Teaching, Research, Extension and Service

Texas A&M has been a recognized leader in agriculture, natural resources and life sciences since Texas A&M University became a land-grant institution in 1876. Texas A&M AgriLife encompasses five components of The Texas A&M University System: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas AgriLife Research, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Forest Service, and Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. With teaching, research, extension and laboratory facilities throughout Texas, Texas A&M AgriLife serves people of all ages and backgrounds and is a cornerstone of one of the state’s premier institutions of higher education.

Vice Chancellor for Agriculture and Life Sciences and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Search Announcement

Texas A&M University President Elsa Murano and Texas A&M System Chancellor Mike McKinney have authorized the search for the new Vice Chancellor for Agriculture and Life Sciences and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

The Search Advisory Committee has initiated a national search aimed at identifying individuals who have the forward-thinking, creative energy, and administrative skills to develop and implement the highest quality academic, research, service and extension missions in the context of the state and national agricultural enterprises and constituencies.

Information regarding the position, advisory committee and submitting applications or nominations can be found at the Search Advisory web site