Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi (Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, TAMU–CC, A&M–Corpus Christi, or A&M–CC) is a public research university in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is part of the Texas A&M University System and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
TAMU-CC originally opened in 1947 as the University of Corpus Christi, a private university operated by the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT).
After the campus was severely damaged by Hurricane Celia in 1970, the school (which had financial problems since the outset) could not afford to rebuild and requested the Texas Legislature for assistance. The Legislature approved opening a branch of the Texas A&M University System the following year; UCC held its final graduating class in 1973, and BGCT sold the campus to the state shortly thereafter, retaining 10 acres to maintain a student religious center.
Originally named Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi, it was later named Corpus Christi State University before joining the Texas A&M University System in 1989 and taking its current name.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has made a profound impact both on the ground and in the skies of the Coastal Bend. The center recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of significant advancements in drone research, not only in our region but across the nation. The growth now includes elevating the center to an institute, which also comes along with a significant name change. As of Monday, Aug. 19, the institute is now known as the Autonomy Research Institute (ARI). “Autonomy Research Institute joins good company, as it is now one of three institutes on our campus with the Harte Research Institute and the Conrad Blucher Institute,” said Dr. Kelly M. Miller, TAMU-CC President and CEO. “Achieving institute status in just ten years is a significant milestone. It reflects not only the remarkable growth of its drone aviation research but also the overall advancement of our university.” Mike Sanders, Executive Director of ARI, said the new name isn’t just about branding — it’s a strategic choice. “We were purposeful in choosing the word autonomy as it highlights the growth of autonomous systems research beyond the air into other avenues including water and space,” Sanders said. “In addition, our shift to an institute means that we are better poised to help develop technology that will have significant impacts in many sectors of everyday life.” In 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recognized ARI as one of only seven designated UAS test sites nationwide. Over the past decade, ARI’s drone research has evolved significantly, driving innovation and advancing our understanding of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). A core focus of ARI’s work is assisting the FAA in safely integrating UAS into the national airspace system. This involves extensive safety testing for industry partners, which has led to practical applications in various sectors. For instance, ARI has supported research for pipeline inspections and deployed drones to support the inspection on Bob Hall Pier after Hurricane Hanna.
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