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The Texas A&M Medical Center is planned for Houston's Texas Medical Center area.

Texas A&M system to build medical complex in Houston to harvest engineering medicine

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
March 16, 2020
The Help Desk Central provides IT services for students on campus.

Help Desk Central continues to expand in service to students

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
February 28, 2020
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education is an organization that promotes freedom of speech at higher learning institutions.

Texas A&M updates policy language to receive high ranking

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
January 20, 2020
Members of Brazos Valley law enforcement agencies including the Brazos County Sherriff's Office, Bryan Police Department, College Station Police Department and Texas A&M University Police Department raised over $13,000 for cancer research.

Local law enforcement raises money and awareness

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
January 14, 2020
Porter S. Garner III, president and CEO of The Association of Former Students, addresses graduates at a Texas A&M commencement ceremony in May of 2018.

Graduation by the numbers

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
December 8, 2019
The Department of Multicultural Services has a Native American Heritage Month display in the MSC, including pottery and a dreamcatcher.

Aggies celebrate Native American Heritage Month

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
November 20, 2019
TUFU

Vertical farming technique growing at A&M

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
November 12, 2019
Dog

A&M partners with VolitionRx for research into cancer screenings for dogs

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
November 5, 2019
The Texas A&M-Qatar campus is researching way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions when processing natural gas.

New natural gas processing technology meant to reduce carbon footprint

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
October 22, 2019
Animal science senior Nicholas Free developed CowSim as a tool to teach proper behavior around cattle.

Student-made game provides virtual introduction to cattle handling

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
October 21, 2019
Protests continue in Hong Kong amidst controversy in the US and whether or not American companies should be involved.

Hong Kong protests continue as American companies fall into controversy

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
October 13, 2019
Texas A&M's Telehealth Counseling Clinic is making mental health services easier to access for surrounding counties.

Telehealth program expanding to help rural Texas

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
October 3, 2019
The 21st Century Classroom Building next to Cain Garage is expected to be completed for the beginning of fall 2020 classes.

Construction Update: Work continues on new campus buildings

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
September 15, 2019
ThoughtSpace is an app created by Aggies that helps students looking for internships connect with businesses.

Finding the right match

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
July 23, 2019
Money

Foreign financing under investigation

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
July 8, 2019
Suyash Gupta, Raissa Lubanda and Claire Rowan traveled with EpiAssist to help Rockport. Locals are still struggling to recover since Hurricane Harvey struck in 2017.

Fostering selfless service

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
June 24, 2019
Texas Republican Senate incumbent John Cornyn will face democrat Mary Jennings also known as MJ Hegar in 2020.

Talks of Next Texas Senator, US and Russian Warships Meet, Hong Kong Protest: This Week in Politics

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
June 10, 2019
The "Save Chick-fil-A" bill is headed for Governor Greg Abbott's desk after passing in Texas legislature.

Chick-fil-A bill, distorted Pelosi videos, Theresa May resigns and Austria corruption: This Week in Politics

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
May 28, 2019
On April 23, residents of Aguas Zarcas, Costa Rica had a meteorite fall in small pieces across their town. 

Emotions in ravens, space mud and loudest underwater sound: This Week in Science

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
May 28, 2019
Holocaust survivor

Holocaust survivor shares life experiences and struggles

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
April 26, 2019
Mars

Anti-tumor antibiotic, martian earthquake and magnetic sculptures: This Week in Science

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
April 25, 2019
Joe Biden

Texas Time Voting, Biden enters presidential race Ukraine Election and Sri Lanka Attack: This Week in Politics

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
April 25, 2019
A first edition copy of Ursula K. Le Guin’s “The Left Hand of Darkness” is one of many pieces on display in Cushing’s exhibit.

Exploring perspectives

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
April 24, 2019
The number of non-medical vaccine exemptions has risen from less than 5,000 in 2003 to nearly 45,000 in 2015.

Vaccine refusal drives measles outbreak

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
April 16, 2019
Jeanette Lipton and Ammarah Sattar both opted to get the larger men’s rings.

Aggie women discuss their decision to order a men’s-size ring

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
April 12, 2019
This Week in Science 4/4

Evidence of adult neurogenesis, fossils and rediscovered bee: This Week in Science

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
April 4, 2019
The Bennu asteroid was discovered to have a rough surface instead of a smooth surface required for a landing.

Dust-Spewing Asteroid, Fossilized Egg and Antidepressant Developments: This Week in Science

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
March 25, 2019
A snapping shrimp claw has been 3-D printed and started producing plasma.

Curing HIV, creating plasma and new species: This Week in Science

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
March 18, 2019
“Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America” will be on display until May 20.

Exploring terror in US history

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt
February 27, 2019
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