[1] The association recognizes over 640,000 people as part of the Aggie Network and oversees 251 clubs worldwide.

[4] The Association's roots go back to June 26, 1879, when former cadets hosted a reception in Houston initiating the first formal organization of A&M former students.

[9] The remodeled building houses six interactive exhibits: Traditions, Spirit, Muster, Memories, Legacy and Network.

[10] The Huddleston Video Wall, located in Flores Hall of the Alumni Center, is composed of plasma screens that create a multimedia experience and is perfect for the former students’ football game-watching festivities.

[14] Through generous donations from former students and friends of the Aggie Network, the Association contributes more than $3 million in direct cash support every year to Texas A&M University.

During the university-wide "Howdy Week", the association hosts "GatheRing", which includes a free cookout, a Yell Practice, and a chance to try on the Class's Aggie Ring on the grounds of the Clayton W. Williams, Jr.

The Association maintains the database of A&M former students, which is accessible free of charge online after an account has been created.

The events that the Association sponsors, and often hosts, include: Aggie Ring Day, Association activities during bowl games, Board and Leadership Council meetings, Class Reunions, Coach's Nights, Distinguished Alumni Gala, Endowed Century Club lunch, game day activities, Gig ’em Week GatheRing, Outstanding International Alumnus Award Dinner, Ring Remembrance ceremonies, The Next Tradition, Aggie Greek Weekend, and Traveling Aggies Reunions.

[22] All active donors of The Association of Former Students receive the Texas Aggie magazine, which is published 6 times per year.

The college level award recognizes "outstanding faculty members for their talent and expertise, dedication to teaching and devotion to imparting their knowledge to students.

[25] Texas A&M also recognizes the "Aggie 100", a reference to the top one hundred companies owned or managed by its alumni.

[26] Beginning in 1973, the Association has recognized current students for academic achievement with the Gathright Award.

Named for Texas A&M's first president, Thomas S. Gathright, the award recognizes sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have the highest grade point average in their college.

[28] The Association also gives the Buck Weirus Spirit Award to students who "display vision, character and superior dedication to Texas A&M.

The award is named for Richard "Buck" Weirus, a 1942 Texas A&M graduate who served as executive director of the Association from 1964 until 1980.

The Association also supports many other Aggie traditions; for example, it secures a location for and sets up Midnight Yell Practice and a free tailgate at away football games, and for home games, the Association helps pay security costs for Midnight Yell in Kyle Field.

Students earn the Aggie Ring based on credit hours completed at Texas A&M.

The final collection contains historically significant Rings, including that of James Earl Rudder, Texas A&M's president from 1959 until 1970.