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All content by By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
The Association of Former Students offers networking resources like the Find an Aggie directory, and A&M Clubs in numerous locations help bring Aggies together socially and professionally.

Aggie community offers lifetime of support to former students

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
May 6, 2019
Friends and family members of Aggies who passed away in the last year light candles after their loved one's name is called during the Roll Call for the Absent at the Campus Muster ceremony at Reed Arena on April 22.

140 honored at Campus Muster, Dwight Roblyer speaks on importance of unity and compassion

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 23, 2019
George and Barbara Bush

Remembering two honorary Aggies

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 21, 2019
Samba Reddy and his research team created the first FDA approved postpartum depression neurosteroid medication.

Fighting postpartum depression

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 17, 2019
Biomedical science and psychology sophomore Oriana Koot will serve as MSC president for the 2019-2020 school year.

Unifying the MSC

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 16, 2019
The Texas A&M Galveston Maritime Corps of Cadets walked with the March for Remembrance and began this tradition at the March in 2016 directed by David Lawhon, A&M Galveston former associate professor and honors director. 

Remembering, reconciling, taking a stand

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 7, 2019
“The National Service Hearing: Improving Current National Service Policies and Processes” was held at The Bush School of Government and Public Service Annenberg Conference Center with a table of commissioners facing five panelists to discuss the future of national public service.   

Discussing the future of national service

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
March 29, 2019
The newest exhibit at the Bush Library celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon National Park.

A grand new exhibit

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
March 19, 2019
Classroom

Designing a healthy future

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
March 19, 2019
Spring graduation will be held at Reed Arena May 9-11.

Tips before you walk the stage this May

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
March 17, 2019
The Cushing Memorial Library and Archives created a digitized yearbook collection including every edition up to 2010.

Undoctored history

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 28, 2019
Vivian Guilfoyle is running for junior yell leader at Texas A&M Galveston.

Breaking barriers at a branch campus

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 27, 2019
If this species is unique, it would bring the the Remipedia class to a total of 30 separate species.

A&M Galveston researchers discover rare organism

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 21, 2019
This year's President's Day Celebration is held in honor of President George H.W. Bush. 

Panelists close to 41st president speak on his life-long dedication to public service

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 11, 2019
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New research center to address current issues in nutrition, agriculture

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 10, 2019
President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union address in January last year. This year's speech was given on Feb. 5 since it was postponed during the government shutdown. 

Local experts examine Trump’s State of the Union address

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 6, 2019
The six films which comprise the Wild Texas Film Tour focus on wildlife, conservation and adventure.

Wild Texas Film Tour comes back to Aggieland

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 5, 2019
Robert Putnam, award-winning author and Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University, will lecture on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center.

Harvard political science professor to lecture on improving society by learning from past

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
January 31, 2019
The Big Event is the largest one day student run service project.

Texas A&M students gear up for Big Event

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
January 30, 2019
Bush School Preview

Foreign policy expert to speak about presidential power

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
January 24, 2019
A new report shows that urban flooding is a problem worthy of national concern. Above: A Houston neighborhood faces heavy flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Researchers examine urban flooding

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
January 24, 2019
In many states, there are few laws and regulations restricting employers from viewing perspective hire’s social media accounts.

Online persona affects opportunities

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
January 22, 2019
Signs in front of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum direct visitors to the Bush family gravesite behind the pond and explain why most of the museum is currently closed.

Texas A&M professors discuss national and local impacts of government shutdown

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
January 15, 2019
Dary Dega opened Degallery to spread art education in Bryan-College Station. 

Local gallery boasts interesting origins

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
November 30, 2018
Communication sophomore Steven Anderson is raising money to help pay for his chemotherapy treatment.

Student battles rare form of cancer, seeks assistance from Aggie family

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
November 28, 2018
The wildfires raging in California are the deadliest in state history, destroying entire communities and leaving residents with ashes to call home. 

A&M Forest Service helps fight devastating California wildfires

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
November 19, 2018
Proceeds raised from Brazos Valley Empty Bowls will go to the Brazos Valley Food Bank. 

Empty Bowls program grows in Brazos Valley

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
November 14, 2018
Plastic Ban

Experts shed light on EU plastic ban

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
November 7, 2018
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Exploring the IPCC report with A&M experts

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 29, 2018
Task Force 1 has been deployed to assist flood victims for the past three weeks.

Texas Task Force 1 activates in response to state-wide heavy rains

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 28, 2018
Dr. Bruce McCarl is one of the three creators of the upcoming  Agricultural and Ecological Vulnerability to a Changing Climate conference.

