Texas A&M Galveston Newsroom

Shipping disruptions within the Strait of Hormuz are shedding a light on the interconnectedness of the global economy

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:35:43 +0000

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Gives Final Approval for new Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Operations at Texas A&M University Galveston Campus

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:13:26 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Dr. Ashley Ross Has Disaster on the Mind

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:04:32 +0000

Aging workforce, shift in technology fuel urgent demand for next-generation marine engineers

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:28:17 +0000

Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Approves new Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Operations on Galveston Campus

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:26:16 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston Makes its Broadway Debut with Launch of inaugural Billboard Campaign: Anchored in Galveston. Impacting the World.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:45:14 +0000

Year In Review: Defining Stories & Moments Of 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:29:23 +0000

From historic campus milestones, former student highlights and groundbreaking faculty research, here are the stories and moments that made Aggieland by the Sea great this year.

AI is charting a new course in maritime research at Texas A&M Galveston

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:31:49 +0000

Port Of Galveston Donates 200th Anniversary Proceeds To Student Scholarships

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 02:27:27 +0000

College Of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies Welcomes Fall 2025 New Faculty

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

August Grad Makes History

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:09:04 +0000

New Study Shows Texans Embrace Sustainability

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:59:48 +0000

Student Scholarship On Display At The 20th Annual Student Research Symposium

Wed, 14 May 2025 18:42:55 +0000

Tara Donnelly: World Traveler

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:56:01 +0000

Former Student J.R. Shaw Premieres New Movie Highlighting Local Harbor Pilot Association

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:02:34 +0000

December Graduate Jossette Chimes Appreciates Her Past, Looks To Her Future

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Year In Review: Defining Stories Of 2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:04:04 +0000

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.

Gallery: Texas A&M University At Galveston Hosts Aggieland Saturday By The Sea

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:54:04 +0000

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

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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

Texas A&M Launches College Of Marine Sciences And Maritime Studies

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Whittington Has A Magical Summer With Disney College Program

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:15:26 +0000

With Love From Across The Sea: Sailors’ Valentines

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000

A 19th century sailor needing a gift for his loved one across the sea could find the perfect option in Barbados: a sailor's valentine.

The Impact Of Black Friday: Q&A With Dr. Cassia Bomer Galvao

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

With the year's busiest buying season in full swing, bldg. 311 sat down with Dr. Cassia Bomer Galvao, an assistant professor in the Department of Maritime Business Administration, to talk about the impact of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the winter holiday season on the maritime industry.

Aggie Interns Get Practical Policy Experience In Washington, DC

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Over the summer, Garrett Cole ‘23 and Hope McFarlin ‘24 lived and worked in Washington, DC, as part of the Public Policy Internship Program (PPIP) through Texas A&M University.

Former Student Bringing Change To The Museum World

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In Denver, Colorado, Tanise Fox ’16 wants museums to be a place where visitors can "really feel" the items on display. She means that literally.

Sea Camp Encourages Lifelong Learning

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000

As the fall semester starts and summer comes to a close, faculty, staff and students alike are gearing up for the new school year.

Association Of Former Students Awards Galveston Professor

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0000

On Friday, August 18, the Association of Former Students awarded Texas A&M University at Galveston Liberal Studies Professor Dr. Samuel Mark with the 2023 College-Level Teaching Award at the annual Academic Affairs Forum.

Overcoming the Odds: Gema Garcia

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Graduating from college is a momentous milestone, and most students face challenges on the path to their degree.

Professors Help Bring History to Life

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In April, the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF), home to the 1877 Elissa, a square-rigged iron barque, welcomed a fleet of tall ships as they made their way across the Gulf of Mexico as part of Tall Ships America.

Celebrating Juneteenth in Galveston

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, celebrates the emancipation of those enslaved in the United States.

New Maritime Business Course for Cadets Aboard TS Kennedy

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000

This summer, over 500 cadets will set sail on the TS Kennedy for the Texas A&M Maritime Academy’s annual summer sea term for license-option students and for the first time, students can take a maritime business administration course while on board.

