American Campus Communities Inc. is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust that invests in dormitory housing. As of December 31, 2016, the company owned and/or managed 206 properties with approximately 134,100 beds, making it the largest private dormitory manager in the United States. The company owns and develops both off-campus and on-campus dormitories for universities that outsource the financial responsibility of dormitory construction and management.[1]
Texas A&M Aggies refers to the students, graduates, and sports teams of Texas A&M University. The nickname "Aggie" is common at land-grant or "Ag" schools in many states. The teams compete in Division I of NCAA sports. Texas A&M was a charter member of the Southwest Conference until its dissolution and subsequent formation of the Big 12 Conference in 1996. The athletic program competes in the Big 12; however, the school plans to leave the Big 12 to join the Southeastern Conference on June 30, 2012. Texas A&M's official school colors are maroon and white. The teams are referred to as Aggies and the mascot is a Rough Collie named Reveille.