as the women's team has won seven of the nine conference titles (more than any other team in the history of Texas universities). In 2009, they scored the highest at the regional meet, with a sixth-place finish. In 2018, under new head coach Brent Ericksen, the Islander women won the Southland Conference title by one point, making the win the smallest margin in conference history. Facilities Notable buildings on campus: Bay Hall Corpus Christi Hall Dr. Robert R. Furgason Engineering Building Dugan Wellness Center/Island Hall Early Childhood Development Center Michael and Karen O'Connor Building Mary and Jeff Bell Library Performing Arts Center Tidal Hall University Center Community engagement Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi operates the Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center as part of the College of Business. The center is a U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center. The center provides support for new ventures to resident (on-site) and non-resident clients. The Art Museum of South Texas has been affiliated with the university since 1995. The museum traces its roots to the Centennial Museum founded in 1936 and now occupies an area on Corpus Christi Bay across the channel from the Texas State Aquarium. The Art Museum is one of several attractions that are part of the Sports, Entertainment, and Arts (SEA) district of Corpus Christi. The university operates the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center. The center provides programming and classes for the community and particularly for k-12 students and those who are at-risk students. Notable people Alumni Robert Gammage, Texas politician Paulette Guajardo, politician. Kim Henkel, screenplay writer, producer and actor Cassandra Jean, actress, model, and beauty pageant Kevin Palmer, basketball player Sarah Pauly, softball player Raul Torres, Texas politician Larry D. Wyche, United States Army Lieutenant General Chris Daniels, basketball player Rose Meza Harrison, Texas politician Notable faculty Anantha Babbili Elliot Chenaux Colleen Fitzgerald Gary Jeffress Robert S. Nelsen Photo gallery See also Hispanic-serving institution Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies List of colleges and universities in Texas Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders Texas A&M University System References External links Official athletics website Public universities and colleges in Texas Texas A&M University System Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Education in Corpus Christi, Texas Educational institutions established in 1947 Buildings and structures in Corpus Christi, Texas 1947 establishments in Texas