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Cadets from Texas A&M Maritime Academy honored for life-saving rescue

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:36:39 +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.

Legacy Afloat, Honor Afoot

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:50:43 +0000

Port Of Galveston Donates 200th Anniversary Proceeds To Student Scholarships

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

Meet Texas A&M-Galveston Cadet Isaiah Castillo

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:14:10 +0000

Fair Winds And Following Seas To TS Kennedy

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:15:09 +0000

August Grad Makes History

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

Texas A&M University At Galveston Commissions Eight Cadets Into Naval Service

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:54:36 +0000

Cadet Leadership Spotlight: Summer Sea Term 2025

Wed, 14 May 2025 16:07:09 +0000

A Week With Alli DeYoung

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:12:12 +0000

The marine transportation senior took bldg. 311 along for a first-person view of a week in her life.

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Features New Mate Of Towing Vessels Endorsement

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:54:00 +0000

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Announces Ports Of Call For Summer Sea Term 2025

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:26:47 +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.

Fall 2024 Career Fair Highlights Maritime Industry Workforce Needs

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:22:43 +0000

Chronicling Cadet’s Sea Chronicles

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:24:49 +0000

Commercial Sea Term Q&A With Cadet Tyler Heffernan

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:11:06 +0000

Former Student Carved Into Maritime History

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:07:52 +0000

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

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

Father And Son Together On Summer Sea Term

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:34:37 +0000

Bowman Embraces Changed Plans, Aggie Legacy

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:33:12 +0000

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Rescues Three Stranded At Sea

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Sets Sail

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:21:01 +0000

Spring Graduate Camron Chueca, “Ready To Get To Work”

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000

During his senior year of high school in Orange, Texas, Camron Chueca ’24 planned to attend Texas A&M University in College Station for his bachelor’s degree after receiving a letter of acceptance into the university.

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Announces Local Events

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000

With Summer Sea Term (SST) 2024 quickly approaching, the Texas A&M Maritime Academy announced two public events here in Galveston to mark the start of the sea term.

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Announces Ports Of Call For Summer Sea Term 2024

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000

On February 8, the Texas A&M Maritime Academy announced the ports of call for Summer Sea Term 2024 (SST '24).

Corps Commander Summits Campus Leadership

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

Eager to start his freshman year at Texas A&M University at Galveston the following fall, on March 8, 2020, Gunnar Pierson '24 was in his home state of Georgia, ready to hike the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail.

Cadet on Commercial Sea Term Helps Dock TS Kennedy in Tampa

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000

On Sunday, July 2, junior Marine Transportation major Jacob Zahorsky ‘25, on board the tug Endeavor, helped dock the TS Kennedy in Tampa as part of his summer internship with Marine Towing of Tampa.

Texas A&M at Galveston Receives New Training Ship TS Kennedy

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston has received a new training ship, the TS Kennedy, a 540-foot vessel that will enhance year-round training for Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets in ship navigation and marine engineering systems, maintenance, safety and security.

Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Ann Phillips visits Texas A&M University at Galveston

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston welcomed Rear Admiral Ann Phillips, Administrator for the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) to campus on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Thank You for Your Spectacular Support at the 8th Annual Texas A&M University at Galveston Parade Viewing Party

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks to our amazing guests, the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Parade & Viewing Party was a roaring success!

Let the Good Times Roll! 8th Annual Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Party Honoree Announced

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:38:56 +0000

The upcoming 8th Annual Mardi Gras Parade & Viewing Party is this Saturday, January 18, hosted at and underwritten by the Tremont House, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Cadets, Log Travel From Oslo to College Station for 1968 Bonfire

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000

As our community honors the Aggies lost in the 1999 Bonfire collapse and the 12th Man prepares for the last football game of the season, we’re taking a look back at Galveston’s contributions to Bonfire over the last 60 years.

Texas A&M University at Galveston Hosting Open Dock Party

Mon, 09 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston invites the public to learn more about maritime education and training with two campus events in June.

