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Archived Press Releases

Class of 2018 Bell-Ringing To Be Streamed Live

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 29, 2018 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy's (USMMA) newest Merchant Marine Officers will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on Friday, June 1st. This event will begin once results are announced, but does not have a firm start time. Results should be announced close to 3:00 p.m.

USMMA Observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 10, 2018 – April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and what a successful month it was!  Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) were joined by faculty, staff, coaches, parents and alumni in leading the way toward positive culture change at the USMMA.

Mariners Set New Program Record With 23rd Win After Doubleheader Sweep Of Yeshiva

KINGS POINT, N.Y., (April 16, 2018) – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) baseball team got back in the win column on Sunday with a doubleheader sweep over Skyline opponent, Yeshiva, at Overpeck Park in New Jersey. The Mariners took the opener by the final of 22-0 in a mercy-shortened seven innings, before winning the second game, 20-4, to improve their record to 23-7 (10-4 Skyline), while the Maccabees fall to 3-14 (0-12 Skyline).

Operating Status - 2 HOUR DELAY 22 MARCH

Operating Status

THE US MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY WILL HAVE A TWO HOUR DELAYED OPENING 22 MAR 2018 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
TELEWORK EMPLOYEES SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISORS TO DISCUSS IF TELEWORKING TODAY IS APPROPRIATE AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF BOTH PARTIES.

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Mariners Help Plan Emergency Response to Aircraft Water Landings

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KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 16, 2018 - On March 6th, Aeronautical Data Systems (ADS) brought

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025