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

An aerial view of Texas A&M University at Galveston

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

Jason Tieman, right, standing in front of a railing overlooking the water

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

A student talking with employers at a career fair.

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

Lance Johnson using a grinder working on the welding work bench

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

Dr. Jamie Steichen talking with visitors to Aggieland Saturday by the Sea

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

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

Commercial Sea Term Q&A With Cadet Tyler Heffernan

Bldg. 311 sat down with Tyler Heffernan '25, a marine engineering technology student that recently returned to Galveston from her commercial sea term. She spent her summer at sea with Flex LNG on a liquid natural gas (LNG) tanker in ... Read More

Speth tied to the bow of Elissa

Former Student Carved Into Maritime History

In the fall of 1980, Texas A&M University at Galveston freshman cadet Amy McAllister Speth '83 joined the crew to restore Elissa, the 1877 iron-hulled square-rigged barque and official tall ship of Texas. Before the ship was a staple at ... Read More

Debbie Thomas holding a sign that says "first day of school"

New College Dean Debbie Thomas On Childhood Dreams And Vision For The Future

Dr. Debbie Thomas discusses her new role as dean of the new College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies. Read More