A Welcome Back Message From Chief Operating Officer Col. Michael E. Fossum ’80 (Ret.), USAFR
Howdy, Aggies!
We’re so excited to have you back on campus—it just wasn’t the same during the summer without your smiling faces and positive energy! As we kick off the Fall 2025 semester, we want to celebrate the incredible faculty, staff and students who make our educational enterprise thrive as one cohesive family.
We have fresh faces joining us at the front of the classrooms this year—be sure to check out the link to meet our amazing new faculty!
This digital “Welcome Back Video” is a heartfelt message to welcome you home to our island campus.
I truly missed you, and I’m looking forward to an exciting and productive semester ahead.
Let’s make it a great one!
Gig ’em!
Col. Michael E. Fossum ’80 (Ret.) USAFR
Vice President, Texas A&M University
Chief Operating Officer, Texas A&M University at Galveston
Superintendent, Texas A&M Maritime Academy