Researchers to discuss climate change and agricultural security at Friday conference

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 25, 2018
Local shops in Downtown Bryan have come together to host a pub crawl, costume contests and giveaways during the Halloween season. 

Dawn of the downtown dead

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 18, 2018
End Hunger is a company that helps provide food and other support to malnourished children in Atoyac, Mexico. 

Aggie-owned company works to eliminate malnourishment

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 11, 2018
Lance Brockway, chief technology officer for Nelumbo, earned his bachelor's degree and Ph.D. at Texas A&M.  

Texas A&M graduate works to improve efficiency of air conditioning systems

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 9, 2018
The student services complex at White Creek consists of temporary modulars that house offices like Disability Services, Women’s Health Resource Center and Student Counseling Services.

Software for stress

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 1, 2018
There are many places to enjoy your favorite coffee brew around the Bryan/College Station area at places like Lupa's Coffee and What's the Buzz Coffee Co.

Smell, sip, caffeinate and celebrate

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 28, 2018
Pacifica is an app that was developed to help people distress during their schedules and to take a moment for themselves.

App aimed at tracking and improving mental health introduced to campus

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 24, 2018
Senior Savannah Mehrtens sees her Aggie Ring as a symbol of family. 

A promise fulfilled

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 21, 2018
While winds blew away the flames, HelpLine Volunteers and students gathered in a close circle to keep their candles lit at the suicide awareness walk on Sept. 19.

Hundreds gather to show support at Suicide Awareness Walk

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 20, 2018
According to data from the Pew Research Center, two-thirds of DACA recipients are ages 25 or younger, and a majority of DACA recipients are female.

DACA recipients still face uncertain future

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 18, 2018
Bryan Firefighter Luke Aneillo catches his breath on the rooftop of the Varisco Building in full gear.

Climbing to remember

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 11, 2018
According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, over 5,000 15-24-year-olds died by suicide in 2016. 

Events look to encourage open dialogue on suicide

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 9, 2018
John Jones, Class of 2002, organized a group of around 50 people from the Bryan-College Station area, including a dozen Texas A&M students to help flood victims in Houston of Hurricane Harvey.

One year after Harvey, research, relief efforts continue

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 6, 2018
Walking, biking and riding the bus are all ways to decrease both emissions and traffic on College Station roadways.

Effects of campus transportation on environment, health

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 4, 2018
Water insecurity refers to the limited availability or poor condition of water in a certain area.

Securing water for the future

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
August 28, 2018
Seniors Rose Marshall, Taylor Welch and Megan Rodriguez and sophomore Mia Miller join Reveille IX in top leadership positions on campus. 

Leading Ladies of Aggieland

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
August 19, 2018
Wage Gap Graphic

The state of the pay gap

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
May 6, 2018
NAMI Feature

NAMI Brazos Valley offers support, education for mental illness

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
May 1, 2018
Ryan Ewing, Paul Myrow and Mike Lamb took data from deposits to understand the speed of sea level rise during the marinoan time period.

If rocks could talk

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 29, 2018
Atticus Finch Day Preview

Annual Atticus Finch Day celebration

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 25, 2018
 

A time honored tradition

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 19, 2018
President Barack Obama speaks with Dr. Ronny Jackson in the Outer Oval Office, Feb. 21, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Ronny Jackson looking for bipartisan support ahead of confirmation hearing

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 19, 2018

‘Let comrade answer here’

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 19, 2018
Vendors will gather at Sbisa Dining Hall for a farmer’s market on Tuesday.

Farm to table

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 8, 2018
Ronny Jackson, Class of 1991, was nominated for Secretary of Veterans Affairs on March 28.

Aggie nominated for Cabinet position

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 8, 2018
Leaders at the “Rethinking Texas Water Policy,” conference will discuss the future of water in Texas.

Policy conference to address Texas water concerns

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 4, 2018
Miss Click shared her story at the 2017 Coming Out Monologues.

GLBT week on campus

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 4, 2018
Cannabis

Education-based group advocates for legalization in Texas

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 1, 2018
March For Our Lives was started by the students of Stoneman Douglas High School after the Parkland, Florida shooting and will take place across the nation on March 24.

The “mass shooting generation” aims to end gun violence

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
March 22, 2018
Jeff George, executive director of Sea Turtle Inc., captured this photo around 5 p.m. in front of a beach venue during Texas Week 2017 in South Padre Island. According to George, the city closed the beach at 5 p.m. for one hour to clean it and at 6 p.m. it reopened for the evening crowds at the adjacent venue.   

