Former Students
News and updates featuring research, faculty achievements, student projects, and industry impact about Former Students.
The Austin R. Fairchild ’24 Endowed Scholarship aims to support a student in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University.
Storied explorer establishes aerospace engineering scholarship for Texas A&M students, charting a course for future Aggies in a seamless process.
Former student and veteran, Dr. Kasandra Pirkey ’01, established a memorial scholarship in the Department of Aerospace Engineering in honor of her late uncle, uniting service, education and family.
Texas A&M inspires former student to pursue career in academics
Jan. 26, 2026 • 2 min. readDr. Kevin Nixon has received a faculty position after graduating from the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering.
Anonymous donor establishes endowment to support Texas A&M mechanical engineering students in financial need in honor of an influential professor.
Recent graduate credits Texas A&M mentorship for academic success after receiving a faculty position
Jan. 19, 2026 • 2 min. readDr. Jianping Li has received a faculty position after graduating from the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering.
The largest A&M club in Texas established a scholarship to honor longtime member Gerald "Gerry" Grogin '47.
Aggie alum accepts a faculty role in chemical engineering
Jan. 12, 2026 • 2 min. readDr. Anubhav Sarmah received a faculty position at Virginia Tech after graduating from the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering.
From rural Colorado to the forefront of aerospace engineering, Merri J. Sanchez ’85 broke barriers at NASA and now hopes to help future engineers reach for the stars.
Former Texas A&M student launches research career after graduation
Jan. 5, 2026 • 2 min. readFueled 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.









