News

Former Cadets Advance National Security Through Law Enforcement Roles

by

By Robin Nelson ‘22, Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets – July 9th, 2025

Texas A&M’s oldest and largest student organization, the Corps of Cadets, is rooted in a legacy of service to the country. This legacy grew when Texas A&M’s military service requirement became optional in 1965, and the Corps evolved to consistently produce leaders of character who make positive contributions to every professional sector.

Following their time in the Corps and at A&M, former cadets have gone on to serve as doctors, lawyers, teachers, astronauts and in many other positions of service. For many, careers in law enforcement are their chosen path toward contributing to the greater good of the nation. Through local, regional and national level roles, agencies and focuses, countless cadets have dedicated themselves to contributing to the nation’s security efforts.

For three recent graduates, the values, community and practical teachings that they were exposed to as members of the Corps have greatly prepared them to advance national security through their careers.

Steven Allbert ‘20, Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Texas Department of Public Safety

Originally from San Diego, California, Steven began his college career at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Through Texas A&M’s Program for System Admission (PSA), Steven later transferred to Texas A&M to study Political Science. As a transfer student, Steven says that he saw the Corps as an opportunity to build a community like no other.

“I was drawn to the Corps from the day that I spent the night with them as a senior in high school. My first time being on campus as a student was a big learning experience, since I am a first-generation Aggie and I did not grow up in Texas. Having the support from my Corps buddies, who I quickly became close with, was a helpful start toward building a community of friends,” Steven recounted.

While a cadet, Steven was a member of Squadron 18, the Corps Lacrosse team and the Darling Recruiting Company, where he served as the Executive Officer of the special unit his senior year. Steven cites those involvements and the relationships he built as being major contributors to his professional and personal development while in the Corps.

“Within the Corps, my participation in special units and the Corps Steven Allbert stands in front of a wall that reads "Criminal Law Enforcement"Lacrosse team gave me the opportunity to meet a lot of cadets from across the Quad and grow as a leader. I also credit my growth to my Cadet Training Officer, Gunnery Sergeant Cheatham, for truly being there for me and other cadets. He not only held us accountable, but was always there to talk to and bounce ideas off of,” Steven explained.

After graduation, Steven worked for the Corps Recruiting office as a Program Coordinator, where he helped high school students from across the nation discover the Corps as an avenue for their own leadership development.

In 2024, Steven transitioned from working with Corps Recruiting to his current job as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst with the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin, Texas. In his role, Steven focuses on the education, training and administration of the Texas Suspicious Activity Reporting Network, also known as “iWatch Texas”.

“The iWatchTexas program allows Texans to report any suspicious activities or behaviors that may indicate criminal, terroristic, or school safety-related threats. This program is immensely valuable to our state’s and nation’s security, as it helps uncover activities such as human smuggling, threats to critical infrastructure and planned school attacks and brings those perpetrators to justice,” Steven explained.

With overlap in Texas A&M and the Department of Public Safety’s values, Steven cites his prior experience with those pillars as the basis for his success in this role and beyond.

“The Core Values at Texas DPS are integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork. These values, combined with Texas A&M’s additional values of leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service, are a recipe for success in any career field,” said Steven.

Batie Bishop ‘23, Texas State Trooper, Texas Department of Public Safety

A native of Corpus Christi, Texas and a second generation Aggie, Batie came to Texas A&M to pursue a degree in Agricultural Leadership and Development. He joined the Corps of Cadets to be at the center of A&M’s traditions. What he found was a community within his outfit, Company E-2.

When looking back on his time in the Corps, Batie cited the organization’s community and emphasis on selfless service as two of the most impactful aspects.

“The Corps provides an immediate community and family to all new members. The Corps gave me some of my closest friends and best memories that I have. The Corps pushes people to care about things bigger than yourself. From Bonfire to Corps brass, the Corps teaches you to selflessly serve others around you and leave the world better than you found it,” Batie said.

As a D&C (non-military contracted) member of the Corps, Batie recognizes the developmental opportunities he was given in the Corps as a major contributor to his growth as a leader and team member.

“As a D&C cadet, I did not have an ROTC program that helped build my leadership skills. I looked to my Corps and school involvements for that development. I dedicated much of my time to the Fish Drill Team, being the handler of Reveille IX and leading my outfit as the First Sergeant and later the Commanding Officer. It was extracurriculars like these that helped me become a better follower and eventually, shaped me into a better leader. Across everything in the Corps, I learned how to lead large groups of people and work as a team with those around me,” Batie explained.

