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KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 23, 2026 — On February 13, 2026, 80 midshipmen, along with faculty and staff from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), joined volunteers at The Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Port Washington to take part in Night to Shine, the Tim Tebow Foundation’s global prom night for individuals with special needs. The evening celebrated 125 honorees.
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KINGS POINT, N.Y. — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on Monday formally installed Rear Adm. Anthony J. Ceraolo, USMS, as its fifteenth superintendent during a ceremony in Ackerman Auditorium.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., January 30, 2026 -The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted
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.