News from Across the System
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The Texas A&M System: Building to Lead in Space
June 1, 2026 • 12 min. readThe Texas A&M University System is quickly building one of the most expansive university-led space enterprises in the United States. From microbes floating in orbit to a $200 million lunar training ground rising next door to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, A&M System members are advancing astronaut training, radiation protection, satellite engineering, autonomous systems, and workforce development.
Last Energy, Texas A&M Collaborate to Launch Microreactor Pilot at Texas A&M–RELLIS
Dec. 10, 2025 • 2 min. readThe Texas A&M University System and Last Energy have launched a bold collaboration to bring next-generation nuclear power to life with a microreactor pilot at the Texas A&M–RELLIS campus.
Texas A&M System to Lead $59.8M Autonomous Helicopter Wildfire Response Initiative
Dec. 1, 2025 • 1 min. readTexas A&M is pioneering a bold new frontier in wildfire response with a $59.8 million state-backed initiative to develop autonomous Black Hawk helicopters capable of battling wildfires with unprecedented speed and safety.
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LATEST FROM THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
WT to Build Beef Cattle Research Facility with $9.75 Million USDA Grant
Oct. 7, 2026 • 7 min. readWest Texas A&M University has received a $9.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture—the largest federal award in University history—to fund what promises to be the most advanced cattle feedlot research facility in the world.
Texas A&M System Names Cady Auckerman Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Oct. 1, 2026 • 4 min. readThe Texas A&M University System has named Cady Auckerman assistant vice chancellor for advancement, effective Oct. 1.
Texas A&M to Prepare Space Force Leaders Through 2036
Sep. 24, 2026 • 5 min. readTexas A&M University will help prepare officers to lead U.S. military operations in space for the next decade, giving the university a central role in developing leaders for one of the nation’s most consequential national security missions.
IN THE NEWS
Regents approve $11.7M water tower to keep Texas A&M’s semiconductor push on track (external site, opens in a new tab)
KBTX • Sep 4, 2026It’s not the flashiest item on this week’s Texas A&M Board of Regents agenda, but System leaders say it may be one of the most…
Texas A&M searches for new research security chief; day one Regents meeting recap (external site, opens in a new tab)
KBTX • Sep 2, 2026Texas A&M University System regents opened the first Board of Regents meeting of the 2026-27 academic year Wednesday, with leaders naming the search for a…
Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas (external site, opens in a new tab)
AgriLife Today • Jun 3, 2026Texas A&M AgriLife agencies continue to provide support and science-backed expertise to Texans amid official New World screwworm case.








