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

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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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Galveston Campus Hosts Third Annual Blue Economy Leadership Institute

On February 7 and 8, Texas A&M University at Galveston Department of Counseling, Career & Ability Services hosted the Blue Economy Leadership Institute. The two-day team-based event let juniors, seniors and graduate students tackle real-life issues for the blue economy, ... 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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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

Jim H. Gompper and Jim P. Gompper on TS Kennedy

Father And Son Together On Summer Sea Term

This summer, James P. (Jim) Gompper, Texas A&M Maritime Academy commandant, and James H. (Jim) Gompper '21, Texas A&M University at Galveston former student and summer sea term deck watch officer, are sailing together on TS Kennedy as part of ... Read More