Texas A&M University Health Science Center

03/25/2026

When a student is identified as a stem cell or bone marrow donor match, timing matters—and class schedules shouldn’t stand in the way.

After learning this was a barrier for some donors, Texas A&M School of Public Health students Jillian Anderson ’26 and Claudia Garrett ’25 worked to change university policy at Texas A&M, helping establish excused absences for student donors. Their advocacy is making it easier for Aggies to step forward when they’re called to help someone in need—and is inspiring similar changes at other universities.

Read their story:

FacebookTweet Texas A&M University students Jillian Anderson ‘26 and Claudia Garrett ’25 have been named recipients of the 2025 National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Service Award. The organization recognized Anderson, a student in the School of Public Health, and Garrett, a student in the Colleg...

03/23/2026

Sneezing, coughing and congestion are classic spring problems—but it can be hard to tell if it’s from allergies or a cold. 🤧 🌸 Learn the differences, treatment tips, and when to call your doctor from Texas A&M College of Nursing's Sylvia Vargas. Don't let symptoms keep you from enjoying the season! Read more: tx.ag/allergiesxcold

03/20/2026

Congrats and Gig ‘em to all our Aggie Docs who matched today! 👍

03/20/2026

Happy first day of spring! We hope you're having a wonderful, sunshiny day 👍 ☀️

03/20/2026

Happy first day of spring! We hope you’re having a wonderful, sunshiny day, Ags 👍 ☀️

03/12/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month—a great time to schedule your screening! 💙 Most cases of colorectal cancer can be prevented with early detection.

Watch for warning signs—like unanticipated weight loss and sudden, persistent changes in bowel movements—and talk with your doctor, especially if you’re over 45 or have higher risk.

Learn more about risk factors, symptoms and your screening options from TAMU Medicine's Dr. Jason McKnight: tx.ag/CCAM.

In the Brazos Valley, the Texas C-STEP program provides free and reduced cost access to cancer screenings, including free colorectal screenings, to uninsured, underserved and low-income Texans.

For more information, visit https://cstep.tamu.edu/index.html.

Screening and knowing the signs and symptoms increase chances of catching the disease early and greatly improves survival rates.

03/10/2026

Did you know your sleep habits may play a role in dementia risk? 🧠💤

Karienn de Souza at TAMU Medicine is exploring how disrupted circadian rhythms could trigger brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s and dementia. Thanks to seedling grants from the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Research Initiative (DARI), innovative studies like these are paving the way for prevention and better treatment for those living with the disease.

Learn more about this cutting-edge research and what it could mean for millions worldwide:

FacebookTweet Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias impact approximately 55 million people worldwide, including 7.2 million cases in the United States alone. With 10 million new cases globally each year, the worldwide number is expected to rise to 78 million by 2030 and 139 million in 2050. In r...

03/09/2026

Spring break is here! We’re wishing y’all a fulfilling and rejuvenating week.

Whether you're traveling, trying new activities or enjoying a staycation close to home, we hope it’s a week full of fun and relaxation. Stay safe, and we’ll see you after the break!

Where will spring break take you this year? Let us know ⤵️

03/04/2026

A look back at Friday’s Disaster Day simulation 👀

More than 600 future health professionals put their training into action—making quick decisions, communicating across teams and stepping up when it counted.

It may be a simulation, but the skills are real.
And so is the impact they’ll make.

Big shoutout to:

🔹 The student planning committee, whose months of hard work made this event possible.
🔹 The faculty advisory steering committee, for guiding and mentoring students throughout the process.
🔹 Our emergency response professionals, faculty and community partners, who helped create a lifelike, high-impact training experience.

Because of you, these students are even more ready for the moments their communities will depend on them most.

Already counting down to next year.

03/02/2026

Happy Texas Independence Day! Proud to call the Lone Star State home—and even prouder to serve Texans every day. 🤠👍

02/27/2026

Mission complete! ✅

Today, more than 600 Aggies took part in our 18th annual Disaster Day, the nation’s largest student-led, interprofessional emergency response simulation.

This year’s training exercise took place at a mock country music festival. While students responded to a bioterrorism attack involving food fair laced with botulism neurotoxin, an explosion rocked the scene, adding a layer of complexity to the already stressful situation.

From triage at the disaster site to field hospital care, mental health support and even veterinarian aid, our students put their skills to the test under pressure and emerged ready to serve when communities need them most.

02/27/2026

🚨 Today is Disaster Day—our annual interprofessional emergency response simulation at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX Disaster City.

More than 600 students from across disciplines are stepping into real-world scenarios that test their teamwork, leadership and clinical skills under pressure.

From triage tents to simulated disaster scenes, they’re training for the moments that matter most.

Follow our Stories throughout the day for a behind-the-scenes look at how the next generation of health professionals prepares to serve when it counts.