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

June 10, 2025 by rnelson

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.

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Aggie Family Helps Preserve Legacy of Leadership Through Saber Donation

April 29, 2025 by rnelson

Fischer Family Presenting Sabers to cadets at the Quad Arches.

Texas A&M Army ROTC - April 2025

In a heartfelt tribute to a proud Aggie and lifelong leader, the family of A. Charles “Charlie” Fischer ’64 returned to Aggieland to gift two of Charlie’s ceremonial sabers to rising senior Cadets in the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. The sabers, which Charlie carried during his time as a student leader and military officer-in-training, now serve as a powerful symbol of service, leadership, Aggie Values, and an enduring legacy. 

Charlie Fischer, who passed away in 2017, was a distinguished member of the Corps of Cadets and a decorated Aggie. His family sought a meaningful way to preserve the artifacts from his time in the Corps and inspire a new generation of Aggie leaders. With help from longtime friend and hunting companion James Wendlandt ’80, the Fischer family was able to connect the sabers with two deserving Cadets currently preparing to commission into the U.S. Army. 

Wendlandt enlisted the help of his friend Karen Allen, former military admissions counselor with the Texas A&M University Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center (VRSC). Allen then collaborated with the Army ROTC Department at Texas A&M to identify two Cadets whose academic focus, leadership, and military service ambitions mirrored Charlie’s own. 

At a small ceremony in front of the historic Arches on the Quad, Cadets Madison Cronin ’26 and Tyler Silves ’26 were presented with Charlie’s sabers by the Fischer family. The moment was a moving reminder of how the Aggie Family continues to grow across generations. 

Cadet Cronin, an Animal Science major from Hot Springs, Arkansas, will serve as the 2025-2026 Brigade Commander. Cadet Silves, an Agricultural Leadership & Development major from Katy, Texas, with minors in Agricultural Economics and Military Studies, will serve as the 2nd Battalion Commander. Like Charlie, both cadets are Agriculture majors who will commission into the Army after graduation. 

 “Receiving Mr. Fischer’s original saber from his time as the Commander of Company C-1 is an incredible honor and a powerful reminder of what it means to be an Aggie,” said Cronin. “It’s a privilege to carry his saber representing the values he stood for and to be connected to such an amazing family.” 

 Silves echoed the sentiment, stating, “Receiving the saber was an honor. It is also a reminder that we are in the right place to make a difference in the future, and time and time again, quality leaders from this University and the Corps of Cadets go on and do great things in their careers and for the country.” 

 Charlie Fischer graduated in 1964 with a degree in Animal Science. While at A&M, he was a Distinguished Military Student, commander of Company C-1, a member of the Ross Volunteer Company, and chairman of the Student Agricultural Council. After serving in the Army as a Field Artillery Officer at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Charlie began a 37-year career with The Dow Chemical Company, eventually serving as president and CEO of Dow AgroSciences. 

 Through this thoughtful act of legacy and connection, the Fischer family, has ensured Charlie’s values, leadership, and love for Texas A&M will continue to march forward through two inspiring Cadets leading the next generation.

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Texas A&M Names Wilson Winchester ‘28 As Newest Handler For Reveille X

April 7, 2025 by rnelson

Cadet Wilson Winchester smiles with Reveille X

Cadet Wilson Winchester from Fort Worth, Texas will serve as the primary caretaker for the university’s official mascot.

By Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marketing & Communications 

Cadet Wilson Winchester was announced as Texas A&M’s newest mascot corporal on Friday as part of the university’s Family Weekend activities. Winchester will serve as the primary caretaker for Reveille X during the 2025-2026 academic year. 

Winchester is a member of Company E-2 in the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. Since 1959, Company E-2, known also as the Mascot Company, has had the distinct privilege of caring for Reveille, the official mascot of Texas A&M. 

Over the course of the 2025-2026 school year, Winchester and the rest of E-2’s rising sophomore class will care for and accompany Reveille X to all of her appearances. As mascot corporal, Winchester will serve the university in a high-profile capacity, often speaking on Reveille’s behalf to media, faculty, staff, students and visitors. 

Prior to his selection as mascot corporal, Winchester and the rest of E-2’s freshman class of 2028 underwent a semester-long tryout process. This process involved researching the tradition of Reveille and delivering a series of informative speeches on the previous nine Reveilles. 

