Texas A&M Maritime Academy
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A Tale of Two Ships, a Common Destination, and a Historic U.S. Observance
May 28, 2026 • 3 min. readVessels from two different centuries dock at TAMUG a week apart as Spain’s Juan Sebastián de Elcano and the TS STATE OF MAINE embark on training voyages
Texas A&M Galveston marks National Maritime Day at the Port of Galveston
May 21, 2026 • 2 min. readThe annual May 22 observance honors mariners, recognizes a vital U.S. industry, and remembers those who died.
Tyler Heffernan, ’25 Receives The Edwin Eikel Outstanding Student Award
May 12, 2026 • 3 min. readThe prize, presented during TAMUG commencement on May 8, honors the graduate from the past year who best represents such values as leadership, courage, and humility.
Texas A&M University at Galveston Holds Spring Commencement
May 11, 2026 • 2 min. readNearly 200 students were conferred with degrees during a pair of ceremonies on May 8
Texas A&M University at Galveston Welcomes Fleet Week Houston
Apr 15, 2026 • 2 min. readThe weeklong celebration kicks off with parade of ships at Seawolf Park
Aging workforce, shift in technology fuel urgent demand for next-generation marine engineers
Mar 3, 2026 • 3 min. readNew marine engineers trained in cybersecurity, nuclear engineering, AI and more will be needed to protect global supply chain, a Texas A&M University expert says.
Texas A&M University at Galveston Launches New “Anchored for Good” Commercial
Feb 23, 2026 • 2 min. readAnchored in Galveston. Impacting the World
Texas A&M Maritime Academy Welcomes Don Vandelinder as New Commander of Cadets
Feb 18, 2026 • 1 min. read
Texas A&M University at Galveston Makes its Broadway Debut with Launch of inaugural Billboard Campaign: Anchored in Galveston. Impacting the World.
Feb 4, 2026 • 3 min. readA Legacy of Resilience, A Future of Innovation