This episode of Brazos Matters featured faculty and doctoral students from Texas A&M University who touched on cancer research, recruiting and retaining teachers, and strategies that benefit first-generation and low-income college students. These perspectives were recently shared during A&M's School of Education and Human Development's annual Voices of Impact speaker series in Downtown Bryan.

Dr. Nancy Shankle, Associate Vice Chancellor & Provost of The RELLIS Academic Alliance Discusses what the RELLIS Academic Alliance is and why it matters.

Dr. Brian Merrell, Executive Director of School Leadership at Bryan ISD discusses Bryan ISD community events as well as employment opportunities.

Natalie Ruiz, Chief Development Officer at City of College Station discusses recent and upcoming developments in College Station.

Joey Dunn, Deputy City Manager at City of Bryan discusses Texas Avenue Corridor beautification grants, Hensel Park, and the City of Bryan Economic Outlook.

Hugh Walker, Deputy City Manager at City of Bryan discusses Midtown Bryan redevelopment, Travis Bryan Midtown Park, Big Shots Golf, & Legends Event Center.

Dr. Tim Lomax, Research Fellow at Texas Transportation Institute discusses transportation issues in the Brazos Valley.

Kevin Ross, Director of Career & Technical Education at College Station ISD discusses CSISD CTE programs and opportunities for students.