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Meet Olivia Antonelli ’26, James Palomares ’26 and Hattie Tramm ’26, three Aggie seniors, Maroon Coats and scholarship recipients who sat down to write letters to the people they once were: wide-eyed freshmen stepping into the unknown.

Their paths have been anything but identical, filled with challenges, growth and moments that shaped who they’ve become. But woven through each story is the same thread: the lasting impact of a Texas A&M Foundation scholarship that helped turn possibility into reality.

The Texas A&M Foundation honored Tucker Gillespie ’26, Juan Olmedo Barraco ’26 and Ariana Zenn ’26 as recipients of the Trustees’ Outstanding Student Award.

This award recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, character and resilience while overcoming personal or financial challenges. From excelling academically and conducting research to balancing jobs, leadership roles and future service in medicine and the military, each recipient reflects the best of the Aggie spirit.

“Each of these students is so very deserving of this award,” said Board Chairman Dan Allen Hughes Jr. '80. “They have chosen to serve others above self and overcome great challenges to get to where they are today. We are excited to see where their next steps will lead them.”

Join us in celebrating these outstanding Aggies and their achievements! 👍

The Texas A&M Foundation honored Tucker Gillespie ’26, Juan Olmedo Barraco ’26 and Ariana Zenn ’26 as recipients of the Trustees’ Outstanding Student Award.

This award recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, character and resilience while overcoming personal or financial challenges. From excelling academically and conducting research to balancing jobs, leadership roles and future service in medicine and the military, each recipient reflects the best of the Aggie spirit.

“Each of these students is so very deserving of this award,” said Board Chairman Dan Allen Hughes Jr. '80. “They have chosen to serve others above self and overcome great challenges to get to where they are today. We are excited to see where their next steps will lead them.”

Join us in celebrating these outstanding Aggies and their achievements! 👍

The Texas A&M Foundation honored Tucker Gillespie ’26, Juan Olmedo Barraco ’26 and Ariana Zenn ’26 as recipients of the Trustees’ Outstanding Student Award.

This award recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, character and resilience while overcoming personal or financial challenges. From excelling academically and conducting research to balancing jobs, leadership roles and future service in medicine and the military, each recipient reflects the best of the Aggie spirit.

“Each of these students is so very deserving of this award,” said Board Chairman Dan Allen Hughes Jr. '80. “They have chosen to serve others above self and overcome great challenges to get to where they are today. We are excited to see where their next steps will lead them.”

Join us in celebrating these outstanding Aggies and their achievements! 👍

The Texas A&M Foundation honored Tucker Gillespie ’26, Juan Olmedo Barraco ’26 and Ariana Zenn ’26 as recipients of the Trustees’ Outstanding Student Award.

This award recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, character and resilience while overcoming personal or financial challenges. From excelling academically and conducting research to balancing jobs, leadership roles and future service in medicine and the military, each recipient reflects the best of the Aggie spirit.

“Each of these students is so very deserving of this award,” said Board Chairman Dan Allen Hughes Jr. '80. “They have chosen to serve others above self and overcome great challenges to get to where they are today. We are excited to see where their next steps will lead them.”

Join us in celebrating these outstanding Aggies and their achievements! 👍

“There are heroes amongst you.”

In the early hours of the Kerrville floods last summer, Aggie students became heroes. Texas A&M University students serving as counselors at Camps Mystic and La Junta led children through rising water and darkness, guiding them to higher ground and helping save dozens of lives.

Moved by the stories he heard, Kerrville banker and Aggie Chris Braaten ’99 rallied his community to honor these students through a fundraising effort that raised $100,000. Along with an additional $34,000 contributed by the Texas A&M Foundation, these funds now support scholarships recognizing 17 Aggies who acted heroically that day.

For many of the recipients, the scholarship was more than financial support; it told them that they were seen. These students didn’t ask for recognition. They simply led, and that is the Aggie Spirit. 👍

Click the link in our bio to read the rest of the story!

“There are heroes amongst you.”

In the early hours of the Kerrville floods last summer, Aggie students became heroes. Texas A&M University students serving as counselors at Camps Mystic and La Junta led children through rising water and darkness, guiding them to higher ground and helping save dozens of lives.

Moved by the stories he heard, Kerrville banker and Aggie Chris Braaten ’99 rallied his community to honor these students through a fundraising effort that raised $100,000. Along with an additional $34,000 contributed by the Texas A&M Foundation, these funds now support scholarships recognizing 17 Aggies who acted heroically that day.

