Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Research
We deliver vital industry and scientific impacts for Texas and beyond.
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Degrees
15 departments let students follow their passions and learn crucial skills.
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Admissions
Our students lead the way in agriculture and life sciences. Join us!
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The future of hospitality
Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is forging new territory for Texas A&M University with its newest department, the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism.
Beyond the field, lab or classroom
Our students learn in-demand skills and prepare to become the next generation of leaders in the sciences, agriculture, business and more.
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Research that improves lives
Our scientists are making medical discoveries to treat chronic conditions like Alzheimer’s, AIDS, cancer, diabetes and other diseases.
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Journal of Nutrition recognizes distinguished Texas A&M nutrition scientist
During a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, Catharine “Cathy” Ross, Ph.D., has contributed extensively to the science of nutrition, especially experimental nutrition. Now the Journal of Nutrition, for which Ross served as editor-in-chief from 2004 to 2013, has honored her by establishing the A. Catharine Ross Award in Experimental Nutrition. Ross is a professor in the Department of Nutrition and part of the Texas A&M Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA, where she serves as the scientific director of a maternal/child cohort study.
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Texas A&M announces nation’s first academic coffee certificate
Coffee’s popularity has brought an increasing demand for graduates skilled in coffee-related disciplines. Data from the Specialty Coffee Association shows the specialty coffee sector is experiencing rapid expansion, necessitating the employment of adept professionals capable of delivering top-tier coffee quality and experiences. To meet the needs of the growing coffee industry, Texas A&M is offering a new standalone certification designed for undergraduate students in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences but available to all Texas A&M students.
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Daniel De León: The poultry judging graduate student
Daniel De León ’23, a doctoral student in the Department of Poultry Science, is a first-generation college student. He did not initially plan to attend college, but his mind changed once he was introduced to poultry judging, where he earned a scholarship to attend Texas A&M. Now, he has come full circle and wants to do his part to encourage future generations.