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This new Aggie program takes medicine to another world. 🚀🩺 Through Texas A&M University’s Aerospace Medicine program, Aggies are preparing to support astronaut health as space exploration continues to grow. Led by experts including Dr. Jeff Chancellor ’18 and former astronaut Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor, students and researchers are helping shape the future of medicine beyond our planet. Learn more about the program and how you can help launch groundbreaking research and student opportunities: https://bit.ly/3Pvgl2x . . Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine

Meet Travis Burks '13. Travis has recently joined the Texas A&M Foundation as director of development supporting the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. A two-time Texas A&M University graduate, he has a personal and professional connection to the college and its mission. With experience working with different units at Texas A&M, he brings a diverse background in relationship-building, strategic communication and program coordination. "Having earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, I have a deep, personal connection to the college," Travis said. "Continuing that passion of involvement and networking through my job as a development officer is very exciting and a blessing. I'm also excited about being part of a tight-knit organization and team." In his role, Travis serves as an ambassador of the Foundation and Texas A&M, connecting donor generosity with the university's vision by building strong, long-term relationships and securing impactful gifts. Drop a “Howdy!” in the comments to help us welcome Travis to the Foundation! Interested in joining our team? Learn more and explore current openings here: https://bit.ly/3IL4Lwo

We asked former students to share the restaurants and meals they still think about from their days in Aggieland, and the answers did not disappoint. From comfort food at Mom’s to chicken-fried steak at Wehrman’s, these local favorites hold a special place in Aggie memories. What restaurant was your go-to while at Texas A&M? Drop your favorite spot in the comments below and read what these Aggies had to say: https://bit.ly/4tAlJjd

The Texas A&M Foundation is pleased to announce Wayne Roberts ’85 as its new interim president and CEO. Wayne, who brings more than 35 years of experience building and leading high-achieving organizations, will assume the role June 1, in addition to continuing his duties as a member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. In his new role, he is eager to help the Foundation continue growing donor relationships and strengthening partnerships across Texas A&M as the university prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary this fall. The Board also extends its gratitude to John Huser ’89, vice president and chief financial officer, for serving as acting leader since December and providing steady leadership during an important time. Please join us in welcoming Wayne as he steps into his new role leading the Foundation in building a brighter future for Texas A&M: https://bit.ly/4v2KCVB

Behind your latest carton of eggs, there might just be an Aggie making it possible! Did you know Texas A&M’s Poultry Science Department produces nearly 40% of the nation’s graduates in the industry, with a 100% job placement rate? As one of only a handful of programs supplying talent to the industry, it plays a critical role in feeding the future. From food safety to animal care, these Aggies are making a real impact across the industry. We sat down with a few former students who have hatched from "good eggs" into full-fledged professionals. Explore their valuable industry insights and practical advice: https://bit.ly/3PdjDXY . . . Texas A&M University - Department of Poultry Science Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

What started as a pair of senior Corps of Cadets boots in a Bryan antique store turned into a heartwarming Aggie reunion years later. After discovering the name “Guynes, W.A.” inside the boots, Kelly Nix ’87 made it her mission to return them to their original owner, Dr. William "Allison" Guynes ’60. The long-lost boots brought back memories, sparked a lasting friendship and proved once again that the Aggie Spirit never fades. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4htKgR7 . . . Texas A&M Corps of Cadets

A new home for sea turtle rescues is coming to Texas A&M University at Galveston! Thanks to a transformative gift from Cheryl Mellenthin, a new sea turtle rehabilitation hospital and educational outreach center will soon break ground, supporting critical care, research and conservation efforts for marine life along the Texas coast, including the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. From hands-on rehabilitation to public education, the facility will play a key role in protecting ocean ecosystems for generations to come. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3ORCoQC

Texas A&M is blending art and technology to create film in a whole new way. Texas A&M's College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts (PVFA) is pulling back the curtain on its latest film project, “Chase Your Dreams,” starring Riley Emler ’27. The short film was led by Academy Award- and Emmy-winning filmmakers Brandon Oldenburg and Limbert Fabian and involved faculty and students from multiple PVFA disciplines. Using a virtual production stage, the film blends practical set pieces with visuals on a massive LED screen, bringing art and technology together right here on campus. Step behind the scenes and take a closer look at the innovation behind this upcoming film: https://bit.ly/3R8kEB8 . . . Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts

Ever wondered what it takes to engineer a vehicle from the ground up and take it off-road? Join Carson Seiber ’26 on Discovering Aggieland as he gets an inside look at the BAJA SAE team, where Aggies turn classroom knowledge into real-world engineering through designing, building and racing their own vehicles. From testing performance to the intensity of competition, this team is driven by more than speed. It’s about innovation, collaboration and learning through every challenge along the way. Help support student experiences that prepare Aggies to lead in every field: https://bit.ly/3RDrLBQ . . . Texas A&M University College of Engineering Maroon Coats - Texas A&M Foundation Texas A&M Society of Automotive Engineers

When Charlie Dollinger ’26 walked across the graduation stage this spring, he received more than a prized diploma — he secured a century of Dollinger family legacy at Texas A&M University, 150 years after the university started. Beginning with his great-grandfather, Charles “Chick” Dollinger, Class of 1926, nearly 20 Aggies have come from this family, watching Texas A&M evolve from a small-town military college to an internationally recognized university. The family’s stories go back to 1922, when Chick Dollinger spent his freshman year in a tent next to Simpson Drill Field. Filling his journals with details of Aggie victories over the Longhorns, reflections from Final Review and friendships with Yell Leaders, Chick remembered his formative experience at Texas A&M for a lifetime. Now as a fourth-generation Aggie, following his grandfather Jerry Dollinger ’69 and father David Dollinger ’93, Charlie carries on the family’s Aggie Spirit. “Texas A&M has always been a part of our lives,” Charlie said. “It’s an honor for me to carry on the tradition my family started a century ago, and I hope future generations can keep it going.”