Michael E. Fossum
Texas A&M Offers In-State Tuition For Civilian USCG Degrees
February 12, 2025
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
Texas A&M Launches College Of Marine Sciences And Maritime Studies
August 15, 2024
Texas A&M University has launched a new College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies to lead in innovation, education and discovery for the nation’s “blue economy,” the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth. The college offers ... Read More
Too Much Space? Tips on Coping with Social Distancing from a Former Astronaut
April 15, 2020
As 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. Read More
Message from Michael E. Fossum Regarding COVID-19
March 14, 2020
We 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. Read More
New Sea Turtle Research Center Coming to TAMUG
April 22, 2019
The Gulf Turtle Research Center’s official website is live and specialty plates are available for purchase! Read More
History In The Making As Texas A&M Galveston Celebrates The Largest Summer Commencement On Record
August 08, 2018
The Texas A&M University at Galveston summer 2018 commencement with 86 graduates is the largest summer graduation in the institution's 56-year history. Read More
All Together Again, Texas A&M Galveston Cadets End Their First Cohesive Training Cruise In 12 Years
July 30, 2018
For 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. Read More
All Together Again, Texas A&M Galveston Cadets Depart on First Cohesive Training
May 23, 2018
For 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. Read More
Texas A&M Galveston Conducts Spring Commencement
May 11, 2018
Texas A&M University at Galveston will hold the institution's Spring 2018 Commencement at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 12th at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd. Read More
Six Texas A&M Galveston Staff Members are Recognized with a Texas A&M President’s Meritorious Service Award
March 29, 2018
A team of six employees from Texas A&M University at Galveston will receive a 2018 President’s Meritorious Service Award from Texas A&M University in the team category. Read More