Utilizing the skills he developed as a cadet, Batie now contributes daily to the safety and security of the people of Texas and beyond.

“The Texas Department of Public Safety casts a large net when it comes to national security. As a Trooper, my day to day consists of stopping cars on Texas highways to prevent crashes and interdict for drugs and other crimes. I have also patrolled our border, stood guard at our Capitol and been deployed to stop riots when needed,” Batie said of his role.

With Texas A&M’s history of service to the nation in mind, Batie sees his role as a Trooper as his way of contributing to that legacy.

“Aggies have and always will serve those around them. It is what we do best. I am proud to call myself an Aggie and proud to represent our school in this capacity.”

Caleb Thompson ‘20, United States Border Patrol Agent, Department of Homeland Security

When Caleb arrived at Texas A&M’s main campus after transferring from Texas A&M Galveston, he saw the Corps of Cadets as a way to break out of his comfort zone and grow as an individual. The psychology major from Coppell, Texas found his avenue for that growth, as well as a unique Corps experience, as a member of Squadron 18.

Caleb Thompson standing in a US Border Patrol Uniform “When I transferred from Texas A&M Galveston, I saw the Corps of Cadets as the next logical step to challenge myself, grow as a man and leader and open a lot of doors for my future. As a frog (transfer cadet), my experience was a little different from other cadets, especially as a fish (freshman). It is my belief that the experience was more intense and focused than other outfits, due to the fact that we had to be fully trained cadets in half the time that other outfits had,” Caleb explained.

“I learned that every day had a purpose in Squadron 18. There was no time to waste, as we had to get our fish into the best physical and mental shape possible to both represent and one day run our outfit,” he continued.

When considering how the Corps prepared him for his present day work as a Border Patrol Agent, Caleb cites the mindset the Corps instilled in him.

“The Border Patrol is the first line of defense when it comes to the enforcing of customs, and immigration laws. The Corps really prepared me and my mindset for the trials and expectations that come with serving in a law-enforcement capacity. The Corps taught me that, no matter what I’m faced with, especially mentally, I am able to overcome it. It’s this, combined with my faith in God, and I know that I can accomplish anything,” Caleb said.

Recognizing the connection between Texas A&M’s values and the Border Patrol’s, Caleb says that the transition from cadet life to his present role was easy.

“The values I was immersed in within the Corps very directly translated to the Border Patrol. The border patrol’s motto is ‘Honor First’, which I believe is a value that is upheld strongly at Texas A&M. Integrity is also one of the most important aspects of serving in the Border Patrol, as once you have lost that, you have lost the trust of the American people.”

Making Leaders for Every Endeavor

With approximately 60% of cadets pursuing careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors after graduation, the Corps of Cadets produces passionate leaders for every professional realm. Texas A&M is well known for producing servant leaders.

Service to country can manifest itself in many forms. Though military service is widely regarded, Aggies have served the nation in a variety of roles. For former students like Steven, Batie and Caleb, their passion for service and the skills they’ve refined throughout their time at Texas A&M are evident in their professional careers.

“I have never once looked back to my time in the Corps of Cadets and felt anything less than absolute pride for the people I met and the things I did. You become a better person by joining the Corps. I also feel incredibly proud to serve the nation and make a direct impact into the community that I live in and love,” Caleb said.

Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Cyber Operations Unit Prepares Cadets To Defend Tomorrow’s Cyberscape

by

By Robin Nelson ‘22, Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets – June 16th, 2025

As the university’s premier leadership development program, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets is home to young men and women from all walks of life. Whether they aim to enter the public, private, military or non-profit sectors after graduation, each cadet’s Corps experience is lined with opportunities that prepare them to lead passionately and make positive impacts at every level. 

For military-contracted and non-contracted cadets who desire to enter the ever evolving cybersecurity field, the Corps provides a supplementary development opportunity through the Corps Cyber Operations Special Unit (COSU). Established in 2017, the COSU trains cadets in the technical knowledge and skills necessary to work in the field of cybersecurity.  