For many of the recipients, the scholarship was more than financial support; it told them that they were seen. These students didn’t ask for recognition. They simply led, and that is the Aggie Spirit. 👍

Click the link in our bio to read the rest of the story!

“There are heroes amongst you.”

In the early hours of the Kerrville floods last summer, Aggie students became heroes. Texas A&M University students serving as counselors at Camps Mystic and La Junta led children through rising water and darkness, guiding them to higher ground and helping save dozens of lives.

Moved by the stories he heard, Kerrville banker and Aggie Chris Braaten ’99 rallied his community to honor these students through a fundraising effort that raised $100,000. Along with an additional $34,000 contributed by the Texas A&M Foundation, these funds now support scholarships recognizing 17 Aggies who acted heroically that day.

For many of the recipients, the scholarship was more than financial support; it told them that they were seen. These students didn’t ask for recognition. They simply led, and that is the Aggie Spirit. 👍

Click the link in our bio to read the rest of the story!

“There are heroes amongst you.”

In the early hours of the Kerrville floods last summer, Aggie students became heroes. Texas A&M University students serving as counselors at Camps Mystic and La Junta led children through rising water and darkness, guiding them to higher ground and helping save dozens of lives.

Moved by the stories he heard, Kerrville banker and Aggie Chris Braaten ’99 rallied his community to honor these students through a fundraising effort that raised $100,000. Along with an additional $34,000 contributed by the Texas A&M Foundation, these funds now support scholarships recognizing 17 Aggies who acted heroically that day.

For many of the recipients, the scholarship was more than financial support; it told them that they were seen. These students didn’t ask for recognition. They simply led, and that is the Aggie Spirit. 👍

Click the link in our bio to read the rest of the story!

Some legacies are built over time through generosity, commitment and a belief in what Aggieland can be.
 
This weekend, Barbara and William “Bill” Huffman ’53 were recognized with the 2026 Sterling C. Evans Medal, the Texas A&M Foundation’s highest honor.
 
Their impact can be felt across campus, but it is especially meaningful within the Maroon Coats. As honorary members, Barbara and Bill have invested in the students behind the scenes who help bring so many moments to life.

They have supported programs, traditions and people, leaving a lasting mark on generations of Aggies.
 
Thank you, Barbara and Bill, for the way you continue to show up for the Maroon Coats and for Aggieland.

Some legacies are built over time through generosity, commitment and a belief in what Aggieland can be.
 
This weekend, Barbara and William “Bill” Huffman ’53 were recognized with the 2026 Sterling C. Evans Medal, the Texas A&M Foundation’s highest honor.
 
Their impact can be felt across campus, but it is especially meaningful within the Maroon Coats. As honorary members, Barbara and Bill have invested in the students behind the scenes who help bring so many moments to life.

They have supported programs, traditions and people, leaving a lasting mark on generations of Aggies.
 
Thank you, Barbara and Bill, for the way you continue to show up for the Maroon Coats and for Aggieland.

Some legacies are built over time through generosity, commitment and a belief in what Aggieland can be.
 
This weekend, Barbara and William “Bill” Huffman ’53 were recognized with the 2026 Sterling C. Evans Medal, the Texas A&M Foundation’s highest honor.
 
Their impact can be felt across campus, but it is especially meaningful within the Maroon Coats. As honorary members, Barbara and Bill have invested in the students behind the scenes who help bring so many moments to life.

They have supported programs, traditions and people, leaving a lasting mark on generations of Aggies.
 
Thank you, Barbara and Bill, for the way you continue to show up for the Maroon Coats and for Aggieland.

Some legacies are built over time through generosity, commitment and a belief in what Aggieland can be.
 
This weekend, Barbara and William “Bill” Huffman ’53 were recognized with the 2026 Sterling C. Evans Medal, the Texas A&M Foundation’s highest honor.
 
Their impact can be felt across campus, but it is especially meaningful within the Maroon Coats. As honorary members, Barbara and Bill have invested in the students behind the scenes who help bring so many moments to life.

They have supported programs, traditions and people, leaving a lasting mark on generations of Aggies.
 
Thank you, Barbara and Bill, for the way you continue to show up for the Maroon Coats and for Aggieland.

Some legacies are built over time through generosity, commitment and a belief in what Aggieland can be.
 
