Gulls flying in front of TS Kennedy during sail away 2024

Captain’s Log #1

Howdy!  As we get ready to kick off Summer Sea Term 2025, I'm excited to share the first Captain's Log of the summer. I'll be sharing updates and sea stories here throughout the sea term. Planning a sea term is ... Read More

Eight new ensigns in white uniforms standing in a line on stage

Texas A&M University At Galveston Commissions Eight Cadets Into Naval Service

On May 9, eight cadets from Texas A&M University at Galveston were commissioned into the US Navy and Navy Reserves. They received their diplomas from the university later that day.  The ceremony included singing of the national anthem and a ... Read More

TS Kennedy in the Galveston Ship Channel

Cadet Leadership Spotlight: Summer Sea Term 2025

With the final summer of steam nearly underway, bldg. 311 sat down with our cadet leadership to talk about the details of their roles, what they’re most looking forward to this summer and what they hope life after graduation has ... Read More

Docked TS Kennedy behind Texas A&M flags and campus landscaping

Texas A&M Maritime Academy To Host Two Local Events 

With Summer Sea Term (SST) 2025 quickly approaching, the Texas A&M Maritime Academy announced two public events here in Galveston to mark the start of the sea term. This summer, cadets, faculty and staff will sail from Galveston, docking in ... Read More

Alli DeYoung on cruise ship with ocean and sky in background

A Week With Alli DeYoung

The marine transportation senior took bldg. 311 along for a first-person view of a week in her life. Read More

Glenn Hegar Named Chancellor Of The Texas A&M University System

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 was confirmed Friday as the next chancellor of The Texas A&M University System by a unanimous vote of the Board of Regents. “I am grateful and honored that the Board of Regents have entrusted me ... Read More

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Features New Mate Of Towing Vessels Endorsement

At the end of the spring semester, the very first cohort of Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets will complete the requirements for their Mate of Towing Vessels Endorsement. This valuable qualification is for those interested in working on towing vessels ... Read More

Texas A&M University System Regents Select Glenn Hegar As Sole Finalist To Be Chancellor

The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents on Friday selected Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 as the sole finalist to be chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. Hegar, a Republican, has served in the Texas House of Representatives and ... Read More

Maroon map of the United States with Texas A&M and Texas A7M Maritime Academy logos.

Texas A&M Offers In-State Tuition For Civilian USCG Degrees

Texas A&M University is offering in-state tuition for all incoming U.S. undergraduate students who select a U.S. Coast Guard license program offered at its Galveston Campus beginning the 2025 fall semester. The move aims to offset the national shortage of ... Read More

Cadets on TS Kennedy

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Announces Ports Of Call For Summer Sea Term 2025

Texas A&M Maritime Academy recently announced the ports of call for Summer Sea Term 2025 (SST '25). This summer, cadets, crew, faculty and staff will depart Galveston on May 18, docking in New York City, New York; Belfast, Northern Ireland; ... Read More