Current & Former Students
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
Back To School With Mr. Rivas
With the start of the new school year, Zach Rivas '15 is ready for his fifth year of teaching. Read More
28 Pieces of Advice for the Class of ’28
Words of wisdom for the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2028. Read More
Texas A&M Launches College Of Marine Sciences And Maritime Studies
Texas A&M University has launched a new College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies to lead in innovation, education and discovery for the nation’s “blue economy,” the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth. The college offers ... Read More
Father And Son Together On Summer Sea Term
This summer, James P. (Jim) Gompper, Texas A&M Maritime Academy commandant, and James H. (Jim) Gompper '21, Texas A&M University at Galveston former student and summer sea term deck watch officer, are sailing together on TS Kennedy as part of ... Read More
Do You Have Advice For The Class Of 2028?
What do you wish somebody had told you when you were an incoming freshman at Texas A&M-Galveston? Let us know! We are collecting words of wisdom for the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2028. Send Your Advice at tx.ag/28for28. Read More
Whittington Has A Magical Summer With Disney College Program
On April 1, maritime studies major Ashton Whittington '25 started as a cast member, a term for all Walt Disney World employees, in the Disney College Program. Bldg. 311 sat down with him to talk about his experience so far. ... Read More
Grant Funds Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research Summer Interns
The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) at Texas A&M University at Galveston recently welcomed three summer interns to their team, thanks to a grant from the Mary Moody Northen Community Service Internship Program. Read More
Bowman Embraces Changed Plans, Aggie Legacy
Sarah Bowman '16, '24 is a third-generation Aggie with two degrees from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Her path to Aggieland by the Sea was unconventional, but she is grateful for the journey and says it's all part of her ... Read More
Texas A&M Maritime Academy Announces Local Events
With Summer Sea Term (SST) 2024 quickly approaching, the Texas A&M Maritime Academy announced two public events here in Galveston to mark the start of the sea term. Read More