This weekend, Barbara and William “Bill” Huffman ’53 were recognized with the 2026 Sterling C. Evans Medal, the Texas A&M Foundation’s highest honor.
 
Their impact can be felt across campus, but it is especially meaningful within the Maroon Coats. As honorary members, Barbara and Bill have invested in the students behind the scenes who help bring so many moments to life.

They have supported programs, traditions and people, leaving a lasting mark on generations of Aggies.
 
Thank you, Barbara and Bill, for the way you continue to show up for the Maroon Coats and for Aggieland.

What if a gardening program could change lives around the world? 🌱

What started in Bryan-College Station has grown into an international movement reaching youth in more than 10 countries. The Junior Master Gardener program goes far beyond planting seeds. It blends science, service and hands-on learning to help kids build confidence, curiosity and real-world skills.

From classrooms to community gardens, it’s a one-of-a-kind program that’s shaping the next generation in ways you might not expect.

Ready to see how gardening is making a global impact and growing good kids along the way? Click the link in our bio to Dive into the full story!

What if a gardening program could change lives around the world? 🌱

What started in Bryan-College Station has grown into an international movement reaching youth in more than 10 countries. The Junior Master Gardener program goes far beyond planting seeds. It blends science, service and hands-on learning to help kids build confidence, curiosity and real-world skills.

From classrooms to community gardens, it’s a one-of-a-kind program that’s shaping the next generation in ways you might not expect.

Ready to see how gardening is making a global impact and growing good kids along the way? Click the link in our bio to Dive into the full story!

What if a gardening program could change lives around the world? 🌱

What started in Bryan-College Station has grown into an international movement reaching youth in more than 10 countries. The Junior Master Gardener program goes far beyond planting seeds. It blends science, service and hands-on learning to help kids build confidence, curiosity and real-world skills.

From classrooms to community gardens, it’s a one-of-a-kind program that’s shaping the next generation in ways you might not expect.

Ready to see how gardening is making a global impact and growing good kids along the way? Click the link in our bio to Dive into the full story!

Ever wondered what it means to be the Voice of Aggieland? 🎶

Join Carson Seiber ’26 on Discovering Aggieland as he steps inside the world of the Singing Cadets, where music, tradition and fellowship come together in perfect harmony.
From rehearsals to powerful performances, this group carries the Aggie Spirit far beyond the stage. But the group’s impact on its members is about more than singing; it’s about connection, discipline and a shared commitment to something bigger than themselves.

Help support student experiences that shape leaders at Texas A&M with the link in our bio!

The future of innovation, workforce development and creativity is taking shape right in Fort Worth!

Texas A&M University is expanding into downtown Fort Worth by bringing together programs in engineering, medicine, the arts and more in one academic hub. With new buildings, industry partnerships and thousands of projected jobs, the campus is set to transform North Texas. These additions are bringing new excitement for the future of arts and technology.

See how Texas A&M is shaping the future in Fort Worth with the link in our bio!

The future of innovation, workforce development and creativity is taking shape right in Fort Worth!

Texas A&M University is expanding into downtown Fort Worth by bringing together programs in engineering, medicine, the arts and more in one academic hub. With new buildings, industry partnerships and thousands of projected jobs, the campus is set to transform North Texas. These additions are bringing new excitement for the future of arts and technology.

See how Texas A&M is shaping the future in Fort Worth with the link in our bio!

The future of innovation, workforce development and creativity is taking shape right in Fort Worth!

Texas A&M University is expanding into downtown Fort Worth by bringing together programs in engineering, medicine, the arts and more in one academic hub. With new buildings, industry partnerships and thousands of projected jobs, the campus is set to transform North Texas. These additions are bringing new excitement for the future of arts and technology.

See how Texas A&M is shaping the future in Fort Worth with the link in our bio!

The future of innovation, workforce development and creativity is taking shape right in Fort Worth!

Texas A&M University is expanding into downtown Fort Worth by bringing together programs in engineering, medicine, the arts and more in one academic hub. With new buildings, industry partnerships and thousands of projected jobs, the campus is set to transform North Texas. These additions are bringing new excitement for the future of arts and technology.

See how Texas A&M is shaping the future in Fort Worth with the link in our bio!

A lifetime of hard work has grown into something even more lasting.

