The Association of Former Students
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The Association of Former Students is the official alumni association of Texas A&M University. The Association publishes a monthly magazine called the Texas Aggie, the official magazine of the Aggie Network, which is free to all active members of the Association.[1] Annually, the Association returns over $3 million to Texas A&M for student scholarships, faculty enrichment, and support for student organizations..[2] The Association also coordinates the distribution of Aggie Rings and organizes class reunions.
One of the largest and most active alumni associations in the United States[3], the association consists of 279,000 members.[2]
[edit] History
The first alumni association for Texas A&M, the Ex-Cadets Association was established shortly after the foundation of the school, in 1879. The Ex-Cadets Association gave way to the A&M Alumni Association and the Alpha Phi Fraternity. In 1919, a coalition of alumni began first using the name "The Association of Former Students."[4]
The current organization known as The Association for Former Students was founded in 1925.[4]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Texas Aggie (English) (ASP). The Association of Former Students. Retrieved on February 23, 2007.
- ^ a b The Association of Former Students. The Association of Former Students. Retrieved on April 3, 2007.
- ^ Texas A&M University. The Handbook of Texas. Retrieved on April 5, 2007.
- ^ a b The Association of Former Students. The Association of Former Students. Retrieved on April 5, 2007.