“At the individual, local, state and national levels, we face an increase in cyber threats which are becoming more frequent and complex.The COSU is a unique aspect of the Corps’ leadership laboratory that directly addresses the need and demand for cyber professionals,” said Colonel Kenn Allison, Associate Director of the Corps’ Hollingsworth Center and the Staff Advisor to the Cyber Operations Unit.

A significant component of the unit’s focus is competing on a national level in virtual and in-person cybersecurity competitions. Selected members of the COSU compete as a team in several events throughout the year, culminating in the National Security Agency’s Cyber Exercise (NCX) in the spring semester. At the NCX, the COSU competes against teams from each of the other Senior Military Colleges and United States Service Academies. Over the last seven years, the team has seen increasing levels of success. Competing alongside members of Texas A&M’s Cyber Leader Development program, the COSU’s participation in the 2024 NCX saw one team participating in person at the Maritime Conference Center in Maryland, and two others participating virtually from back in Texas. 

“We face a variety of technical challenges such as reverse engineering software to find vulnerabilities, creating malware and deploying it in a testing environment and utilizing general IT skills. This is not an exhaustive list, as these competitions change often and encompass a wide variety of other topics. So, it goes without saying that problem-solving ability and the ability to think on your feet and learn quickly are paramount in these competitions,” cadet Jeremy Murray, 2024-2025 commanding officer of the unit, said.

Utilizing the resources available to them through Texas A&M’s Cybersecurity Center, cadets in the COSU are able to learn from cybersecurity experts and industry leaders and obtain necessary certifications to advance their careers post-graduation.

“I started the special unit because I saw that there’s a lot of people that get assigned cybersecurity roles but have never utilized anything more than Microsoft Windows and Powerpoint. I realized that there’s a need to start learning while you’re in school, so I decided to do something here at A&M. When I founded the unit, there was nothing like this at any other schools or the military academies,” said Andrew Laramore, founder of the COSU.  

Through the number of opportunities it provides, the Corps Cyber Operations Special Unit continues to meet the Corps’ mission statement of producing well rounded leaders of character who are prepared for the leadership challenges of the future. The COSU’s emphasis in this specialized area also specifically prepares cadets to lead the way in the nation’s growing cybersecurity efforts, and, in turn, secures a brighter future for all.

Meet Our Staff: Hollingsworth Center SOMS Instructors

by

By Robin Nelson ‘22, Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets - June 10th, 2025

Get to know some of the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership’s upper level SOMS leadership course instructors and the ways that they’re impacting students across Texas A&M’s campus.

As the oldest, largest and most recognizable student organization on Texas A&M’s campus, the Corps of Cadets has prepared young leaders to serve our communities, our state and our nation for generations. Though the Corps experience is historically rooted in its military-based structure, service in the military after graduation is completely optional to cadets. In fact, around 60% of all graduating cadets annually pursue careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

For members of the Corps not pursuing a military commission, known as Drill & Ceremonies (D&C) cadets, the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership (HCEL) offers upper-level courses designed to set them up for success in their future careers. These courses, which are listed under the School of Military Sciences (SOMS), cover a variety of topics -- to include peer leadership, organizational leadership and executive leadership -- and foster environments where cadets and other students at Texas A&M are encouraged to be and able to grow as passionate, considerate and knowledgeable leaders.

“Our courses are aligned with the Corps’ mission statement to help develop well-educated leaders of character who are prepared for the global leadership challenges of the future. We follow the Corps' leadership development model by helping students develop themselves, others, teams and, eventually, organizations,” said Dr. Dave Keller, Director of the Hollingsworth Center.

By offering these courses to all students at Texas A&M, the Hollingsworth Center is sharing the Corps’ leadership development model across campus. Students who partake in HCEL SOMS courses graduate from Texas A&M prepared to excel in the public, private, non-profit and military sectors. In fact, Keller says those who get involved with the HCEL are hired at a higher rate than the national average.

“In the end, we are helping our students — from just about every major on campus — to be highly attractive to potential employers at graduation. Our graduates come out of college far more prepared to excel in both civilian and military job markets than the average college graduate,” Keller continued.

SOMS courses are taught by instructors who represent a wide range of educational, professional and personal backgrounds, giving cadets the opportunity to hear from individuals with a variety of experiences and leadership styles. In the spring 2025 semester, the 928 students enrolled in the Hollingsworth Center’s SOMS courses were taught by five full-time HCEL staff instructors and 27 adjunct instructors.

