Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas

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The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, established in 1871 and opened in 1876, was the state's first institution of higher learning. It was originally a military institution and a land-grant college under the Morrill Act, emphasizing agriculture and mechanic arts. In 1963, it was renamed Texas A&M University. The main campus in College Station is one of the largest in the nation and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, particularly in engineering, technology, and agriculture. It is known for its extensive research programs and large Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program.12

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