Respect the coast on spring break

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
March 5, 2018
The River and the Wall

Traveling the path of proposed wall border

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 26, 2018
Drive-in centers and curbside pickup are available in Bryan and College Station respectively for residents interested in recycling. 

Utilities and Energy Services working to increase diversion rates

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 12, 2018
Concerns over immigration and security policies have impacted life for many border communities.

Realities of life on the U.S.-Mexico Border

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 11, 2018
The Knauss Fellowship gives graduate and Ph.D. students the chance to broaden marine knowledge outside of the classroom. 

From the coast to the capitol

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
February 4, 2018
Starting in mid-February, current University of Michigan Energy Institute director Mark Barteau will become A&M's Vice President of Research.

New vice president for research looks to find opportunities for growth

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
January 30, 2018
The new recreational facilities would be located near the University Drive and the Quad.

Students to vote on proposed recreation expansion

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
January 28, 2018
Internships

Searching for success

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
January 22, 2018
Carol A. Fierke was selected for the position of provost and executive vice president on June 19, 2017 and officially took office on Oct. 16, 2017. 

Meet the new Aggie provost

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
November 27, 2017
Students gather around the central campus location, the clocktower, for Bonfire remembrance at the Texas A&M University at Galveston campus.

Galveston’s Bonfire Remembrance embraces the spirit of the Aggie family

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
November 16, 2017
Dustin McEntire was a committed and loving father to his son Mason, who will be turning two in several weeks. 

Silver Taps: Dustin Cole McEntire

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
November 5, 2017
General manager Bryan Pierce and owner Lee Perrone plan on opening their new Northgate location on Nov. 1 where Potato Shack was previously located. 

Second chance for a dream

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 24, 2017
The VET team revealed their new custom made emergency vehicle for disaster response.    

VET reveals custom disaster response vehicle

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 24, 2017
The private event was held at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center as part of the 20th anniversary of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

Memories of Ganny and Gampy

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 21, 2017
Jimmy Carter

President profiles

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 19, 2017

Texas Tech police officer shot and killed, campus on lockdown

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 9, 2017
Standing up to Statistics

Clery Report shows spike in offenses

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 6, 2017
Then President George W. Bush met with former Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and then President-elect Barack Obama Wed., Jan. 7, 2009 in the Oval Office of the White House.

Five living former presidents will host hurricane relief concert

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
October 4, 2017
An Aggie Ring passes through the process of casting, cooling and polishing on Balfour's production line.

Carefully crafted in tradition

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 21, 2017
Campus Safety Awareness Events educate students on how to prepares for fires and other emergency situations. 

Campus Safety Awareness Week to provide resources, education about emergency preparedness

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 18, 2017
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced on Sept. 7 that she has plans to change guidelines for how university campuses should handle sexual assault. 

Betsy DeVos plans to replace Obama-era sexual assault guidelines

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 13, 2017
Sustainable Living

How to be sustainable on campus

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 11, 2017
Morgan Smith, a doctoral student at Texas A&M, researched the Guest Mammoth site in Florida for two years. 

Texas A&M Ph.D. candidate and team could rewrite history

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 5, 2017
Ph.D. candidate Garrison Neel (right) and mechanical engineering seniors Amir Darwesh (center) and Quang Le (left) work together to build the first autonomous shuttle.

The self-driving shuttle of Texas A&M

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
September 5, 2017
Texas A&M officials say it is common for STEM students to switch majors within science fields.

Major changes

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
August 30, 2017
Democratic U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke stands on a chair to speak to over 200 people at Rosa's Cafe in College Station, Texas. 

Beto O’Rourke visits College Station

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
August 21, 2017
Félix Pacheco, bass guitarist of Cilantro Boombox, plays in the second summer sunset music series concert.

Series ends strong

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
July 12, 2017
Public programs coordinator Tracey Paine, anthropology senior Kaela Clark and political science senior Ashtyn Davis cut the Bush's birthday cake. The free food was a selling point of the event.

George Bush Library hosts birthday celebration for namesake

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
June 12, 2017
Administration Building

Texas A&M ranked one of top colleges doing most for American Dream

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
June 2, 2017
A&M professor Arnold LeUnes was surprised by students with an Aggie Ring Sunday to replace the one he lost to a house fire.

Gifted in Gratitude

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens
April 23, 2017
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