Annual Report 2023
-General (Ret.) President Mark A. Welsh lll said at the 2023 State of the University address on Nov. 29
Texas A&M Libraries: Central to the University's Mission
Dr. Alan Sams - University Provost,
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Chief Academic Officer
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Chief Academic Officer
Julie Mosbo Ballestro - University Librarian,
Assistant Provost of University Libraries
Assistant Provost of University Libraries
The Libraries in Action
Aggie Legacies
A Legacy of Aggie Knowledge
See a timeline of the Libraries’ growth from 1879 through the present.
Libraries’ Donors Open Opportunities for Aggie Students
"People assume we’re 100% funded by the state, and we’re not … when we need extra support for a rare acquisition for our special collections, or for a program or project, we rely on donor gifts to make this happen," said Adelle Hedleston `88, development manager of the Libraries.
Inspiring Art
Longtime Texas A&M Professor's Artwork Inspires Aggie Students, Especially his Granddaughter
A third-floor Evans corridor hosts a series of portraits painted by Dr. Robert Schiffhauer, a Texas A&M emeritus professor of architecture, that commemorates notable civil rights activists, politicians, intellectuals and entertainers.
Preserving History
25 Years of Collecting — Cushing Memorial Library & Archives
A landmark exhibition at Cushing commemorates the 25th anniversary of its rededication as the university’s home of Special Collections and University Archives and recognizes its generous donors.
Eclipse Watch Party
Celebrating the 2023 Solar Eclipse in Style
Approximately 1,500 people viewed a solar eclipse at a Libraries-hosted watch party on Oct. 14, 2023. Aggie students, faculty, staff and families were invited to join in the fun on Texas A&M University’s East Quad lawn.
2023 Honors and Recognitions
People Power the Libraries
What a year! Texas A&M University Libraries welcomed new faces, honored long-standing friends and embraced the future in 2023.
