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KINGS POINT, N.Y., January 12, 2026 — The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point recognized midshipmen today for outstanding academic and sea year achievements during the first term of Academic Year 2025–26.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 17, 2025 -The Mariners’ Memorial Chapel glowed on December 11, 2025, as the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) community gathered to celebrate the Festival of Lights, now in its 48th year.
FROM USMMA ATHLETICS
KINGS POINT, N.Y., October 20, 2025 — The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is honored to welcome The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, who will celebrate Mass at the Mariners’ Memorial Chapel on Sunday, October 26 at 8:30 a.m. All members of the USMMA community are warmly invited to attend.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 19, 2025 — From June 23 to July 1, 2025, a group of midshipmen and educators from the U.S.