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Texas A&M Maritime Academy To Host Two Local Events
With Summer Sea Term (SST) 2025 quickly approaching, the Texas A&M Maritime Academy announced two public events here in Galveston to mark the start of the sea term. This summer, cadets, faculty and staff will sail from Galveston, docking in New York City, New York; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Halifax, Nova Scotia and Portland, Maine before ...
Shaw, Jenkins and Smith To Be Recognized at Inaugural College Alumni Awards
The College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies is hosting its inaugural Alumni Awards Celebration to recognize three former students for their remarkable professional and personal achievements and support of Texas A&M University at Galveston’s dedicated marine and maritime mission. The first honorees, J.R. Shaw ’15, Charlie Jenkins ’89, and Capt. Jack Smith ’64 will ...
Texas A&M University Contributes More Than $22 Billion To Texas Economy
As Texas leads the nation in jobs over the past 12 months, Texas A&M University’s statewide economic impact broke $22.3 billion, according to a recent analysis of data from Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
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2025 Hurricane Season Preparedness
The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to prepare as the season officially began on June 1. The 2024 season had 18 named storms, with Hurricane Beryl bringing severe weather to Galveston. While the peak of hurricane activity for the Galveston area typically falls between ...
Aggieland by the Sea Welcomes New Marketing and Communications Director
Texas A&M University at Galveston is excited to welcome Toni Mooney Smith as the campus’ new marketing and communications director. Mooney Smith, who brings more than 20 years of higher education experience, accepted the position from Galveston Campus Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Col. Michael E. Fossum earlier this year. She comes to the ...
Texas A&M University At Galveston Commissions Eight Cadets Into Naval Service
On May 9, eight cadets from Texas A&M University at Galveston were commissioned into the US Navy and Navy Reserves. They received their diplomas from the university later that day. The ceremony included singing of the national anthem and a welcome from Rear Admiral Michael E. Fossum, chief operating officer of the Galveston Campus, vice ...