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About the College of Engineering

Since its founding in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, engineering has been a cornerstone of Texas A&M University. Today, the College of Engineering provides top-tier education to undergraduate and graduate students, preparing them to meet the growing demand for engineers across the state and nation while empowering them to make a global impact.

The College of Engineering is home to exceptional students, renowned faculty and excellent staff who embody the values of Texas A&M University and achieve excellence at an extraordinary scale. Through strong collaborative partnerships with industry and the steadfast support of the Aggie Network, the college offers unique education and research opportunities, providing students with valuable hands-on experience while exposing them to the latest developments in the field. This ensures that our graduates emerge as leaders in their profession, as our college continues innovative research that tackles today’s challenges while shaping tomorrow’s future.

Vision

Define and lead transformative innovation at scale in engineering education and research to solve important real-world problems and address future societal challenges.

Mission

The mission of the College of Engineering is to empower students and faculty to excel in a multidisciplinary environment, fostering lifelong learning, driving cutting-edge research, and developing innovative solutions for the betterment of Texas, the nation, and the global community. We educate students in strong engineering fundamentals and instill in them the highest ethical and professional standards to prepare them to solve society’s complex technical challenges.

PILLAR I: Excellence in Education at Scale

Provide high-quality engineering education at scale to meet undergraduate and graduate student needs and the evolving engineering landscape.

Objectives:

The college is ensuring a scalable, inclusive and future-ready engineering education across Texas and beyond. To accomplish this goal, it is strengthening student fundamentals, enhancing advising with data, promoting experiential learning, expanding flexible pathways, embedding entrepreneurship, increasing statewide access, and elevating computer science into a dedicated school.

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PILLAR II: Agility and Innovation in Impactful Research and Technology

Empower faculty and students to pursue bold ideas that lead to discoveries benefiting society.

Objectives:

The college is advancing research by recruiting top talent, strengthening national leadership, fostering interdisciplinary innovation and building world-class infrastructure. It also leads in entrepreneurship and expands global research partnerships to drive transformative impact across engineering and society.

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PILLAR III: Leadership in Service to the State, Nation, and Global Community

Identify societal needs and develop actionable roadmaps to address them.

Objectives:

The college is building stronger former student ties, attracting service-driven leaders and striving for global excellence in engineering education and innovation.

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PILLAR IV: Financial Health and Sustainability

Maintain financial strength while advancing academic and research excellence.

Objectives:

The college is advancing institutional excellence through responsible financial stewardship, attracting and retaining high-performing professional staff and cultivating effective academic leaders. It is expanding philanthropic support for strategic initiatives and enhancing national visibility to strengthen its reputation and impact.

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