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Texas A&M University
From humble beginnings in 1876 as Texas' first public institution of higher learning, to a bustling 5,000-acre campus with 46,000-plus students and a nationally recognized faculty, Texas A&M University is one of a select few universities with land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant designations. With an enrollment of about half men and half women, 25 percent of the freshman class are the first in their family to attend college and 8,500 are graduate students. Texas A&M has two branch campuses, one in Galveston, Texas, and one in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar. This research-intensive flagship university with 10 colleges was recently ranked first in the nation by The Washington Monthly for "tangible contributions to the public interest." U.S. News and World Report ranked Texas A&M third nationally as a "best value" among public universities. Many degree programs are ranked among the top 10 in the country.
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Texas A&M Facts
• Texas’ first public institution of higher learning opened October 4,1876
• Has awarded more than 330,000 degrees since the university opened
• One of a select few academic institutions in the nation to hold triple federal designation as a Land–Grant, Sea–Grant and Space–Grant university
• Ranks as the nation’s seventh-largest university in enrollment, with about 46,000 students on the main campus
• Consistently ranks among the country’s top 20 universities in enrollment of National Merit
Scholars, with more than 600 of these high-achieving students currently on campus
• Ranks among the top public universities by “U.S. News & World Report” in its 2008 “America’s Best Colleges” issue and among its “best values” ratings, with other national and international publications, including “Kiplinger’s,” also giving the university high marks for academics and value
• Conducts research valued at more than $550 million annually, placing it among the top 20 universities nationally
• Operates branch campuses in Galveston and in the Persian Gulf state of Qatar and centers in Mexico City and Castiglion Fiorentino in Italy. (The Qatar cam- pus is fully funded by the Qatar Foundation.) Serves as home to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, which opened in 1997 and has attracted more than 1 million visitors
• Holds membership in the
Association of American Universities, a highly selective organization that promotes high standards for teaching, research and scholarship at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels
• Serves as home to one of the largest chapters of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and largest academic honor society, with its Kappa of Texas chapter having more than 150 members
• Ranks at the top among the state’s public institutions in student reten¬tion and graduation rates–among the leaders overall and for minority students, both African-American and Hispanic
• Has an endowment valued at more than $5 billion, which ranks fourth among U.S. public universities and 10th overall; exceeded its $1 billion goal by more than $400,000 in its recent capital campaign
• Has formal agreements for collaborative research and faculty/student exchanges with more than 130 institutions in 52 countries, with active research programs on all seven continents
• Ranks among the top U.S. universities in attracting international students, with more than 3,700 from 120 countries currently enrolled.
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Traditions at A&M
Camaraderie thrives through the intangible Aggie Spirit—the bond that transcends generations to connect graduates through the time-honored traditions that set Texas A&M apart from other universities. Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets is the largest uniformed body of university students in the nation outside the U.S. service academies, with some 2,000 men and women in ROTC programs in all four military branches. Many of the university's most cherished traditions that live on today grew out of the early Corps experience.

Some of the most recognized Aggie traditions include: Silver Taps, a silent campus memorial service for fallen Aggies, 12th Man tradition of standing during football games, Midnight Yell, which attracts 30,000-plus Aggies to Kyle Field for a yell practice the night before a home football game and Muster, an annual gathering to honor Aggies who have died since the last muster ceremony.

The official mascot of Texas A&M is a collie named Reveille, also known as the First Lady of Aggieland. The school colors are maroon and white. The distinctive Aggie Ring, designed more than 100 years ago, serves as the symbolic link to the Aggie network of former students. With a history that extends back over 130 years, Texas A&M is steeped in tradition. A&M traditions provide a sense of community for parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and students. Ultimately, it is these traditions that help Aggies past and present—as well as the campus community—celebrate the Aggie Spirit.
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Campus Attractions
Texas A&M is home to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, which has welcomed more than a million visitors in the last 10 years, in addition to other museums and art galleries. More than 1,200 public events are hosted through the university each year, such as Broadway shows, concerts, and performances, in addition to hundreds of Big 12 athletic contests. Texas A&M has the one of the nation's largest university intramural sports programs, with one in four Aggies participating. Student-led guided tours are available through the Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center.

For a complete list of all the attractions available on campus, please follow this accompanying link - http://www.tamu.edu/home/aboutam/campuslife/campusAttractions.html.

Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center
The Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center, located on the first floor of Rudder Tower, is your front door to the University. We are here to greet you with a warm “Howdy,” a smile and any information you may need to make your visit to A&M a great and memorable experience. Aggieland is a special, unique place that you should experience first hand. We hope that you come to see our beautiful campus and take a tour with us to learn about our traditions and become a part of the Spirit of Aggieland. Join us on a tour of campus or at one of our events designated for prospective students. On this tour, you will learn about the remarkable history and special traditions that make Texas A&M such an amazing place. If you have special needs, please be sure to mention it to our staff when you schedule or arrive for your visit. We will make the necessary accommodations to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible. Several opportunities are available to you during a visit to the Texas A&M campus, so be sure to let us know your interests so we can customize your visit.
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Texas A&M University Bus Schedule

Texas A&M Sports Schedule

Blinn College
Blinn has offered classes in Bryan-College Station since 1970 and now encompasses more than 80 acres with state-of-the-art learning facilities. This vibrant community where college and culture go hand-in-hand is host to more than 50,000 Blinn and Texas A&M students. Blinn College exists for the primary purpose of serving educational needs of the people in its service area. Blinn College seeks to provide educational experiences and opportunities that will assist the student in developing intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility and skills and knowledge in support of a productive life. Underlying these basic goals is a strong commitment to instructional excellence through philosophical and financial support. The institution will be alert to the changing educational requirements of the region and endeavor to meet those needs. In order to accomplish the mission, the college has established the following objectives to provide: Two years of accredited college level transfer courses in arts and sciences for those seeking associate degrees or intending to transfer to senior institutions, training to meet the changing needs of business and industry by preparing students in one-and two-year occupational courses leading directly to gainful employment, two-year technical -vocational programs leading to a degree or certification of proficiency which will enable the student to enter industry or business with a marketable skill, a developmental program for inadequately prepared students offering a variety of courses designed to assist such students in achieving success in college level courses and counseling and guidance services to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals and to provide them with information pertaining to careers and employment opportunities as well as many other opportunities.
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