Former Student Leaves A Legacy Built On Selfless Service

For Bubba Smith ‘25, the Oceans and One Health Concentration at Texas A&M University at Galveston was a transformative experience that shaped his identity. For some students, college is just a stepping stone, but for Smith, it broadened his perspective ... Read More

Colorful fireworks over Galveston's Pleasure Pier with the Texas A&M University Galveston Campus mark in the top left hand corner

Lighting Up The Sky: The Chemistry Behind America’s Birthday

On Friday, fireworks will illuminate skies around the nation in celebration of Independence Day. This long-standing American tradition is more than just spectacle—it’s chemistry in action, with precise chemical formulations ensuring both safety and brilliance in every burst.  Grace Townsend, ... Read More

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

Aggies Excel At ABS SMART Robotic Competition

The Texas A&M University College of Engineering’s Department of Ocean Engineering and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Laboratory of Ocean Innovation hosted the 2025 ABS Sea Aggie Marine Automation and Robotics Technology (SMART) Robotic Competition on April 25, 2025. The ... Read More

Student Scholarship On Display At The 20th Annual Student Research Symposium

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies at Texas A&M University at Galveston hosted the 20th Annual Student Research Symposium from April 15 to 17. The three-day event provided a dynamic platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their ... Read More

Ashley Ross standing in front of a crowd with a microphone

Dr. Ashley Ross Makes Strides In Community Resilience

Dr. Ashley Ross '03, '10 is dedicated to safeguarding communities in the face of disaster. The Department of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science professor's work, situated at the intersection of community resilience and social identity, explores how people react to ... Read More

Portuguese Man O' War on beach

Portuguese Man O’ War Spotted On Galveston Beaches

Over the last several weeks, local social media groups have seen an influx of questions about the appearance of balloon-like creatures on Galveston area beaches. These animals are known as the Portuguese man o' war (Physalia physalis). “Rather than a ... Read More

Sea turtle during intake to the Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research being held by two sets of gloved hands

Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research Rescues Cold-Stunned Turtles

While many Texans bundled up and turned on the heat for the cold weather, volunteers with the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) and staff from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department monitored the bays and shorelines, wading through cold ... Read More

An aerial view of Texas A&M University at Galveston

Year In Review: Defining Stories Of 2024

2024 was a groundbreaking year for Texas A&M University at Galveston. From the launch of the new College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies, to a rescue at sea, these 12 stories are just a glimpse of some of our exciting achievements and milestones over the last year. Read More

Dr. Christopher Marshall standing behind a table with a sea turtle patient of the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research

Galveston’s Dr. Christopher Marshall Named Regents Professor By Texas A&M System

On November 19, the Texas A&M University System announced that the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents named Dr. Christopher Marshall as a Regents Professor during their November meeting. This recognition honors Marshall's impact on the university, state of ... Read More

Close-up photo of oysters.

Improving Texas Oyster Farming Starts Small: Q&A With Cathy Verneuil

Bldg. 311 sat down with Cathy Verneuil '26 to discuss her upcoming undergraduate research scholar thesis. The marine biology and marine fisheries double major hopes to improve the oyster farming industry in Texas while getting hands-on experience in research and ... Read More