What do the A and M stand for in Texas A&M?

When Texas A&M was opened on Oct 4, 1876, as the state’s first public institution of higher education, it was called the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, or A&M for short.

What are the official colors of Texas A&M?

Maroon and White. The colours are such a prominent part of Texas A&M that they are referred to in “The Spirit of Aggieland” our alma mater, which was written in 1925.

An Aggie is a student at Texas A&M. In the early 1990s, Texas A&M students were referred to as “Farmers”. The term Aggie began to be used in the 1920s and in 1949 when the yearbook changed its name from The Longhorn to Aggieland, Aggie became the official student body nickname.

What branch of the military is Texas A&M?

Texas A&M remained a primarily all-male military institution with mandatory membership in the Cadet Corps until 1964 when the school began admitting women. In 1965, membership became voluntary.

How Prestigious is Texas A&M?

Texas A&M University is ranked 66 in national universities. Institutes are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.