Alli DeYoung on cruise ship with ocean and sky in background

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

J.R. Shaw, Charlie Jenkins, and Capt. Jack Smith

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

Donnelly in the foreground with Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica in the background

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

Ashley Ross standing in front of a crowd with a microphone

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

Blue Economy Leadership Institute Team sitting at table on computers

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 on beach

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

Sea turtle during intake to the Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research being held by two sets of gloved hands

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