A cropped headshot of Texas A&M Regent John Bellinger on a background photo of grazing cows.

As federal and state officials intensify efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas, the United States Department of Agriculture has turned to Texas cattleman, food safety entrepreneur and Texas A&M University System Regent John Bellinger to help lead the response.

A photo of an astronaut seated in a vehicle in front of the Texas A&M University Space Institute sign.

The 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.

A 3D render of the new Meat Sciences & Technology Center coming to Texas A&M University.

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved an expanded $133.36 million investment in a new Meat Sciences & Technology Center, keeping the facility on the main campus and positioning it as the anchor of a future agriculture district.

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Texas A&M University System Regents today approved a plan to build 10 storm shelters worth $254.5 million across the state.

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Experienced commercialization leader and influential venture capitalist brought on board