Located in College Station Tx, A&M was the first public institute of higher learning in Texas, established in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Founded as an all male millitary school along the lines of the Citadel and VMI,and steeped in millitary tradition, Texas A&M remained essentially unchanged until the 1960s. From these humble origins, A&M has grown to become a large, co-ed Flagship University of 40,000 students for the state of Texas and is consistently ranked as one of the premier public universities in the country. A short list of A&M's accomplishments includes:
-Top 50 Public University
-Top 100 National Doctorate Granting Institute (public and private)
-Carnegie Institute Tier I Research University
-Holds rare triple staus as Land, Sea and Space Grant Institute
-Member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)
-Nationally ranked schools of Business, Agriculture, Engineering, Veterinary Medecine and Architecture.
-Leads the nation in genetic research, only institution to clone 5 different species.
- Campus is the home of President George H. Bush's Presidential Library, one of the only campuses in the nation with a presidential library
-Nationally famous Corps of Cadets, the largest uniformed student body outside the service academies
-Top 50 Public University
-Top 100 National Doctorate Granting Institute (public and private)
-Carnegie Institute Tier I Research University
-Holds rare triple staus as Land, Sea and Space Grant Institute
-Member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)
-Nationally ranked schools of Business, Agriculture, Engineering, Veterinary Medecine and Architecture.
-Leads the nation in genetic research, only institution to clone 5 different species.
- Campus is the home of President George H. Bush's Presidential Library, one of the only campuses in the nation with a presidential library
-Nationally famous Corps of Cadets, the largest uniformed student body outside the service academies
by RWW July 2, 2005
Texas A&M University
-Largest University in the U.S. in terms of land area.
-Home to the largest football stadium in the state of Texas.
-3rd Largest University in the U.S. in terms of number of students. (Student population capped at 42,000 by city)
-Only University with a Land, a Sea and an Air grant from the U.S. government.
-Known for its Nationaly Famous Corp of Cadets.
-Often falsely sterotyped as being "full of hicks"
-Main campus located in College Station, Texas.
--Located 80 miles from Houston and Austin.
-Home of the 12th Man.
-Largest University in the U.S. in terms of land area.
-Home to the largest football stadium in the state of Texas.
-3rd Largest University in the U.S. in terms of number of students. (Student population capped at 42,000 by city)
-Only University with a Land, a Sea and an Air grant from the U.S. government.
-Known for its Nationaly Famous Corp of Cadets.
-Often falsely sterotyped as being "full of hicks"
-Main campus located in College Station, Texas.
--Located 80 miles from Houston and Austin.
-Home of the 12th Man.
by jrd August 9, 2004
person 1: Where do you go to school?
person 2: Texas A&M University
person 1: Isn't the former president the secretary of defense?
person 2: Texas A&M University
person 1: Isn't the former president the secretary of defense?
by shortkid10 December 27, 2006
The first public institution of higher education in the state of Texas. A&M is the home of the fighting Texas Aggies with a variety of very successful college sports. Having one of the friendliest campuses in the world, Texas A&M is one of the few campuses that Greek life doesn't define you. With over 800 student organizations it is extremely easy to find your place in the school and to make life long friends. We are also known for our business and engineering with many other degree choices to choose from. We pride our selves on our conservative views while t.u. continues its liberal ways.
Texas A&M University "From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can't explain it"
by AggieWill April 22, 2008
Texas A&M. a.k.a: aTm, TAMU or Aggy. Is a large Universtiy located in Bryan-College Station, Tx. The school has an enrollment of 50,000 and the population of its base metro area is around 100,000.
KEY POINTS:
1. Good academics.
2. Very poor social skills by the general population. Tends to be populated by geeks and dorks.
3. Fan base has been described as delusional in terms of expectations of sports and its own importance.
4. Huge sprawling ugly campus. NO UNIFORMITY in its architecture. The buildings are a mishmash or styles and era's. No message or theme. A dog architecturely speaking compared to either UT or especially Texas Tech. However, aTm has great live oaks.
5. Obnoxious Alums. As students Aggies or generally good but dorky but once graduating they morph into self absorbed, arrogant, chest pound tools. IF you hire them note they make good back room employees as long as they do not have to deal with clients or vendors.
6. Homebody students: Aggies like to stay close to home. Close to mom and dad which is fine. Aggies tend to be conformist and easily swayed to join cults.
KEY POINTS:
1. Good academics.
2. Very poor social skills by the general population. Tends to be populated by geeks and dorks.
3. Fan base has been described as delusional in terms of expectations of sports and its own importance.
4. Huge sprawling ugly campus. NO UNIFORMITY in its architecture. The buildings are a mishmash or styles and era's. No message or theme. A dog architecturely speaking compared to either UT or especially Texas Tech. However, aTm has great live oaks.
5. Obnoxious Alums. As students Aggies or generally good but dorky but once graduating they morph into self absorbed, arrogant, chest pound tools. IF you hire them note they make good back room employees as long as they do not have to deal with clients or vendors.
6. Homebody students: Aggies like to stay close to home. Close to mom and dad which is fine. Aggies tend to be conformist and easily swayed to join cults.
Out going perspective student evaluating Texas A & M College: WTF !!!.
Dorky perspective student: "Look mom every one here wears high waters and white socks". "Yes little Jimmy you will fit right in."
Independent non conforming type perspective student: "What tools"
Momma's boy: "and mom I can see you every weekend !!!"
Dorky perspective student: "Look mom every one here wears high waters and white socks". "Yes little Jimmy you will fit right in."
Independent non conforming type perspective student: "What tools"
Momma's boy: "and mom I can see you every weekend !!!"
by texasfan85 December 19, 2011
"Hey you can't park in the handicapped spot!"
"I'm a Texas A&M Fan, Gig'em!"
"Oh okay nevermind your good."
"I'm a Texas A&M Fan, Gig'em!"
"Oh okay nevermind your good."
by fijihasbiggay October 28, 2020
Highly regarded military college in Texas.
The Corps of Cadets Vision:
To be the premier college undergraduate leadership development program in the United States. The Corps of Cadets will be a widely recognized leader in the study and application of effective leadership, the commissioning of the most outstanding officers in the nation from all three of the military service Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, and the graduation of productive young leaders who are actively sought for their character, skills, and leadership abilities by all sectors of American society.
The Corps of Cadets Vision:
To be the premier college undergraduate leadership development program in the United States. The Corps of Cadets will be a widely recognized leader in the study and application of effective leadership, the commissioning of the most outstanding officers in the nation from all three of the military service Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, and the graduation of productive young leaders who are actively sought for their character, skills, and leadership abilities by all sectors of American society.
by Andrew January 12, 2004