Galveston Campus Welcomes IAMU

Wed, 03 May 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Leadership from the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) visited Texas A&M University at Galveston last month to encourage student and faculty participation in IAMU programs such as research grants, student forums and the IAMU annual conference. The campus welcomed IAMU Vice President Dr. Glenn Backwood and IAMU Executive Director Mr. Takeshi Nakazawa in their final stop of the North American tour.

Taking Galveston to the UN: Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth Nyman

Wed, 03 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Earlier this year, Dr. Elizabeth Nyman, a political science professor in the Department of Liberal Studies, joined biologists, environmental scientists and other experts at the United Nations in New York City for negotiations on the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty (BBNJ).

AAPI Heritage Month on the Galveston Campus

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebrations will be on campus all month long! Although AAPI Heritage Month is typically celebrated in May, The 1973 Center and Asian & Pacific Islander Student Association (APISA) at Texas A&M University at Galveston join other universities in celebrating it in April to allow students to have the opportunity to celebrate while still on campus.

Women Making Waves: Celebrating Women’s History Month at Texas A&M University at Galveston

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston is celebrating Women’s History Month all month long!

Advocacy in Action: Student-Supported Causes from Galveston to Austin

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston students are the future of Texas politics and are proving their political prowess through advocacy.

Hagler Fellow Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue Enhances Academic Experience at Galveston Campus

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This year, Texas A&M University at Galveston welcomed Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, professor in the Department of Global Studies and Geography at Hofstra University, to campus as a Hagler Fellow.

Distinguished Delegation: Maritime Studies Students Awarded at National Model United Nations in Kobe, Japan

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In November, ten Maritime Studies students from Texas A&M University at Galveston traveled to Kobe, Japan to compete in the National Model United Nations.

First Stop: Galveston, Next Stop: The World

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:38:52 +0000

In his commencement speech, Anthony Feghali ‘22 gave his classmates three words to live by: shift your perspective.

The Law of the Ocean Applies to All: Maritime Class Combines TAMU Law with Galveston Campus Business, Liberal Studies Students

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0000

What do you get when you combine maritime business, liberal studies, and law into one class? A course, the students said, that was unlike any they had ever taken.

DiGeorgio-Lutz Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston Liberal Studies Department Head, JoAnn DiGeorgio-Lutz, has received a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Cambodia to mentor graduate students and further her research on the Cambodian genocide

Putting the Story in History: Kristopher Prodoehl MAST ‘21

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Like many drawn by the age-old allure of the ocean, Kris Prodoehl ‘21 came to Texas A&M University at Galveston to be a marine biologist.

Maritime Motivation: Jesus Castro ‘21

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Galveston Island natives are known colloquially as “BOI,” or born on the island. The moniker has become endearing and prideful for those who can claim it and Jesus Castro, Jr. ‘21 proudly does.

More Awards for Texas A&M-Galveston Faculty

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The Department of Marine Biology's Dr. Anna Armitage and the Department of Maritime Business Administration's Dr. Cassia Bomer Galvao are celebrating after being named distinguished award winners.

Bahamian Bone Discovery Has Historical Impact for North America, Texas A&M-Galveston Ph.D. Student

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:00:00 +0000

An unexpected discovery of human remains in the Caribbean by Texas A&M University at Galveston faculty and students is providing new information on the Lucayan people, a group who inhabited the Lucayan archipelago well before European colonization occurred in the 15th century in North America.

Immersive International Experience Made Pandemic-Proof By Innovative Faculty

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 22:00:00 +0000

“We firmly believe necessity is the mother of invention in times of a disrupted world,” Department Head and Professor Dr. Joan Mileski exclaimed upon relaying the Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Department of Maritime Business Administration’s (MARA) innovative restructuring of a study abroad experience in light of pandemic-related restrictions.

