Photo of Col. Michael E. Fossum accepting the award in Washington D.C., while standing next to members of the Association for Rescue at Sea.

The award recognizes the students who saved three people stranded aboard a disabled vessel for 15 days while underscoring the academy’s mission to develop maritime professionals committed to service.

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.

The veteran public servant and longtime Aggie returns to guide the university during a transitional period.

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

Monteigne Long, Ash Reyes, Michael Fossum

Marine Corps veteran Ash Reyes '26 is recognized for leadership and advocacy on behalf of student veterans.

The campus celebrated the Class of 2025 on Friday, August 8.

Two yell leaders standing in front of a crowd

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Bubba Smith '25 created an endowed scholarship and started an organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity during his time at the Galveston Campus.

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.

A crowd gathered by the dock at Shell Beach at Texas A&M University at Galveston

Students work together in interdisciplinary teams to design, build and test their Unmanned Surface Vehicles.