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ome of the world’s most influential people attended Texas A & M. They are the movers and shakers on and off the planet, and they are also Aggies.
STEVEN R. SWANSON ’98
NASA Astronaut (Mission Specialist) Crew Member, Space Shuttle Atlantis, STS-117, June 8-22, 2007
MICHAEL E. FOSSUM ’80
NASA Astronaut (Mission Specialist) Crew Member, Space Shuttle Discovery, STS-121, July 4-17, 2006 and STS-124, May 31June 14, 2008
chris tomlin ’94
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2007 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year
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Rick Perry ’72
Texas Governor and former A & M track and field athlete
Martin Torrijos ’87 President of Panama with President George W. Bush
T e x a s A &M U n i v e r s i t y
“As a graduate of the University (along with a brother, ’91, and sister, ’93) I have always cherished meeting Aggies across the nation, regardless of race, creed, sex or religion. I am a living witness that the university is an open and inviting place for anyone.”
— Roland S. Martin ’91 Author; nationally syndicated columnist with Creators Syndicate; radio host, commentator for TV One Cable Network and host of the Roland S. Martin Show
“I miss the atmosphere. Texas A & M taught me so much and it was the best time of my life. I’m dreaming to get back there. Just being able to walk on campus and being able to say hi to pretty much everyone. Getting to know so many people from so many different walks of life and the camaraderie is hard to explain.”
— Fernando Palomo ’96 SportsCenter anchor, ESPN Deportes
“The best thing about A & M and Bryan-College Station for me was the people. The community really accepted me and got behind me when I was a novice TV weathercaster. They made me think I could do anything!”
— Orelon Sidney ’92 Former CNN Weather Anchor
“I was born and raised in BryanCollege Station so my blood was maroon from day one. That blood, along with the bonding spirit of being an Aggie will be with me for the rest of my life. As a kid, student and an adult, the sounds of Kyle Field, G. Rollie, Olsen Field, or just simply walking across campus ... are memories that will last forever. If only the rest of the world could truly appreciate what it means to be an Aggie."
— Scot Chastain ’89 Vice President, Affiliate Advertising & Promotion Services, NBC