Texas A&M University Mission Statement

Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity. It prepares students to assume roles in leadership, responsibility and service to society. Texas A&M assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit. It welcomes and seeks to serve persons of all racial, ethnic and geographic groups as it addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population and a global economy. In the 21st century, Texas A&M University seeks to assume a place of preeminence among public universities while respecting its history and traditions.

Facts About Texas A&M

See university facts and statistics, including information about our rankings, research, employees, students and degree programs.

Our Campuses

Our main campus in College Station is home to more than 71,000 students and is located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle. We have 8,000 students at our branch campuses in Galveston and Qatar and at the School of Law in Fort Worth, the Higher Education Center at McAllen and Health Science Center locations across Texas.

Our Purpose & Values

Our purpose statement and values serve as our everyday guideposts. They are the backbone of what it means to be an Aggie.

Our core values

Excellence

Integrity

Leadership

Loyalty

Respect

Selfless Service

Leadership

Our leadership team guides faculty and staff in carrying out the university's mission, vision and strategic plan. Find out more about our leadership and see universitywide initiatives and updates.

History

Texas A&M opened in 1876 as the state’s first public institution of higher education. Learn more about Texas A&M’s history and how we have flourished to become a premier university.

Stories and News

Read stories and immerse yourself in videos to discover how Texas A&M University is shaping a bright, safer future for Texas, the nation and beyond.

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Infected horses can spread the virus for an extended period of time, but there are steps owners can take to protect their horses.

Texas A&M AgriLife offers biosecurity training to help beef cattle producers prepare for threats

Agents and veterinarians learn to develop ranch protocols that can help protect livestock from threats like the New World screwworm and disease.

Discoveries reveal Arabian Gulf hosts both ancient fossil bed containing newly identified sea cow species and world’s largest living dugong herd

Two new studies co-authored by a Texas A&M at Galveston biologist reveal Qatar as a 20-million-year hot spot for dugongs past and present.

Meet the AI-powered robotic dog ready to revolutionize emergency response

Built by Texas A&M engineering students, this four-legged robot sees, remembers and responds with human-like precision, making it a powerful ally in search-and-rescue missions.

Rooted in Tradition

Our traditions unite current and former students, build camaraderie and foster the Aggie Spirit.

Making an Impact

At Texas A&M, we establish strategic partnerships to further our impact. We serve our state, nation and world by working to solve problems, share knowledge and improve lives.

Global Engagement

Texas A&M's presence extends beyond Texas with study abroad programs that immerse students in new cultures. We also serve others globally through research partnerships and preservation efforts.

Enriching Communities

Texas A&M builds partnerships that help communities to grow and prosper. We improve lives through teaching, research, outreach efforts and entrepreneurship programs.

Research That Matters

We conduct research to solve some of society's most vital challenges. Our bold research ideas lead to technologies and products that save lives.