Carlos Cruz ’27, a Public Health major on the pre-med track, mentors first-generation Aggies through Texas A&M Residence Life. As the first in his family to attend college, he shares his experience to guide others.

Two female students sitting together smiling while working on their computer on the desk

As we begin to have shorter days with the time change, many students notice a change in their energy, mood and even motivation.

For aerospace engineering major John Mark Connally ’28, starting his sophomore year at Texas A&M University has meant stepping into a new role as a resident advisor.

Male and female students wearing blue-branded t-shirts all posed for photo with some of them standing and some sitting on the grass

Camp F.I.R.E. (Forging Impactful Residential Experiences) returned to Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas, bringing together more than 85 students and 25 graduate and professional staff members for a weekend centered around leadership development, reflection and connection.

four students, amle and female displayed their award certificates together.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M University’s Department of Residence Life hosted the 12th Annual Sustainability Dinner and Awards on Oct. 8, bringing together exceptional students, faculty and staff to celebrate and recognize campus-wide sustainability initiatives.

student employee sitting on desk

When stress builds, it can be tempting to fall into habits that hurt more than they help, like skipping class, neglecting health or leaning on risky coping strategies.

For many students, moving into a residence hall is the first step into independence, which is equally exciting and overwhelming. Community on campus makes a difference.

Mia Rincon and Alisa Sexton

Residence Life at Texas A&M is more than just housing, it’s where students grow as leaders, find community and discover new opportunities.

A bedroom for student with a bed and white bedsheet with a lamp, a night stand and pillows on the bed.

Don’t be afraid to add your personality to your room! Think items like cozy bedding, throw pillows, pictures of loved ones, your favorite band poster, or a plant.

Kate Hudson, Senior APM

“I became an APM to give back to the Aggie family, and I really enjoy building strong one-on-one relationships, which is what our program really focuses on,” Hudson said.