Texas am university
More than about 150 courses are offered by this so-called unique American institution in Texas from Agriculture & Life Sciences to Government & Public Service through their various colleges. This is one of the highly ranked and oldest universities in Texas. This first public institution of higher learning was started on Oct 4; 1876.This is one of very few selected universities of the United States in holding federal triple designation as a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant and Space-Grant University.
This Texas A & M University ranks as one in the top 20 public universities of United States and one in the top five in its best value ratings. This is also one of the largest campuses extending to 5200 acres inclusive of a research park in 434-acres. Has branch campuses in Galveston and also in the Persian Gulf State of Qatar and Centers in Mexico City and Castiglion Fiorentino in Italy. The Texas A&M University is one amongst the latest invited member of the Association of American Universities an organization which promotes high standards for teaching, research and scholarship at all the under graduate, graduate and professional levels. This University is also recognized by the nations oldest and largest academic honor societies the Phi. Beta Kappa as home to one of its largest chapters.
The George Bush Presidential Library of the Texas A & M University possesses the presidential papers, archives and memorabilia of George H.W. Bush the 41st President of the United States.
ACADEMICS:
As quoted elsewhere in this article, this Texas A & M University offers degrees in more than about 150 courses of study for under graduation, graduation and research through their ten colleges viz.,
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Architecture, Education & human Development, Geo Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Mays Business School, Dwight Look College of Engineering and George Bush School of Government & Public Service.
Texas A & M University has about 20 other institutions also for various subjects viz., English Language, Fundamental Physics, Sports Medicine & Human Performance, Applied Creativity, Pacific Asia, Plant Genomics & Bio-Technology, Science-Technology & Public policy, Scientific Computation, Bio Sciences & Technology, Developmental & Molecular Biology, Food Science & Engineering, Nautical Archaeology, Renewable Natural Resources, International Awareness, Public Policy Research, Advancement of Chemical Technology, Transportation, Water resources. & so on.
AGGIELAND:
The beautiful sprawling campus of the texas A & M University is called the Aggie land- a unique and special place a prospective student would like to experience.
Texas A & M University has The Appelt Aggie land Visitor Center where a prospective student will be greeted with all the welcoming warmth , with a smiling Howdy and also guided with all required information to make his/her visit to the A & M campus a great and memorable experience. He/She will be taken for a tour of the campus to let him/her know and also learn about the great history and special traditions which depicts the specialty of the campus as an amazing place to experience.
A Texas A & M University student was called a Farmer in earlier 1900s and from 1949 onwards as an Aggie although this term was started to be used in 1920s itself.
A & M University also offers Summer Programs to non-degree seeking students who can join them and apply for their subsequent degree plan at any other institution.
Texas A & M University offers distance and continuing education certificate programs for working professionals in various methods like over the internet or by interactive video (TTVN). At the same time it may be noted that the Texas A & M University does not offer any correspondence courses.
Texas A & M University offers variety of support services too viz., Student Orientation, Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) for all traditional & distance graduate degree programs, distance traditional library services offering specialized services including distance students.
Texas A & M University has many student-friendly services being offered in their campus viz., student financial aid, counseling services, excellent online book store, committed dining services and what not to make the students feel homely while learning in this unique featured oldest and high-ranked US University. The
Universitys Memorial Student center is the largest student run program of its type in the United States, with around 800 club and organizations. HOWDY-is a web portal for Texas A & M University students with links to all the important places in around the campus.
TEXAS A & M ON iTunesU:
Texas A & M University is the first in the State in offering educational content distribution through iTunesU high-tech learning with the Apple Computers service.
Through this new iTunesU systems free-content distribution program, colleges and universities are able to provide audio and video materials from lectures, interviews, audio books and other sources more easily to students. iTunesU enables users to download the content to their Mac or PC, transfer the information to their iPod or MP3 player and also listen to it or view it at their own convenience. iTunesU also make it possible for any exchange of information between faculty, staff and students.
To avail this free content program, one need not necessarily be an enrolled student of the Texas A & M University. Subjects dealt range from agricultural & engineering courses to teacher training & homeland security with many more of other Articles. This system adopted by the Texas A & M University goes cutting across educational and geographical boundaries.
LOCATION:
Texas A & M University is in College Station, in the city of Bryan, about 100 miles northwest of Houston, 120 miles northeast of Austin and 200 miles south of Dallas with two branch campuses at Galveston and Qatar in the Persian Gulf.
Addressed at: 814, Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701-2316
Now let us get some details in brief of the two branches of the Texas A & M University situated at Galveston and Qatar in the Persian Gulf.
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY, GALVESTON:
Texas A & M University at Galveston has a resourceful public university in the atmosphere of a small private college for learning ocean-oriented physical, biological and environmental sciences along with engineering, business, transportation and liberal arts.
Texas A & M University, Galveston rightly boasts up saying Ocean is our class room by virtue of being located on Pelican Island in a sprawling 130 acre land nearby the Mitchell Campus Sea in the most scenic and historic Galveston Island enjoying 25 miles of beaches. The University imparts education with academic excellence through small-sized classes, dedicated and challenging faculty with vast experience in their respective fields.
Texas A & M University at Galveston is located at:
200, Sea wolf Pkway, Galveston, TX 77554 Ph (409)740-4400
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY, QATAR:
This Texas A & M University at Doha, Qatar was opened in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar in 2003 with a consortium of educational and research institutions run by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. The University offers one of the strongest and most competitive programs in the world in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering.
The University here at Qatar with all its endeavors tries to excel not only in academics and research but also in athletics, in leadership and in service too. The prospective students will find extra-ordinary opportunities here both inside and outside the class room.
THE RANKINGS:
Texas A & M University, College Station (USA) is ranked as follows in 2006/07
150 in World Ranking
60 in National Ranking in the United States
14 in Engineering Programs in the United States
31 in Business education Program in the United States
45 in Education Programs in the United States &
97 in Bio-medicine in the World's Top 100 (ref: The Times Higher Education
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