Juneteenth Holiday Holds Special Meaning in Galveston

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 22:00:00 +0000

To many, Galveston Island is a quick trip for a fun beach getaway, a weekend of interesting historic tours, or a great fishing spot.

2020 Vice President’s Meritorious Awards & William Paul Ricker Distinguished Service Award Winners Announced

Wed, 27 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston is pleased to announce the 2020 staff and faculty recognized for their meritorious service to the university through the Vice President’s Meritorious Service Awards and the William Paul Ricker Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards.

A Life of Maritime Studies: CDR Eric VanVelzen ’02

Fri, 22 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000

The key to CDR Eric VanVelzen’s ‘02 life journey has always been to follow the water.

General Rudder Biographer Visiting Campus Thursday for Lecture & Book Signing Event

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Traditionally, the maritime community has for thousands of years believed that the name of a ship has a great role in bringing good fortune and safety to the vessel, its crew and anyone who sails upon it, thus; ships are not named arbitrarily. The Texas A&M Maritime Academy’s T/S General Rudder follows in this long-standing tradition.

Master of Maritime Administration and Logistics Grad Program Among Top Ten Nationally

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Masters of Maritime Administration and Logistics graduate degree program is among the top ten programs worldwide and remains the top maritime program in the U.S. according to Eduniversal Group.

11th Annual Women on the Water Conference Highlights Industry Leaders

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

GALVESTON, Nov. 5, 2019 – The Texas A&M Maritime Academy, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, will host the 11th annual Women on the Water conference at Texas A&M University at Galveston on Thursday, Nov. 7 through Saturday, Nov. 9.

Maritime Administration Program Ranked First in Country, Department to Host Research Group

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The Department of Maritime Administration at Texas A&M University at Galveston has had a banner year.

National First Generation Student Day

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Today is National First Generation Student Day, when universities across the country come together to celebrate the presence, experiences and successes of our first generation students.

Texas A&M Galveston Degrees Lead Six Aggies to BP Shipping

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Jenny Long was an Aggie with a challenge. She had an important job opening to fill with her company, BP Shipping Americas, located in Chicago.

GSA to Host One-of-a-Kind Leadership Conference

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000

This weekend, April 20-22nd, the Texas A&M University at Galveston Gender and Sexuality Advocates (GSA) will host what could be considered the first leadership conference in Texas specifically for the greater LGBTQ+ community.

Huzzah! Inaugural Medieval Festival a Resounding Success

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000

The quad at the heart of Texas A&M University at Galveston’s campus had large tents, banners, knights, lords, ladies and plenty of curious students.

On the Water, On a Mission

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Ali Kontominas’s parents used to bury the wheels of her walker in the sand and put a rod in her hands.

Texas A&M Galveston Teams with Shell Oil to Enhance the Maritime Industry

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston hosted their third annual Shell Leadership Weekend February 15th through 17th.

Contest Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of USTS Texas Clipper Reefing

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Off the coast of South Padre, on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, lies a ship on its side.

Texas A&M Professor Honored for Supporting Troops

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

On May 31, 2017, a suicide bomber climbed aboard a huge sewage tanker truck in the Wazir Akbar Khan area of Kabul, Afghanistan.

Texas A&M Galveston Professor to Speak at Maritime Cybersecurity Breakfast Conference

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Joan Mileski, professor and department head of Maritime Administration at Texas A&M Galveston will be one of the featured speakers at the November 15th Marine Technology Society Technology Innovation Breakfast on Maritime Cybersecurity.

Smithsonian Exhibit “H2O Today” Opens at Texas A&M Galveston

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

"H2O Today" is a new Smithsonian exhibition that opened Wednesday, November 8 at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Smithsonian Exhibition Exploring the Global Water Story On View at Texas A&M Galveston

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Water is the most vital resource for life on Earth; no living thing exists without it. "H2O Today" is a new Smithsonian exhibition opening at Texas A&M University at Galveston on November 8 with a 3:30 p.m.

