2006-11-08 12:13:25 · 7 answers · asked by Hello There 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
The college opened for classes in 1876 as the "Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas." In 1963, the legislature changed the name to "Texas A&M University" to reflect the expanded roles and academic offerings of the university. Officially the letters "A&M" no longer have any explicit meaning, but they are retained as a link to the university's past.
2006-11-08 12:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by Christie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Q: What does the A&M stand for?
A: Texas A&M, the state's first public institution of higher education, was opened on Oct. 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. The school owes its origin to the Morrill Act of 1862, which established the nation's land-grant college system.
2006-11-08 20:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by misen55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agricultural and Mechanical. During the late 1800's thru mid- 1900's many colleges in rural/industrial areas were refered to as A&M colleges. Farming techniques and engineering were principal fields of study avalible at such institutions. I know at Arkansas State University, There is still an old archway carrying the A&M designation.
2006-11-08 23:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agricultural and Mechanical
2006-11-08 21:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by curiosity10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agriculture and Mechanical
2006-11-08 20:16:08 · answer #5 · answered by david786 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agricultural and Mechanical.
Go Aggies
2006-11-08 20:21:23 · answer #6 · answered by ba374 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agriculture and Mining (they were important when it was founded).
2006-11-08 20:14:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