Media Contact: Amy Thompson, [email protected]

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Across The Quad: The Lone Star Company

March 7, 2025 by rnelson

Members of L-1 pose together at the arches

By Robin Nelson ‘22, Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets - March 7th, 2025

There are 41 different home units within the Corps of Cadets that students may join. Each of these units, also referred to as “outfits”, are unique with their own personalities, traditions and special focuses.

Company L-1’s identity as “the Lonestar Company” is rooted in the outfit’s focus on the state of Texas, its history and its culture.

“Since Company L-1 was founded in 1969, we have always been committed to honoring the legacy of heroic Texans. There is a reason our amazing state has the biggest and strongest reputation when compared to all of the others. We do our best to represent the deeply ingrained Texan value of standing up for what we believe in, no matter the consequences,” said Justice Jenson ‘25, who serves as the Commanding Officer of L-1.

To cadets in L-1, who are also known as “rebels”, Texas’ declaration of independence from Mexico on March 2nd, 1836 and the historical events that followed embody the Texan spirit.

“Texas is completely unique. It was its own nation for about 10 years. We declared independence from the Mexican government on March 2, 1836 due to perceived tyranny from General Santa Anna of Mexico. We fought and achieved our independence, culminating at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. Our culture as Texans has, from the very beginning, been based upon the idea that you are to stand up for what is right,” Jenson said.

L-1’s acknowledgement of the historic date can be traced back to the unit’s founding in 1969, with present-day recognition efforts including a unit-wide “Rebel Run” around campus and a Texas Independence Day BBQ.

“Rebel Run is a physically difficult event. We loop the entirety of campus in the afternoon at a pace that most people could not hold for just a few miles. L-1 values doing physically difficult events such as this because they train mental toughness and self-confidence,” Jenson said.

“Additionally, L-1 is one tight family. To celebrate the heritage of our amazing state and to celebrate the completion of a physically difficult event, we come together as a unit on Texas Independence Day to break bread and develop deep and meaningful relationships with one another. We pride ourselves on being able to balance both of these aspects of our identity,” he continued.

For L-1 cadets originally from areas outside of Texas, their membership in the unit has helped deepen their understanding of the Lone Star State’s history and gain an appreciation for what makes it unique.

“In my time in L-1, we have had members from California, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia and even Chile. Being from Peachtree City, Georgia, I have found Texas to be an incredibly special place that I will not soon forget. Immersing yourself in what makes Texas special and different from other states is an invaluable part of being a student at Texas A&M,” said Mitch Luebke ‘25, L-1’s 1st Platoon Leader.

Company L-1’s unique culture is just one of many opportunities for students to find a community within the Corps of Cadets. For those interested in joining the Corps, Jenson says that students looking to grow their capabilities as leaders are looking in the right direction.

“If you want to learn how to be a ‘rock’ that people can depend on, the Corps of Cadets is the place for you. If you want to learn how to make sound decisions under pressure, the Corps is the place for you. And, if you want to be a part of a tight-knit family that produces elite cadets, L-1 is the place for you.”

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Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Announces March-In Schedule for 2024 Football Season

August 7, 2024 by rnelson

Cadets march out of the arches on the Corps Quad.

The Corps of Cadets will Conduct March-Ins for Every Home Football Game

The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets will conduct a march prior to kick off for every home football game during the 2024 football season.

March-in routes will vary by game to ensure every Aggie fan, spectator and guest has the opportunity to see the Corps of Cadets. The following is the schedule:

  • Notre Dame vs Texas A&M, Aug. 31: Campus march
  • McNeese State vs Texas A&M Sept. 7: Campus march
  • Bowling Green vs Texas A&M, Sept. 21:  Campus march
  • Missouri vs Texas A&M, Oct. 5: Aggie Park march *As of 9/30/24, this march has been adjusted to a campus march
  • LSU vs Texas A&M, Oct. 26: Campus march
  • New Mexico State vs Texas A&M, Nov. 16: Veterans Review, Simpson Drill Field
  • University of Texas vs Texas A&M, Nov. 30: Campus march

Notable groups that will participate in the march-ins include the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, Parsons Mounted Cavalry and the university’s mascot, Reveille X.

During the Missouri game, the Corps will be joined by hundreds of former cadets who will participate in the Aggie Park march as part of the Corps of Cadets Association’s Rally to the Guidons event. 

Details, timelines and march-in routes for each game can be found at tx.ag/CorpsEvents. 

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Media contact: Amy Thompson, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, 979-862-1922, [email protected].

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