Mays Business School

09/17/2026

Leaning into your strengths is vital to your career, no matter what role you hold. 💪

In the latest episode of the Aggie Legends podcast, John B. Sherman ’92 shares how he learns best through conversing with experts rather than reading technical overviews and how that shaped his working style throughout his career in U.S. intelligence and now as dean of The Bush School of Government & Public Service.

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Aggie Legends is a leadership podcast produced by Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School and the Flippen Leadership Institute. New episodes are released every other week.

09/16/2026

Big news from Mays Business School! 🎉

In Bloomberg Businessweek’s newly released Best Business Schools rankings, our Full-Time MBA program made the biggest jump in the nation — rising 19 spots to #22 overall!

🌟 #1 in Texas
🌟 #7 among public business schools nationonally
🌟 #4 nationally in Networking

From our redesigned, future-ready curriculum to the lifelong strength of the Aggie Network, we are dedicated to providing our students with an unmatched education and personalized career support. We couldn’t be prouder of our hardworking MBA students, world-class faculty, and dedicated former students who make achievements like this possible.

Learn more about this milestone: bit.ly/4Ag2aAL

Gig ’em! 👍

09/15/2026

Mays will say goodbye to one of its finest at the end of this year as dean emeritus, professor, and the Peggy Pitman Mays Eminent Scholar Chair in Business Dr. Eli Jones ’82 ’86 ’97 retires. His 30-year career in higher education is truly impressive, including serving as dean of the business school at three different SEC universities.

He leaves a lasting impact on every student, faculty, and staff member he’s taught and collaborated with, including many in the Arch H. Aplin III '80 Department of Marketing and the Reynolds and Reynolds Sales Leadership Institute. A retirement celebration will be held in November; further details to come. In the meantime, join us in congratulating Dr. Jones on a well-deserved retirement.

09/11/2026

The Bush School of Government & Public Service dean John B. Sherman ’92 was serving in the White House Situation Room on September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked the U.S. As the vice president and secretary of state were rushed into a bunker, Sherman and his colleagues were told to leave. “And we said, no, we’re holding our post here.” Looking back 25 years, he shared his experience with us on the Aggie Legends podcast and what that harrowing time taught him about leadership.

Links in comments to listen to the full interview with stories and lessons from his fascinating and inspiring life.

09/09/2026

“If you want to be rejuvenated, come to this campus.”

On a new episode of Aggie Legends, we welcome John B. Sherman ’92, dean of The Bush School of Government & Public Service, former Texas A&M Corps of Cadets commander, and a senior intelligence appointee under Presidents Trump and Biden. Sherman discusses a range of topics including the connections that come with being an Aggie, answering the call to serve, and his unforgettable experience working in the White House on September 11, 2001.

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Aggie Legends is a leadership podcast produced by Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School and the Flippen Leadership Institute. New episodes are released every other week.

09/04/2026

The next big idea in your company could come from who you least expect. Garrett Hilbert ’10 breaks down part of the creative process within Dude Perfect and why encouraging collaboration across the company can result in refreshing ideas and a strong culture.

On the latest episode of Aggie Legends, Hilbert and Cody Jones ’10 discuss their time as content creators and the leadership lessons learned throughout their career.

Listen to the full interview on our YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts:

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Aggie Legends is a leadership podcast produced by Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School and the Flippen Leadership Institute. New episodes are released every other week.

09/02/2026

Do you have a morning routine that sets you up for success?

On Aggie Legends, Dude Perfect’s Cody Jones ’10 talks about how starting his day with an hour of exercise and reflection makes him a better leader.

In this premier episode of season 2, Jones and Garrett Hilbert ’10 break down their journey from filming trick shots to building a company and how they grew as leaders along the way.

Listen to the full interview on our YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts:

📺 YouTube: bit.ly/4gTvgyh
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/4gST4SX
🍎 Apple: apple.co/4qLELTK
📦 Amazon: amzn.to/3UjJsYF

Aggie Legends is a leadership podcast produced by Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School and the Flippen Leadership Institute. New episodes are released every other week.

09/01/2026

Tonight, Silver Taps will honor the memory of eight Texas A&M students, including one of Mays’ own: Thiago Ruiz Martelo, a management senior.

In addition to the ceremony tonight, those who wish to send condolences to the families may send an email to [email protected], or drop a letter in one of the memorial boxes located in Academic Plaza, the Memorial Student Center 12th Man Hall, on the Quad, or in front of the West Campus Dining Facility.

Our hearts are with the Aggie family and all of those affected by their loss. Here.

We will honor eight Aggies who recently passed away at Silver Taps this evening.

Join the Aggie Family for the solemn ceremony in Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m.

Learn more: https://tx.ag/TapsSept1

08/26/2026

From viral trick shots and competitive team battles to comedic sketches, Dude Perfect have been some of the most famous Aggies on the internet for more than 15 years. 🎥📲

Garrett Hilbert ’10 and Cody Jones ’10 join Ben Wiggins ’07 ’18 for the premiere episode of Season 2 of the Aggie Legends podcast to discuss starting Dude Perfect during their time as Texas A&M University students, what it is truly like to be in business with your friends, and the importance of being able to make strategic pivots in your career.

Listen to the full interview on our YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts:

📺 YouTube: bit.ly/4gTvgyh
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/4gST4SX
🍎 Apple: apple.co/4qLELTK
📦 Amazon: amzn.to/3UjJsYF

Aggie Legends is a leadership podcast produced by Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School and the Flippen Leadership Institute. New episodes are released every other week.

08/25/2026

For Season 2 of the Aggie Legends podcast, we said let’s go big! Episode 1 features Dude Perfect’s Garrett and Cody. Subscribe now to be the first to hear it when it drops tomorrow, Aug. 26: bit.ly/4qUTVVV