Blue Humanities & Business

Texas A&M University at Galveston Liberal Studies Department Head, JoAnn DiGeorgio-Lutz, has received a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Cambodia to mentor graduate students and further her research on the Cambodian genocide

Like many drawn by the age-old allure of the ocean, Kris Prodoehl ‘21 came to Texas A&M University at Galveston to be a marine biologist.

Galveston Island natives are known colloquially as “BOI,” or born on the island. The moniker has become endearing and prideful for those who can claim it and Jesus Castro, Jr. ‘21 proudly does.

The Department of Marine Biology's Dr. Anna Armitage and the Department of Maritime Business Administration's Dr. Cassia Bomer Galvao are celebrating after being named distinguished award winners.

An unexpected discovery of human remains in the Caribbean by Texas A&M University at Galveston faculty and students is providing new information on the Lucayan people, a group who inhabited the Lucayan archipelago well before European colonization occurred in the 15th century in North America.

“We firmly believe necessity is the mother of invention in times of a disrupted world,” Department Head and Professor Dr. Joan Mileski exclaimed upon relaying the Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Department of Maritime Business Administration’s (MARA) innovative restructuring of a study abroad experience in light of pandemic-related restrictions.

To many, Galveston Island is a quick trip for a fun beach getaway, a weekend of interesting historic tours, or a great fishing spot.

Texas A&M University at Galveston is pleased to announce the 2020 staff and faculty recognized for their meritorious service to the university through the Vice President’s Meritorious Service Awards and the William Paul Ricker Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards.

The key to CDR Eric VanVelzen’s ‘02 life journey has always been to follow the water.

Traditionally, the maritime community has for thousands of years believed that the name of a ship has a great role in bringing good fortune and safety to the vessel, its crew and anyone who sails upon it, thus; ships are not named arbitrarily. The Texas A&M Maritime Academy’s T/S General Rudder follows in this long-standing tradition.