Texas A&M University 150th Celebration

Timeline

The official celebration will commence the week of October 4, 2026, 150 years since the university’s doors opened, with a prelude of activities beginning in spring 2026. It will conclude in May 2027 following the final commencement ceremonies.

Committees

Executive Committee

Co-Chair: Julie Mosbo Ballestro, University Librarian and Assistant Provost
Co-Chair: Alexandra González Rainey ’15, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President
Tim Scott ’89, Chief of Staff, Office of the President
R. Ethan Braden, Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
John Crawford ’93, Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Peter Lange, Chief Operating Officer
Bill Kibler ’91, Vice President for Student Affairs
Alan Sams, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Henry Judah, Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness
Kristi Mejias, Athletics Representative
Michael Hardy ’13, Government Relations Representative
Carter Mallory ’26, Student Body President
Dr. Leann Horsley, Council of Deans Representative
TBD, University Staff Council Representative
Dr. Angie Hill Price ’87, Faculty Representative

Planning and Steering Committee

Co-Chair: Julie Mosbo Ballestro, University Librarian & Assistant Provost, jmosbo@library.tamu.edu
Co-Chair: Alexandra González Rainey ’15, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President, arainey@tamu.edu
Josh Brown, Director of Student Activities, Division of Student Affairs
Alan Cannon ’84, Senior Athletic Assistant, Athletics
Robin Hutchison ’91, Associate University Librarian, Special Collections and Archives
Laura Root, Executive Director, Division of Marketing and Communications
Fred McClure ’76, Chief Community Engagement Officer
Krista Oldham, Director of University Archives & University Archivist
Austin Fannin ’16, Director of Strategic Program Development, Office of the Provost
Michael O’Quinn ’86, Chief Strategy Officer
Scott Shafer ’80, Executive Director of Campus and Community Engagement
Winona Murphy, Executive Assistant, University Libraries
Shane Hinckley, Associate Vice President for Brand & Business Development
Peter Lange, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President

Subcommittees

Academics Chair: Michael O’Quinn ’86, irishmike@tamu.edu
Athletics Chair: Alan Cannon ’84, a-cannon@tamu.edu
Affiliate Organizations Engagement* Chair: Fred McClure ’76, fred.mcclure@tamu.edu
Community Engagement Chair: Scott Shafer ’80, sshafer@tamu.edu
Events & Programming Chair: Austin Fannin ’16, a-fannin@tamu.edu
History Co-chairs: Krista Oldham, koldham@tamu.edu and Robin Hutchison ’91, r-hutchison@tamu.edu
Marketing & Communications Chair: Laura Root, laroot@tamu.edu
Student Engagement Chair: Josh Brown, jhbrown@stuact.tamu.edu

*Affiliate Organizations include: The Association of Former Students, Texas A&M Foundation, 12th Man Foundation, George and Barbara Bush Foundation and Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association.

Celebrate with Us

We invite every Aggie to join in our signature anniversary events and contribute ideas to celebrate the impact of our traditions, academic excellence, research and selfless service over the last 150 years.

Ways to Get Involved as a Student

Student volunteers will be essential to the success of the 150^th Celebration. A student-focused committee will develop plans and opportunities for students to be engaged throughout the process.

Host: Organize your own event or partner with a registered student organization to celebrate the 150^th anniversary.
Participate: Join established events such as Muster, Howdy Week and others that align with the anniversary celebration.
Serve: Represent Texas A&M by promoting the university’s legacy and spirit during anniversary activities.
Engage: Use social media and other channels to express what it means to be part of the Aggie Family and share anniversary-related content.

Ways to Get Involved as a Faculty Member

Faculty are the backbone of the university and have been a key ingredient to the university’s success over the last 150 years. Their involvement in the planning and execution of the celebration will be crucial to its success.

Enhance: Consider how the 150^th anniversary may enhance those events, either from a thematic or branding standpoint.
Host: Explore ways to celebrate your discipline’s contributions to the university’s history or how your area of study has progressed over the past 150 years.
Teach: Incorporate the milestone into course curriculum, projects or other hands-on learning opportunities. Examples: art installations, thematic student assignments, college or school history discussions.
Participate: Participate in these and other university events for the 150^th anniversary.

Ways to Get Involved as a Staff Member

Our staff will be critical to the success of the 150^th Celebration.

Host: Plan a celebration specific to your division or department that aligns with the 150^th anniversary.
Share: Highlight how your unit has contributed to or evolved alongside Texas A&M’s history.
Participate: Join campuswide anniversary events to show your support and involvement.

Ways to Get Involved as a Community Member

The Bryan-College Station and surrounding community in which our institution operates helps shape the experience of our students and the way of life for our faculty and staff. We look forward to celebrating this milestone moment with them.

Participate: We will be opening up our main campus for key events and inviting local community members to learn about our history, both in Bryan-College Station as well as our branch campuses and teaching sites across the state and nation.
Collaborate: We invite local organizations and city leaders to collaborate with our Office for Community Engagement on local opportunities to celebrate the history of Texas A&M. Our community engagment subcommittee is helping to shape those events as part of the 150^th Celebration.

Contact Us

If you have questions or ideas you’d like to share with the committee, reach out to us at tamu150@tamu.edu.

Visitors to Texas A&M via New Main are greeted by the iconic Administration Building — named in 1997 in honor former university president Jack K. Williams. The building has anchored campus since 1932, a symbol of Texas A&M’s enduring legacy linking generations of Aggies.