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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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Former Student Leaves A Legacy Built On Selfless Service
For Bubba Smith ‘25, the Oceans and One Health Concentration at Texas A&M University at Galveston was a transformative experience that shaped his identity. For some students, college is just a stepping stone, but for Smith, it broadened his perspective and set him on a path to creating a legacy. Smith started his journey at ...
Texas A&M-Galveston And Global Services Provider AET Celebrate Scholarship; Formalized Partnership Driving The Blue Economy
Texas A&M University and AET, a global leader in maritime transportation services, entered into a two-year cooperative agreement, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing maritime education and training marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The MOU is the first formalized corporate agreement of its kind, specifically designed to benefit programs at ...
Lighting Up The Sky: The Chemistry Behind America’s Birthday
On Friday, fireworks will illuminate skies around the nation in celebration of Independence Day. This long-standing American tradition is more than just spectacle—it’s chemistry in action, with precise chemical formulations ensuring both safety and brilliance in every burst. Grace Townsend, director of chemistry labs at Texas A&M University at Galveston and instructional associate professor in ...