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Sets Sail for Sea-Day Training

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Over 300 Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets, faculty and staff will depart from the Galveston Campus aboard the TS Kennedy to begin a 56-day training cruise to earn required at-sea hours to receive their U.S. Coast Guard license.

Texas A&M, State Maritime Academies Receive Maritime Excellence Designation

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:43:07 +0000

Full Steam Ahead For New Pilot Cadetship Program

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000

A new maritime education program advancing real-world knowledge and experience is going full steam ahead thanks to the partnership between the Texas A&M Maritime Academy, Cheniere Energy, Inc., and GasLog Ltd. LNG Services.

Search Complete, Campus Mourns Loss of Two Students

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Galveston Police Department has notified Texas A&M-Galveston officials that remains believed to be that of senior Texas A&M Maritime Academy Cadet Brandon Lee Perlowski have been discovered on Pelican Island near the Galveston Campus.

Sailing Forth: Cole Masington ’21

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Cole Masington ‘21 took it upon himself to obtain a vessel in order to capture video and photos of Kings Point cadets during their recent cruise aboard the borrowed T/S General Rudder.

Kings Point Cadets Underway on General Rudder for 30-Day Cruise

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The General Rudder will soon be going back out for another trip around the gulf, but it won’t be Aggies by the Sea at the helm. Forty-one cadets from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York will get underway Saturday aboard the T/S General Rudder to assist their sophomores in earning the necessary sea days to ultimately graduate.

Distance Learning to Go the Distance: TAMUG Beta Test for Virtual Simulator Learning

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston recently served as the beta testing ground for remote simulator learning to ensure that not just cadets from the Texas A&M Maritime Academy are receiving the critical training they need to fulfill degree and licensure requirements, but so other cadets from state maritime academies could benefit too.

Statement of the Consortium of State Maritime Academies on Announcement of Shipyard to Build NSMV

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:00:00 +0000

The Consortium of State Maritime Academies applauds yesterday's announcement that the Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, PA has been selected to build the nation's new National Security Multi-mission Vessel (NSMV) fleet.

Mardi Gras Gives A&M-Galveston Students Unique Chance to Shine

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

It’s the Friday before the final weekend of Mardi Gras Galveston and Texas A&M Maritime Academy Deputy Commander Daryn Taylor ’20 is gathering throws for a parade the following evening.

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.

Fossum Appointed as Superintendent of Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Col Michael E. Fossum ’80 has been appointed to Superintendent of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M at Galveston in addition to his current leadership duties as Chief Operating Officer of that campus and Vice President of Texas A&M University, has been appointed as Superintendent of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.

New Parents Group Aims to Score Touchdown Via Tailgates

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M Maritime Academy (TAMMA) cadets will join fellow cadets in College Station for the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets March-In on October 12 as Texas A&M faces off against Alabama. Cadet parents, former students, faculty and friends will be supporting the event with the Texas A&M Maritime Academy Tailgate Team.

Dynamic Positioning at Texas A&M University Galveston Campus

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Did you know that cadets from the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University Galveston Campus go on to become among the highest paid graduates from any Texas college or university?

All Together Again, Texas A&M Galveston Cadets End Their First Cohesive Training Cruise In 12 Years

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

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.

All Together Again, Texas A&M Galveston Cadets Depart on First Cohesive Training

Wed, 23 May 2018 20:00:00 +0000

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.

Texas A&M Galveston Cadets Assist with Maintenance of the Battleship Texas

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

More than 60 cadets of the Corps of Cadets, the Navy ROTC and the Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program from Texas A&M University at Galveston arrived at the Battleship Texas State Historic Site recently to partner with personnel from Texas Parks and Wildlife and the U.S.

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 Galveston Senior Earns Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Crowley Maritime Corp. has awarded a Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship to Alex Tarn Tharakulprateep of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy recognizing his academic achievement and leadership skills in pursuit of a maritime career.

