Eight new ensigns in white uniforms standing in a line on stage

Texas A&M University At Galveston Commissions Eight Cadets Into Naval Service

On May 9, eight cadets from Texas A&M University at Galveston were commissioned into the US Navy and Navy Reserves. They received their diplomas from the university later that day.  The ceremony included singing of the national anthem and a ... Read More

TS Kennedy in the Galveston Ship Channel

Cadet Leadership Spotlight: Summer Sea Term 2025

With the final summer of steam nearly underway, bldg. 311 sat down with our cadet leadership to talk about the details of their roles, what they’re most looking forward to this summer and what they hope life after graduation has ... Read More

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

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

Cadets on TS Kennedy

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Announces Ports Of Call For Summer Sea Term 2025

Texas A&M Maritime Academy recently announced the ports of call for Summer Sea Term 2025 (SST '25). This summer, cadets, crew, faculty and staff will depart Galveston on May 18, docking in New York City, New York; Belfast, Northern Ireland; ... Read More

An aerial view of Texas A&M University at Galveston

Year In Review: Defining Stories Of 2024

2024 was a groundbreaking year for Texas A&M University at Galveston. From the launch of the new College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies, to a rescue at sea, these 12 stories are just a glimpse of some of our exciting achievements and milestones over the last year. Read More

A student talking with employers at a career fair.

Fall 2024 Career Fair Highlights Maritime Industry Workforce Needs

On October 24, Texas A&M University at Galveston hosted over 100 employers and more than 600 students for the fall career fair. The semesterly event allows students to connect with potential employers looking to hire soon-to-be Aggie graduates. Of exceptionally ... Read More

Lance Johnson using a grinder working on the welding work bench

Chronicling Cadet’s Sea Chronicles

During Summer Sea Term 2024, Texas A&M University at Galveston sophomore Lance Johnson '27, looking for a way to document his experience, decided to post his day-to-day life on social media. The marine engineering technology student initially intended his aptly ... Read More

Heffernan on a Flex LNG ship for her commercial sea term.

Commercial Sea Term Q&A With Cadet Tyler Heffernan

Bldg. 311 sat down with Tyler Heffernan '25, a marine engineering technology student that recently returned to Galveston from her commercial sea term. She spent her summer at sea with Flex LNG on a liquid natural gas (LNG) tanker in ... Read More

Speth tied to the bow of Elissa

Former Student Carved Into Maritime History

In the fall of 1980, Texas A&M University at Galveston freshman cadet Amy McAllister Speth '83 joined the crew to restore Elissa, the 1877 iron-hulled square-rigged barque and official tall ship of Texas. Before the ship was a staple at ... Read More