NEWS FROM THE COLLEGES
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES
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- Prepare for winter weatherTexas A&M AgriLife shares how to protect pets, plants and pipes from freezing temperatures The post Prepare for winter weather appeared first on AgriLife Today.
- From plate to purposeHow Missy Turetgen ’25 found her path in the Texas A&M Department of Nutrition’s supportive, science-driven community The post From plate to purpose appeared first on AgriLife Today.
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research aims for better control of widespread tomato spotted wilt virusFederal grants to help wrangle vector-borne disease of tomatoes, peppers, thousands of other plants The post Texas A&M AgriLife Research aims for better control of widespread tomato spotted wilt virus appeared first on AgriLife Today.
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
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- Kevin Gustavus Appointed Assistant Dean for Business ServicesKevin Gustavus has been appointed the new Assistant Dean for Business Services in the Texas A&M University College of Architecture. In his new role, Gustavus will oversee the day-to-day business operations for the college, ensuring that faculty, staff and students have the resources they need to thrive. The post Kevin Gustavus Appointed Assistant Dean for Business Services appeared first on Texas A&M University College of Architecture.
- Surgical Spaces ReimaginedGraduate architecture students are reimagining surgical environments through innovative operating room designs. Using full-scale mock-ups and scenario simulations, the students tested layouts, advanced technologies and workflows aimed at improving efficiency, safety and patient care. The post Surgical Spaces Reimagined appeared first on Texas A&M University College of Architecture.
- Phil Lewis named head of construction science at Texas A&MDr. Phil Lewis has officially been named head of the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University after serving as interim for nearly three years. Lewis has spearheaded key initiatives, including launching a Ph.D. program, expanding enrollment and creating an online Master's in Construction Management. The post Phil Lewis named head of construction science at Texas A&M appeared first on Texas A&M University College of Architecture.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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Physicist Receives Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence AwardDr. Dawson Nodurft is among 10 campus faculty honored for creating meaningful student experiences and novel teaching approaches....Read More→ The post Physicist Receives Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence Award appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
One Step Coating Could Save Lives And PropertyResearchers have developed a flame-retardant coating that protects cotton and other textiles safely and efficiently....Read More→ The post One Step Coating Could Save Lives And Property appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
National Science Fiction Day: An English Professor’s Take On The Genre’s Enduring LegacyDr. James Francis from the Texas A&M Department of English examines how science fiction, from early works like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to recent films such as Coralie Fargeat's The Substance, continues to reflect and shape humanity’s understanding of science, society and the future. ...Read More→ The post National Science Fiction Day: An English Professor’s Take On The Genre’s Enduring Legacy appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
BUSH SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE
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- An isolationist Trump administration? Probably not, according to Bush School researchersJohn Schuessler, Ph.D., and Jasen Castillo, Ph.D., along with RAND colleague Miranda Priebe, Ph.D., draw on recent findings to conclude the incoming administration will probably hew closer to the longstanding U.S. foreign-policy consensus than is commonly believed How much will President-elect Donald Trump’s administration pull back from involvement in Ukraine, the Middle East, East Asia […] The post An isolationist Trump administration? Probably not, according to Bush School researchers appeared first on The Bush School of Government & Public Service.
- Study Based on Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy Institute Research Project Published in Public Performance and Management ReviewIn their study, “What Affects Citizens’ Perception of Public Infrastructure Decision-Making in a Disaster Setting?”, Drs. Jeonghwa Yang (SUNY at Geneseo), Hyunseok Hwang (ISTPP Research Fellow), and Arnold Vedlitz (ISTPP Director), explore factors that influence citizens’ views on public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Texas. Using original data from a Texas, the study results indicate that risk awareness […] The post Study Based on Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy Institute Research Project Published in Public Performance and Management Review appeared first on The Bush School of Government & Public Service.
- Dr. Rotem Dvir Publishes in Policy Science JournalDr. Rotem Dvir, Assistant Research Scientist at ISTPP, published study, “Nudging citizens Co-production: Assessing multiple behavioral strategies,” in Policy Science. The study focuses on assessing the effectiveness of using behavioral nudges to motivate a higher degree of citizen coproduction: participation in government-led programs. Using a multi-step experimental design, the study compares three common behavioral strategies and assesses […] The post Dr. Rotem Dvir Publishes in Policy Science Journal appeared first on The Bush School of Government & Public Service.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
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- Dr. Jeffrey Liew Appointed EPSY Department HeadDr. Jeffrey Liew has been named head of Educational Psychology, focusing on innovation and student success. The post Dr. Jeffrey Liew Appointed EPSY Department Head appeared first on Education and Human Development.
- CEHD Partners to Honor Superintendent’s Career of Advocacy and GrowthOur Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development will join the Texas Association of School Administrators to present this year’s Golden Deeds Award to longtime Dallas-area Superintendent Doug Williams. The post CEHD Partners to Honor Superintendent’s Career of Advocacy and Growth appeared first on Education and Human Development.
- Superintendent Represents Texas on National StageDr. Nicole Poenitzsch ’13, Texas Superintendent of the Year and National Superintendent of the Year nominee, is transforming Bellville ISD with innovative programs and collaborative leadership. The post Superintendent Represents Texas on National Stage appeared first on Education and Human Development.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
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One Step Coating Could Save Lives and PropertyResearchers have developed a flame-retardant coating that protects cotton and other textiles safely and efficiently....Read More→ The post One Step Coating Could Save Lives and Property appeared first on the Engineering News page.