Texas A&M Galveston graduate goes from a steel-toe boot Coast Guard officer to stilettos as Mrs. Texas United States 2017

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:00:00 +0000

In addition to being a proud Aggie graduate of Texas A&M University at Galveston, Ann Marie Reigrut has achieved a whole lot more.

First Very Large Crude Carrier docks with Texas A&M Maritime Academy graduate as the pilot

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 22:00:00 +0000

It's big! Really, really big. It is the biggest oil tanker ever to call on a Gulf of Mexico port - holding as much as 2 million barrels of crude oil - and it was piloted recently into port by Captain Jay Rivera, a graduate of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Superintendent Appointed at Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston has selected Capt. Michael J. Rodriguez as the 15th superintendent of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.

45th Anniversary of Pelican Island Campus (Forerunner to Texas A&M University at Galveston) on Wednesday, August 31, 1971

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Beginning in 1962, when the Texas Maritime Academy, forerunner of Texas A&M University at Galveston, was founded, cadets had spent their first academic year on the College Station campus of Texas A&M University.

Golden Bear Ports In Galveston

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 22:00:00 +0000

With a flotilla of Aggie Mom's leading the way and the Texas A&M Galveston research vessel Trident playing the Aggie War Hymn, the California State University Maritime Academy - Cal Maritime training ship Golden Bear arrived at port in Galveston Monday. The Texas A&M Maritime Academy has had a long time relationship with our brother academy, Cal. Maritime in Vallejo, California.

Upgraded training ship carries Aggies to sea

Wed, 21 May 2014 22:00:00 +0000

The Texas A&M Maritime Academy’s TS General Rudder flagship training vessel recently departed for the first of two training cruises in the Gulf of Mexico.

With a midnight yell, he gave more.

Tue, 28 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

When Robert Austin Howell (’13) enters a room, he’s poised for the future — Khaki uniform, military bearing and close-cropped hair, he’s spit and polish; tall and strong.

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.

Texas A&M University at Galveston students sail the Gulf of Mexico to prepare for lucrative maritime careers.

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Captains, officers and students of the Texas Maritime Academy, part of Texas A&M University at Galveston, recently departed for the first of two training cruises in the Gulf of Mexico this summer.

TAMUG ranked in top 10 best satellite campuses

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Recently, “thebestcolleges.org” ranked Texas A&M University at Galveston in the top 10 best satellite campuses in the nation. TAMUG is an integral branch of the internationally-acclaimed Texas A&M University.

Putting it on the line.

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Words passed down from generation to generation have great meaning. And, when spoken by men and women who take an oath of honor to lay down their lives in service of their country, words have greatest meaning.

Chancellor Sharp Greets Sea Aggies with Good News

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0000

“My job as chancellor is to make sure you have access to resources you need to succeed,” he said. And for students, that means jobs. For maritime cadets, it’s a new training ship and for the campus community it’s support of excellence in research and teaching.

Sea Aggies honor long-standing traditions with a little help from a friend.

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Reveille, the official mascot of Texas A&M University and the highest ranking member of the Corps of Cadets recently visited the TAMUG campus to honor long-standing Aggie traditions.

Kirby Inland Marine’s gift of $25,000 funds scholarships for students in TMA’s Cadet Battalion

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Kirby Inland Marine representatives -- Agustin Colchado, manager of Employee Development, and Ken Shaver, Canal Personnel manager -- visited TAMUG in January to present a check for $25,000 to cover special scholarships for qualifying students in the Texas Maritime Academy Cadet Battalion for the 2011-2012 academic year.

The Texas Maritime Academy at TAMUG – in partnership with U.S. Maritime Administration – hosts national Women on the Water Conference

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The Texas Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston, working in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, hosted the 4th Annual Women on the Water Conference at TAMUG’s Mitchell Campus on Pelican Island Nov. 4 – 6.

