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KINGS POINT, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2018 - Earlier today, the Deputy Superintendent, Rear Admiral Susan Dunlap sent the following message to all users at USMMA informing them of a developing issue involving the presence of mold in the barracks:
KINGS POINT, N.Y., October, 1, 2018 -The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) celebrated 75 years since its dedication on September 30th, 1943. In honor of this milestone, Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, Maritime Administrator, and USMMA Alumnus, Class of 1979, shared the following congratulatory message.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Sep. 26, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) celebrated its 75th Anniversary during an event-packed homecoming last weekend. The centerpiece of the anniversary celebration was an evening dinner program attended by more than 900 people on Friday at the Academy’s Delano Hall.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Sep. 25, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) installed John R. Ballard, Ph.D., as the new Academic Dean and Provost in a brief ceremony at the Academy yesterday. Dr. Ballard will serve as the chief academic officer and principal advisor to the Superintendent in all matters relating to the academic program and faculty. He will also co-chair the educational priority working group for the recently released USMMA Strategic Plan.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Sep. 12, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) announced today that John R. Ballard, Ph.D., has been named the new Academic Dean and Provost at the federal service academy. In this position, Dr. Ballard will serve as the chief academic officer and principal advisor to the Superintendent in all matters relating to the academic program and faculty.
KINGS POINT, NEW YORK, September 11, 2018 – Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted a brief ceremony to remember and honor the first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.
By Dave and Sue Collins
KINGS POINT, NY, Sept. 7, 2018 – On Friday, August 31, United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumnus, Lieut. Spencer Grinnell, USCG, USMMA Class of 2011, was part of a Coast Guard Search and Rescue crew that responded to a rescue call for an man and his 7-year-old granddaughter.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2018 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point held its first blood drive of the 2018-2019 Academic Year, on August 28. USMMA, in partnership with Long Island Blood Services, hosts three blood drives each year.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 4, 2018 – Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point enjoyed the holiday weekend with their families and friends who joined them for Parents Weekend. Close to 2,000 guests joined their Midshipmen for a weekend of activities that included tours, classroom and barracks visits, athletic events and a formal parade.