What first motivated Emma Brett ’25 to join the Dianne and M. Edward Rister ‘74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program? Her desire to succeed not only as a dentist but as a business owner. Born and raised in Hardin, Texas, Emma knew from a young age that she wanted to attend dental school, but was concerned, because… Read More →
Mentoring Forum
Rooted in Community: Rylee Goolsby’s plan to give back to her hometown
Coming to Texas A&M from Wortham, Texas, Rylee Goolsby ’25 originally was a Poultry Science major. In her first semester, she discovered the Dianne and Ed Rister ‘74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program. She realized this program could help her achieve her dream of opening a general store in Wortham, a small, rural town with a population… Read More →
Two days of mentoring for AGEC 425 Students
March 15, 2024 In February, AGEC 425 students participated in two days of the Spring mentoring forum. More than 90 entrepreneurs and business leaders also participated in the Kathi & Murray Edwards ’73 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Mentoring Forum sessions that were held in person on Friday, February 16, and virtually, Friday, February 23. During these two… Read More →