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The gift will support the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Houston Community College, which aims to create an affordable and accessible route for future engineers.

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The gift will support the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Midland College, which aims to create an affordable and accessible route for future engineers.

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Campus Community

From the garage to greatness

March 10, 2025 • 5 min. read

Eden Schlink ’25's journey into engineering is a testament to determination, family support and seizing unexpected opportunities.

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The partnership celebrates growth and success, addresses the critical need for engineers.

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Kyle Blessing experienced a transformative journey through the Engineering Academies.

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The Valdes brothers pursue their passions through Texas A&M Engineering Academies.

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Ronald Batista's professional journey was powered by the Engineering Academies.

Sofi English, a young woman with long dark hair sits in front of American flag and NASA flag in the background.

Sofi English ’25, an aerospace engineering major, reflects on how her participation in the Texas A&M Engineering Academy program sparked her promising future, driven by perseverance, determination and resilience.

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The Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Collin College will enroll the first cohort of students in fall 2024 and allow students to pursue one of 22 majors.

Jennifer Childress ’27.

Women's bodybuilding champion Jennifer Childress' pursuit of a degree in petroleum engineering through the Texas A&M Engineering Academies program.