Don’t Burst That Bubble: Research Explores Nanobubble StabilityNew research explores nanobubble stability and its implications across a variety of real-world applications....Read More→ The post Don’t Burst That Bubble: Research Explores Nanobubble Stability appeared first on the Engineering News page.
Five Faculty from the College of Engineering Named Regents ProfessorsFive College of Engineering faculty honored with the most prestigious award for faculty within The Texas A&M University System....Read More→ The post Five Faculty from the College of Engineering Named Regents Professors appeared first on the Engineering News page.
MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL
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- Mays Business School Unveils the Valero Connection Multimedia WallTexas A&M University’s Mays Business School unveiled The Valero Connection, a state-of-the-art multimedia wall, as part of the dedication ceremony for the Mays Business Education Complex’s new Wayne Roberts ’85 Building on Jan. 9. The wall, which is prominently located in the Roberts Building’s Kay ’02 & Jerry Cox ’72 Atrium, marks Valero’s latest investment [...] The post Mays Business School Unveils the Valero Connection Multimedia Wall appeared first on Mays Business School Blog.
- Mays Business School and ConocoPhillips Debut the ConocoPhillips Collaboration PlazaTexas A&M University’s Mays Business School unveiled the new ConocoPhillips Collaboration Plaza, a 27,300-square-foot “outdoor living room” strategically located at the epicenter of the Mays Business Education Complex and key campus transportation routes. Approximately 10,000 students, faculty and staff are expected to visit the dynamic outdoor living and learning space daily. Campus leaders believe the [...] The post Mays Business School and ConocoPhillips Debut the ConocoPhillips Collaboration Plaza appeared first on Mays Business School Blog.
- Mays Business School Opens Wayne Roberts ’85 Building With Dynamic Student Learning SpacesMarking a significant step on Mays Business School’s path to preeminence among the top public business schools in the nation, Texas A&M University leaders dedicated the state-of-the-art Wayne Roberts ’85 Building on Thursday, Jan. 9. The 81,400-square-foot building will welcome students, faculty, former students, corporate partners, and visitors starting in the spring 2025 semester. The [...] The post Mays Business School Opens Wayne Roberts ’85 Building With Dynamic Student Learning Spaces appeared first on Mays Business School Blog.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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- Former students launch fund to support Texas A&M mental health initiativesA generous gift from two Texas A&M University former students will allow University Health Services to expand its mental health services. Susan D. ’89 and Anthony J. Wood ’87 recently established the WoodNext Mental Health Workforce Development Fund through the Texas A&M Foundation. This non-endowed fund will provide $410,000 to be used toward advancing mental… The post Former students launch fund to support Texas A&M mental health initiatives appeared first on Vital Record.
- Nancy Dickey named interim head of Texas A&M’s Department of Humanities in MedicineTrailblazing physician and health care executive Nancy W. Dickey, MD, has been named interim head of the Department of Humanities in Medicine at the Texas A&M University College of Medicine, effective Jan. 20, 2025. She currently serves as a professor in the Department of Humanities and in the Department of Primary Care and Population Health,… The post Nancy Dickey named interim head of Texas A&M’s Department of Humanities in Medicine appeared first on Vital Record.
- New interdisciplinary research lays groundwork for predicting if bone cancer will spreadBone pain. Joint pain. Bone swelling. These are symptoms that about 1,000 people in the United States begin to feel each year shortly before being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of cancer that starts in the bones. Although any age can develop osteosarcoma, approximately half of diagnosed cases are in children and adolescents. New interdisciplinary… The post New interdisciplinary research lays groundwork for predicting if bone cancer will spread appeared first on Vital Record.
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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- New Externship Introduces Texas A&M Veterinary Students To Rural LifeA new preclinical externship allows veterinary students to experience rural life and explore career possibilities in small towns across the Lone Star State. Imagine you’re at a Friday night high school football game. Like everybody else in your small town, you’re here to support the home team. At the gate, you greet a veterinary client […] The post New Externship Introduces Texas A&M Veterinary Students To Rural Life appeared first on VMBS News.
- The Unseen Enemy: Understanding & Managing Tritrichomonas in CatsTritrichomonas foetus (Tritric) is a microscopic menace that can turn a household into a battleground of chronic illness. This protozoan parasite often leads to persistent, hard-to-treat diarrhea in cats — especially when litter boxes and living spaces aren’t carefully managed. While Tritric can infect dogs, it is far more common in cats — particularly young, […] The post The Unseen Enemy: Understanding & Managing Tritrichomonas in Cats appeared first on VMBS News.
- Texas A&M Veterinary Students Earn $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch ScholarshipsTwo fourth-year veterinary students at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have been selected as 2024 recipients of the $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship from the Foundation for the Horse. Future equine practitioners Fred Holcomb and Alexandra (Bettencourt) Wethington received their scholarships on Dec. 8 during the American Association of Equine […] The post Texas A&M Veterinary Students Earn $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarships appeared first on VMBS News.
