College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies
A Week With Alli DeYoung
The marine transportation senior took bldg. 311 along for a first-person view of a week in her life. Read More
Glenn Hegar Named Chancellor Of The Texas A&M University System
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 was confirmed Friday as the next chancellor of The Texas A&M University System by a unanimous vote of the Board of Regents. “I am grateful and honored that the Board of Regents have entrusted me ... Read More
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. ... Read More
Tara Donnelly: World Traveler
Tara Donnelly '23, '25 recently visited her seventh continent – all made possible by Texas A&M University's Education Abroad. Housed on the College Station campus, Education Abroad encompasses a variety of international experiences and courses ranging from freshman to doctoral ... Read More
Texas A&M Maritime Academy Features New Mate Of Towing Vessels Endorsement
At the end of the spring semester, the very first cohort of Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets will complete the requirements for their Mate of Towing Vessels Endorsement. This valuable qualification is for those interested in working on towing vessels ... Read More
Texas A&M University System Regents Select Glenn Hegar As Sole Finalist To Be Chancellor
The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents on Friday selected Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 as the sole finalist to be chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. Hegar, a Republican, has served in the Texas House of Representatives and ... Read More
Dr. Ashley Ross Makes Strides In Community Resilience
Dr. Ashley Ross '03, '10 is dedicated to safeguarding communities in the face of disaster. The Department of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science professor's work, situated at the intersection of community resilience and social identity, explores how people react to ... Read More
Galveston Campus Hosts Third Annual Blue Economy Leadership Institute
On February 7 and 8, Texas A&M University at Galveston Department of Counseling, Career & Ability Services hosted the Blue Economy Leadership Institute. The two-day team-based event let juniors, seniors and graduate students tackle real-life issues for the blue economy, ... Read More
Portuguese Man O’ War Spotted On Galveston Beaches
Over the last several weeks, local social media groups have seen an influx of questions about the appearance of balloon-like creatures on Galveston area beaches. These animals are known as the Portuguese man o' war (Physalia physalis). “Rather than a ... Read More
Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research Rescues Cold-Stunned Turtles
While many Texans bundled up and turned on the heat for the cold weather, volunteers with the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) and staff from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department monitored the bays and shorelines, wading through cold ... Read More