Texas A&M University is one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment and one of only 17 universities in the nation to hold land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant designations simultaneously. Founded in 1876 as Texas's first public institution of higher education, Texas A&M has grown into a major research powerhouse with exceptional programs in engineering, agriculture, veterinary medicine, architecture, and business (Mays). Texas A&M is a member of the SEC (Southeastern Conference) and the Association of American Universities (AAU). College Station is defined almost enti…
