Photo of Col. Michael E. Fossum accepting the award in Washington D.C., while standing next to members of the Association for Rescue at Sea.

The award recognizes the students who saved three people stranded aboard a disabled vessel for 15 days while underscoring the academy’s mission to develop maritime professionals committed to service.

From historic campus milestones, former student highlights and groundbreaking faculty research, here are the stories and moments that made Aggieland by the Sea great this year.

Legacy Afloat, Honor Afoot

Nov 10, 2025 • 3 min. read

Texas A&M Galveston Cadets to honor late LCDR in Veterans Day Parade.

The $300,000 donation supports the future of the maritime industry.

A new dock, new ship and continued commitment to the Blue Economy defines the campus’ bold trajectory.

Isaiah Castillo ’26 shares his motivation to be a mariner.

MARAD took possession of the ship on September 16 as the academy prepares to usher in a new era.

Emilia Sosa in her salt-and-pepper uniform standing by a railing with the ocean in the background

The sophomore marine engineering technology major reflects on her journey to campus; college experience. 

The nine new faculty members bring their expertise to educate the future of the coastal, marine and maritime industries.

Rucker smiling with the campus in the background

August Grad Makes History

Aug 5, 2025 • 4 min. read

Jonathan Rucker is the first graduate student to receive the Student Incentive Payment through the Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program.