West Texas A&M University is a public university in Canyon, Texas, United States. It is the northernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Despite the vast, open plains that cover the region, trees and foliage are in abundance here at WTAMU. Many students and community members find the 176-acre campus the perfect place to take a stroll, have a leisurely picnic or walk the family dog. The Charles K. and Barbara Kerr Vaughan Pedestrian Mall has many scenic features, including the “Original Texans” marble sculpture and fountain and the Hayward Spirit Tower. The WTAMU campus offers a variety of activities for students and visitors and is often the location for an array of community events. The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and the Virgil Henson Activities Center can offer fun for the whole family, while a number of WT groups, departments and organizations host campus events throughout the year.