An aerial view of Texas A&M University at Galveston

Year In Review: Defining Stories Of 2024

Dec 12, 2024 • 4 min. read

Take a look back at 12 stories that captured the spirit of Aggieland by the Sea this year.

Vanicha McQueen, right, teaching students during summer sea term

McQueen details her extensive industry experience and tells bldg. 311 about her passion for education.

Lance Johnson using a grinder working on the welding work bench

Chronicling Cadet’s Sea Chronicles

Oct 16, 2024 • 3 min. read

Sophomore maritime academy cadet documented his summer at sea on social media, sharing a glimpse of life at sea.

Heffernan on a Flex LNG ship for her commercial sea term.

Tyler Heffernan '25 talks about her experience on commercial sea term.

Three students standing in front of clock tower on the Texas A&M University Galveston Campus

The Galveston-based college's programs will explore the economic, social, political and ecological aspects of oceans and coasts.

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

Father And Son Together On Summer Sea Term

Jul 30, 2024 • 4 min. read
Female mariner working on boat in Alaska.
Student giving tour of ship to a group of people.

Cadets gain real-world experience after saving boaters who had been adrift in the Gulf Mexico for 15 days.

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Sets Sail

Jun 3, 2024 • 2 min. read