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Ring Day

The Aggie Rings for Veterans program was started in 2013 to raise money to provide ring scholarships for student veterans.

Serving those who have served

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel November 11, 2020

Student veterans at Texas A&M can receive special scholarships from the Aggie Rings for Veterans Program to help fund their Aggie gold. The Aggie Rings for Veterans Program was started in 2013 after...

Aggie Ring recipients can pick up their rings on Nov. 17, 19 and 20.

November Ring Day to allow two guests

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_ November 11, 2020

Changes have been made to the COVID-19 restrictions for Aggie Ring Day this November. Ring Day, which had previously become Ring Week this semester, will be held on Nov. 17, 19 and 20. Recipients can choose...

First-generation college student and College Station native Amina Butt says her Aggie Ring will symbolize her experiences — from Hurricane Harvey to a year of Zoom classes.

Fulfilling a childhood dream

By Amina Butt @awkwardamina September 16, 2020

When reflecting back on my past as a College Station native, I wonder what my childhood self would feel about who I’ve become and the fact that I am finally getting my Aggie Ring from that big university...

While returning to the U.S. from Italy, Camryn Lang tried on the Aggie Rings of her Study Abroad classmates. 

A bright spot in dark times

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang September 16, 2020

A global health crisis, racial injustice, an economic downturn, raging fires raising concerns for the earth — this doesn’t feel like a time to celebrate. If someone had asked me last fall about...

Aggie Ring recipients traditionally dunk their rings in a pitcher of beer.

Dunking in a new era

By Shelby McVey @shelbyxbreann September 16, 2020

Ring dunk. Two words that describe a new beginning for Aggies with their newfound gold. The timeless tradition of sinking a brand new Aggie Ring into a pitcher and downing its contents is normally something...

A re-envisioned Ring Day

By Grace Carter @gracercarter September 16, 2020

A long-standing tradition at Texas A&M, Ring Day is a memorable day for many Aggies. Despite the current environment, The Association of Former Students is ensuring that students are able to experience...

Agricultural communications and journalism junior Emily Wedemeyer's ring was delivered to her by mail on May 7.

Same Aggie gold

My Ring Day looked different than most. Instead of having an assigned group number and being shuffled through the Association of Former Students among thousands of other Aggies, I received my piece of...

Journalism junior Hannah Underwood's  Aggie Ring was delivered to her hometown Hawkins, TX.

Second home

My 10-year-old brother recently asked me what an Aggie Ring is and why it is so important. When I told him about it and showed him a picture, he said, “Wow. I want one.” For a long time, I...

Cake Junkie and Cakes by Gina are two of the bakeries where Aggies can order treats in the shape of their new Aggie Ring.

Icing on the cake

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim November 7, 2019

While the Texas A&M community gathers to celebrate Aggie Ring Day, local bakeries are setting their cake mixers on high for this Friday’s workload. Over 3,000 students will be receiving their...

Life & Arts editor Hollis Mills receives his Aggie Ring Friday at 5:30 p.m.

A ring well-earned

By Hollis Mills @sillohllim November 7, 2019

How can I convince you I earned this? How can I let you know this ring means more to me than 90 hours of completed coursework? How can I let you know that I have been thinking about this moment since I...

Former Life & Arts editor Hannah Falcon is living in Washington, D.C., this semester, and she will receive her Aggie Ring on Capitol Hill.

The power of the Aggie Network

By Hannah Falcon @hannahfalcon_ November 7, 2019

Nearly every college student can relate to the experience of moving away from home at a ripe young age and into a tiny dorm where you share a bathroom with people you don’t know. I did all this my...

Ring Day

Students go for gold this Friday

By Alek Benavides @alekbenavides November 7, 2019

About 3,100 students will receive their Aggie Rings on Friday, with distribution starting at 11 a.m. at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Each ring recipient needs to have their Ring Ticket,...

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