System News
In the Age of the Coronavirus, Chancellor John Sharp Seeks to Answer the Question: “Where’s the beef?”
COVID-19 exposes weaknesses in our food chain COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texans are asking the same question at grocery stores across the state: Where’s the beef? In this week’s episode of “COVID-19, The Texas A&M System Responds,” John Sharp, chancellor of The...
Texas A&M System Brands Landmark Campus in Texas Medical Center
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Today, the Texas A&M University System announced the name of its landmark 5-acre campus in Houston, TX at the prominent intersection of Holcombe Blvd and Main St. near the Texas Medical Center (“TMC”). Setting a new standard for...
U.S. Aid Blunted COVID-19 Impact, but Fall Semester Is Wildcard
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Federal relief has blunted the impact of COVID-19 on The Texas A&M University System so far, but a fall semester without students on campus could exacerbate the System’s financial condition, the Texas A&M System Regents were told...
Hypersonic Test Center for U.S. Army Speeds Ahead
Regents approve $79.3 Million for Tech Innovation Complex at RELLIS COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Construction of the Bush Combat Development Complex is set to begin this fall after The Texas A&M University System Regents cast three votes to help transform how the U.S....
From 9/11 to COVID-19: Chief Nim Kidd Answers the Call
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Though he spends night and day thinking about the devastation from hurricanes, wildfires and pandemics, Chief Nim Kidd somehow remains calm and deliberative. Chief Kidd, the head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, shared his unique...
Federal Agency Again Honors Texas A&M System for Success in Protecting U.S. Secrets, Technology
Award comes as foreign agents seek to steal COVID-19-releated research COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System is in a class by itself in terms of protecting sensitive information from foreign agents who want to steal it. For the second time in...
Media Advisory: Texas A&M System’s Board of Regents Plan Special Telephonic Meeting Because of Pandemic
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday will conduct its regular business meeting via a telephonic conference call because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public and news media may listen to this meeting through...
We need to find a way to protect health care workers
Leading Texas A&M scientist and Chancellor John Sharp discuss clinical trial, potential cognitive damage caused by COVID-19 COLLEGE STATION, Texas – A Texas A&M University scientist is asking hundreds of health care workers in Texas to participate in a...
Online Help for Teachers and Parents
A&M System Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with New Website (COLLEGE STATION, Texas) — As teachers move their classrooms online and parents struggle with home school, The Texas A&M University System has launched a new website with helpful resources for...
Texas will bounce back from “Double Whammy Tsunami”
While the pandemic and oil glut create a double dose of devastation, three Texas A&M scholars tell Chancellor John Sharp that they see new economic opportunities rising from the rubble. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Oil prices will rebound before the year’s end. The...