Press Releases
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USMMA Midshipmen Participate in Holocaust Education Program in Poland
KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 19, 2025 — From June 23 to July 1, 2025, a group of midshipmen and educators from the U.S.
USMMA to Host Parents Weekend 2025
KINGS POINT, N.Y. August 12, 2025 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Parents Weekend, September 5-7, 2025.
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Named One of Our Nation's "Best Value Colleges"
KINGS POINT, N.Y. July 16, 2025 —The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of the Nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review®. Last month the education services company named USMMA as one of its Best Value Colleges for 2025. Of the 209 schools, 68 are public institutions, and 141 are private institutions. Nine of the schools are tuition-free.
United States Merchant Marine Academy Welcomes Class of 2029
United States Merchant Marine Academy Welcomes Class of 2029
89th COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAM ANNOUNCEMENT!
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 22, 2025 - Tomorrow, Monday, June 23rd, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy will deliver the 89th commencement address at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy Announced as United States Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Speaker
WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy will deliver the 89th commencement address at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on Monday, June 23rd.