Good morning, College Station.

On Feb. 10, PEN America led a panel discussion at Rudder Tower focused on academic freedom and free speech, drawing Texas A&M students, staff, and faculty.

The event featured voices such as Sandra Cisneros and Jonathan Friedman discussing censorship in the classroom and beyond.

Texas A&M Interim President Tommy Williams removed the proposed CLAI building from the approved projects list on Feb.

6, pausing plans for the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts’ new 187,000 sqft facility. PVFA leadership will now consider alternate funding strategies to address current space challenges.

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents met from Feb.

4 to 6 at the MSC to review academic policy changes, announce a new Space Force leadership course at the Bush School, and update plans for the AI program at Mays so students can prepare for changing job roles.

Texas A&M researchers are mapping shared genetic risks for psychiatric disorders by analyzing large international datasets—aiming to expand their study on environmental factors to improve diagnostics and treatment methods in the near future.

Ole Miss Rebels vs Texas A&M Aggies Basketball

6-8 p.m. — Reed Arena — Tickets starting at $13 — Enjoy an exciting college basketball matchup in a premier venue.

FLASH Dash

2:30-5 p.m. — 1015 Colgate Dr, College Station, TX — Free entry — Experience a day of leadership and community service with Aggie FLASH.

Pack Fresh Card Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Brazos Center — $4 admission, kids 12 & under free — Explore Pokémon, One Piece, MTG, Dragon Ball, and sports collectibles from 50+ vendors.