Volunteers needed for Texas A&M COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial

Texas A&M University researchers are expanding their recruitment of volunteers for a late-stage, phase 4 clinical trial of an existing tuberculosis vaccine that could blunt the devastating effects of COVID-19.

Texas A&M students urged to get COVID test before Thanksgiving

The top official at The Texas A&M University System is asking the presidents of the System's 11 universities to encourage students to voluntarily get tested for COVID-19 before they leave campus to go home for the holidays.

Former police officer arrested for stalking, harassment, says KPD

The former officer was charged with stalking following an investigation into unreported Title IX violations at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

Texas A&M announces plans for rescheduled May, August ceremonies

The university says it is planning in-person commencement ceremonies in December for more than 4,200 students who will graduate at the College Station campus.

Texas A&M updates on-campus gathering policies

In the update, gathering size limitations have been changed, but the university says everyone on campus — indoors and out — are required to comply with the campus face-covering policy.

Lab at Texas A&M gets prepped for COVID-19 vaccine production

Texas A&M’s chief manufacturing officer says that moving from discovery to actual production will be quick, but he also said it will not be immediate.

First cats in Texas test positive for COVID-19

So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.

San Marcos named ninth most financially vulnerable college town in US

To do this study, SmartAsset pulled data for U.S. cities with a population of at least 50,000 and at least one four-year college or university.

FOX 7 Discussion: Race and police use of violence

TAMU professor Mark Hoekstra joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss a new study that shows white police officers are more likely to use force than officers of color.

Texas A&M study finds white police officers more likely to use force than non-white officers

Researchers also discovered that white and Black officers discharge their guns at similar rates in white and racially mixed neighborhoods while white officers are five times as likely to fire a gun in predominantly Black neighborhoods. 

Texas A&M ready to mass produce future COVID-19 vaccine

The university says a trained workforce can quickly respond should the government call on A&M System and Fujifilm, its subcontractor, to manufacture one or more COVID-19 vaccines. 

U.S. Army, Texas A&M building nation's largest hypersonic testing center

According to Texas A&M, the complex will feature the nation's only kilometer-long (.06 mile) hypersonic facility. This facility will help determine the best design and materials for the fastest vehicles ever built, the school stated. 

Texas A&M students, faculty help healthcare community amid COVID-19 outbreak

According to the school, 44 masks were produced on the first day of service. A second weekend of work yielded another 154, while a final weekend brought the total number of masks made to over 400. 

DIY masks: Texas A&M researchers evaluate effectiveness of different materials

According to Texas A&M officials, scientists from the university are currently testing a variety of popular DIY mask materials in order to give consumers "fact-based" information on different mask options. 

Texas A&M postpones graduation ceremony amid COVID-19 crisis

Texas A&M University announced it will postpone its Spring 2020 graduation ceremony. The university says it plans to deliver diplomas in the mail.

Texas A&M University cancels The Big Event 2020 due to coronavirus

The university says student leaders and university administration made the decision in a "proactive effort to minimize COVID-19 exposure."