Texas A&M researchers are transforming ordinary sand into a water-saving material to improve crop resilience in dry conditions.

Texas A&M researchers are transforming ordinary sand into a water-saving material to improve crop resilience in dry conditions.

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Fueled by his experience at Texas A&M, Dr. Ahmad Al-Douri received a faculty position after graduating from the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering.

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An anonymous donor’s journey from humble beginnings to a career forged at Texas A&M is now shaping the future for engineering students with similar aspirations.

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Matthew Marek ’89 endows graduate fellowship for Texas A&M engineering students in his late father’s name — an ode to his humility and emphasis on higher education.

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The Stegers honor their Aggieland legacy through endowed scholarships for generations to come.

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Service-oriented Thomas “Tom” Reddin ’59 demonstrates his commitment to future Aggies by supporting the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

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Aggie parents leave perpetual mark

Dec. 22, 2025 • 2 min. read

Despite graduating elsewhere, Aggie parents Kathleen and Douglas Mulvey will support students like their son through an endowment for Texas A&M’s College of Engineering.

A headshot of Katie Calderon with text, Forbes Under 30 United States 2026.

The prestigious honor solidified Katie Calderon’s decision to turn her long-held dream of revolutionizing the women’s golf industry into a full-time pursuit.

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Jennifer Johnson ’98 is paving the way for future Aggies by establishing a scholarship for Texas A&M chemical engineering graduate students.

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Dr. Ellie Rahbar is developing computer models to accurately simulate how the human body responds to major blood loss and injury — and accelerate the process for testing lifesaving new medical devices for trauma care.