Michael E. Fossum
Port Of Galveston Donates 200th Anniversary Proceeds To Student Scholarships
Oct 20, 2025 • 2 min. readThe $300,000 donation supports the future of the maritime industry.
Fair Winds And Following Seas To TS Kennedy
Sep 16, 2025 • 3 min. readMARAD took possession of the ship on September 16 as the academy prepares to usher in a new era.
A Welcome Back Message From Chief Operating Officer Col. Michael E. Fossum ’80 (Ret.), USAFR
Aug 25, 2025 • 1 min. readTexas A&M Offers In-State Tuition For Civilian USCG Degrees
Feb 12, 2025 • 4 min. readU.S. undergraduate students pursuing these degrees will qualify for the tuition change starting fall 2025.
Texas A&M Launches College Of Marine Sciences And Maritime Studies
Aug 15, 2024 • 3 min. readThe Galveston-based college's programs will explore the economic, social, political and ecological aspects of oceans and coasts.
Too Much Space? Tips on Coping with Social Distancing from a Former Astronaut
Apr 15, 2020 • 8 min. readAs we enter into our sixth week of practicing social distancing and undergoing global containment measures for COVID-19, we checked in with Col. Michael E. Fossum ’80, to get some tips on how to cope with the current environment.
Message from Michael E. Fossum Regarding COVID-19
Mar 14, 2020 • 3 min. readWe are experienced in dealing with disruptions from disastrous weather events but are in uncharted territory dealing with the threat posed by the coronavirus, or COVID-19, which is impacting much of our planet and disrupting everyday life.
New Sea Turtle Research Center Coming to TAMUG
Apr 22, 2019 • 6 min. readThe Gulf Turtle Research Center’s official website is live and specialty plates are available for purchase!
History In The Making As Texas A&M Galveston Celebrates The Largest Summer Commencement On Record
Aug 8, 2018 • 2 min. readThe Texas A&M University at Galveston summer 2018 commencement with 86 graduates is the largest summer graduation in the institution's 56-year history.
All Together Again, Texas A&M Galveston Cadets End Their First Cohesive Training Cruise In 12 Years
Jul 30, 2018 • 4 min. readFor the first time in 12 years, the Texas A&M Maritime Academy’s cadets will sail together as an entire academy this summer beginning May 30.




