Faculty panel: Texas A&M wrongly fired professor after gender lesson
Read full article: Faculty panel: Texas A&M wrongly fired professor after gender lessonTexas A&M did not have good cause to fire a professor after a video of a gender lesson created a political storm, and the school failed to follow due process, a faculty appeal committee found.
Missing ingredient: Horns and Aggies renew storied and bitter rivalry after more than a decade
Read full article: Missing ingredient: Horns and Aggies renew storied and bitter rivalry after more than a decadeRicky Williams won the Heisman Trophy and set the NCAA’s all-time rushing record during an illustrious career with the Texas Longhorns.
Small but mighty dog stars in children’s book to help fight heartworm disease
Read full article: Small but mighty dog stars in children’s book to help fight heartworm diseaseApril is National Heartworm Awareness Month. The Londons are a local couple behind the children's book "Lucky the Poochipug." It's a true story about grieving, illness, and healing after the tragic loss of their dog Aggie. Their new journey led them to adopt Lucky, a heartworm-positive pup from the Houston Humane Society. With their help and determination, Lucky made a full recovery.
The Golden Eagle: Ryan’s historic career wraps up with prestigious award
Read full article: The Golden Eagle: Ryan’s historic career wraps up with prestigious awardElla Ryan received the prestigious Golden Eagle Award this Spring. "It really means a lot,” she said. “It’s a leadership award that represents what it means to be a Second Baptist School Eagle. I really put my all into everything I do and try, and be an example not through words, but my actions.”
“I’m Going Home”: Cy Park five-star prospect Harold Perkins picks LSU
Read full article: “I’m Going Home”: Cy Park five-star prospect Harold Perkins picks LSUHOUSTON – In almost movie-like fashion, it was at the stroke of midnight of National Signing Day that Harold Perkins knew where his next home would be.
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VYPE Spotlight powered by Freddy's: Stratford long-snapper, Texas A&M-commit Connor Able
Read full article: VYPE Spotlight powered by Freddy's: Stratford long-snapper, Texas A&M-commit Connor AbleConnor Able remembers watching the All-American Bowl at his grandparent's house when he was just six-years-old and 12 years later would have the chance to actually play in it. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the game itself would not be played in early January as usual. "Never in a million years did I ever imagine I'd ever had a chance to be a part of and playing in that game," Able said. Able recently committed to Texas A&M and will fill the role of long-snapper for the Aggies. Learn more about the future Aggie in this in-depth interview with Able and Stratford football coach Todd Rankin.
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Texas A&M investigating "large scale" cheating case as universities see more academic misconduct in era of online classes
Read full article: Texas A&M investigating "large scale" cheating case as universities see more academic misconduct in era of online classesBut officials are investigating a 'large scale' cheating case in a finance class this fall as universities across the country see an increase in cheating in remote classes. The University of North Texas saw a 20% increase, and Texas State University saw reports of cheating increase by one-third over the previous fall. According to Powers’ email, Texas A&M’s online learning platform, Canvas, tracks how long test questions are displayed on a student’s screen. Davenport said there’s even websites where students can pay someone to take their entire online class for them. There’s something questionable there.”Disclosure: Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin and University of North Texas have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.
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