Former Colleague Of Boeing Starliner Astronauts Discusses Flight Test Return Status

Texas A&M Vice President and Galveston Campus Chief Operating Officer Michael Fossum, a former astronaut, explains how Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are spending their time on the International Space Station. Read More

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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

Jim H. Gompper and Jim P. Gompper on TS Kennedy

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

The Bracewell Clocktower at the Galveston Campus

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

Ashton Whittington in front of the Disney University building

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

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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

Spring Graduate Camron Chueca, “Ready To Get To Work”

During his senior year of high school in Orange, Texas, Camron Chueca ’24 planned to attend Texas A&M University in College Station for his bachelor’s degree after receiving a letter of acceptance into the university. Read More

Sea Life Facility Clownfish Hatchlings Prove Aggieland Doesn’t Stop At The Water’s Edge

Classroom learning looks a little bit different at Texas A&M University at Galveston, where students can study alongside reef fish and corals. Read More