Colleagues, As you may remember, several academic initiatives were identified and advanced through nine faculty task forces during the previous Texas A&M AgriLife administration. These nine initiatives were created to advance our shared mission and facilitate more transparent policies and procedures in Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and… Read More →
Updates from the Vice Chancellor and Dean
Appointment of Won Bo Shim as interim head of the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology
Colleagues, I’m happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Won Bo Shim as interim head for the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, effective Sept. 1. Dr. Shim takes over for Dr. Leland ‘Sandy’ Pierson, who, after 13 successful years as department head, would like to devote more time to research and teaching. Among the… Read More →
Welcome to the 2022 fall semester at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Colleagues, Today marks the first day of classes for the fall semester at Texas A&M University. It is a time of excitement with a campus full of activities and the hope of eventual cooler weather (OK, in November, maybe). The fall semester brings us Midnight Yell Practice, Corps March In, Fighting Texas Aggie Football, Soccer,… Read More →
Announcing Patti Smith as head for Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Howdy, I am excited to announce Patti Smith, Ph.D., as the new full-time department head of the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. Dr. Smith is a longtime faculty member in the department. Her institutional knowledge, extensive work with students and stakeholders, acclaimed research, successful collaborations and capable leadership will help ensure the longstanding success… Read More →
A welcome to new leadership in Lubbock, Weslaco
Sent on behalf of Dr. Cliff Lamb, director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to welcome two faculty members into leadership roles at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Centers at Lubbock and Weslaco. Dr. Jane Dever has been named associate director of the center in Lubbock, and Dr…. Read More →