Of these instructors, thirty percent hold doctorate degrees in leadership or a related field. Many Hollingsworth SOMS instructors also have prior military experience in addition to their extensive experience in the corporate or private sectors. In the spring 2025 semester, HCEL SOMS instructors included a former Congressional staffer, a former firefighter, former police officers, pilots, business leaders and career development specialists, among others. Experience is essential, but, Keller noted that the most important requirement is an instructor’s ability to connect with and inspire students.

“Just because someone has been a leader in industry or the military does not necessarily mean they are going to be able to connect well with undergraduate students. For example, you might be a good golfer, but that doesn’t necessarily make you a good golf coach. Being a successful leader does not automatically mean you can engage students in meaningful conversations,” Keller elaborated. “We work hard to train our instructors on advanced classroom techniques. We know they know the material, but they must be able to create an engaged learning environment in the classroom as well.”

Through their experiences and teaching styles, the men and women who teach the Hollingsworth Center’s SOMS courses help shape the future of cadets and other students at Texas A&M.

Below is a Q&A session with a few of the SOMS instructors.

Dr. Kristen Neill

Q: Tell us about yourself!

A: I am from Abilene, Texas, where I attended Hardin Simmons University and received my B.S. in Biology, M.Ed. in Gifted Education and my Ed.D. in Leadership. I was a high school physics teacher for 13 years and an Assistant Principal and Director of Instruction for eight years with Cypress Fairbanks ISD and Spring Branch ISD. I joined Texas A&M in June of 2023 as the Assistant Director of Student Affairs at the Institute of Biosciences and Technology, which is part of the College of Medicine. I came over to the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership in the fall of 2024, where I currently serve as the Associate Director for Mentorship and Personal Development.

Q: What drew you to the Hollingsworth Center and teaching a SOMS course?

A: This is my dream job! My purpose is growing the next generation of leaders so getting to serve in this capacity every day is amazing. The Hollingsworth staff teach SOMS courses as a part of their position. We all have unique large-scale responsibilities coupled with SOMS teaching responsibilities.

Q:Which upper level SOMS courses do you teach? What topics does your course cover?

A: I teach SOMS 381, which is a junior level course that’s designed to foster personal and organizational leadership development. This course helps cadets develop competence in various leadership and management practices that are applicable to an array of situations. There is a heavy focus on organizational leadership development, with specific attention to intra-group relationships and techniques for achieving group goals. It also emphasizes creating an ethical environment to develop members, lead teams and make difficult decisions. Much of our learning comes from sharing our experiences in everyday life and learning how to predict outcomes based on reliable theoretical models.

Q: What has been your favorite experience thus far as a SOMS instructor?

A: Hands down, my interaction with the cadets! I love seeing them shine in leadership roles and even without a title, learning to lead from where they are at. They are my purpose, and it is a joy to serve as their instructor. They know my door is always open to them, now and forever.

Dr. Andrew Christjoy

Q: Tell us about yourself!

A: I just finished my PhD here at Texas A&M in the field of Communication. I study resilience for individuals and organizations, which is a great fit to instill those same values in cadets. I taught high school for seven years and have been teaching at A&M for five years, with two years of those in SOMS with cadets.

Q: How did you become a SOMS instructor? What drew you to the Hollingsworth Center and teaching a SOMS course?

A: I went through the Corps as an older cadet in my 40s (2017-21) and rose to become the Deputy Corps Commander. Through that process, I found great purpose in the SOMS instructors, curriculum and experience. It became my goal to be a SOMS instructor because I’m passionate about leadership and I want to do my part to help foster the next generation of emerging leaders. So, I “annoyed” Dr. Dave Keller every semester until he finally gave in and hired me. I’m so grateful he did!

Q: Which upper level SOMS courses do you teach? What topics does your course cover?

A: I teach SOMS 380 and strive to make the course material relevant to cadets’ daily life as much as possible. One of my key focuses in the course is teaching students how to understand and apply the communication process so that information, rewards, critique and trust is disseminated as efficiently as possible.

Q: How will your course help cadets post-graduation?

A: Students learn that each person has a different format of engagement that best works with them so that leaders can capitalize on those modes to enable a deeper bond that forges a connection that lasts through the triumphs and times of crisis.

