Funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Innovations in Nutrition (INNU) grant umbrella, this research explores the complex factors influencing participation in congregate meal programs for older adults across Texas. These programs, which offer nutritious meals in community settings, are vital for promoting food security, social connection, and independence among aging populations.
“This is not just another program,” one participant shared. “TYAN allows us to build core skills in youth development and guide youth in their own power.”
The Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI) at Texas A&M University has been awarded the Michael K. Moore Award for Research and Writing in the Area of Indigent Defense by the State Bar of Texas.
Texas A&M Researchers Highlight Local Contributions at National Aging Conference Researchers from Texas A&M University’s Public Policy Research Institute recently represented the Brazos Valley on a national stage at the 2025 National Council on Aging Age + Action Conference, celebrating 75 years of leadership in aging services. Dr. Nandita Chaudhuri, senior research [...]
Through no-cost training and local coalition-building, TYAN is empowering youth-serving professionals across communities and preparing young Texans for lifelong success.
PPRI IS ON YOUTUBE! People often ask us "what kind of work do you do?". This question can be difficult to answer quickly, as all of our Principal Investigators (PIs) have decades of experience in different fields. To combat this, we have asked each of our PIs to talk [...]
BROWN BAG PRESENTATIONS With many of our staff members busy working on various projects, we feel it is important to come together and share our findings through our Brown Bag Presentations. August 4 at 11:30 a.m. - Kristen Merrell and Ashton Cain - practicum students presenting their work [...]
