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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. Nestled in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, Texas A&M University at College Station is the state's largest university, with nearly 77,000 students calling Aggieland home, and another 5,200 Aggies are studying at branch campuses in Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar. Texas A&M's designation as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution reflects the superior quality and diverse range of research and innovation occurring on campus daily. Texas A&M boasts a strong military tradition, having contributed men and women in uniform to every armed conflict since the Spanish-American War. More Aggies commission as officers into the U.S. Armed Forces than any other school outside of the U.S. military academies every year. Student-athletes represent Texas A&M across 18 sports within the Southeastern Conference. Additionally, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is located on Texas A&M's campus, as is the President and First Lady’s final resting places. Quick to offer a cheery "Howdy!" to any visitor, Aggies pride themselves on their hospitality and strive to live out the University's core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service. To learn more about employment opportunities at Texas A&M, visit https://jobs.tamu.edu/.

The University of Texas School of Law, founded in 1883, is a prestigious academic institution ranking among the top 14 law schools in the country. The tradition of excellence includes established Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) programs that combine academic rigor with experiential education. Offering an unmatched return on investment, Texas Law students receive a top-tier legal education, graduate with a lower than average debt load and become passionate professionals who make a difference in the world. Texas Law is consistently recognized nationally for its affordability and the depth and breadth of its faculty expertise, curriculum and clinical offerings. It is a leading provider of legal talent to employers throughout the state. Located on The University of Texas at Austin campus in a vibrant and thriving city, Texas Law is just miles from the State Capitol and attracts a student body that is geographically, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse. Careers at the most venerable law firms, the chambers of the highest courts and prominent organizations protecting civil and human rights start at Texas Law.

A new era of excellence is dawning at Texas Tech University as it stands on the cusp of being one of the nation's premier research institutions. Research and enrollment numbers are at record levels, which cement Texas Tech's commitment to attracting and retaining quality students. In fall 2020, the university achieved a goal more than a decade in the making, reaching a total student population of more than 40,000. In 2018, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education again placed Texas Tech among its top doctoral universities in the nation in the “Very High Research Activity” category. Texas Tech is one of 94 public institutions nationally and 131 overall to achieve this prestigious recognition. Quality students need top-notch faculty. Texas Tech is home to a diverse, highly revered pool of educators who excel in teaching, research and service. The university strives to foster an environment that celebrates student accomplishment above all else. Texas Tech is large enough to provide the best in facilities and academics but prides itself on being able to focus on each student individually. The momentum for excellence at Texas Tech has never been greater.