Q: What is the biggest piece of advice that you would give your students as they prepare for their future as leaders?

A: Never take the opportunities we have for granted. It is so easy for life to be normalized as we go about the day to day business of putting one foot in front of the other. That can quickly become mundane and uninspiring. But we must choose every day to see the world for what it truly is – a massive gift and opportunity to say thank you, view the moment as precious and strive to lift up the people around us who need it so desperately.

 

Captain Ray Ivie (USN, Retired)

Q: Tell us about yourself!

A: I graduated from Texas A&M in 1981, where I received my degree in Industrial Distribution. At graduation, I was a Distinguished Naval Graduate and commissioned into the Navy. I served 23 years in the Navy flying off aircraft carriers around the world, with combat tours in Desert Storm and Bosnia. I also served as flight instructor, on Joint Staff, as Congressional Fellow for Texas Senator and Deputy for Navy Congressional affairs. I saw 9 total deployments throughout my career. I received my graduate degree from the US Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies and was also a Georgetown University Congressional Fellow. Following my retirement from the Navy, I worked in business development in several fortune 500 companies. I am currently the Director of Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)‘s Testing & Innovation Center.

Q: How did you become a SOMS professor? What drew you to the Hollingsworth Center and teaching a SOMS course?

A: As a corporate leader, I recruited heavily from the Corps for interns and full time positions. I hosted several R U Ready? Events* and really enjoyed working with the Hollingsworth staff. I specifically returned to Aggieland to teach and share my military and corporate perspectives.

*R U Ready? events are events sponsored by the HCEL outside of the classroom. During these informational sessions, various companies and organizations provide cadets the opportunity to explore and gain insight into different careers, companies, organizations and employment opportunities.

Q:Which upper level SOMS courses do you teach? What topics does your course cover?

A: I focus on SOMS 281 and 380. I like helping students (cadets and non-cadets in my classes) learn who they really are and their dominant personalities, strengths and weaknesses. SOMS 380 helps them discover their individual leadership styles and teaches them how to adapt to different variables that may impact their ability to lead. I want them to use techniques and work on their leadership styles while still in the Corps.

Q: How will your course help cadets post-graduation?

A: The cadets have a huge advantage by receiving leadership education and hands-on leadership. Many do not appreciate what they are learning and experiencing on a daily basis, but I saw it clearly when I had Aggie cadets as interns. They were always chosen by the other interns to lead the intern teams. These teams consisted of MIT, Stanford, Georgia Tech Research Institute and other prominent engineering schools, and the Aggies always held their own in engineering and were a clear cut above in leadership.

Q: What is the biggest piece of advice that you would give your students as they prepare for their future as leaders?

A: First, know what you want to do. Too many have no idea what they actually want to do. It is hard to focus on achieving success if you don’t know where you want to go. Choose something and go for it. You can always change course, but you must aim for something. Second, no one is truly a born leader. You must use your strengths, develop a style that works for you and continuously educate and adapt yourself to the circumstances. There are wrong things to do, but there are numerous right ways to lead. You must be yourself.

Shaping Tomorrow, Today.

Through the Hollingsworth Center’s course offerings, students from across Texas A&M’s campus can gain invaluable experience and unique insight from experienced leaders. When partnered with the Corps of Cadets experience, cadets can immediately apply the lessons they’ve learned in the classroom to their roles within the organization. This cycle of insightful learning, practical application and active reflection ensures that each cadet leaves Texas A&M with the tools they need to make positive contributions to their communities, the state and the nation.

“We think it’s important for cadets to be exposed to multiple voices and role models across their leadership journey. Each of our instructors brings a unique perspective to the classroom. Over the five semesters of the Hollingsworth program, we hope our students get exposed to as many of those perspectives as possible,” said Keller.

Through SOMS courses, cadets and all students across campus are empowered to develop a greater depth of thought, expand their critical thinking capabilities and gain experience with a variety of perspectives. Each of these qualities will help students navigate the ever-evolving challenges of today’s global workforce in ways that make lasting impacts.

Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership Awards over 186 Certificates in Applied Leadership Studies

by

Dr. Dave Keller, LtCol Jeff Gardner and a cadet smile together at the HCEL Certificate Ceremony.