For Mary Beth ’79 and Kenneth Cranfill ’79, passion has always been rooted in service, family and giving back. After more than 30 years in the nursery business and decades of volunteering, they began to think about the legacy they wanted to leave. Through an estate gift to Texas A&M, the Cranfills will support students in horticulture and the Aggie ACHIEVE program, creating opportunities for the next generation to succeed and thrive.

Read how their generosity will create countless opportunities for future Aggies with the link in our bio!

A lifetime of hard work has grown into something even more lasting.

For Mary Beth ’79 and Kenneth Cranfill ’79, passion has always been rooted in service, family and giving back. After more than 30 years in the nursery business and decades of volunteering, they began to think about the legacy they wanted to leave. Through an estate gift to Texas A&M, the Cranfills will support students in horticulture and the Aggie ACHIEVE program, creating opportunities for the next generation to succeed and thrive.

Read how their generosity will create countless opportunities for future Aggies with the link in our bio!

A lifetime of hard work has grown into something even more lasting.

For Mary Beth ’79 and Kenneth Cranfill ’79, passion has always been rooted in service, family and giving back. After more than 30 years in the nursery business and decades of volunteering, they began to think about the legacy they wanted to leave. Through an estate gift to Texas A&M, the Cranfills will support students in horticulture and the Aggie ACHIEVE program, creating opportunities for the next generation to succeed and thrive.

Read how their generosity will create countless opportunities for future Aggies with the link in our bio!

More than 1,800 Aggies. More than $100 million in impact.

For nearly four decades, the Terry Foundation has invested in students who lead, serve and give back. Behind every Terry Foundation scholarship at Texas A&M is an Aggie, each with a story, a goal and a future made possible by generosity. Each flag in this installation represents one of those students and the lives being shaped across Texas.

What began with the belief of Howard and Nancy Terry that the true strength of a university lies in its students has grown into a legacy that has transformed thousands of lives.

This past weekend, we gathered to celebrate Terry Scholars, past and present, and the milestone of $100 million in impact at Texas A&M. Their investment builds leaders, strengthens communities and creates opportunities that change lives across Texas and beyond.

This legacy lives on through every student who rises, leads and lifts others along the way.

Help us thank the Terry Foundation for nearly 40 years of unwavering belief in Aggies and the future they are helping shape.

More than 1,800 Aggies. More than $100 million in impact.

For nearly four decades, the Terry Foundation has invested in students who lead, serve and give back. Behind every Terry Foundation scholarship at Texas A&M is an Aggie, each with a story, a goal and a future made possible by generosity. Each flag in this installation represents one of those students and the lives being shaped across Texas.

What began with the belief of Howard and Nancy Terry that the true strength of a university lies in its students has grown into a legacy that has transformed thousands of lives.

This past weekend, we gathered to celebrate Terry Scholars, past and present, and the milestone of $100 million in impact at Texas A&M. Their investment builds leaders, strengthens communities and creates opportunities that change lives across Texas and beyond.

This legacy lives on through every student who rises, leads and lifts others along the way.

Help us thank the Terry Foundation for nearly 40 years of unwavering belief in Aggies and the future they are helping shape.

More than 1,800 Aggies. More than $100 million in impact.

For nearly four decades, the Terry Foundation has invested in students who lead, serve and give back. Behind every Terry Foundation scholarship at Texas A&M is an Aggie, each with a story, a goal and a future made possible by generosity. Each flag in this installation represents one of those students and the lives being shaped across Texas.

What began with the belief of Howard and Nancy Terry that the true strength of a university lies in its students has grown into a legacy that has transformed thousands of lives.

This past weekend, we gathered to celebrate Terry Scholars, past and present, and the milestone of $100 million in impact at Texas A&M. Their investment builds leaders, strengthens communities and creates opportunities that change lives across Texas and beyond.

This legacy lives on through every student who rises, leads and lifts others along the way.

Help us thank the Terry Foundation for nearly 40 years of unwavering belief in Aggies and the future they are helping shape.

This story is about a gift that keeps on giving!

To celebrate 25 years of marriage, Paul Clarke ‘97 created something lasting for his wife, Katy ‘01 — an endowed scholarship that will support Aggies for generations! Katy was a former President’s Endowed Scholarship recipient, so this gift was the perfect way of paying it forward.

Click the link in our bio to read more about this couple giving back!

This story is about a gift that keeps on giving!

