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

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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

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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

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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

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Jason Tieman Charts The Course To Giving Back 

For Jason Tieman '97, the giving season is year-round. As senior director of development for the Texas A&M Foundation, Tieman brings a wealth of professional knowledge, industry experience and a passion for service to Texas A&M University at Galveston.  Tieman ... Read More

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Fall 2024 Career Fair Highlights Maritime Industry Workforce Needs

On October 24, Texas A&M University at Galveston hosted over 100 employers and more than 600 students for the fall career fair. The semesterly event allows students to connect with potential employers looking to hire soon-to-be Aggie graduates. Of exceptionally ... Read More

Vanicha McQueen, right, teaching students during summer sea term

Professor Vanicha McQueen Talks Career, Next Generation Of Engineers

Vanicha McQueen brings a broad practical knowledge of marine engineering, with experience in everything from design to manufacturing to operations, to the Department of Marine Engineering Technology. McQueen, an associate professor of the practice and assistant department head, is committed ... Read More

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Chronicling Cadet’s Sea Chronicles

During Summer Sea Term 2024, Texas A&M University at Galveston sophomore Lance Johnson '27, looking for a way to document his experience, decided to post his day-to-day life on social media. The marine engineering technology student initially intended his aptly ... Read More

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Gallery: Texas A&M University at Galveston Hosts Aggieland Saturday By The Sea

On Saturday, October 12, Texas A&M University at Galveston welcomed over 300 prospective students and their supporters for Aggieland Saturday by the Sea.  The event serves as an all-access pass, offering a sneak peek into life as an Aggie and ... Read More