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March 26, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife wildlife management program earns statewide recognition

Faculty, staff, student contributions earn awards from Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society

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March 26, 2026

Bradford Wilcox named Fellow in national science association

Ecohydrology researcher recognized for advancing understanding of water cycle processes

A gopher snake.
March 16, 2026

5 tips to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share how to avoid bites and coexist peacefully

Ben Wu wearing dark-rimmed glasses, navy blue jacket and purple check collared shirt.
March 12, 2026

Dedication to students earns Wu endowed professorship for teaching excellence

R.H. Cintron University Professorship recognizes commitment to classroom advancements, improvements

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March 11, 2026

Texas A&M senior honored by Texas Society of American Foresters

Keira Mattson recognized for leadership, academic excellence and commitment to conservation

Eight individuals stand in front of a banner reading "We are Rangelands" while holding a wooden plaque and giving a thumbs up.
March 5, 2026

Superior teaching, academics recognized by Society for Range Management

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty, students earn top awards at international meeting

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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 

Felicity Newell, Ph.D., with snowcapped mountains in the background.
February 9, 2026

New field ecologist brings expertise on rainfall, land use and biodiversity

Felicity Newell brings global research experience to Texas landscapes

Kirk Winemiller, Ph.D., standing against a black backdrop with his arms folded.
January 30, 2026

Kirk Winemiller retires after 34 years of scientific, teaching impact

Texas A&M aquatic ecology researcher leaves legacy of discovery, leadership and student mentorship

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January 26, 2026

Ecoinformatics lets student explore science in nature

Texas A&M doctoral student Justinn Jones uses tech and data to reveal nature's hidden patterns

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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

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January 6, 2026

Faculty and staff earn Texas A&M AgriLife Research Director’s Awards

Honors recognize contributions to agency’s mission

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December 22, 2025

Carol Loopstra retires after 31 years advancing forestry genetics

Forest geneticist makes lasting impact through research, teaching

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December 3, 2025

Data modeling drives Texas A&M war on cattle ticks

Precision tick location tech boosts effort to protect U.S. beef supply

A person in a plaid shirt looks through binoculars in a wooded area.
December 1, 2025

Listening to nature, one bird call at a time

Texas A&M’s Carmen Reisdorf ’27 built a citizen science project linking AI, ecology and global volunteers

Ten individuals give a thumbs up in front of a banner reading "Texas Section Society for Range Management."
November 14, 2025

Research, impacts recognized by the Texas Section Society for Range Management

Texas A&M AgriLife faculty, staff, students receive top awards at statewide meeting

A man wearing a maroon polo stands with his arms crossed in front of wooden planks and a forestry background.
November 5, 2025

Texas A&M forestry track builds field-ready experts

Daniel Hook ’27 gains hands-on skills for careers in forestry industry

October 15, 2025

Mass timber takes root in Texas architecture

Architecture and forest researchers explain what cross-laminated timber is and how it supports sustainable construction

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October 3, 2025

New Texas A&M faculty hired to advance ecological science

Strategic hires bolster research and teaching in Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology

People use a net to harvest catfish.
September 18, 2025

Research evaluates plant compounds to boost disease resilience in catfish

Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are studying plant-based compounds as alternatives to antibiotics to strengthen the health, sustainability and economic resilience of U.S. catfish production, the nation’s largest aquaculture industry.