Agriculture & Life Sciences
We Are the “A” in Texas A&M!
Since its inception in 1876, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, better known today as Texas A&M University, has served to prepare leaders in the agricultural and life science fields of endeavor, advance discovery though related research and extend this knowledge to the citizenry.
As the largest College of Agriculture & Life Sciences in the country, graduating over 1200 students annually, our former students are impacting ever sector of the agriculture and life science industries.
Students select major course of study in 13 academic departments and are known for their leadership, integrity and work ethic, all cornerstones of the Aggie Spirit.
We Are Life!
Our faculty is world renowned for their expertise in issues ranging from molecular structural biology to the economics of the food marketing chain, from ecological science, conservation and management to the development of educators, communicators and translators of issues facing all the citizens of Earth.
Abundant, Clean Water; Safe Food Supply; Energy From Crops & Other Biological Fuels—Stories that are taken from daily headlines are taught, researched and solved daily in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.
The core principles of our college are to prepare students, seek discovery and extend solutions that address the complexities of stewarding the basic functions of all life.
You Can Make An Impact…
Your philanthropic investment in support of our top priorities can ensure the College’s impact on these issues. With your help, we commit to the following:
- Recruitment & Retention of the Best Scientists and Faculty;
- Gifts of endowed chairs, professorships and targeted funds for issues-based research and extension help to focus our energies and offset additional costs of achieving excellence.
- Education & Advancement for Leaders of Tomorrow;
- Gifts of endowed undergraduate scholarships, study abroad opportunities and innovative curriculum programshelp to enhance the student experience. Gifts in support of graduate student assistantships, fellowships and awards provide future educators and scientists.
- Technologically Advanced & Functional Learning Environments.
- Support for facilities projects enhance the environment for teaching, learning, research and discovery; allowing for evolving technology and challenges.
- Vigorous Pursuit of Discovery & the Sciences of Life.
- Investment in excellence through discretionary funds in every department helps our academic leaders to address unforeseen needs and opportunities.
Join Us….
We can help you design a gift that is right for your family and impacts these areas and many more; a gift that you make when, where, and how you want. Make a current gift to support faculty or students, or leave $25,000 in your will to fund a permanent endowment. The options are as varied as the interests and abilities of A&M’s former students and friends.
