THE NEW A&M-CENTRAL TEXAS TRADITION
President Richard M. Rhodes Awards Presidential Challenge Coins to Summer 2024 Graduating Class
All A&M-Central Texas graduates participating in the university’s official Summer 2024 commencement ceremony will receive a presidential challenge coin after they cross the stage and receive their degree. The coin celebrates the University’s 15th anniversary and is a token of achievement for graduates.
Celebrate 15 Years of Impact
May 27, 2024, will mark the 15th anniversary of Texas A&M University–Central Texas. Join us in celebrating our journey of growth, reflecting on transformative education, and making a lasting impact. Support our mission as a valued partner in education.
Become a Partner in Education with Your Gift
While we celebrate the past, we are excited about the future. The next chapter of our journey promises even greater growth, innovation, and impact. We invite you to join us as we continue to push boundaries, pursue excellence, and make a difference in the lives of our students.
A&M-Central Texas Education: Making Lives Better
Angelica had a hard time pursuing her degree because she didn't think she was smart enough. Education has opened up doors in her career and has shown her how to live confidently. Watch the video to see her full story!
15 Years of Student Success
Former Platoon Sergeant and A&M-Central Texas Alum Earns Career in Cybersecurity
To hear him tell it, before now-retired U.S. Army staff sergeant and Killeen resident Samuel “Sam” Schmidt, 35, joined the military, he was an average high school kid.
A&M-Central Texas Counseling Student Awarded National Fellowship
A&M-Central Texas graduate student and Nolanville resident Leiah Ortiz has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from The National Board of Certified Counselors – Minority Fellowship Program.
A&M-Central Texas Student Finds Alternative Path to Realizing Her Dream
“I didn’t really have a plan for college,” Melendez said. “I had the dream of being a physical therapist, but I didn’t know how I was going to achieve that.”
Grit and a Worthy Goal: Community Members Built the Foundation for A&M-Central Texas
There’s an abundance of evidence of the things that have been accomplished because of this “can do” spirit – and the university that now sits on a 672-acre plot of land on the corner of Highway 195 and Clear Creek Road in Killeen is about to celebrate its 15th anniversary this May owing to the determined efforts of Central Texans past and present.
More than 50 years ago, it was little more than an ambitious notion – until it was brought into being by those unwilling to quit on bringing undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities to the community. Learn more!
15 Books for 15 Years
Help Celebrate 15 Years of Impact
Texas A&M University–Central Texas is marking its 15th anniversary through a series of special messages, publications, and social media programs designed to celebrate its first decade-and-a-half and look to future growth and expansion of the state’s only upper-division university.
Campus Master Plan
The Texas A&M University-Central Texas campus master development plan provides a roadmap for campus development.