By Robin Nelson ‘22, Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets - June 10th, 2025

The spring 2025 class of certificate awardees marks the largest in the Hollingsworth Center’s history.

Though initially founded to supplement the Corps’ leadership training for non-military contracted cadets, the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership (HCEL) stands today as a resource for all students at Texas A&M. Through the HCEL’s courses listed under the School of Military Sciences (SOMS), dedicated career readiness events, guidance offered by experienced instructors and one on one mentoring opportunities, students who engage with the Hollingsworth team learn how to lead passionately at all levels of their professional careers and personal lives.

One representation of their knowledge gained through the HCEL is the Certificate in Applied Leadership Studies. Students earn this certificate at graduation following their verified successful completion of the Center’s leadership development program. The program entails a minimum of two semesters of an Individual Leadership Development Plan, the successful completion of SOMS 281, 380, 381, 481, and 482 and an exit interview with an approved leadership coach or mentor.

Awarded in partnership with the National Medal of Honor Institute (NMOHI) since early 2024, the program’s curriculum has been recently enhanced to include teachings about Medal of Honor recipients and how their displayed characteristics of leadership can be applied in every aspect of life, from the battlefield to the board room.

“The Certificate’s requirements appear in three categories: academic courses, applied experiences and personal development activities. Students earning the certificate complete five Hollingsworth ethical leadership courses during their time here, but it is more than just an academic exercise. They also gain practical experience through leadership experiences here on campus, through the Corps, other student organizations and/or in the community,” said Dr. Dave Keller, Director of the Hollingsworth Center.

Keller says that the curriculum’s elements work cohesively to create a well-rounded experience for students, with cadets in particular fully benefiting from their time in the program.

“The combination of all of these elements creates a very unique and powerful learning experience for students earning the Certificate in Applied Leadership Studies. The best leaders aren’t just ‘book smart’, although they should absolutely be knowledgeable in leadership theories and principles. But academic knowledge alone is insufficient –-students need to get out and practice these concepts. This is an area where Corps students have a distinct advantage because the Corps is intentionally designed to be a leadership laboratory.”

National Medal of Honor Institute representatives cite this comprehensive learning experience as one of the main reasons why the Institute chose to partner with the HCEL.

“We were very deliberate about who we wanted to partner with for a certificate program. We chose Texas A&M, and in particular the Hollingsworth Center, because of the emphasis on applied ethical leadership. The application is the key,” said Dr. Kevin Basik, Chief of Leadership Programs for the NMOHI.

The Center’s spring 2025 certificate ceremony saw 186 certificates awarded to students from across various backgrounds and majors--the largest awardee class in the Center’s history.

For cadets venturing into the public and private sectors, this certificate has helped them start their professional journeys on the right foot.

“I am about to enter into a six month long training period to become a manufacturing team leader for H-E-B’s Houston Division. I am joining a company that has a well established culture. Through the classes I have taken in applied ethical leadership, I am now better able to help guide teams in ways that are both effective and align with the established organizational culture,” said former cadet Julianna Ramirez ‘25.

Though a majority of the certificate’s awardees are set to work in the public, private and non-profit sectors after graduation, military contracted cadets can also benefit from the program and its teachings. Regardless of their path after graduation, students who earn the certificate gain invaluable professional experience and insight on how to effectively lead.

“The Hollingsworth Center really helped bridge the gap between the Corps and the corporate world for me. An easy example is a lot of the resources that Hollingsworth provides helped me build up my resume, helped me build connections in companies and enabled me to crush a lot of first time interviews. It is what helped me get an internship with Lockheed Martin and it is what will continue to help me stand out amongst people that did not commit that same amount of time to leadership,” said another former cadet, Caleb Riggs ‘25.

Through this certificate, and the HCEL’s teachings and sponsored activities as a whole, students from across campus are able to learn from the Corps’ leadership development model and apply it to their experiences as students and as young professionals.

“Hollingsworth Center courses, workshops, seminars and conferences are open to all students on campus. Every semester, we have several non-Corps students take our courses and find real benefit to doing so. Our graduates are smart, disciplined and focused on service to others. We are producing precisely the kind of young leaders society is desperately seeking in our companies, families and communities,” Keller said.

Copyright 2025 • Texas A&M Corps of Cadets | The Keepers of the Spirit • All Rights Reserved. • Hosted by Division of Student Affairs Department of IT