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April 30, 2026

Four staff members honored with President’s Meritorious Service Awards

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences employees recognized for excellence, leadership and service

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April 30, 2026

The anatomy courses one future doctor wishes she’d had

Nutrition graduate teaches courses made for medical school, health careers

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April 28, 2026

Is coffee good for you? Texas A&M researchers provide new insight

Recent paper examines health benefits, reveals much left to explore on coffee’s human health impact 

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April 14, 2026

Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty join University Distinguished Professor ranks

Mohanty, Ross among eight faculty members selected across Texas A&M University

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April 13, 2026

70th annual Convocation celebrates Agriculture and Life Sciences students

Honorees recognized for leadership, scholarship and service at milestone ceremony

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April 2, 2026

StrongPeople Strong Hearts app aims to reduce cardiovascular disease risk 

Texas A&M AgriLife secures $1 million to develop digital intervention program

Nutrition students gather around a digital anatomy table.
March 9, 2026

Texas A&M advances nutrition education for future nurses

New Nutrition-to-Nursing pathway prepares nurses with foundation in nutrition

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March 4, 2026

The Association of Former Students honors faculty and staff

University-Level Distinguished Achievement Awards recognize excellence across the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

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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 

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February 11, 2026

Life sciences symposium connects Texas A&M students with graduate pathways

Symposium highlights interdisciplinary training, research excellence, strength of Life Sciences Network 

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February 2, 2026

From nutrition student to women’s health, a winding path finds purpose

A science-based nutrition foundation and a willingness to pivot shaped Sydney Heck’s '21 path to maternal newborn nursing

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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 13, 2026

62nd annual Texas Pecan Short Course set for Feb. 24-27 in Somerville

Four-day course includes classroom learning, hands-on demonstrations

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January 7, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honor faculty, staff

Individuals and teams receive highest employee awards

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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 12, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife awarded $2.1 million to improve women’s heart health

Community-driven, evidence-based program expands to South Texas to improve nutrition and physical activity

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November 12, 2025

Faculty Affairs’ IMPACT celebration builds scholarly community

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty recognized at event

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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

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September 9, 2025

Preserve end of harvest flavors with homemade salsa

Celebrate late summer's bounty into the new year with bold flavors

Catharine “Cathy” Ross, Ph.D., with Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease textbook on the table in front of her.
August 21, 2025

Ross appointed associate dean for faculty affairs

Ross has provided her expertise in advisory roles for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health.