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Press Releases
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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Installs Rear Admiral Anthony J. Ceraolo as Fifteenth Superintendent
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.
USMMA Hosts Successful Blood Drive in Partnership with New York Blood Center
KINGS POINT, N.Y., January 30, 2026 -The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted
USMMA Recognizes Academic Excellence
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.
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Taps New Leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy After Years of Neglect
Rear Admiral (select) Tony Ceraolo & Dr. Johnathan Gajdos will lead the charge in restoring the Academy’s prominence and military readiness
Festival of Light and Celebration at Kings Point
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.
Festival of Lights to Celebrate the Holidays While Honoring WWII Veteran on His 100th Birthday
Rear Admiral Muschinske, Chief of Reserve Chaplains, to celebrate with the Kings Point community
Mariners Reclaim Secretaries’ Cup With Nail-Biting 39-38 Victory Over Coast Guard At Fenway Park
FROM USMMA ATHLETICS
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio to Celebrate Mass at USMMA on October 26
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.