Texas A&M Galveston Newsroom

Cadets from Texas A&M Maritime Academy honored for life-saving rescue

Year In Review: Defining Stories & Moments Of 2025

Legacy Afloat, Honor Afoot

Port Of Galveston Donates 200th Anniversary Proceeds To Student Scholarships

Meet Texas A&M-Galveston Cadet Isaiah Castillo

Fair Winds And Following Seas To TS Kennedy

August Grad Makes History

Texas A&M University At Galveston Commissions Eight Cadets Into Naval Service

Cadet Leadership Spotlight: Summer Sea Term 2025

A Week With Alli DeYoung

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Features New Mate Of Towing Vessels Endorsement

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Announces Ports Of Call For Summer Sea Term 2025

Year In Review: Defining Stories Of 2024

Fall 2024 Career Fair Highlights Maritime Industry Workforce Needs

Chronicling Cadet’s Sea Chronicles

Commercial Sea Term Q&A With Cadet Tyler Heffernan

Former Student Carved Into Maritime History

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

Father And Son Together On Summer Sea Term

Bowman Embraces Changed Plans, Aggie Legacy​

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Rescues Three Stranded At Sea

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Sets Sail

Spring Graduate Camron Chueca, “Ready To Get To Work”

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Announces Local Events

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Announces Ports Of Call For Summer Sea Term 2024

Corps Commander Summits Campus Leadership

Cadet on Commercial Sea Term Helps Dock TS Kennedy in Tampa

Texas A&M at Galveston Receives New Training Ship TS Kennedy

Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Ann Phillips visits Texas A&M University at Galveston

Thank You for Your Spectacular Support at the 8th Annual Texas A&M University at Galveston Parade Viewing Party

Let the Good Times Roll! 8th Annual Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Party Honoree Announced

Cadets, Log Travel From Oslo to College Station for 1968 Bonfire

Texas A&M University at Galveston Hosting Open Dock Party

Texas A&M Maritime Academy Sets Sail for Sea-Day Training

Texas A&M, State Maritime Academies Receive Maritime Excellence Designation

Full Steam Ahead For New Pilot Cadetship Program

Search Complete, Campus Mourns Loss of Two Students

Sailing Forth: Cole Masington ’21

Kings Point Cadets Underway on General Rudder for 30-Day Cruise

Distance Learning to Go the Distance: TAMUG Beta Test for Virtual Simulator Learning

Statement of the Consortium of State Maritime Academies on Announcement of Shipyard to Build NSMV

Mardi Gras Gives A&M-Galveston Students Unique Chance to Shine

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

Fossum Appointed as Superintendent of Texas A&M Maritime Academy

New Parents Group Aims to Score Touchdown Via Tailgates

Dynamic Positioning at Texas A&M University Galveston Campus

All Together Again, Texas A&M Galveston Cadets End Their First Cohesive Training Cruise In 12 Years

All Together Again, Texas A&M Galveston Cadets Depart on First Cohesive Training

Texas A&M Galveston Cadets Assist with Maintenance of the Battleship Texas

Contest Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of USTS Texas Clipper Reefing

Texas A&M Galveston Senior Earns Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Texas A&M Galveston graduate goes from a steel-toe boot Coast Guard officer to stilettos as Mrs. Texas United States 2017

First Very Large Crude Carrier docks with Texas A&M Maritime Academy graduate as the pilot

Superintendent Appointed at Texas A&M Maritime Academy

45th Anniversary of Pelican Island Campus (Forerunner to Texas A&M University at Galveston) on Wednesday, August 31, 1971

Golden Bear Ports In Galveston

Upgraded training ship carries Aggies to sea

With a midnight yell, he gave more.

Student leaders help build the future

Texas A&M University at Galveston students sail the Gulf of Mexico to prepare for lucrative maritime careers.

TAMUG ranked in top 10 best satellite campuses

Putting it on the line.

Chancellor Sharp Greets Sea Aggies with Good News

Sea Aggies honor long-standing traditions with a little help from a friend.

Kirby Inland Marine’s gift of $25,000 funds scholarships for students in TMA’s Cadet Battalion

The Texas Maritime Academy at TAMUG – in partnership with U.S. Maritime Administration – hosts national Women on the Water Conference

Bowman Embraces Changed Plans, Aggie Legacy