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  • September 19, 2019

    Common Ground Event 2019: Inside the “Educated” Mind

    The College of Liberal Arts proudly presents the 2019 Common Ground event on Monday, October 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Rudder Theater. Five faculty members will discuss the book "Educated" by Tara Westover from their various disciplines.

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    September 27, 2018

    Join us for the 2018 Common Ground Reading Initiative event

    The College of Liberal Arts and the Aggie Agora proudly presents the 2018 Common Ground Reading Initiative on Monday, October 22, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in Rudder Forum. Five faculty members will discuss the book from their various disciplines.

  • Book cover of Hidden Figures
    September 15, 2017

    Finding Common Ground with Hidden Figures

    Margot Lee Shetterly, author of Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped Win the Space Race, will speak as part of the 2017 Common Ground Reading Initiative.

  • Photo of a government building.
    July 22, 2022

    Political Rhetoric About Guns

    Communication professor breaks down rhetoric surrounding American gun safety debates, revealing why turning solutions into policy has been stagnant until recently.

  • Photo of antique American and British flags.
    July 5, 2022

    How The US Became Independent (And Inseparable) From Great Britain

    From Winston Churchill to Kate Bush, a Texas A&M historian explores the close, complicated relationship between the United States and the country we celebrate our independence from today.

  • Maroon graphic that reads Title IX 1972-2022.
    June 23, 2022

    Title IX Became Law 50 Years Ago. Why It Still Matters In 2022.

    Texas A&M faculty and staff reflect on the landmark legislation.

  • Swan smiles for a portrait photo.
    March 8, 2022

    Yvonne Swan: A Revolutionary Woman

    Yvonne Swan is one of three women of color telling their stories of activism at a historic event titled The Second Wave: Revolutionary Women of Color.

  • menorah
    December 1, 2021

    Hanukkah: A Beloved Minor Holiday

    Philosophy professor Claire Katz explains the history of Hanukkah and how it continues to be celebrated today.

  • Hispanic Heritage Month Graphic
    October 6, 2021

    Hispanic Heritage Month Reading List

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with good reads recommended by Dr. Sarah Misemer, Hispanic studies professor and associate director of LAUNCH: Undergraduate Research.

  • Sun sets behind US Army soldiers preparing to leave Afghanistan.
    September 2, 2021

    U.S. Veterans Return To The Question: ‘Did You Kill?’

    As 20 years of war in Afghanistan come to a close, U.S. veterans are facing the question: "Did you kill?"