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A person in protective clothing and wearing leather gloves holds a lit drip torch during a prescribed fire.
April 3, 2026

AgriLife Extension launches redesigned online prescribed burn school

Self-paced course provides landowners with knowledge, skills to use fire as land management tool

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April 2, 2026

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former students earn highest Texas A&M honor

The Association of Former Students names 12 Distinguished Alumnus Award honorees

Chad Rethorst, Ph.D., smiling and wearing a navy blazer over a blue button-down shirt
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

A group of people stand looking at a research poster while a person presents.
April 1, 2026

Science Influencers program caps five years of impact

Federally funded initiative trained science communicators across Texas A&M University System

Navreet Mahal standing in a greenhouse with flowers.
April 1, 2026

Navreet Mahal: Shaping next-generation horticultural professionals

Texas A&M educator melds teaching and industry engagement with horticulture curriculum redesign

A pan on a stovetop with a sizzling steak in it.
March 31, 2026

How food chemistry works in your kitchen every day

Texas A&M expert explains the science behind cooking and how to use it for better flavor and texture

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

Texas A&M AgriLife in white on a maroon background
March 30, 2026

Stephen Safe chosen for 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Award honors decades of research leadership, mentorship at Texas A&M University

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March 27, 2026

Texas A&M student earns top national poultry industry honor

Kulhanek awarded student of the year scholarship at the world’s largest poultry and egg, meat and food industry expo

Rendering of the new Meat Sciences and Technology Center
March 27, 2026

Texas A&M Regents keep meat science center on main campus

Decision positions facility for expanded impact in research, teaching and extension

Roughly 30 people smile and give thumbs up in a large conference room.
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

Two hands, one sporting a gold Aggie ring, hold a gold baton.
March 23, 2026

Matthew Sherman ’26: Embodying excellence

Animal science student excels as drum major, student leader and future dentist

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March 23, 2026

Chris Field named director of Aggie Financial Planning Clinic

Student-run clinic expands and increases financial planning access in the Brazos Valley

Man in a straw cowboy hat, fishing shirt and blue jeans standing in an open field next to a shrub
March 20, 2026

Baughman earns Southern Weed Science Society outstanding educator award

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock director recognized for research education

Lisa Whittlesey in The Gardens at Texas A&M University.
March 19, 2026

AgriLife Extension program specialist earns national youth gardening award

Whittlesey recognized for global impact through youth gardening initiatives 

Two people sit across from each other at a desk in an office while looking at a piece of paper together.
March 18, 2026

How a book club inspired an award-winning advising approach at Texas A&M

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences advisors use leadership concept to foster student connection

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

An aerial view of a boat driving across a lake.
March 9, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife fills critical need for pond, aquaculture diagnostics

Statewide testing supports 1.3 million private ponds and growing aquaculture industry

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

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