Difference between revisions of "Texas A and M University"
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| − | '''Texas A&M University''' is a university in the University System of Texas. Located in [[College Station]], [[Texas]], it was established in 1871 | + | '''Texas A&M University''' is a university in the University System of Texas. Located in [[College Station]], [[Texas]], it was established in 1871 (or 1876 depending on the source used, the latter being the first year classes were held) as an agricultural & vocational school with an emphasis on military training, but has become a respected university. |
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| + | A&M has many rich traditions, and also is one of very few moderate, or possibly even conservative, institutions of higher learning (likely due to its rich military history; Texas A&M produces more officers for the United States Armed Forces outside of the military academies). | ||
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| + | Texas A&M is the flagship university of the Texas A&M University System. | ||
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==Athletics== | ==Athletics== | ||
| − | The school's athletic programs are associated with the [[NCAA]]'s [[ | + | The school's athletic programs are associated with the [[NCAA]]'s [[Southeastern Conference]], and its mascot is the Aggie. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 03:17, January 19, 2018
| Texas A&M University | |
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| City: | College Station, Texas |
| Type: | Public |
| Colors: | white, maroon |
| Mascot: | Aggies |
| Endowment: | $7.0 billion[1] |
| Website: | http://www.tamu.edu/ |
Texas A&M University is a university in the University System of Texas. Located in College Station, Texas, it was established in 1871 (or 1876 depending on the source used, the latter being the first year classes were held) as an agricultural & vocational school with an emphasis on military training, but has become a respected university.
A&M has many rich traditions, and also is one of very few moderate, or possibly even conservative, institutions of higher learning (likely due to its rich military history; Texas A&M produces more officers for the United States Armed Forces outside of the military academies).
Texas A&M is the flagship university of the Texas A&M University System.
Athletics
The school's athletic programs are associated with the NCAA's Southeastern Conference, and its mascot is the Aggie.
References
- ↑ 2011 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.
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