This fall semester, the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science proudly welcomed 41 new undergraduate students to campus. This cohort represents a diverse group of learners, including 13 freshmen, 8 Gateway students, 13 community college transfers, 6 Blinn TEAM students, and 1 post-baccalaureate student. To help them feel at home on campus, the incoming students…
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Poultry science faculty named among top scientists in the world
Two faculty members from the Texas A&M University Department of Poultry Science have been recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, underscoring the department’s global impact in animal and poultry research.
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Poultry Science student Carla Araguz ’28 selected as a Hagan Scholar
Poultry science student Carla Araguz ’28 is one of a select group of students at Texas A&M to be selected as a Hagan Scholar through the Hagan Scholarship Foundation.
Poultry summer camps bring hundreds of youth to Aggieland
Many assume campus slows down during the summer months without students in session, but in Aggieland, the opposite is true. Texas A&M comes alive with youth visitors attending a variety of camps and programs. The Department of Poultry Science plays a major role, hosting multiple judging camps, contests, and youth workshops that attract hundreds of…
Aggie Poultry Ambassadors Host Inaugural “Sip & Share” Event
The Texas A&M University Department of Poultry Science successfully launched its new networking initiative, Sip & Share, on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the ScottsMiracle-Gro Facility in College Station. Sponsored by the Aggie Poultry Ambassadors (APA), the inaugural event brought together Poultry Science students and members of the Department of Poultry Science Advisory Board. Students…
Steak Fry Tradition Stronger Than Ever with Record Attendance and Generous Support
With record fundraising and attendance, the annual Steak Fry continues to serve as a cornerstone event for the Poultry Science Department and its supporters. On September 21, 2025, more than 300 current and former students, families, faculty, staff, and industry representatives gathered for the department’s largest Steak Fry to date. Hosted at the Legends Event…
Innovation on Display: Texas A&M Research Highlights at PSA 2025
Faculty, graduate students, and staff from the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science participated in the Poultry Science Association (PSA) Annual Meeting, held July 14–17, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. This scientific conference brings together more than 1,200 leading researchers, educators, and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements and address…
Beyond the Barn: Transforming Poultry Projects into Life Skills
On May 17, 2025, the Texas A&M AgriLife Poultry Extension Unit welcomed nearly 200 attendees, including youth exhibitors, their families, and agriculture educators, to the Market Poultry Workshop held at the Louis Pearce Pavilion on Texas A&M’s campus. Empowering Youth The full-day workshop offered an in-depth look into all phases of poultry show preparation and…
The next generation of poultry science leaders step into the spotlight
Thirty-three poultry science students graduated from Texas A&M University Department of Poultry Science during the spring commencement ceremonies this past May. The Department of Poultry Science prides itself on preparing students to meet the demands of a growing and dynamic global food system. Through rigorous academic coursework paired with real-world learning opportunities, students have established…
Poultry science student explores using stem cell crypts to better understand histomoniasis
Leila Chang, a senior Poultry Science major, recently showcased her undergraduate research at the 2025 Diversity in Science Symposium, held on April 7. Hosted by the Texas A&M Chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), this university-wide event celebrates the innovative contributions of student researchers from a…