Industry partners advance student success at HMGT Day

From the hum of networking in the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 AgriLife Center to heartfelt individual recognition at the Unity Dinner, the Texas A&M Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, HMGT, showcased the connection between students and the hospitality and tourism industry during HMGT Day.

Man with black hair and black glasses, Jungkeun Kim, Ph.D.
March 14, 2025

Kim brings expertise in consumer behavior and methodology to tourism studies

Distinguished researcher joins Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism