The annual state of Texas A&M address from president Michael Young included the announcement of a new ten year strategic plan, which will be led by the provost and will begin with a series of open forums.

That announcement comes three days after provost Carol Fierke was in Minneapolis interview for a similar position at the University of Minnesota.

The president also announced the addition of the university's fourth strategic pillar...community. Young became emotional while describing the community's reaction to last December's passing of president George H.W. Bush.

Young also announced A&M's $4 billion dollar capital campaign, which will end next year, is now at $3.6 billion.