To celebrate 25 years of marriage, Paul Clarke ‘97 created something lasting for his wife, Katy ‘01 — an endowed scholarship that will support Aggies for generations! Katy was a former President’s Endowed Scholarship recipient, so this gift was the perfect way of paying it forward.

Click the link in our bio to read more about this couple giving back!

This story is about a gift that keeps on giving!

To celebrate 25 years of marriage, Paul Clarke ‘97 created something lasting for his wife, Katy ‘01 — an endowed scholarship that will support Aggies for generations! Katy was a former President’s Endowed Scholarship recipient, so this gift was the perfect way of paying it forward.

Click the link in our bio to read more about this couple giving back!

It’s more than a maroon blazer.
 
This weekend, we welcomed Class XIX of the Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coats at the 2026 Coating Ceremony. In that moment, each student stepped into a legacy of service, leadership and connection at Texas A&M University.
 
We are so excited to watch these new Maroon Coats continue to impact Texas A&M as they build meaningful relationships with donors and represent what it truly means to be an Aggie!

It’s more than a maroon blazer.
 
This weekend, we welcomed Class XIX of the Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coats at the 2026 Coating Ceremony. In that moment, each student stepped into a legacy of service, leadership and connection at Texas A&M University.
 
We are so excited to watch these new Maroon Coats continue to impact Texas A&M as they build meaningful relationships with donors and represent what it truly means to be an Aggie!

It’s more than a maroon blazer.
 
This weekend, we welcomed Class XIX of the Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coats at the 2026 Coating Ceremony. In that moment, each student stepped into a legacy of service, leadership and connection at Texas A&M University.
 
We are so excited to watch these new Maroon Coats continue to impact Texas A&M as they build meaningful relationships with donors and represent what it truly means to be an Aggie!

It’s more than a maroon blazer.
 
This weekend, we welcomed Class XIX of the Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coats at the 2026 Coating Ceremony. In that moment, each student stepped into a legacy of service, leadership and connection at Texas A&M University.
 
We are so excited to watch these new Maroon Coats continue to impact Texas A&M as they build meaningful relationships with donors and represent what it truly means to be an Aggie!

It’s more than a maroon blazer.
 
This weekend, we welcomed Class XIX of the Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coats at the 2026 Coating Ceremony. In that moment, each student stepped into a legacy of service, leadership and connection at Texas A&M University.
 
We are so excited to watch these new Maroon Coats continue to impact Texas A&M as they build meaningful relationships with donors and represent what it truly means to be an Aggie!

It’s more than a maroon blazer.
 
This weekend, we welcomed Class XIX of the Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coats at the 2026 Coating Ceremony. In that moment, each student stepped into a legacy of service, leadership and connection at Texas A&M University.
 
We are so excited to watch these new Maroon Coats continue to impact Texas A&M as they build meaningful relationships with donors and represent what it truly means to be an Aggie!

It’s more than a maroon blazer.
 
This weekend, we welcomed Class XIX of the Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coats at the 2026 Coating Ceremony. In that moment, each student stepped into a legacy of service, leadership and connection at Texas A&M University.
 
We are so excited to watch these new Maroon Coats continue to impact Texas A&M as they build meaningful relationships with donors and represent what it truly means to be an Aggie!

It’s more than a maroon blazer.
 
This weekend, we welcomed Class XIX of the Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coats at the 2026 Coating Ceremony. In that moment, each student stepped into a legacy of service, leadership and connection at Texas A&M University.
 
We are so excited to watch these new Maroon Coats continue to impact Texas A&M as they build meaningful relationships with donors and represent what it truly means to be an Aggie!

It’s more than a maroon blazer.
 
This weekend, we welcomed Class XIX of the Texas A&M Foundation Maroon Coats at the 2026 Coating Ceremony. In that moment, each student stepped into a legacy of service, leadership and connection at Texas A&M University.
 
We are so excited to watch these new Maroon Coats continue to impact Texas A&M as they build meaningful relationships with donors and represent what it truly means to be an Aggie!

The Endowed Opportunity Award is more than a scholarship. It is a belief in what these students can become.

Each spring, we bring recipients and donors together to connect, share stories and see the impact of this support firsthand. Through donor generosity, students are empowered to lead, grow and pursue opportunities they may not have otherwise imagined.

Hear from Karli Elaine Joyce ’27, Elizabeth Rath ’26 and James Glenn ’26 as they share how this support has shaped their journeys.

It is a powerful reminder that philanthropy does not just open doors. It shapes futures.