Texas A&M Foundation

From its humble beginnings in the 90s to winning national titles and supporting Texas A&M Athletics on the largest stages, the Aggie Dance Team has come a long way. Take a trip down memory lane and see how the Aggie Dance Team has evolved over the past 30 years. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3VuFTgh

Join us in welcoming the summer 2024 participants of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans! 👍 Next week, the McFerrin Center will welcome a new class of veterans passionate about entrepreneurship. The program aims to create opportunities for veterans and their families by offering hands-on training in business. Help EBV create opportunities for veterans here: https://bit.ly/3KvU52r

How does the Texas A&M Foundation manage endowments? The Foundation has a team of skilled professionals who work with investment managers to ensure your gift reaches its maximum potential. The Foundation’s long-term investment pool gives your endowment access to long-term returns and a diverse portfolio of investment opportunities. Coming up is Al Pulliam ’87 covering the past, present and future of the university and its path to better education access.

This iconic Aggie-owned business has been spicing up kitchens for nearly 70 years! 🌶️ From Clif Bolner '49 delivering spices from a van in 1955 to being on store shelves nationwide, Bolner's Fiesta Brand has always been driven by the Aggie Spirit and a strong commitment to giving back. Discover its legacy here: https://bit.ly/4ez7yEt

The world's first genetically cloned cat made its debut 23 years ago thanks to a group of Aggie researchers! 🐱 Lovingly referred to as "CC," this famous cat lived a long and happy 18 years. Her life was a scientific marvel thanks to the late Texas A&M University professor Dr. Mark Westhusin ’83 ’86 and his team of dedicated scientists. Want to learn more about the life of CC? Read here! https://bit.ly/3KxJrZb

We are very excited to welcome Wayne Roberts '85 to our Board of Trustees! Mr. Roberts brings nearly 40 years of business experience and leadership with organizations such as Trammell Crow Company, Accenture, Dell, Rackspace Hosting and Accruent. Before retiring in 2022, he was president and CEO of Abrigo. While attending Texas A&M, Mr. Roberts held leadership positions in the Residence Hall Association and Student Government Association. He is a distinguished alumnus of both Texas A&M and Mays Business School. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for the Foundation, its leadership and its board," Roberts said. "The opportunity to serve with this high caliber of people at an organization with such a profound impact is exciting." Help us give a big "Howdy!" to Mr. Roberts as he joins our board. Read more about Mr. Roberts here: https://bit.ly/45En2Tu

Happy 4th of July, Ags! 👍 We're wishing everyone a joyful holiday with friends and family. Whether you're watching fireworks, having a barbecue, or just enjoying a day off, have a great time celebrating and stay safe!

From classrooms to the countryside, future veterinarians like Alexa Mendoza ’25 are making a difference in rural animal care. 🐮 New externship programs and innovative facilities like the Veterinary Education, Research, and Outreach Center are equipping students to achieve Texas A&M's mission to close the veterinary shortage across the nation Read more about the veterinary school's new initiatives here! https://bit.ly/3KUOKC6

After losing their house to Hurricane Alicia, Laura ’86 and Johnny Campanello ’86 made their way to Aggieland. Throughout the experience, one thing that never wavered was the support of their loving parents. Years later, the Campanellos created scholarships in their parents' names to honor their legacy of support and empower future Aggies. Read more about why they give here: https://bit.ly/3VP8xZN

Join Rawley Schott '24 at the Hilton for our third episode of 'Discovering Aggieland' and take a backstage look at the Endowed Opportunity Award luncheon! Experience the moment these students meet their donors for the first time. Hear from John Morris, the Foundation's Senior Vice President for Development, and meet the outstanding students embarking on their Aggie journeys with support from the EOA, an award recognizing their exceptional merit. Learn how you can support their futures here: https://bit.ly/4coCZ2L