Texas A&M University System
Texas A&M University System Seal
The Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College System was established in 1948. Gibb Gilchrist served as chancellor and oversaw all branch colleges and services, which included the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University), Arlington State College (now the University of Texas at Arlington), Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Prairie View A&M University), John Tarleton College (now Tarleton State University), the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, the Texas Engineering Extension Service, the Texas Transportation Institute, and the Texas Forest Service. The Texas Maritime Academy (now part of Texas A&M University at Galveston) joined the A&M system in 1962. By 1968 control of the system had passed to the office of the president, and the name was changed to the Texas A&M University System. Arlington State College was transferred to the University of Texas System in 1965. From 1965 until 1969 the James Connally Technical Institute was part of the A&M system, but it was separated when it became part of the Texas State Technical Institute (see TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE-WACO). In 1993 the A&M system added Texas A&M International University (formerly Laredo State University), Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi (formerly Corpus Christi State University), Texas A&M University at Kingsville (formerly Texas A&I University), and West Texas A&M University (formerly West Texas State University). See also PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND.
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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Chancellor, Dr. John Sharp 2011–Present
Currently Exists
Yes
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Texas A&M University System is classified as a College or University
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Associated Names
- (TAMUS)
External Websites
- Texas A&M University System (Official Website)
Fall Enrollment Count, 2022 View more »
152,406
Places of Texas A&M University System
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Photos Nearby:
Sul Ross Statue in front of Academic Building
Photo by Ronw526, CC 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
View of the docks, TAMU Galveston
Photo from TAMU Galveston website, Fair Use
The Nathelyne Archie Kennedy Architecture & Art Building
Photo by Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The Nursing Building on the campus of Tarleton State University, Stephenville
Photo by Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Texas A&M International University Building
Photo by Rcmcom, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Welcome sign, TAMU-Corpus Chirsti
Photo by Simiprof, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Pharmacy & Business buildings, Kingsville, TX
Photo by Chris, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Old Main building, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
Photo by J. Nguyen, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
McDowell Administration Building, TAMU-Commerce
Photo by TAMU-Commerce Marketing Communications Photography, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bringle Lake & University Center, TAMU-Texarkana
Photo by Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Founder's Hall, the first permanent building of TAMU-Central Texas
Photo by Jzbales, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Central Academic Building, San Antonio, TX
Photo by Nanpalmero, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Bryan Campus
Photo by Texas A&M Health Science Center, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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