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

September 29, 2009

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

This week: The fall 2009 semester brings a record enrollment and new opportunities around the A&M System, from a welcome to National Merit Scholars and Top 10 percent high school graduates to teaching excellence awards.

The video is available for use by media organizations.

About the A&M System
The A&M System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a budget of $3.04 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities, seven state agencies and a comprehensive health science center, the A&M System educates more than 109,000 students and makes more than 15 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. Externally funded research brings in almost $676 million every year and helps drive the state’s economy.