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“X” Still Marks the Spot: Texas A&M University at Galveston Researchers Return to Jean Lafitte’s Maison Rouge Looking to Parlay Initial Findings Below the Surface into Scientific Treasure
May 11, 2026 • 5 min. readA multidisciplinary team is conducting archeological work at what was once the highest point on Galveston Island
Texas A&M University at Galveston Holds Spring Commencement
May 11, 2026 • 2 min. readNearly 200 students were conferred with degrees during a pair of ceremonies on May 8
Start Here. Stay Here. Go Anywhere: A Student Named Lake, Studying the Sea
May 6, 2026 • 2 min. readHow undergraduate research launched Addison “Lake” Kobs ’26 toward a Ph.D.
Start Here. Stay Here. Go Anywhere: No Place Like Home to Land a Job with the Institute For a Disaster Resilient Texas
May 4, 2026 • 3 min. readVincent Garcia ’26 will contribute to a historic $35 billion coastal protection project.
Start Here. Stay Here. Go Anywhere: From the Gulf Coast to Oxford’s Historic Halls
Apr 30, 2026 • 3 min. readLily Chabot ’26 takes her next ‘leap of faith’ at prestigious graduate school.
“X” Marks the Spot: Research Led by Texas A&M University at Galveston Researchers Seeks to Find Scientific Treasure Below the Surface of Notorious Pirate’s former residence
Apr 28, 2026 • 4 min. readA multidisciplinary team looks to uncover secrets left behind at Jean Lafitte’s Maison Rouge
Earth Day Serves as a Reminder that the Power to Protect the Planet Resides with the People
Apr 22, 2026 • 4 min. readIn recognition of Earth Day, Texas A&M University at Galveston Researchers Drs. Quigg, Matich, Armitage and Ross Share Their Thoughts on Why Sustainability is so important to life on the third rock from the sun
Researcher Describes Life-Saving Recipe as ‘Oyster Margaritas’
Apr 20, 2026 • 4 min. readThe Texas A&M University at Galveston Seafood Safety Lab mixes samples from around the U.S. to ensure oysters are safe for consumption.
When Weather Shifts, Sharks Move – And Scientists are Tagging Along
Apr 16, 2026 • 2 min. readDr. Philip Matich from Texas A&M University at Galveston explains how climate influences shark behavior
Shark Side of the Moon: Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Dr. Philip Matich outlines how lunar phases impact Shark behavior
Apr 10, 2026 • 3 min. readAhead of the Artemis II Mission Splashdown, Matich answers whether it is safe to go into the water during a full moon