Working Together for the Good of America

Matt Williams wearing his medal of honor, posing for a professional photo

Medal of Honor recipient embodies Texas A&M’s Core Values and the Aggie Spirit

Recognized for his valor in Afghanistan, Matt Williams ’25 has dedicated his life to serving others and demonstrating what it means to be a force for good.

Members of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets conducted a flag detail at sunrise during filming of the Texas A&M University commercial

An Aggie anthem for the nation

Aug. 20, 2026 • 8 min. read

With a new take on a classic song, combining today’s world with timeless values, Texas A&M is sending a message of inspiration to the nation.

Lyle Lovett on a porch playing a guitar with a smile on his face

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter reflects on the importance of authenticity, the arts and Aggie Core Values.

Members of the National Championship 2025 Texas A&M Volleyball team smile as they hold their championship trophy

Lednicky honored a family legacy by choosing Texas A&M and staying through tough times — ultimately earning something beyond what she could have imagined.

Graphic of Felix Rosenqvist silhouetted behind his #60 car for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist will carry the university’s message of working together for the good of Texas and the nation into the nation’s capital.

 

The Texas A&M-branded Indycar races in past the Washington monument in D.C.

The inaugural IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix, No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda driven by Felix Rosenqvist and a new national commercial’s debut demonstrate how Aggies are strengthening America through timeless values.

Mark Benden standing in front of a wall of plaques showing a gig 'em to the camera.

Researchers are developing AI that can ask screening questions, while observing facial expressions, to evaluate patients for signs of apathy, an early indicator of dementia.

Sean Artman, the driveway concierge at the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center during filming of the Texas A&M University commercial

Sean Artman embodies the best of the university — and he’s not even an Aggie. But his daughter is, and her experience at Texas A&M led him and his wife to make Aggieland their home.

A search and rescue dog poses on a pile of rubble with its handler

With data prediction models, researchers can help communities lessen the impact of future disasters on residents and their homes.

Medical students stand at the entrance to a mobile medical clinic built by Texas A&M BUILD

Texas A&M students turn shipping containers into fully functioning medical clinics

Aggies are working together to make a difference in the lives of people without access to medical care through the innovative BUILD program.

Learn more about BUILD

At the university, the decorated World War II Navy pilot and former U.S. president found kindred spirits who shared his strong belief in integrity, leadership and service and the desire to be a force for good.

Texas A&M University is taking technology once only used in movies and finding new and innovative ways to incorporate it in a variety of industries.

Renowned roboticist Dr. Robert Ambrose has brought his technical expertise and dedication to building teams of character to be a force for good.

Impact at Scale

At Texas A&M University, we serve with purpose, lead with character and take action for the good of our communities.

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, Texas A&M reflects on the legacy of George H.W. Bush — veteran, leader and champion of public service whose impact continues to inspire.

At Texas A&M University, breakthrough research is shaping the future of food, energy and medicine. Together, we stand to serve for the good of Texas, the nation and beyond.

Striving to be the best university for the world

Supporting veterans as scholars for success in the classroom and beyond

Cultivating the future with cutting-edge solutions in farming

From ground control to the stars, Aggies are shaping the future of space

Driving transformative change through immersive technology and its uses across industries

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