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.

Legacy Afloat, Honor Afoot

Nov 10, 2025 • 3 min. read

Texas A&M Galveston Cadets to honor late LCDR in Veterans Day Parade.

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

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

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

Rucker smiling with the campus in the background

August Grad Makes History

Aug 5, 2025 • 4 min. read

Jonathan Rucker is the first graduate student to receive the Student Incentive Payment through the Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program.

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

These cadets join the countless Aggies before them in supporting and defending our country.

TS Kennedy in the Galveston Ship Channel

These student leaders are ready to set sail.

Alli DeYoung on cruise ship with ocean and sky in background

A Week With Alli DeYoung

Apr 23, 2025 • 5 min. read

The marine transportation senior took bldg. 311 along for a first-person view of a week in her life.

The new program will help graduates gain a competitive advantage in the industry.