From historic campus milestones, former student highlights and groundbreaking faculty research, here are the stories and moments that made Aggieland by the Sea great this year.

A photo of an ancient dugong fossil.

Two new studies co-authored by a Texas A&M at Galveston biologist reveal Qatar as a 20-million-year hot spot for dugongs past and present.

Researcher’s findings reveal how psychological trauma and economic strain intertwine after disasters– and why social support is key to breaking the cycle.

Two new courses through the SEA-AI project blend artificial intelligence with maritime research, covering topics including autonomous shipping, cybersecurity and business intelligence.

With data prediction models, researchers can help communities lessen the impact of future disasters on residents and their homes.

The $300,000 donation supports the future of the maritime industry.

A new dock, new ship and continued commitment to the Blue Economy defines the campus’ bold trajectory.

Isaiah Castillo ’26 shares his motivation to be a mariner.

Drs. Rainer Amon and Karl Kaiser's research will use new and historical data to document long-term environmental changes.

MARAD took possession of the ship on September 16 as the academy prepares to usher in a new era.