A Message from the President
January 2025
Welcome to 2025! Being an Aggie is fabulous enough on its own, and to have the privilege to lead the Aggie Women Network Board to further the opportunities for other Aggie Women is daunting and phenomenal all at the same time; an absolute blessing. I am humbled to serve as the President, Board of Directors, 2025.
What is AWN?
The Aggie Women Network (AWN), formerly known as the Women Former Students’ Network (WFSN) is an independent 501(c)(3) organization registered with the State of Texas. The Aggie Women Network is a chartered Constituent Network of The Association of Former Students.
Our History
The Texas Legislature opened the doors of Texas A&M University to women students in 1963, and in 2007, AWN was formed to recognize the extraordinary contributions that women make to the life at TAMU. We keep an eye toward facilitating ties to the University with our mission to connect, empower, and celebrate the women former students, fostering a supportive community dedicated to giving back through scholarships, networking, and recognition. A few ways we do this each year is through funding, leading and/or participating in the following:
` Endowed ring scholarship
2 Presidential Endowed Scholarships
Eminent Scholar Award given jointly with the TAMU Office of the President
Distinguished Alumni nomination
Aggie Women Network Legacy Award
First Thursday Speaker Series beginning in February
Women’s Leadership Reception in September
Award Luncheon in October
The AWN Board of Directors is governed by a 16-member Board with an Executive Committee. I am honored to work with a remarkable Executive Committee. These dedicated Aggie Women include:
Sherry Wilson, ’90, President-Elect 2026 Teena Wingenroth, ‘89, Treasurer
Kay Nicols, ’85 & ‘98, Secretary Jamie Duke, ‘97, Technology
Cindy Billington, ‘87, Past President 2024
If you are not already a member, please consider joining our efforts. We invite all Aggies to join us at Membership/Join Now - Aggie Women Network . Your membership dues support the continued development of our mission of connecting, empowering, and celebrating the women former students at our beloved University. We strive to foster a supportive community dedicated to giving back through scholarships, networking, and recognition.
Gig ‘em!
Mary
Mary Hjorth, ‘92
President, Board of Directors, AWN
