Marine Transportation
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 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
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
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 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
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
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