Texas A&M University
Two killed in shooting near Texas university: police
Aug 13, 2012 17:56 EDT
A policeman and another man were shot dead near a major US university on Monday before police shot the suspect and took him into custody, where he later reportedly died.
Texas university gunman captured after shootings
Aug 13, 2012 14:56 EDT
An "active shooter" on the loose close to a major US university has been captured by police, Texas A&M college said Monday, as local media reported at least two people were shot.
Valentine's Day kisses continue odd human tradition
Feb 13, 2012 12:15 EST
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - A kiss may be just a kiss, but when sweethearts pucker up on Valentine's Day, they will be participating in one of the most bizarre and unlikely of human activities.
In oil boom, petroleum engineers hottest commodity
Jan 18, 2012 11:28 EST
HOUSTON (Reuters) - While millions of college grads look forlornly into the worst U.S. job market in decades, Emily Woner pretty much guaranteed herself one of America's best-paid post-graduate jobs before she ever set foot on campus.
Former Penn State coach Sandusky: mentor or molester?
Dec 13, 2011 14:59 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mentor to underprivileged children or serial child molester? For former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, a trial will now decide.
Bomb threat at Texas A&M a hoax, university says
Dec 05, 2011 17:28 EST
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A bomb threat that prompted evacuations at Texas A&M University on Monday was a hoax, the university said on its emergency information website.
Buildings evacuated at Texas A&M after bomb threat
Dec 05, 2011 14:22 EST
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Several buildings on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station were evacuated on Monday following a bomb threat at a library, the university said on its emergency information website.
Texas drought leaves heartbreaking toll of abandoned horses
Dec 03, 2011 13:13 EST
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The yearlong Texas drought is taking a heartbreaking toll on horses and donkeys, thousands of which have been abandoned by owners who can no longer afford the skyrocketing price of the hay needed to feed them.
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Nov 26, 2011 19:00 EST
In the wake of the Nov. 17 crash in Arkansas, Oklahoma State postponed home games last weekend against Grambling and Texas-Arlington, but university officials decided to resume the Cowgirls' schedule yesterday, five days after a memorial service for the victims inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Past flu exposures weakened pandemic severity
Nov 18, 2011 12:27 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Immunity gained by coming down with a previous, seasonal version of the flu helped temper the severity of the pandemic flu that spread around the globe in 2009, according to a new study.
Past flu exposures weakened pandemic severity
Nov 18, 2011 12:25 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Immunity gained by coming down with a previous, seasonal version of the flu helped temper the severity of the pandemic flu that spread around the globe in 2009, according to a new study.
Perry lashes out at banks in New Hampshire stop
Nov 16, 2011 17:59 EST
NASHUA, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Republican Rick Perry sought on Wednesday to boost his lagging presidential campaign by sounding a populist note in New Hampshire.
Congestion study identifies nightmare roads
Nov 15, 2011 00:19 EST
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Mario Garibay knows exactly what to expect every morning when he noses his pickup onto Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Austin on his way to his construction industry job.
Texas checking possible case linked to Penn State scandal
Nov 11, 2011 09:58 EST
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) -- Prosecutors in Texas say they have opened an investigation into the possibility of filing charges against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Newsmaker: Penn State's Sandusky: Father figure or predator?
Nov 08, 2011 19:01 EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa (Reuters) - Father figure to underprivileged children or serial sexual predator? For ex-Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, a jury will have to decide.
Seven-billionth human marks demographic change: expert
Oct 31, 2011 12:13 EDT
SAN ANTONIO, Tex (Reuters) - The seven-billionth human is expected to be born on Monday, but an expert who helps do the counting says that event comes as the Earth undergoes a demographic shift toward slower population growth.
Seven-billionth human marks demographic change: expert
Oct 30, 2011 14:03 EDT
SAN ANTONIO, Tex (Reuters) -- The seven-billionth human is expected to be born on Monday, but an expert who helps do the counting says that event comes as the Earth undergoes a demographic shift toward slower population growth.
US urges deeper China engagement to avoid 'miscalculation'
Oct 24, 2011 16:36 EDT
A top US diplomat urged deeper engagement with China on thorny security and economic issues, warning of the dangers of miscalculation as the two great powers contend in the years ahead.
Bone spear points to earliest N. American hunters
Oct 20, 2011 14:16 EDT
More evidence that humans roamed North America before the Clovis culture 13,000 years ago has emerged from analysis of a bone-tip spear embedded in a mastodon bone, scientists said Thursday.
Texas history on Perry's side as he hits rough patch
Oct 10, 2011 22:28 EDT
There's been a Texan on the presidential ballot in most US elections since 1960 and that should hearten Rick Perry as his drive for the top of the Republican ticket hits a rough spot.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Texas A&M University | |
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| Established | 1871[1][Note 1] |
| Type | Flagship state university[2] |
| Endowment | US $6.7 billion (Systemwide)[3] |
| President | Dr. R. Bowen Loftin (acting)[4] |
| Provost | Dr. Karan Watson (acting)[5] |
| Faculty | 2,700[6] |
| Students | 48,039[7] |
| Undergraduates | 38,430[7] |
| Postgraduates | 5,798[7] |
| Doctoral students | 3,308[7] |
| Location | College Station, Texas, U.S. |
| Campus | Urban, 5,200 acres (20 km2)[8] |
| Colors | Maroon and White [9] |
| Nickname | Aggies |
| Mascot | Reveille VIII |
| Affiliations | AAU, Big 12 |
| Website | www.tamu.edu |
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| All enrollment figures are as of 12th class day data of the fall 2008 semester | |
