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Texas A&M University facts for kids

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A view of the main campus, looking north from Kyle Field. At the center is the Academic Building with its copper dome

Texas A&M University is a big public university located in College Station, Texas. It has around 65,000 students, making it one of the largest universities in Texas. It was started in 1871.

Texas A&M is known for its "Corps of Cadets." This is a special program where students learn about leadership and military skills. It's one of only six schools in the United States with such a program. The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library, which holds many important papers and items from former President George H.W. Bush, is also located at Texas A&M.

Besides the main campus, Texas A&M has other locations. You can find them in Galveston, Laredo, Corpus Christi, and Texarkana, all in Texas. There is even a campus in Qatar, a country in the Middle East.

Sports at Texas A&M

The sports teams at Texas A&M are called the Aggies. They have 18 different teams that compete in various sports. These teams are part of the Southeastern Conference, which is a group of universities that play against each other.


Images for kids

  • TAMU Sul Ross statue

    Statue of Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross located in front of the Academic Building

  • Texas A&M University Chemistry Building

    Texas A&M University Chemistry Plaza

  • George Bush Presidential Library

    George Bush Presidential Library

  • Bush Family Texas A&M Commencement Dec. 12, 2008

    Then-President George W. Bush smiles with his parents, former President George H. W. Bush, left, and former First Lady Barbara Bush following his commencement address at Texas A&M's December 2008 convocation.

  • Halbouty

    The Michel T. Halbouty Geosciences Building houses the Department of Geology and Geophysics.

  • Century Tree

    The Century Tree, a famous campus landmark and subject to several traditions

  • Zachry Engineering Education Complex

    Zachry Engineering Education Complex

  • Sbisa

    Sbisa Dining Hall and central utility plant water tower sporting the greeting, "Welcome to Aggieland"

  • Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and members of Texas A&M University's Corps of Cadets

    Robert Gates and senior cadets from the Corps of Cadets give the "gig 'em" sign at the Pentagon.

  • TAMUsingingcadets

    The Texas A&M University Singing Cadets

  • AggieRing

    Aggie Ring for the class of 2004

  • AggieMuster

    The Ross Volunteers perform a rifleman's salute as candles are lit for the deceased at the 2007 Aggie Muster at Reed Arena.

See also

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