what does texas a&m stand for

Texas A&M stands for "Texas Agricultural and Mechanical." Originally, when the university opened in 1876, it was called the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. The "A&M" in Texas A&M University is a symbolic link to that past. In 1963, the name was officially changed to Texas A&M University, but the letters "A&M" were retained as a tribute to the school's origins. Today, Texas A&M also represents the university's core values such as excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and selfless service, which unify its community.