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New ‘Dimensions’ video explores the high-tech art world of Viz: Texas A&M’s Hollywood animation connection

October 14, 2009

News Directors and Editors: The latest report in the “Dimensions” video news series from The Texas A&M University System is now posted online here.

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Online survey seeking input on next Aggie president draws more than 11,400 responses

October 13, 2009

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Results to help presidential search committee
COLLEGE STATION, Texas –  An online survey seeking comments about ideal characteristics and attributes of the next president of Texas A&M University attracted more than 11,400 responses from students, former students, faculty, staff and other interested individuals, said Texas A&M University System Regent Richard Box, who chairs the 16-member presidential [...]

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Media Advisory: Texas A&M System Board of Regents hold special meeting Oct. 10

October 8, 2009

NOTE TO EDITORS AND NEWS DIRECTORS: The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System will hold a special meeting Saturday, Oct. 10 at 8 a.m. in the board meeting room of the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus.

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Texas A&M System awarded $3.6 million U.S. Department of Education Grant to train and recruit principals

October 1, 2009

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M University System has been awarded a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the system’s Leadership: Education and Development (LEAD) initiative. The grant will fund the program for five years, awarding participating system universities a total of $2,684,958. The remainder of the funds is [...]

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This week’s “Notes from Dr. Mike:” A New Semester

September 29, 2009

This week’s installment of “Notes from Dr. Mike,” a web video from The Texas A&M University System, is now available here.

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Shared Services Opportunities report released

September 24, 2009

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Annual cost savings of $16.7 million for The Texas A&M University System could be realized through shared services optimization recommendations presented today at a regular meeting of the Board of Regents.

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A&M System saves $8.1 million in construction-related fees

September 24, 2009

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M University System’s Office of Facilities Planning and Construction announced today that efficiencies in managing a peak volume of systemwide construction projects will produce a combined savings of $8.1 million for system members in fiscal years 2010 and 2011.

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Media Advisory: Texas A&M System Board of Regents to Meet Sept. 24-25

September 18, 2009

NOTE TO EDITORS AND NEWS DIRECTORS: The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System will meet Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24-25 in the board meeting room and room 1011C of the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station. A map and directions to the Annenberg Center [...]

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New ‘Dimensions’ video goes behind the scenes at Texas A&M University Press

September 17, 2009

News Directors and Editors: The latest report in the “Dimensions” video news series from The Texas A&M University System is now posted online.

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Statement by The Texas A&M University System Office of General Counsel Regarding the Board of Regent’s Compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act

September 5, 2009

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — An article published Sept. 5 in The Bryan Eagle questions whether the Texas Open Meetings Act was followed during an executive session at the May 2009 regular meeting of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. The allegation is without merit and is based on observations from attorneys specifically selected by the paper to be interviewed for the story.

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