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USMMA Volunteers Help Make "Night to Shine" a Success for Over 125 Honorees
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...
Commandant Announces Class of 2026 Commencement Schedule
UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
GRADUATION WEEK 2026
Current as of 02/13/2026
(Subject to Change)
(All Ticket Purchases are Non-Refundable)
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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.
The event was led by Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, who administered the oath...
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 another successful blood drive on Thursday, January 29, in partnership with the New York Blood Center (NYBC).
With participation from midshipmen, faculty, and staff, the New York Blood...
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.
The Academy recognized Midshipmen from the Class of...
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 readinessFestival 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. The Academy community marked the blessings of 2025 and shared its...