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Shortleaf pine trees in a forest in Texas.
July 13, 2026

Texas A&M researchers to examine Big Thicket National Preserve economic value

Grant will fund study of Big Thicket's economic footprint in Southeast Texas

Hyunrae Kim, wearing taupe jacket, accepts tourism research award at 2026 Travel and Tourism Research Association conference.
July 3, 2026

Texas A&M doctoral student earns prestigious tourism research award

Hyunrae Kim to use Slattery Award to research impact of tourist destination residents’ perceptions

Babak Taheri stands in the middle of the Digital Transformation Lab
June 29, 2026

Inside the lab shaping hospitality’s technology-driven future

Use of artificial intelligence, biometrics and virtual simulations help reimagine hospitality services

A chatbot on a mobile phone.
May 22, 2026

Research finds hotel booking chatbots can ‘creep out’ customers

Texas A&M study links chatbot dishonesty and incompetence to user discomfort, reveals simple fix

Two hands holding two gold rings.
May 6, 2026

An Aggie ring 40 years in the making

Mike Shipley ’26 finishes what he started and honors the woman who never let him forget he should

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

A line of people swaying. There is a screen projection behind them that says Welcome to AGLS on Tour in San Antonio
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

New World Screwworm specimen on a pin
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

two students shaking hands
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

a man stands in the middle of a group with an award
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

A large conference hall with people attending a career fair
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

two women hugging
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