Texas A & M University - United States

Texas A&M University , often called A&M or TAMU , is a coeducational public research university located in College Station , Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System . It opened in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas , the first public institution of higher education in that state. In 1963, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University to reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings. The letters 'A&M' no longer have any explicit meaning but are retained as a link to the university's past. The nickname 'Aggie' refers to students, alumni , and sports teams of Texas A&M.

Texas A&M University , often called A&M or TAMU , is a coeducational public research university located in College Station , Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System . It opened in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas , the first public institution of higher education in that state. In 1963, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University to reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings. The letters 'A&M' no longer have any explicit meaning but are retained as a link to the university's past. The nickname 'Aggie' refers to students, alumni , and sports teams of Texas A&M.