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Rachel Ball, ’11 Wins President’s Award for Academic Advising

May 12, 2026 • 3 min. read

From marine biology to higher education administration, a love of the sea and helping others has driven a campus leader’s success.

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Texas A&M University at Galveston Holds Spring Commencement

May 11, 2026 • 2 min. read

Nearly 200 students were conferred with degrees during a pair of ceremonies on May 8

Start Here. Stay Here. Go Anywhere: From Charleston to Galveston and Back Again

May 6, 2026 • 3 min. read

Jenna Koch ’26 is excited to return home to South Carolina and continue her academic journey.

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Start Here. Stay Here. Go Anywhere: A Student Named Lake, Studying the Sea

May 6, 2026 • 2 min. read

How undergraduate research launched Addison “Lake” Kobs ’26 toward a Ph.D.

Start Here. Stay Here. Go Anywhere: From An Undersea Pineapple to Galveston Bay

May 5, 2026 • 3 min. read

Alex Mapula ’26 is headed to Old Dominion University to continue discovering the secrets of the deep

A student wears a maroon jacket in the reception area for offices at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Start Here. Stay Here. Go Anywhere: No Place Like Home to Land a Job with the Institute For a Disaster Resilient Texas

May 4, 2026 • 3 min. read

Vincent Garcia ’26 will contribute to a historic $35 billion coastal protection project.

Scot Lyons standing in front of Aggies by the Sea mural

Start Here. Stay Here. Go Anywhere: From the Mississippi Delta to Open Seas, Former Head Yell Leader Launches Career with Carnival Cruise Lines

May 1, 2026 • 4 min. read

Scott Lyons turns leadership, passion, and purpose into a global career, bringing joy to millions at sea.

Lily Chabot, sporting her Maroon jacket, gives the Aggie Gig'em thumbs up sign.

Start Here. Stay Here. Go Anywhere: From the Gulf Coast to Oxford’s Historic Halls

Apr 30, 2026 • 3 min. read

Lily Chabot ’26 takes her next ‘leap of faith’ at prestigious graduate school.

The 12th Van is parked in the curve between 3034, the Academic Complex (MAIN), and 3035 – Aggie Special Events Center (ASEC).

Philanthropy in Motion: Donors Tackle Transportation Needs of Galveston Sea Aggies

Apr 20, 2026 • 3 min. read

The 12th Van helps students access essential services and community opportunities on the island

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Texas A&M Galveston’s 2026 Mardi Gras Viewing Party Achieves “Over the Moon” Success for Student Scholarships

Feb 17, 2026 • 2 min. read

Over $100,000 raised for the George P. Mitchell Society Fund.