Texas A&M President Dr. Susan Ballabina and Director of Athletics Trev Alberts enter the studio on the latest episode Untold with Andrew Monaco, debuting on Tuesday.
The episode first focuses on Ballabina’s 32-year career within the Texas A&M University System—starting as an assistant county extension agent and rising to the presidency—and the leadership philosophy she’s carried through that journey: listening to people, building trust, making transparent (if unpopular) decisions, and prioritizing organizational alignment. She talks about the personal side of the job too, including how athletics has shaped both of her sons differently—one a competitive high school runner, the other a Special Olympics athlete—and reflects on Texas A&M’s culture of community, tradition, and “Howdy”-level warmth that she says separates the school from other institutions.
Next Untold brings in Alberts, who discusses his path from Nebraska All-American linebacker to Texas A&M’s Director of Athletics, the importance of cultural alignment between coaches and initiatives like the Clark Nutrition Center that build camaraderie across sports programs.
Our special two guest episode of Untold with @AndrewMonaco_Sr is packed with star power.
— Texas A&M Aggies 👍 (@12thMan) September 21, 2026
Dr. Susan Ballabina and @TrevAlberts share the vision for @TAMU's brand and the importance of collegiate athletics.
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This episode of Untold debuts Tuesday on Texas A&M's YouTube channel and in podcast form on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It will also be available inside the 12th Man App.