Texas A&M College Station connects with RGV Aggies

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen on Monday kicked off its annual Howdy Week.

The week-long event also showcased the new student orientation program Passionate Aggies Leading McAllen (PALM) Camp.

PALM Camp is a student-led interactive experience for newly enrolled students to learn the traditions and values of Texas A&M University and build meaningful connections with peers.

"For this campus, we want them to feel as connected as they can to Texas A&M College Station, because we are Aggies as well," said Rita Mahurin, student coordinator with Texas A&M College Station. "We get our Aggie ring, we get our A&M diploma, and we walk into Reed Arena. So we want them to feel as connected as possible to College Station."

Texas A&M mascot, Reveille X. Photo by Emiliano Pena - ValleyCentral

Attendees practiced yells and songs with Yell Leaders and met Reveille X, the university's mascot. After PALM Camp, the week continues with a series of informational sessions on campus designed to prepare students for a successful first year in Aggieland.

The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center is located at 6200 Tres Lagos Blvd. in McAllen.