Texas A&M Galveston’s Rudder Radio is On The Air

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Rudder Radio, the first student-led Internet radio station on the Texas A&M University at Galveston campus, launched May 2017 on KTOR -the Tornado, Ball High School's radio station.

U.S. Navy depends on Texas A&M Galveston graduate’s forecasts

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 22:00:00 +0000

For Texas A&M University at Galveston graduate Angela Lefler the weather is much more important than what to wear on a windy day.

Texas A&M Galveston helps sponsor Maritime security conference in Galveston

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University Galveston Campus is one of the sponsors of the Fifth Annual Maritime Security East Conference to be held March 7 - 9 in the ballroom at the Moody Gardens Hotel.

Texas A&M Galveston recognizes inaugural class of Terry Foundation Transfer Scholars

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston is pleased to recognize Reagan Froncek as one of the inaugural class of The Terry Foundation Transfer Scholars.

Texas A&M Galveston partners with Copenhagen Business School

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

(Galveston, Texas—January 16, 2015) — Texas A&M University at Galveston and the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark have signed a Memorandum of Agreement that will allow between 15 and 25 students to attend classes at each university.

Keeping Rhythm on the Sea: A History of Sea Shanties

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston opened a new exhibit called Keeping Rhythm on the Sea: A History of Sea Shanties.

Texas A&M Galveston & HCC sign partnership agreement

Thu, 29 May 2014 22:00:00 +0000

Houston area residents interested in the maritime and logistics fields will have greater education training and opportunities through a partnership between Houston Community College (HCC) and Texas A&M University at Galveston The two schools formalized an agreement on May 22 by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding that will provide HCC students with a clear pathway to a four-year degree and training in the maritime industry.

Texas A&M University Galveston researchers join NOAA investigation of Monterrey Shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 27 May 2014 22:00:00 +0000

For research scientists, archaeologists and students from Texas A&M University at Galveston, the deep-sea discovery of three 19th Century ships only 180 miles from their campus was like finding treasure in a new world. But they didn’t have to sail to the site, nor did they have to take the 4,300 foot plunge to the ocean’s depths.

Texas Senator A.R. “Babe” Schwartz dedicates public trust library collection to Texas A&M University at Galveston

Tue, 13 May 2014 22:00:00 +0000

Texas Senator A.R. “Babe” Schwartz (1960 to 1981) was recently honored at the dedication of the A.R. “Babe” Schwartz Coastal Public Trust Doctrine Collection to the Jack K. Williams library at Texas A&M Galveston.

Former Port of Houston Executive Director joins the faculty at Texas A&M University at Galveston

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 22:00:00 +0000

Colonel Len Waterworth joins Texas A&M University at Galveston as an executive professor in the Department of Maritime Administration starting in the summer of 2014.

Three mystery ships to be explored off Galveston

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:00:00 +0000

On April 16, 17 and 24, Texas A&M University at Galveston’s research scientists, archaeologists and students will join experts from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Texas Historical Commission and the Meadows Center at Texas State University in investigating three shipwrecks south of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.

Student leaders help build the future

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

At Texas A&M at Galveston, when student leaders offer advice, the campus community listens.

Mystery shipwreck discovered and explored off Galveston

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston’s research scientists and archaeologists and students have joined National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) experts in investigating a 200-year-old shipwreck located about 150 miles from Galveston.

TAMUG’s new Master of Maritime Administration and Logistics degree program will open to its first students in fall 2011

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:00:00 +0000

The Master of Maritime Administration and Logistics degree program, a project in the works at Texas A&M University at Galveston since 1999, will open when the 2011 fall term begins in August.

Holocaust Survivor Walter Kase

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:00:00 +0000

On Thursday, April 30, 2009 Walter Kase, a Holocaust survivor spoke at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Holocaust Survivor Speaks at TAMUG

Wed, 07 May 2008 22:00:00 +0000

May 7, 2008 Al Marks, a Holocaust survivor, spoke to students, faculty, staff and visitors at Texas A&M University at Galveston on Wednesday, May 7, 2008.