Dear colleagues, I am delighted to let you know that Dr. Clay Mathis has been appointed as the next head of the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science, effective October 1. Dr. Mathis is an acclaimed educator, researcher and administrator who will help the department continue to build its reputation as a preeminent leader in… Read More →
Updates from the Vice Chancellor and Dean
Dooley appointed Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Colleagues, I’m happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Kim Dooley as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective Sept. 1. Dr. Dooley has prior administrative experience, having served as Associate Dean for Academic Operations. She is a nationally and internationally recognized professor in the Department of Agricultural… Read More →
Update: Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences to become Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism
Colleagues: The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved the reformulation of the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences into the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, effective August 15. The change capitalizes on opportunities for students in the leading and quickly evolving hospitality sector, and will involve a strong scholarly focus on… Read More →
Recap of the 88th Legislative Session
Colleagues, As we’ve reached the end of the 88th Texas Legislative Session, I thank everyone for their steadfast commitment to our land grant mission and our core values! Below is an overview of the added funding we expect to see over the next biennium from the Texas Legislature. Overall, this has been an enormously beneficial… Read More →
Al Davis appointed Director of Texas A&M Forest Service
Colleagues, I’m happy to announce that today the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents appointed Al Davis as director for the Texas A&M Forest Service. Mr. Davis has already proven to be an outstanding leader for the agency, having served as interim director for the past two years. His focus on people and leadership… Read More →